My husband’s sales position in the wine industry gives us behind-the-scenes access to the best wineries in Napa and Sonoma Valley. We have taken advantage. Over various trips, we’ve expertly swirled tasting glasses and discussed terroir, types of barrels, and varietals with wine experts in Napa and Sonoma Valley. Of all of the experiences, I can definitively say that […]
Montage Photo Book Review | A Luxe Coffee Table Book to Show Off Your Photography.
How many photos, on average, do you think you take of your children each year? I prefer to take photos with my Fuji x100s, occasionally my Canon t4i, and when I don’t have those cameras in my hand, I’m shooting with my iPhone. Therefore, I have built quite the collection of photos. So far this […]
Capturing everyday moments like a photojournalist
“Life flies by in seconds” –Gracie – Ben Folds Every parent knows that time speeds up the second you have a baby, as time is measured in days, then weeks, then months, and finally years – and before you know it, you’re the one uttering the words that you heard a million times prior to having […]
How one photo with a caption posted on Facebook will transform children’s lives in Brooklyn
Do you follow the Humans of New York blog on Facebook? I started following a few months ago, and absolutely love the photographs and interview snippets photographer Brandon posts every day. Lately, I’ve been bursting into emotional tears with each of his latest posts. About a week ago, one photograph of a little boy he […]
11 things not to miss in California Wine Country
Napa and Sonoma Valleys in California Wine Country is (or should be!) on everyone’s travel bucket list, whether or not you drink wine. It’s just a picturesque place to be, with so many vineyards and wineries to visit. You’ll learn so much about the wine growing and making process by tasting, listening, and taking tours […]
Posh Paired with Sparkling: a Visit to the Bubble Room at J Vineyards
We ended our Napa & Sonoma tour with a big grand finale: the food & wine pairing tasting in the Bubble Room at J Vineyards, which tops my list of wine experiences in Sonoma. Last year, we took a tour of J Winery, learned about their bubbly process, and had a lovely tasting in the […]