There she is, sitting on top of the hill, waiting for her next guests . . . The entrance to the winery is in the heart of the celebrated Oakville district, right off Highway 29 You're invited on a Napa estate home tour: The Cardinale Winery estate guest house - our weekend retreat on a recent trip to Napa Valley. The estate house sits just below the winery in St. Helena and is decorated by some of the greatest interior design talents in the Bay Area. This sprawling estate was our ...
Holiday Hosting at Home #7: Need Some Valentine’s Day Inspiration?
A while back, I started a blog hop with two very talented friends that I met on social media. Like me, they love to host friends and family at their home and relish in making guests feel welcome. Whether it's a beautifully set table, a home-cooked meal or a pretty coffee table, we all love to entertain and share ideas so others can be inspired to entertain in their homes as well. Now that we're past the traditional holidays, we're focusing on Spring holidays for the next few months. First up: ...
Romantic Valentine’s Day Table for Two
Beat the restaurant rush on Valentine's Day and prepare a romantic dinner at home instead! Do you avoid crowded restaurants and prix fix menus on Valentine's Day like me? I always feel rushed and in a hurry to eat until the next batch of customers come through. That's why I wait until another night to celebrate Valentine's Day, or better, yet, I serve dinner at home. Here's how to set your very own romantic Valentine's Day table for two. I recently collaborated with my friends at Grateful ...