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 headquarters for the long…
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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…
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Romantic Valentine’s Day Table for Two
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…
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Buttery Spritz Cookies
All of my friends and family know that I don’t really enjoy baking. I usually end up with store-bought goodies or ask for help. This is exactly what happened for my Galentine’s Lunch – I enlisted the help of one of my best friends, Katie, who is an amazing baker, to step in and make something sweet. She delivered big…
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Instant Pot Nordstrom Tomato Soup
The most-requested recipe and most-ordered dish at Nordstrom’s Cafes is their world-famous Tomato Basil Soup. Their soup is available by the jar at select Nordstrom locations. If you don’t live by a Nordstrom restaurant, however, you may not have been able to enjoy this incredible dish. You’re in luck, however, because I’ve adapted the original recipe: Instant Pot Nordstrom Tomato…
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