Nestled among the 130 wineries of Northern Sonoma County's Russian River Valley sits The Farmhouse Inn, a place I call home, or at least the home of my dreams. It was home base during our recent Sonoma Wine Country weekend. As we approached after dark on Friday evening, the glow of the Main House decorated for [...]
Lots of 40th birthdays this year including my favorite chain day spa located in Seattle...Gene Juarez. Opened in 1971 in downtown Seattle, their second location was the original Nordstrom Salon in 1974. Today ten locations strong. My first Gene visit was ten years ago and after my lovely massage Saturday, I can say not much has [...]
with a little pumpkin and a big ahhhhh! That sums up my latest spa visit at the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner in McLean, Virginia. It's been a while since I've spent time in a Ritz-Carlton but was quickly reminded of the excellent service and high-end charm when I walked in a few weeks ago for a [...]
As we pulled off the paved back road just off the sea onto the quiet dirt road per our TomTom instructions, we came upon two white stone pillars and a gate which opened to the gorgeous grounds of Masseria Torre Coccaro. We circled around the drive and into view came the pure white washed main [...]
[click for larger view] We're off for two wonderful weeks in Southern Italy...Positano on the Amalfi Coast and across to Puglia! Lots of exploration to be done, wine to be drank, and spas to be enjoyed. Check back 10 June for lots of great insights and stories from our journey! Cheers! :)[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]