The Ultimate Summer Picnic Items List
There’s something charmed about sharing a delicious meal outdoors, surrounded by nature’s beauty, miles from the nearest restaurant. This is especially true in wine country, with its… Continue Reading
A Wine Country Chef’s Elegant Picnic Snack Ideas
Good friends and great scenery are two key components of a memorable summer outing, for sure, but the picnic snacks are the main event. The very best… Continue Reading
Best Hiking in Sonoma County: Vineyard Hikes with Views
When I want to go wine tasting, my natural tendency, as a local, is to hop in the car and go find a tasting room. It’s the… Continue Reading
How to Make a Living Wreath with Succulents
Wreaths are a beautiful way to decorate your home not only for the holidays, but all year long. Starting with a base of natural moss, you can… Continue Reading
How to Make a Branch Wreath with Oak and Moss
Branch wreaths made of twigs and other bits of natural ephemera have been decorating front doors for centuries. The wreath’s circular shape symbolizes perfection, unity, timelessness and… Continue Reading
How to Make a Wine Country Coastal Dining Table Centerpiece
Sonoma County has 76 miles of beautiful jagged coastline less than an hour’s drive from Healdsburg. On my days off as an events director and floral designer… Continue Reading
Top 10 Halloween Party Cocktail Recipes
Each Halloween, we host a ghastly good party at Jordan Winery. Elaborately themed costumes haunt the winery halls, with guests enjoying music, creative appetizers and unique potions.… Continue Reading
How to Make a Summer Wreath (DIY Video)
Summer’s bounty of beautiful color begs to be featured as home decor. With only a few minutes and some foraged and sourced foliage, you can create a… Continue Reading
What is a Charcuterie Board: 10 Tips for an Easy Wine Pairing Appetizer
People often ask what is a charcuterie board (plus how to pronounce it) and what should go on it? This is one of the easiest appetizers to… Continue Reading
Elegant July 4th Menu Ideas
While America’s favorite summer holiday might be synonymous with fireworks, beer and hot dogs, we like to celebrate our country’s freedom with some elegant wine country flare.… Continue Reading