Showing posts with label Napa Valley. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Napa Valley. Show all posts

Monday, November 4, 2013

Luxe Lifestyle: Favorite New Purchase: String Lights

While we were in Napa we fell in love with the enchantingness (is that a word?) and charm clear string lights brought to the vineyards as well as our outdoor dining experience!  Turns out wine isn't the only thing we brought back from wine country!  I loved the idea so much, I ordered a set as soon as we got back home.

Now we're ready for al fresco dining (and our Napa Revisited dinner party)!

Friday, October 18, 2013

Luxe Lifestyle: Friday Vignettes: Kelham Vineyards

Our whole week in Napa Valley was spent visiting the most amazing vineyards, with each one bringing it's own unique reason why it made for a wonderful visit.  At one stop we'd be in awe of the history of the grounds, the next stop tasting in caves. An intimate tasting with the winemaker themselves, and a relaxed porch tasting had us saying each new stop was our favorite.  Our whole week had been meticously timed and planned (thanks to our wine-obsessed hubbies) to manage going from appointment to appointment and fitting in stops for great eats along the way. 
 
On our last day, we visited two wineries before lunch, and made our way to the fabulous Auberge du Soleil for a terrace lunch.  Not wanting to rush one of our last meals, we were actually left with an open afternoon! Left wondering if we'd be able to squeeze one last tasting in, we remembered a nearby vineyard that was recommended before we left.  And if there was ever a time to say that we saved the best for last, this was it! 
 
How amazing would this set-up be for a dinner party?!
 
But with a property this beautiful, we couldn't share just one photo! 

An oversized lap pool nestled in between vineyards for morning swims!

 
That sky?! #nofilter
 

 
 
The venue is quite perfect for events, or you can simply visit for lunch.  They staff a gourmet chef for daily meal preparation and wine pairings!
 

The wine wasn't half bad either!
It was truly one of the most generous tastings of our whole week, with the winemaker pouring each tasting personally. We didn't want to leave!
 
And if all that wasn't enough, there is a fabulous boutique on the grounds containing custom upholstery using only luxury silk scarves.  It was so fab it deserves its own post. Stay tuned!
 
 


Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Luxe Fashion: Fur Vest


Continuing strong on our fave fall fashion trends...Fur Vests!
photos via my pinterest

What We Wearing

Many of you inquired where I got my fur vest I wore in Napa...Believe it or not, I got this little gem for $35 at H&M!

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Luxe Entertaining: Napa Style

Spending a week in Napa Valley didn't just inspire us to wear the latest fall fashion trends, but the natural, rustic style of the Valley has us loving a whole new kind of home décor.  It may never be a style that we go for year round, but as fall approaches we are totally ready to re-live the week and  throw our own Napa-themed evening inspired by the items we loved most on our trip. 

We envision large farm tables decorated with grapewood vines and vases full of sunflower bouquets, an illuminated setting with strung bistro lights and lots of candles.  A magnum wine bucket stocked with bottles from our favorite vineyards, glasses and tasting carafes for each guest.  Rustic style knives for cheese and wine pairings, and lion's head soup bowls for the best creme de tomate en croute.  We're sure a post-dinner bocce ball rematch will be in order (the boys were sore losers).

Once our weather gets cool enough to feel like fall, this evening will be happening! Stay tuned!
 
 



Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Luxe Fashion (And Favorite New Purchases): Suede Booties

We're back!
We have so much to share about our fab trip to wine country, but give us a chance to settle back in and regroup. 

We've been talking a lot about fall fashion trends lately...And another one on the top of our list is suede booties.  This was confirm when both showed up to Napa with pairs of our own!  Great minds think alike!
Rocking our twinsy booties in Napa Valley

And it looks like we're not alone...
Photos via my pinterest

LUXE PICKS

Monday, September 30, 2013

Luxe Lifestyle: Favorite New Purchase: GLO Whitening Pen


While standing in line at Sephora this weekend, I fell victim to a counter impulse purchase.  A Sephora staffer walked up to us in line, and decided to demonstrate the GLO teeth whitening pen in front of us all as if we were in such desperate need of a little whitening.  After watching her literally paint her teeth and discuss her newly freshened breath, I smiled, a little self-consciously, setting a mental reminder to use some white strips when I got home.
 
But last minute I remembered why I was in that line in the first place! Buying last minute necessities for our trip to Napa Valley this week! And if a trip filled with daily wine tastings (hello, purple teeth!) doesn't call for a teeth whitening pen to be stashed in your purse, I don't know what does!
 

Has anyone ever used this? Let us know how it is!
 
Have a wonderful week Luxe readers! We will be back next week with lots of photos of our trip! xo
 

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Luxe Travel: Wine Country

In just over a month, Christin and I, along with our hubbies will be headed to one of my most favorite destinations...Napa Valley! 

We can't wait to experience the lush, ripe vines of harvest season.
 
Lots of tastings of course!
 
Including a visit to the infamous Chateau Montelena.
 
A terrace lunch at Auberge du Soleil.
 
 
Trips to Dean & Deluca for picnic essentials.
 
And dinner here only for the best Crème de Tomate en Croute.
 
And so much more!
 
But let's be completely honest, it's not just the wine, food and to-die-for scenery that has us excited.  Two words:  sweater weather. We are so ready for a little escape from these 90+ degrees, 100% humidity days.  And we think a trip to Napa Valley is just what the doctor ordered.  Here's what we're excited to pack! 
 
LUXE FALL FASHIONS PICKS
 
 
 
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