Posted in Seasons & Holidays, Winery Reviews on Oct 11th, 2008
The simple things in life are the most memorable for me. Hubby, Tulip and I took a day trip to Half Moon Bay one Sunday with no plans at all. After walking the cute little downtown, we bought a little witch at the Half Moon Bay Feed & Fuel. An old-fashioned barn-like store, it has [...]
Posted in Lifestyle & Entertaining, On My Mind, Seasons & Holidays on Oct 10th, 2008
Do you make small changes to your home seasonally? Today I will be putting the lightweight quilt into the closet and replacing it with the down comforter. Seasonal rituals change my environment and make me happy. And I don’t have to go shopping!
Posted in On My Mind on Sep 17th, 2008
Hubby did a photoshoot of Tulip and I in a farmer’s field. We walk by it every day when we walk (run) with Tulip. Acres of farm land are tucked away close to a suburban setting. We are so lucky to have the best of all worlds. We planned it 30 minutes before sundown…the light [...]
Posted in Winery Reviews on Sep 9th, 2008
Do you like to get off the beaten path, away from the touristas? Cambria, outside of the Paso Robles appellation is half-way between San Francisco and Los Angeles. 4 1/2 hours from the Bay Area, it’s not a day trip. Cambria is a quiet little village that is a great place to rent a house [...]
Posted in Wine Tasting Tips on Aug 19th, 2008
If you are looking for a rental in the Paso Robles Wine Country, you might want to check out Cambria. It’s a pretty little village with lots of empty beaches and a great location to relax between winery visits. We found the perfect little cottage for Hubby, Tulip and I. We loved it and would [...]
Posted in Winery Reviews on Aug 14th, 2008
This incredible gallery of sculptures and fine wine is located in the Paso Robles region on the California Central Coast. Paso is hot, so the reds are much more exciting then the whites. I’ve enjoyed several Paso wines that are Napa quality with lower prices. As far as taste, the Cabernets are smooth and easy [...]
Posted in Lifestyle & Entertaining on Aug 14th, 2008
If you’re wine tasting in the Paso Robles or San Luis Obispo region, I suggest a side trip to shop at La Maison Bleue in Morro Bay (307 Morro Bay Blvd) This indoor/outdoor gallery features tall pink flamingo sculptures, and outdoor entertaining ideas like hanging beads and decorative curtains to create intimate seating arrangements. It’s [...]
Posted in On My Mind on Jul 24th, 2008
Winecountry.com has made a list of Napa wineries that welcome dogs. What a terrific service! We (Tulip and I) hope they will add other regions in the future.
Posted in On My Mind on Jul 22nd, 2008
My puppy, Tulip, goes almost everywhere with me. Her first winery visit was at Ledson when she was 5 months old (and only about 5 lbs). Unfortunately she passed a little gas at the tasting bar and another guest blurted out, “oh how cute, puppy farts!” (Hubby quickly scuttled her to the garden for the [...]
Posted in Lifestyle & Entertaining on Feb 25th, 2008
Keeping fresh flowers in every room doesn’t have to put a big dent in your budget. Most months, I don’t grow enough flowers in my garden to supply the house and keep the backyard in dramatic color; so I buy a large bouquet (under $20) every month. I re-arrange the flowers in single bud vases [...]
Picks & tips for people who love wine, food, travel & a pleasurable life. I hope you are enjoying a glass of wine as you peek into my world of global travel & fine living. Enamored with Mediterranean cuisine and engaging wines, I pair nightly whether it is a dinner for two or a party with friends. I believe the best way to learn is by visiting wine regions and drinking wine. I am also a Marketing, Branding & Messaging Specialist for wineries. Please look me up on LinkedIn. You can also friend me (Alana Gentry) on Facebook or follow @Girlwithaglass on Twitter. Cheers~
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