Sonoma wine blends with art Are you a lover of wine, art and beautiful scenery? Then head to Donum Estate in Northern California wine country. Sonoma wine blends with art at Dunom Estate in the beautiful Carneros Valley. Over 40 stunning sculptures are set in the estates 190 acres. Curated by owners Mei and Allan [...]
Le Petit Trianon, the site of San Francisco's 2019 Decorator Showcase This guest post was contributed by Lisa Crovo Dion. Photos by Parker Dion. The annual Decorator Showcase in San Francisco is an event benefitting the financial aid program of San Francisco University High School. Every year, some of the city's (and beyond) [...]
When it comes to hotels in San Francisco's downtown near the Moscone Center, InterContinental San Francisco can't be beat. The South of Market (SoMa) location is ideal and it is pet-friendly. While the Intercontinental San Francisco is typically thought of as a hotel for the business traveler, my husband and I stayed here for a [...]
This is a guest post by Susan Guillory of The Unexplorer. Having visited California’s Central Coast last year with my girlfriends, I already knew how beautiful the area was and how much there was to see and do. But I’d never ventured into San Luis Obispo (known as SLO to locals) and hadn’t yet experienced the kind [...]
Most people think that when you visit Napa Valley you go wine tasting. If you want to ditch the crowds, head up Highway 29 or the Silverado Trail to Calistoga, California. Today I'll share how to do Calistoga like a local. Some of the best things to see and do in Calistoga do not necessarily [...]
The Marina District in San Francisco is rich with examples of Art Deco architecture. Post and photos contributed by Lisa Crovo Dion Amazing architecture abounds in San Francisco, and in the charming Marina District is a treasure trove of cool Art Deco buildings. In this sunny, affluent neighborhood you’ll see rows of pastel [...]