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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
My Bucket List: Wine Country
After visiting the winery in Weston this last week, I can't get this off of my mind..............
Napa Valley and Sonoma, California---aka---Wine Country!
I'm honestly not a big wine drinker. I'll have a cold beer over an expensive glass of chardonnay anyday, but I do like visiting the wineries. It makes me feel all fancy and grown up.
Wine tastings in Napa Valley look like they can get quite pricey......$5--$50 for a tour and tasting, so that may be a short visit for us, but Sonoma looks like it has a lot more vineyards that do FREE tours and tastings.
FREE ALCOHOL. Fair warning-----if you see me near free alcohol I may not appear as fancy and grown up as I think myself to be.
Wine tastings in Napa Valley look like they can get quite pricey......$5--$50 for a tour and tasting, so that may be a short visit for us, but Sonoma looks like it has a lot more vineyards that do FREE tours and tastings.
FREE ALCOHOL. Fair warning-----if you see me near free alcohol I may not appear as fancy and grown up as I think myself to be.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Wear This!
On a train trip through the countryside to meet up with your beau for a weekend of bike riding
and tea and crumpets.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
What I Found: Hearts and Indians
1. Crochet Heart Slippers.
These are adorable, super comfy, handmade and only $10.00!!
2. French Onion Soup Recipe.
I'm in a soup mood and I LOVES me some French Onion Soup.
3. Best proposal ever.
........and I'm changing my name to Siobhan
4. Love Is All You Need.
5. A 1973 Winnebago Indian
My friend found this for sale. In great shape.......Great price. Should I or shouldn't I??
I'm dying here over this one!
These are adorable, super comfy, handmade and only $10.00!!
2. French Onion Soup Recipe.
I'm in a soup mood and I LOVES me some French Onion Soup.
3. Best proposal ever.
........and I'm changing my name to Siobhan
4. Love Is All You Need.
5. A 1973 Winnebago Indian
My friend found this for sale. In great shape.......Great price. Should I or shouldn't I??
I'm dying here over this one!
Thursday, February 23, 2012
The Roadtrip Diaries: Weston, Missouri
I'm super excited cause this weekend we're going to one of my favorite places around here........Weston, Missouri! It's the most charming little town only an hours drive from us. When we get the chance to make it up there, we have the best time walking up and down main street perusing the antique shops (TONS of them!), wine tasting at Pirtle Winery, trying shots at McCormicks (Weston is home to the McCormick Distillery) and having lunch at the Weston Cafe where they make the BEST gravy ever...........I'm not even kidding. At the end of the day we always stop at O'Malley's Pub for a pint and some live Irish music (sounds like we do a lot of drinking there huh?!). If you wanted to make a weekend of it, there are tons of cute little bed and breakfasts in town. This really is a terrific place to spend the day AND every 2nd Saturday of the month all of the shops have wine tasting while you shop! (I'm all about the free liquor!!)
These pics are from the last time we went up.
Excuse the thumbprint
Weston Cafe. The BEST Gravy in the world!!
I'm seriously not kidding.............This will be my last meal before I'm executed.
From Pirtle Winery.
I suggest the Mellow Red.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
My Bucket List: Breckenridge Festival of Film
If you've ever wanted to go to Cannes or Sundance, but couldn't make it (OR AFFORD IT), you can always try for the BRECKENRIDGE FESTIVAL OF FILM.
It's a 4 day festival held every June in Breckenridge, Colorado with over 50 independent films of all genres for your viewing pleasure. Go see one film or buy an unlimited pass. Attend a welcome reception or go to a Q&A session with a director. Mingle with celebrities (if you're lucky!).
I've ALWAYS wanted to go to this. We're only a days drive from there and I've tried to plan it every year, but not once have I made it. Breckenridge is a beautiful little town. I've been there twice to ski and absolutely fell in love with it. I'm sure it's just as beautiful in the summer. Who knows----maybe I won't have to wait until we get out on the road to get to go to this......maybe I'll actually make it this year!!
It's a 4 day festival held every June in Breckenridge, Colorado with over 50 independent films of all genres for your viewing pleasure. Go see one film or buy an unlimited pass. Attend a welcome reception or go to a Q&A session with a director. Mingle with celebrities (if you're lucky!).
I've ALWAYS wanted to go to this. We're only a days drive from there and I've tried to plan it every year, but not once have I made it. Breckenridge is a beautiful little town. I've been there twice to ski and absolutely fell in love with it. I'm sure it's just as beautiful in the summer. Who knows----maybe I won't have to wait until we get out on the road to get to go to this......maybe I'll actually make it this year!!
Saturday, February 18, 2012
What I Found: Farm Fresh and Home is Wherever I'm With You
1. This adorable clock.
So sweet.
2. Green Valley Lactose Free Yogurt.
The absolute best yogurt for those of us that can't handle dairy. I love the strawberry, but my favorite is the plain. I know that might sound strange, but I swear it tastes like it was just made fresh from the farm! Downside---kind of pricey and the only place I can find it is Whole Foods. Well worth the trip for it though.
3. These cool lunch box kits from Goodbyn.
I like that they have separate compartments for your food.........no more plastic baggies!
4. This scarf tying tutorial.
4. Absolutely
So sweet.
2. Green Valley Lactose Free Yogurt.
The absolute best yogurt for those of us that can't handle dairy. I love the strawberry, but my favorite is the plain. I know that might sound strange, but I swear it tastes like it was just made fresh from the farm! Downside---kind of pricey and the only place I can find it is Whole Foods. Well worth the trip for it though.
3. These cool lunch box kits from Goodbyn.
I like that they have separate compartments for your food.........no more plastic baggies!
4. This scarf tying tutorial.
4. Absolutely
Thursday, February 16, 2012
My Best Valentine's Day Present Ever
Was this little guy
Meet TJ.
He's part Shih Tzu/part Chihuahua.
He was rescued from an abandoned jeep eight years ago and brought home to me as a Valentine's day surprise. His mama had puppies in that abandoned jeep and he was the only one that survived. He was the cutest puppy ever!
He's my baby and this is him today.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
My Bucket List: Dinosaur National Monument
Dinosaur National Monument has been on my radar for awhile. In 2007, we did a two week roadtrip through Colorado and made it all the way to Utah just to see this, but apparently I didn't do enough research, because when we got there it was closed! I now know it was actually closed for 5 years due to construction, but it reopened in October 2011 to visitors. Don't worry---the trip wasn't a total waste. Instead we got to do a float trip down the Green River. It's a very leisurely, relaxing float trip with some beautiful scenery. We had the best guide who knew every inch of that place and we were surrounded by those red canyons the whole way!
Soooo--I'm adding this to my list, because I still want to see it......I mean what little kid deep down inside all of us doesn't want to see real dinosaur bones??!! There's so many other things to do around there too. Colorado (probably my favorite place in the world!) and Utah are an outdoor lovers dream and Dinosaur National Monument just happens to be located on the border between the two states. Will definitely need to plan for a very long visit in this area!
Saturday, February 11, 2012
What I Found: Moccassins and Pretty Flowers
1. These adorable Wall Mounted Flower Vases.
I love them because they look pretty sturdy and like they might stay put on the wall during our rv travels. Thoughts (my rv friends)?
Totally cute and very easy to make!
3. No Bake Energy Bites.
I haven't tried these yet, but I'm going to. I'm not a big fan of granola or energy bars, but these look kind of scrumptious.
4. Roasted Autumn Vegetable Toss.
If you like butternut squash and cinnamon--you'll LOVE this.
5. THESE Moccassin Boots.
I MUST have these!!
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