Saturday, April 27, 2013

Since last time, some time in the Bay... Some time in Park City... Some time in LA.... Now some time for more fun!

6 days in Orlando for work followed by 7 days in Cabo San Lucas for vacation. Yes, Florida is for work, but I am finding some time for fun before it starts. Since tomorrow is my birthday, and anyone who knows me knows it's an important day to me, I'm planning some Disney fun before the work begins.

Theme park fun, a few cocktails and then onto work. Because I work with some really cool peeps, the meeting should be fun too.  And... Maybe some musical entertainment one night???

And counting down the days to Cabo with Shannon and Rachel. Can't wait! Full on relaxation is required.

More... With my new Henri Bendel obsession, Mom did well with birthday gifts from her, Dad, Jarrod & Grandma. Jewelry, travel gear, etc. love it all! Fun to open before my flight to Orlando.  I have the best family ever.

And still more... I still LOVE Virgin airlines. Right now, because I paid $69 to sit in an exit row, I am eating a free protein plate lunch and watching a free movie. This is how to fly in style. Makes. 6 hour flight fly right by...

I am sure there will be some I share from Orlando soon. I hope...
Bring on the humidity!


Sunday, April 7, 2013

Wine County Favorites

Oh how I love my wine county days... Yesterday was no exception.  I made plans to hit my 2 favorite wineries, which luckily happen to be closest to my home- Artesa and Domaine Carneros. Both are a stones throw from the Carneros Inn which has some awesome restaurants too. Did not indulge this trip, but will later!

My neighbor Jennifer and I made a day of it. First up.... Artesa. It was super busy, but as a member, we had the private room (yes, I am aware that sounds snobby, but when it comes to wine, I don't care). Lots of yummy Pinots (my weakness) and more. Then off to The Lodge at Sonoma for lunch at Carneros Bistro. Think creamy asparagus soup with fresh Dungeness crab. Jennifer enjoyed some swordfish tacos that she said were to die for. Yum!

After refueling, we headed to Sonoma Square for Eric K James winery. A very unique, eclectic boutique tasting room. Left there, after wine tasting, with some blood orange olive oil & some pomegranate balsamic vinegar. Wow! Can't wait to try those soon...

Last, but certainly not least, was Domaine Carneros for bubbles! Enter squeal with delight here. Not to mention the lovely sparkling cheese plate to accompany the flight.  So delightful. What a way to end the day. Again, in the private tasting room. Do you see a trend here?

Left home at 11am. Home by 6pm. Fabulous wine day. Just enough. I sure do love living here.
Happy "wining" to all!

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Easter Happiness

April Greetings!

The day before Easter, I made a snap decision  to cut off several inches of my hair. Very happy with it. Still long enough for a pony tail. All good.

Pretty hair calls for going out for Easter Brunch. Berkeley was on tap this year.

Gather across from Cal State. Healthy, sustainable, non-GMO, local.. Good stuff.
Shared lots.
Kale salad.
Breakfast sandwich on brioche.
Amber wheat pancakes.
Vegan cookies.
Mimosa.

So very yummy. So many good places to eat in Berkeley.  No jelly beans. No colored eggs. Just good good & good company. Very pleasant Easter.

Now, April showers are bringing lots of green. So refreshing. Love California.  It costs more, but worth it.

I think this also calls for a new spring wardrobe. Hmmm....
More to come.