Thanks to Lisa and Neil for discovering this fantastic B&B in Templeton, Ca on one of their many trips to the Paso Robles wine country. Martha Stewart move over! Jill and Ben Hill have created an oasis in the Paso Robles wine country with all the basis covered. Designer chickens that lay gorgeous pastel colored [...] Read More

I spotted Parker “relaxing” the other day on one of his favorite trees and thought I would share. Cats are sooooo funny….in the oddest ways!!! Read More

Well, maybe not in the world but for sure North of Santa Barbara! El Capitan, just recently on the cover of Sunset Magazine, is such a fantastic adventure! Imagine camping, only luxury style! You can rent either tents or cabins – we always opt for tents, they’re so romantic! And every one comes with its [...] Read More

The start of our long weekend adventure. John and Vinnie fly in from Florida. We already have Martin from Switzerland staying with us. Along with Lisa and Neil we all rendez-vous in Ventura to see Pink Martini. It is one of those perfect days – not a cloud in the sky, spread out your picnic [...] Read More

I’m not sure how time flies but we all know it does….I’ve really had some fabulous adventures while my family was in town during the last couple of weeks – but then suddenly company is leaves, you’re a little exhausted, then you go back to work, get caught up in the grind and before you [...] Read More

The coziest cook is one who doesn’t even need a recipe. That is my friend’s Zeke who made the most amazing mac and cheese the other night, and made it i might add, in his pajamas!!! Not only is Zeke an awesome cook he is also an amazing photographer. (he does fantastic headshots!) Check out [...] Read More

Marc and I treated ourselves to a 4 day extended weekend visiting Portland, Oregon. We didn’t mind that it rained a little 3 of the 4 days but we sure were happy on that Sunday when we planned on visiting the Willamette wine valley – a 45 minute drive from Portland – to have nothing [...] Read More