Perfect Sunday

Had an absolutely fabulous day today hiking in Armstrong Woods…Grace’s first hiking adventure.  She did great for most of it and only had to be carried up the steep hills.  Then we replenished at Willowood Café in Graton…one of my favorite places in all of Sonoma County.  Grace ate an entire plate of French toast by herself…I guess she was hungry!

xo

Amy

On the Search

I spent the past few days with new clients on the search for the perfect site for their upcoming wedding.  Unfortunately the weather so did not cooperate and it poured for 3 straight days ~ definitely makes things more challenging but we were all upbeat and thrilled when we all came to the conclusion we had found the one!  While it is a lot of work venue scouting, it is also a very exciting time when you are able to start from scratch and create the event in your head…the visions come to life over the next several months.

Even though the weather was the pits, my clients were great and I know their wedding will be amazing…here we come Chalk Hill!

xo

Amy

Go 49ers!

As all of my close friends and family know all too well, I am a die-hard 49er fan.  I want to take this opportunity to wish my beloved 49ers good luck this Saturday against the Saints….our first playoff game in 10 years!  What a turn-around this season has been and how lucky we are. It has been a hard decade watching the once proud team rendered totally ineffective against every other team in the league ~ even though I never stopped loving the 49ers, it sure is a lot more fun watching them now. Go Niners!

xo

Amy

Happy New Year

Just wanted to wish all of my clients and friends a most wonderful New Year!  I took this picture yesterday at the Farmer’s Market….hard to believe such gorgeous colors are available on December 31^st!  We are truly blessed to live in such an amazing area.

Here is to a happy, healthy, prosperous and joyful 2012!

xo

Amy

Merry Christmas

Yesterday we spent the morning at http://relishculinary.com/index.html where we had a fabulous time decorating gingerbread houses with several other families.  The best part about this is the kids have a blast, make an absolute mess and Donna and her wonderful staff not only provide all of the many many options of candy and décor for these works of art, but they clean everything up as well ~ such a blast!

Here is to a Merry Christmas with family and friends (and lots of good food and wine!)

xo,

Amy

Bistro 29

We had a wonderful dinner the other night at Bistro 29 which is located in downtown Santa Rosa.  For those of you that have been around awhile, they are located in the old Café Lolo space on Fifth Street.  Known for the Galette de blé noir (traditional buckwheat crêpe) the menu is sourced from local seafood and produce in the area…an absolute find.

The owners, Brian and Francoise, are as sweet and personable as can be and are putting their heart and soul into this restaurant.  A very cozy, bistro feel with great service and food ~ we will definitely be returning soon!

xo

Amy