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March 6, 2012

Napa Winery Guide For The Clueless Wine Lover

 I actually don't know anything about wine. Ok, no. I know a little something about wine. Like, I finally know enough about tannins and astringency to understand why I don't normally favor red wines. I am less confused about the whole decanting thing. I've learne[...]

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March 5, 2012

Eating Your Way Through Napa, CA

I know you think that if anyone is going to write anything about Napa Valley in California that they would make it a point to immediately highlight what Napa is best known for: wine. I promise I have that coming, but that which is closest to my foodie heart is the[...]

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March 3, 2012

Beaver Creek Mountain, Colorado Photography

Even though we are still feeling the chill in the air, I can't help but think of the beauty of the warmer months to come. Though I do have hopes to hit the beach, my heart still flutters at the thought of a scene of a different kind: the Colorado Rockies, specifica[...]

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February 8, 2012

Adventures Galore at Finger Lakes, New York

The first time I heard about the Finger Lakes  in upstate New York was while sipping on one of their delicious red wines and laughing it up with one of their lovely tourism representatives - the ladies are indeed lovely, but the wine definitely helped bring on the[...]

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January 9, 2012

Planning a Romantic Trip without The Kids in Tow

When my husband and I met, I was already a single mom. I can count in one hand and less than 3 fingers how many times we have been away alone together. I mean, far away...not just away on date night. It's tough and expensive to take a trip without the kids, especi[...]

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January 1, 2012

20 Lessons from 2011

Resolutions for the New Year? I have none. But I do have lessons from last year that I am carrying over to this one. If I must resolve to anything, it would be to not forget them and remember them as I venture into what I expect to be an exciting time for me and my[...]

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December 20, 2011

A Girlfriend Getaway TO Travaasa Austin, TX

Traveling with my favorite girlfriends is something I have really enjoyed doing this year. There is nothing like discovering new destinations and sharing powerful experiences with your bestie by your side. On my most recent trip, I got to travel with my sister-in-l[...]

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November 26, 2011

Christmas Tree Hunting at Hidden Pond Tree Farm, NJ

My absolute favorite thing to do almost immediately after Thanksgiving is head out to a Christmas tree farm with my entire crew to cut down our tree. We prefer to cut our own when we can, so it is one of the options we look for when deciding what farm we will vi[...]

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November 8, 2011

Views of Magical Santa Fe, New Mexico

When I told my husband that I would be visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico he spoke about his visit some years ago and how magical he felt it all was. The most I had heard about Santa Fe was how incredible the spas were, and what a great artist community it had, but not[...]

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November 8, 2011

La Posada de Santa Fe, New Mexico

One of the things that I loved the most about my visit to Santa Fe, NM was the sense of history I felt when walking along the streets and in speaking to the people I met during my visit. My friend Sandra and stayed at La Posada, a RockResort, and this only served t[...]

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Me when my big city friends ask me why I would cho Me when my big city friends ask me why I would choose to live in New York’s Finger Lakes region…

#fingerlakes #upstateny #fingerlakesregion #lifeinflx
What an amazing view to close what was a really go What an amazing view to close what was a really good day. 

Reminder that tomorrow has the potential to be a bit better, and more beautiful. 

#luna #novembermoon
Hubby and I recently had a lovely brunch experienc Hubby and I recently had a lovely brunch experience near our beautiful home in Finger Lakes Wine Country.

We headed to @burntrosewinebar, on Main St. in Penn Yan NY.

I absolutely love the aesthetics and vibes of this restaurant, owned by Rose Curry, a sommelier, and her husband, Chet Thompson, a classically-trained chef.

Their field-to-table, seasonal menu is elevated, eclectic, sophisticated, but also approachable and delicious. It celebrates the cultural flavors of Rose’s Mexican roots and features Chet’s culinary talent beautifully. 

If on the menu, you absolutely must try their Mole dusted burrata topped with toasted pepitas & pumpkin seed oil, and Chef’s Jammy Egg, which is a cured egg served sun-dried tomato and their house-made basil pesto. 

They have a wine list featuring the best of the Finger Lakes, though my absolute obsession is their spiced apple and caramel Mimosa! 

The entire experience is addicting…and if you can’t get enough, they also co-own the @the18thamendment.py  right next door on Main St., another example of the growing food scene in the Finger Lakes!

Reservations are highly recommended.

#fingerlakes #pennysnny #flxfoodie #flxeats #upstateny
Hubby took this photo of me, and I kinda love it, Hubby took this photo of me, and I kinda love it, though photos or videos of me are not really my favorite. 

I like that it shows me genuinely happy in this moment. I like that it shows how far I’ve come in life….in years. 

And thinking of what I have already accomplished, in the years I have lived so far, makes whatever were wasted moments feel smaller over time. And that feels lucky. 

I spend so much time capturing the joy of others and feel loved to have someone capture a moment in joy of me. Thanks, @travisjcain, for seeing me with so much love.
Let’s be real: Halloween Season comes and goes t Let’s be real: Halloween Season comes and goes too fast, so if you missed it, I wanted to share this fun Halloween experience to add to your bucket list for next year: the @Naumkeag Pumpkin Show, in the Berkshires’ Stockbridge, MA. 

🎃 Book your tix and time slot online (later times are the most popular). 
🎃 Park at a designated spot in Downtown Stockbridge and take a short bus ride to Naumkeag, a 44-room Gilded Age “cottage” with 8 acres of awe-inspiring natural beauty, including public gardens.
🎃 Tour the gardens, and through some indoor space to view over 1500 mums, carved displays, and more!
🎃 This is a family-friendly experience, and accessibility is limited, including for strollers and wheelchairs. 
🎃 On non-events occasions and depending on weather, the property is available for pre-booked tours. 
🎃 Missed Halloween? Book a tour of their Winter Lights holiday displays which kicks off end of November!

#berkshiresma #naumkeagpumpkinshow #stockbridgema @visittheberkshires #halloween
The transition of light in my “front yard.” Pe The transition of light in my “front yard.” Perks of country living.

Keuka Lake beauty. Finger Lakes dream. 

#fingerlakes #fingerlakesregion #fallday #countrylifecitygirl

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