We recently stopped into Willows Lodge and Fireside Lounge for a cozy cocktail by the fireplace, and could not resist sharing their gorgeous holiday decorations with you! We also couldn’t wait to share their December promotional stay, in case you are planning a holiday staycation. Willows would make the perfect destination! The first thing that I noticed about this gorgeous ...

The holidays are here, and most of us are likely shopping for gifts, wrapping presents, and getting our homes and dining tables ready for festive celebrations. Today I found myself doing something silly – I ALMOST bought a bottle of wine for my friend Wine Diva Lifestyle. What was I thinking?! She’s the wine steward at a major gourmet luxury ...

This year I’m sending lots of edible gourmet food gifts to friends and family. It’s a stressful time for everyone, and I’m hoping to brighten their holidays a little bit. I like sending “consumable” gifts instead of “cluttery” gifts – things you use up, like food, bath and body products, calendars and candles. That way my gifts don’t contribute to ...

I recently picked up three bottles of Washington wine from Beaumont Cellars (Their tasting room in Woodinville is at The Junction). I bought a 2019 Nebbiolo, a 2018 Reserve Petit Verdot, and a 1028 Reserve Petite Sirah. All are from the Wahluke Slope here in Washington State. Beaumont Cellars: http://www.beaumontcellars.com/ Woodinville Wine Blog: https://www.woodinvillewineblog.com/ ...

I recently headed over to the Beaumont Cellars tasting room at The Junction in Woodinville, Washington to pick up two Rosé wines and a white wine for my Thanksgiving feast. Beaumont Cellars: http://www.beaumontcellars.com/ Woodinville Wine Blog: https://www.woodinvillewineblog.com/ ...

The holidays are here, and am I the only one who isn’t ready?! I can’t really believe how quickly this season has snuck up on me. I can’t tell you that I feel “ready”, but I do admit that I am super excited! This will be the first time in so long that we have hosted a family gathering at ...

Barking Frog at Willows Lodge is the perfect place for cozy brunch. As a guest at Willows Lodge, you can’t make this breakfast spot any easier, you simply walk out of the hotel lobby and cross the hotel drive. If you are not a guest of the hotel, you will still find parking available here. The mimosas are memorable, with ...

I was so impressed with the food and service at Woodinville’s Barking Frog Restaurant when Carrie and I ate there, that I went back the following week with my fiance, James. It was a pleasant surprise when we arrived and found out they have a brand new Fall menu. Executive chef, Bobby Moore welcomed us at the door and allowed ...

After Hours wine walks returned to Woodinville this Fall and it was great to have these events happening again! Carrie and I went to the Woodin Creek Village wine walk, the newest urban neighborhood in Woodinville. This is the street view from the patio at Alexandria Nicole Cellars. There are some fantastic people watching from this spot, you should check ...