I want to whisk you away with me
It was an early breakfast call on Sunday December 9th as we settled in to watch the magic happen here at Bristol Farms in Newport Beach. Somewhere between a living room and studio setting---observe as we did. The food was parading out to welcome early arriving guests, Melissa's Produce booth----check. Eighty or so chairs are huddled on the sidewalk and parking lot adjacent to the Bristol Farms entry. Yes, they are on it! Fans quickly begin to fill. Front and center,...
Framed by the majestic Palomar Mountain Range of northern San Diego County, this Four-Diamond award winning Resort is a lovely enclave, cradled in an idyllic location just an hour from Orange County, CA. Traveling along Highway 76, I passed by horse farms, open space and fruit-stands on a leisurely traverse through the countryside. The Resort welcomed my arrival with a cascading waterfall, crisp air and bright blue skies above. But what I noticed instantly was the sheer quiet. I knew...
This Inn has been a hundred years in the making. This secret hide-away is perched westward, along the quiet coastline of La Jolla, California. Inspired by the Indonesian island of Bali, the name “Pantai” refers to a white, pristine, sandy beach. The entire property--from stem to stern--features artwork, fabrics, vibrant paintings with elaborately carved wooden picture frames, and custom furniture made of fine Mahogany wood. The furnishings were all hand-selected and directly imported...
The Fourth of July holiday is officially kicked off in my book. Here is a shot from Inspiration Point just above the Newport Main Channel. Corona Del Mar just looks spectacular. Come enjoy if you can. Have a safe and restful Fourth of July. It will be a marathon of fun this week!!!! (See my post below, for a few fun events to consider.)