Driving along the Pacific Coast Highway from San Francisco all the way to Carmel-by-the-Sea was a dream come true. I have always wanted to ride along the gorgeous coast and one day, we will go all the way down to Southern California, from San Francisco, but that is for another time. Like the title says, Carmel has a ton of coastal charm - it was the cutest, most laid back city I have ever visited! The restaurants were fantastic, the people were kind, and it was extremely walkable. Keep reading ...
The Cutest Town in Napa Valley: Calistoga Travel Guide
Located at the top of Napa Valley, Calistoga is a quaint town known for its hot springs, mud baths, and wineries. We had the opportunity to stay in this gorgeous town for four nights, and they were our best nights (and days) in all of California. We explored the shops, spas, hot springs, restaurants, and of course, the wineries during our time in Calistoga and we fell in love with the city and the culture during our time there. I have put together this Calistoga Travel Guide based on what we ...
The Best Sparkling Wine in Napa Valley at Schramsberg Vineyards
Steeped in history, Schramsberg Vineyards has been on my Napa Valley Bucket List for a long while now because I believe that they create the best sparkling wine in Napa Valley. On your next trip to Napa Valley, visit Schramsberg Vineyards in Calistoga to walk through the amazing 125-year-old caves to learn about the rich history of the winery, as well as the traditional method of producing sparkling wine. "Schramsberg’s history dates back to the 19th century when German immigrant Jacob ...
Sonoma County Travel Guide
Sonoma County will blow you away with its beauty, food, hospitality, and of course, wine. To be completely honest with you, I think it might be my favorite part of California! Although I loved other areas, Sonoma County just had a strong, community feel to it. You could tell that everyone loved hard and really loved not only the people around them but the city, as well. It was just an amazing time and I cannot wait to go back as soon as I possibly can. We were only in Sonoma County for two days, ...
The Best Spa Experience at Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary
Over the years, I have been to many spas that have been great and relaxing, but none of them have come close to our experience at Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary in Sonoma County, California. Located in Freestone, CA (which is in Sonoma County), Osmosis focuses on encouraging connection, earth-friendly lifestyle, and optimal health. The grounds of Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary are a treat in itself. Sitting on five acres of property with landscaped Japanese gardens throughout, you really get the ...
HOA Responsibilities To Homeowners: What it takes to be on your board
Almost two years ago, Ian and I purchased our first home. We thought (and still think) that it is great - it's in a relatively safe East Cobb neighborhood, which is very close to a few different downtown areas, a lot of our neighbors have kids, and we have neighborhood events and parties, in order to foster the feeling of being in a community. When we first moved into the neighborhood, I felt like there was not enough community, so I decided to join our HOA Board. Currently, I am in charge of ...