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New Inn - Temecula Wine Country



We were finally able to do a 
Weekend Getaway
to the beautiful


here in Southern California!

The best part
we got to stay at the fabulous






This new property is literally

"Luxury at it's finest"

And it's situated in the heart of

Which has been  voted one of the 10 best 
wine regions in the world!




The service at 
The New Inn
is wonderful!

They made big points in my book
with a welcoming glass of bubbly
while we sat down at the desk to check in!

There was so much beauty to take in from every direction!




After check in
we grabbed our luggage 
walked down the airy hall
and ....




Opened the door to our amazing villa for the weekend!!





The property consists of 5 individually designed villas.

I don't think you could find a more Covid safe place to stay.
The villas are completely private
inside and out.

The outside property is expansive.

When I travel these days
I don't want my trip to be full of worry
that I'm being irresponsible.



I want to go on with my life
in the safest way possible.

checked all my 
'let's be responsible boxes!'


~~~~~

Back to the fun and beauty ...

I chose 

Vintage Glam Villa 

for the weekend!




Just look at the airy volume in the room!

And the villa 
just gets better ....




There is a lovely seating area
which we actually used many times!




The welcome sparkling wine was such a treat
we bought an ice cold bottle from the front desk
and 
settled in to 
savor and enjoy our fabulous villa!

I was thrilled to see our room even came with fresh flowers!!




The villa also comes complete with
glamorous bathrooms!




Dual vanity sinks
an indoor rain shower 
and ...
wait for it ...

an outdoor rain shower!!

Talk about showering with a view!!




The frig, coffee maker and bar sink 
had us nicely set up.

There is not a restaurant on property
but a quick run to the upscale market a few minutes away
had us set up with a lovely private  picnic  ....




On our private 'backyard' patio!!

We had panoramic views of 
wine country!




After not being able to travel since March
which may I say 
feels like years ago ...

We sat in the wonderful wooden chairs 
and

 truly stopped

to savor and enjoy
the beautiful surroundings.

I made a special note
to press the moment deep into my heart

that these times may be hard and uncertain

but if you hold on tight 
you can come up once again ....

to moments of beauty, peace and solace.




The afternoon felt enchanted.

We had fabulous sparkling wine
outside in our own private space
and
watched the sheep herd graze the hills




We were even close enough to hear the sheep!




Our panoramic view!




Later we changed for dinner 
and headed into 


a quick 7 miles away
to find a spot for dinner.





In California right now there is only 
outdoor dining
which is always a favorite of mine anyway!


Walking along
wooden boardwalk we spotted 
this beautiful restaurant!


I was so taken by the sharp design
so masks on
we put our name on the list for a table!





Ends up this darling restaurant

Small Barn

just opened up the week before!!

The space is so well done to the smallest detail!




I am always so taken when even small utilitarian 
design choices are beautiful!

The restaurant felt very Covid safe as well!

Tables were of course only outside
well distanced
masks required upon entry and if you leave your seat.
We also had our temperature taken before we were shown
to our table.




I am always about design and ambiance of a restaurant first ...

but the food here had me realizing 
why foodies are so passionate about 
great food!


is definitely a chef driven
farm to table restaurant!

Chef Angelo Sosa
is a true passionate artist!




It was one of those truly memorable meals!


 had us returning several times during our stay in

Temecula Valley Wine Country!




Our fabulous stay at the 


continued in the morning!


Look at the fabulous cups!
We woke up and took our coffee outside
to the smell of the early morning dew!


When you get up early enough in
you can see all of the hot air balloons filling 
the Temecula Valley skies!




And the morning got even better!

On the weekends at the 


breakfast is delivered to your villa!!

And delivered in style it was!




They even put linen on the cafe table 
that each villa has on the patio!

More fresh flowers for the table!
Linen napkins wrapped with twine!
Beautiful dishes!

And eating
alfresco!!

Morning made
with all of these finishing details!!




Being in the 
Wine Country
always has me wanting to wear
romantic ensembles!

It's the openness and the abounding beauty
that has me wanting to play along!
















has lovely public spaces as well.

They just finished an upper terrace
which will be a perfect space for events!

I believe they are also about to break ground on 
a pool as well!




Thank you so much for stopping by the blog
my friends
and 
following along on our 
beautiful getaway!

I hope you enjoyed your visit
to this fabulous property!




As always my friends

I wish you love and joy
as you style your life











Wine Country Getaway ... One Dress 4 Ways



Jeff and I took an impromptu trip to
last weekend.

We have been working on home projects for 6 weekends in a row
and 
we just needed a break!

It was truly an impromptu trip
in that 
I really got dressed that day 
to go look at model homes 
for backyard inspiration,

But, I loved my outfit 
and 
had styled several looks to do a photo shoot with.
I decided my looks would be even more fun to shoot
in wine country.

So off we went!
I have said many times here
I often choose destinations
around outfits I love!




Once we were out there
we decided to spend the night at the lovely




My favorite part of our  room
was that it opened up completely into the vineyards!




This was my travel and lunch outfit.
I will explain more about it below.




We went to one of our  new favorite spots in Temecula


Definitely the chicest spot out there
and 
voted best winery experience by San Diego Magazine.

"Designed to Enhance Without The Crowds"
and 
they definitely excel at their mission!




How gorgeous is their patio view!!




We had been to 


many times for drinks
but it was our first time staying.
I was unexpectedly delighted with our
vineyard room in the newest wing.




It is a lovely property with alfresco dining
 and an outside bar.
Saturday night they even live music under the stars!




My Lola hat with ties
kept my hat in place durning the afternoon breezes.




The property has a beautiful manmade lake as well.




Now back to my outfit.
I  did all four of my looks off of this fitted maxi.
Quite honestly I would never wear this dress just plain like this.
I am only showing this image 
to illustrate how a dress like this can be a great starting piece.
consider this post another 

Good Girlfriend Share.

What I love about using this dress as a styling base
is that it provides one long line of base color
which is a flattering start on most any figure.
It also doesn't add any bulk under the top layers.

The fun an flirty ruffle
was a wonderful addition  to each outfit.
No surprise
I love my outfits to have some fun drama!




You can see in my travel outfit
how it acts as almost a ruffled slip under my dress.
I added a tie belt, platforms and my wide straw hat 
and 
voila 
first look complete!






For Saturday Date Night
I added my lovely feather jacket
slicked back my hair
so that my newest designed earrings 
could play a staring role.
The platforms worked again to finish the look!







Sunday morning called for a fun outfit to
check out 
Old Town Temecula
for brunch.

I wanted a sporty look 
so I added a striped top over the dress
and 
then a long wrap navy vest.

Stripe platform shoes and a cross body bag
made for an easy walking and shopping outfit!






For wine in the vineyard
I kept it white and fresh
with another white wrap long vest
finished with a shell Crown.

This outfit was so fun to wear outside in the early evening
because the vest almost floated behind with every step!







So there you have my 
Styling Tips
for one piece 4 ways
my friends!
I hope it inspires you to look a some of your own pieces differently!




My biggest 
Styling Tip
is always accessories
the easiest way to take a single piece 
differen directions.




This was our lovely room view.
I so enjoyed watching the light change
over the vineyard
and 
the windmill start and stop.

Getting away and seeing natures bounty
was a truly needed balm to my soul.




Especially with my one true love.






Waking up to this view and coffee
was almost as fun as the wine!




The surprise treat of our stay
was realizing 
hot air balloons literally launched from our parking lot!

To hear them breathe to life and lift off
was truly amazing!

We might need to try this our next time out!








One down side of packing around one piece
is that it can get dirty by.

Before our coffee search I realized my white dress had a spot that I needed to get out
so I left my dress to dry in the sun.

And boy did I miss the other layer
especially with a wrap vest.
Missing it for a bit
just made me love my layering concept more!












As always my friends

I wish you love and joy
as you style your life