They go by many names: Crafts Shows, Pop-Up Boutiques, Holiday Boutiques, Craft Festivals, Holiday Crafts Fairs, etc. They all amount to gatherings of artisans and small retailers where shoppers can find unique, often handmade items. These are great opportunities to search for gifts at any time of the year, but especially for the end of […]
I have a regular customer who is much more forward-thinking than I am. She recently asked me if I could make something simple that she could give her co-workers as Christmas gifts. Always up for a challenge, I came up with key rings that could also serve as hands-free cell phone stands. The beauty of […]
On the drive home from Sonoma/Napa, Kim and I stopped for a night in Cambria, along the Central California coast. The cool ocean breeze rejuvenated us during a weeklong heat wave in California. We spent the day walking on the boardwalk overlooking the ocean, and took the 30-minute drive inland to Paso Robles. Paso is another fun wine destination in Southern CA.
Kim and I had a big trip planned for this week, but Hurricane Ida put an end to those plans. What’s a wine lover to do? Road trip! We hopped in the car and headed north to my favorite destination — Sonoma, CA. This time, we stayed in Santa Rosa, which is a stone’s throw from many Sonoma wineries, and is also conveniently located about an hour’s drive from Napa.
