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Living The Rich Life in the VJB Vineyards and Cellars in Kenwood, California

VJB Vineyards and Cellars  VJB Vineyards and Cellars, one of Sonoma Valley’s most popular new destination, brings a bit of Italy’s Tuscan countryside to Kenwood, the small wine country town where I live about 75-miles…

Travel: Living the Rich Life at B.R. Cohn Winery and Olive Oil Company

B.R. Cohn Winery and Olive Oil Company in Sonoma Recently, a friend gave me a special gift. She bid on and won a private tasting for six at B.R. Cohn during an auction then gave…

Travel: Living the Rich Life at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery

Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery in Sonoma Last week, I had the pleasure of going on a private tour and wine tasting at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery in Sonoma County’s wine country. Established in 1985, Ferrari-Carano…

Travel: Living The Rich Life at Argonaut Hotel in San Francisco

Last Minute San Francisco Getaway Last weekend, my husband and I took a quick getaway to San Francisco to spend some time alone after a busy Christmas holiday. San Francisco is our favorite west coast…

Give the Gift of Family Tradition

Every year since I became a stepmother to my husband’s three children, we have shared a special family tradition during the holiday season. Our tradition began as a fluke in December, 2000 when the kids…

Living The Rich Life in the VJB Vineyards and Cellars in Kenwood, California

VJB Vineyard and Cellars Header Photo

VJB Vineyards and Cellars  VJB Vineyards and Cellars, one of Sonoma Valley’s most popular new destination, brings a bit of Italy’s Tuscan countryside to Kenwood, the small wine country town where I live about 75-miles…

Travel: Living the Rich Life at B.R. Cohn Winery and Olive Oil Company

B.R.Cohn Winery

B.R. Cohn Winery and Olive Oil Company in Sonoma Recently, a friend gave me a special gift. She bid on and won a private tasting for six at B.R. Cohn during an auction then gave…

Travel: Living the Rich Life at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery

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Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery in Sonoma Last week, I had the pleasure of going on a private tour and wine tasting at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery in Sonoma County’s wine country. Established in 1985, Ferrari-Carano…

Travel: Living The Rich Life at Argonaut Hotel in San Francisco

San Francisco Cable Car in front of The Buena Vista Cafe

Last Minute San Francisco Getaway Last weekend, my husband and I took a quick getaway to San Francisco to spend some time alone after a busy Christmas holiday. San Francisco is our favorite west coast…

Give the Gift of Family Tradition

Family Tradition: French Fry, Candy Night in Sonoma

Every year since I became a stepmother to my husband’s three children, we have shared a special family tradition during the holiday season. Our tradition began as a fluke in December, 2000 when the kids…

Travel: Living The Rich Life in Harvest Inn in Napa Valley, California

Manor building at Harvest Inn in Napa Valley

Harvest Inn in Napa Valley, California World-famous Napa Valley, in Northern California, is home to some of the world’s greatest wine, best food, and most luxurious accommodations and it’s a perfect travel destination. Recently, I…

10 Places to Eat at for the Ultimate Foodie in Sonoma Valley, California

Rutherford Grill, Napa Valley

Sonoma Valley Wine.. and food! Sonoma Valley is known for its great wine. Recently, Tripadvisor named Sonoma County the #1 wine destination in the United States and among the top ten wine destinations in the…

10 Ways for the Cultural Connoisseur to enjoy Sonoma Valley, California

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10 Culture Experiences in Sonoma While Sonoma Valley has much to offer in the way of wine tasting, sightseeing, shopping and outdoor activities, it’s also a thriving cultural region. Whether your passion is music, art,…

10 Things for The Outdoor Lover to do in Sonoma Valley, California

Things for the "Outdoorsy Type" to do in Sonoma Valley

Sonoma Valley, California for Outdoor Lovers There are few places in the world that have more to offer the lover of the outdoors than Sonoma Valley. From beaches to mountains, rolling hills of vineyards to…

10 Ways for The Fashion Lover to Enjoy Sonoma Valley

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Editor’s note: please join me to welcome our new writer Adrienne Shubin of The Rich Life (on a budget), she will cover the California lifestyle, especially in the Sonoma Valley. The Best of Sonoma Valley…