Category Archives: Wine

Be Wild: Wine Tasting Bachelorette Parties in the Santa Ynez Valley by Lucy

Posted on May 9, 2013 by admin

Within the span of a month, I spent two weekends at bachelorette parties in one of my absolute favorite places, the Santa Ynez Valley, which never disappoints. Not only is it always stunningly beautiful, but something in the air orchestrates slowing down, breathing deeper AND … Read More

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Be Grateful & Celebratory: Mother’s Day Gift Guide!

Posted on April 26, 2013 by admin

A gentle reminder that Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday, May 12th. Let’s celebrate the women who brought us into the world! Some gift and bonding ideas… Echo scarf, $38 Leif dip dyed placemats, $8 each Stephanie Johnson medium pouch, $33 Josie Maran’s Argan … Read More

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Be Adventurous: Glamping at El Capitan by Lucy

Posted on April 12, 2013 by admin

I have been dying to visit El Capitan Canyon ever since seeing a tantalizing spread in Sunset Magazine several years ago which showcased romantic pictures of luxury tents with fluffy beds bathed in candlelight and cozy costal cabins with roaring bonfires in front. Romantic pretenses … Read More

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Be Inspired: The first of two tantalizing lodges in Tanzania by Lucy

Posted on March 26, 2013 by admin

KITELA LODGE, Karatu, Tanzania For some ungodly reason, the morning after we finished climbing Kilimanjaro we agreed to a 6AM departure from Arusha and a long drive to the Ngorongoro crater to start our three day Safari. After a long and exciting day of seeing … Read More

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Be Delicious: New delightful hidden gem in Soho, NYC! CICCIO is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Posted on March 8, 2013 by admin

Straight from Florence, the charming Giacomo gave up a career behind a desk in Italy to conjure up delicious Tuscan dishes in the kitchen of his newly opened Ciccio restaurant in the “South Village” — just West of Soho and South of the West Village … Read More