Smiling About...

this yummy looking pie...

getting pampered here one day...

getting my hands on a cup after the baby is born...

memories of a relaxing trip...

Carmel, Ca (march 2014)



Happy Friday!

Smiling About. . .

this beach in albania...

photo credit: all things europe

eating like an Italian...

autumn lip colors. . .

preparing this for the weekend. . .

this cute photo of me and the husband...

have a fantastic weekend!!! 

Hidden Places: Topping Rose House

The Hamptons! When you hear those words you automatically think luxury, exclusive, and summertime chic. While reading my Travel & Leisure I came across the beautiful Topping Rose House in Bridgehamton, NY.   Not only does the property scream coziness, the chef of their restaurant is Tom Colicchio of Top Chef and founder of Craft Restaurants.  Really? Ha! I'm a fan of Top Chef.  Anyway, I've always wanted to visit The Hamptons, but never got around to it.  Since I found this place, I am definitely adding the Topping Rose House to my list.  Maybe a quick jaunt there for my birthday would be nice, but might have to just wait until next year.  Enjoy the photos! 

Look forward to experiencing this Hidden Place. . .

Agnes B. . .

photo credit: keep it chic

these are her bags. . .

SAC 1 & 2

I found another great handbag designer!!!!  Agnes B makes these lovely totes right here in La La Land (L.A.).  Take your pick between natural, chocolate, or black leather.  Haven't gotten my hands on one yet, but you know it won't be long before I do! Check it. . .here! 

I Heart Mendo...

I'm back!  Took a much needed vacay!  I had a relaxing and lovely time with the husband while we explored the quaint towns of Mendocino County.  

Taking in a local play at the Mendocino Theatre Co, driving through the Redwoods with the sun-roof open, wine tasting at Toulouse winery while having lunch amidst the vineyards, canoeing up Big River, having amazing lump crap and roast beef sandwiches with ginger beer from Mendocino Market in the middle of the river while listening to the birds and the peaceful ripple of the water, resting before dinner in our quaint room in front of the fireplace while drinking a little Pinot Gris from Navarro winery compliments of the Blue Door Inn (our home this week), yummy organic pizza from Frankie's, exploring glass beach (didn't see the glass, but beautiful)  and the quaint town of Fort Bragg, and spending quiet moments with the hubby . . .amazing vacay!   We're back at home, but have great memories to last forever.  

more photos...

where we stayed

where we ate breakfast every morning

view from one of our windows

one of my favorite photos

we walked to the theater

a short hike

driving through the redwoods

best sandwiches

picnic at Toulouse Winery

daily wine hour at the the blue door inn

lunch on the canoe

taking a selfie while canoeing

mendo burgers!!!

happy!

We will definitely be back!

Hidden Places...

the blue door inn
mendocino, ca

photo credits: the blue door inn

I always seem to find these special hidden places that definitely are not on my radar, but are such gems.   Look forward to getting away here next week!   

Have any of you been to Mendocino, Ca? Any suggestions of things to do or restaurants?