wine tasting.

I'm finally getting around to sharing some pics from the wine tasting tour that I mentioned here.  We had such a wonderful time and I can't say enough great things about the last stop at Ram's Gate.  None of us had ever been to the property before, and I must say it was amazing.  As you walk in, it's a giant indoor-outdoor wine tasting area.  Hard to even describe in words, but just think open space, old barn wood, and modern touches throughout.  My jaw was pretty much on the floor the entire time.  Our friend had also arranged for a picnic before we arrived.  So once we got there, each couple was handed a picnic basket complete with a blanket, tons of yummy food, and a bottle of wine.  Yep, we will definitely be coming back here soon.

{iphone pics by me, my husband, our friends jason + lisa}

monday, already.

Wow, what a weekend.  We had so much fun and I seriously didn't want it to end.  We spent Saturday wine tasting in Sonoma with friends (we honestly should really do that more often).  Then Sunday we headed to The Mission to grab lunch with friends, hang at the park, then ate an amazing dinner at G's parents house.  I know I must get ready for the week, and I think I might say this every single Monday, but I really wish we had just one more day.  Ummm don't you think that three day weekends should be the norm???  Here's a little sneak peek of our wine tasting at Ram's Gate.  More pics to come later this week.   

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crisp home style.

These two homes and their decor are completely inspiring me this week.   Their black + white simple interiors look so inviting.  Ummmm hello, where's my invite to come on in?  Enjoy these visual beauties and your weekend.

{black chairs}, {white kitchen}

pillow head.

We had an amazing weekend, but like most weekends, I'm always wishing for one more day.  One more day to explore new places, eat at new restaurants, wander around new spaces, take more time to relax...but it is Monday folks.  Time to get the week started.  Ummm, but as I start the new week, I may or may not be picturing myself with my head asleep on one of these pretty pillows.

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new zealand.

This weekend we met up with friends at the Ferry Building.  I truly love the hustle and bustle of that place on the weekends...so filled with energy.  After eating a quick bite, we headed down to this amazing New Zealand pop-up restaurant, Waiheke Island Yacht Club.  When G and I went on our honeymoon to New Zealand, we visited Waiheke Island with these same friends!  So it was a treat to hang out at the San Francisco "version" with them.  Here are a few photos from our visit to the island three years ago.  Waiheke is just a short ferry ride from Auckland and it is absolutely breathtaking.  I'm craving a trip back.

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