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Friday Date Night

 
I pulled out my tulle skirt  and off the shoulder chiffon for date night!
I wanted to give it a western vibe because we were hanging out in 
in San Juan Capistrano.


My suede fringe belt tied the top and skirt together
while bringing some western flavor.



My  very wide brimmed Sunbody hat is always a favorite of mine to wear!
The wide brim balances perfectly with the wide skirt.



My silver necklace with leather strapping was another step
in the western vein.












One of the highlights of the evening ...
a trip to the  Tecovas store
for a new pair of cowboy boots
that I've had my eye on for ages now!



I've been looking for a pinch toe high boot in cream for ages.




As always my friends

I wish you love and joy
as you style your life








The Carneros Inn Napa Valley ... and What I Wore


Jeff and I ended our Napa Valley stay at the renowned luxury hotel

It is set amongst the gentle rolling hills between Napa and Sonoma.


The Carneros Inn offers casual sophistication
in the famed Carneros region.


For my stay I packed pieces that I could layer  depending on the days fluctuating weather.
I wanted an outfit that would be comfortable and pulled together
no matter the temperatures.

Whenever I go to any wine country
I always remember to wear shoes that are easy to walk in
so I am  able to navigate many a gravel and even dirt paths 
when in the actual vineyards.
I only had to make a wrong shoe  choice once
to remember this tip!


I packed my cream base pieces
of brocade ankle pants from Anthropologie
my slip tunic from Free People
and 
new platform sandals from Target.

It was adding pieces on top that kept me prepared for anything 
during our winery  visist.

always makes for a perfect traveling piece.

My shearling vest
layered wonderfully over my leather moto jacket
and
my macrame bag added just a touch of boho trend.





The staff at The Carneros Inn is top notch
all the way around.


We arrived early and were more than pleasantly surprised that our room
was already waiting  for us!

We checked in seated at a desk
and 
were immediately offered our choice
of their red or white wines.


We were then driven to our room! via their golf cart shuttles!


The Carneros Inn is definitely my new favorite
for the Napa Valley.
Although it's quite pricey
choosing to stay on a Sunday night
rather than a Friday or Saturday
drops the price by over 40 percent.

All in all for me
the stunning property
and 
amentities 
like these  complimentary bikes
made it worth the price.
So much so
I am hoping to return in September for our anniversary!


The property is meticulously maintained and designed.


The hilltop pool with it's vast views took my breathe away!




Cocktails in the heated spa
were a perfect way to watch the sun settle into the hillsides.


For me the biggest surprise was our private cottage!
I had seen pictures of these online
and
 hadn't even realized that's what all of the room were!



This was our adorable cottage!
Complete with a porch and two white rockers!


It was the lush and stylish landscaping
that got this gardeners heart racing!


All of the cottages look out to a common grassy area
with fruit trees lining the view.


We got a basic room
which was about 400  feet of indoor space
so the room itself was tight
but the bathroom was luxuriously spaced
with heated floors.



Our bed looked out onto my very favorite part of our cottage!


A private outdoor living space!
Complete with gardens
table and chairs and …


a wooden deck with two loungers
a table
and
 outdoor heaters above!


Each outdoor space even comes with an outdoor shower as well!


When the sky cleared in the afternoon 
this made for a perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine
and 
take in beauty of this fabulous space!




Walking anywhere on the property is a joyful experience


with beautiful views of the rural countryside. 


The upscale general store has everything you could ever need 
to pack a memorable picnic.


There are three restaurants on the property as well.
We enjoyed a lovely dinner at the Farm.


With plenty of spaces to enjoy afterwards.


Writing this post has me dreaming of a return trip to this gorgeous luxury hotel
where you can feel like you are so far away
but wrapped in luxurious comforts of home as well
and even have an opportunity to watch the moon rise into the sky!



As always my friends

I wish you love and joy
as you style your life











A Day At the Beach


This Sunday found us down in beautiful
 San Diego once again
exploring new areas
with more picture perfect weather!


On our way to meet
Ellis and Elliot for lunch
we stumbled on 

Built in the 1930's
the hotel has been family owned since 1961
and
 offers the incredibly unique experience
of sleeping over the Pacific
in newly renovated
Cape Cod style cottages!

My outfit details - sweatshirt-J Crew, skirt H&M, hat-Frank Olive, necklace-Tamera Beardsley Signature Collection, straw tote-Forever 21


Each of these adorable cottages
at the Crystal Pier Hotel
comes with a fenced in balcony
which makes these
one of the very best ocean views 
in my book!



The real reason the four of us were together for lunch on Sunday
was to meet up with this gorgeous woman
and
 her family!

I am sure many of you can recognize
gorgeous Trina here with her  granddaughter Mollydoll
 from her blog

I have had the privilege of knowing Trina
for several years now
and
this was our second meet up!
We both got to have our daughters
and
 their men meet this time
as well as spending time with adorable Mollydoll!


I have to say
once again
that one of the greatest gifts 
of blogging
is the wonderful people
I have meet
and 
now savor having in my life!

Writing the Blog
I Want to Read
truly
has helped me find
 The Life I Want to Lead!



As always my friends


I wish you love and joy
as you style your life