Summer Adventure in the Yucatan Peninsula
Tyge and I set off to the Yucatan Peninsula to spend some time with cousins and what was intended to be a few of days of relaxing on the beach…....
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What to Do in Sonoma: Visit Cornerstone Sonoma
Whether you are visiting Sonoma for the wine or for the beautiful landscapes, there is so much to do and see! Making a trip to Cornerstone Sonoma is a must...
Sage Smudging
Sage smudging or sage clearing is the ritual of burning sacred herbs and helps clear out any negative energy in your home! Many years ago when we moved into our...
How we Celebrate Bastille Day at Chateau Sonoma!
Whew! What a weekend it was for the French! Saturday we celebrated Bastille Day and I was overwhelmed and overjoyed by the number of you who came to celebrate Independence Day...
French Music Artists - One of Our Sonoma Favorites!
An interview with Arabelle, one of our favorite French music artists in Sonoma! join us for bastille day Saturday, july 14th • 1-4 pm • Chateau Sonoma MACARONS | CHAMPAGNE |...
How to Compost at Home
Composting at home may seem intimidating, but the truth is, it's quite an easy way to recycle what would normally be waste! Use homemade compost in your garden this year...
Our Favorite French Patio Furniture: Fermob
Read all about our favorite French patio and garden furniture from Fermob; made in France with sustainability in mind! Now that the warmer weather has finally arrived, we find ourselves enjoying...
Celebrating all Mommas this Mother's Day
Motherhood is not for the faint of heart. My desire to become a mother was so strong, it led me down the path of IVF for several years and more...
A Birthday Trip to Peru
Wow, what a journey it has been on Earth these past 50 years; now that I am here, it feels like this is just the beginning. For my 50th birthday, I...
Fire, Friendships, and Little Acts of Kindness
As most of you are aware, 2017 was a challenging year for many of us in wine country due to the devastating fires that took the homes of many customers,...
Preserving Traditions & Empowering Women: Treko Wool
I first met Catalina of TREKO at a market in Yountville, and I was immediately drawn to her booth of woven goods. We began to chat, and not only did I...
A Neighborhood Holiday Sing-A-Long
The holidays mean gathering to celebrate the spirit of the season with neighbors, family, and friends! Oh what a beautiful evening of caroling, sipping champagne, and reveling! This year I...