Moss Beach Coastal Farmers Market

IMG_9687.JPG I just left the Moss Beach harbor area and about 2 minutes south is a fabulous farmers market. Packed with local produce and very reasonable prices it’s worth the stop. You’ll find baby bananas…

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IMG_9684.JPG Gilroy garlic and a while lot more! I’m starving so off to Carmel for breakfast and a walk along the beach.

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Moss Beach CA – Lost in the Fog

IMG_9661.JPGHeading south on highway 1 today! It’s early, around 8:30am so the fog is still heavy. First stop is Moss Beach and it’s harbor. I can hear the fog horn and the seagulls! It’s a beautiful morning! Follow me and I’ll take you to a great coastal farmers market.

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Wisteria Antiques & Design – A Day Trip to the French Countryside

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My friend Wanda told me about a few places to visit along the coast by Santa Cruz California so off I went. She’s got great taste so I alway trust her recommendations. And alas, she was right, Wisteria will make you feel like you’re touring the French countryside. You’ll tour a home built in 1914 filled with French antiques, and incredible gifts with a French flare. If you’re near Santa Cruz this is a must see!

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Here’s the address: 5870 Soquel Drive, Soquel, CA 841.462.2900

Evening Walk and Morning Breakfast in Mendocino

As I take off on another completely spontaneous day (I think I will head south east) I wanted to post some of my photos from last night and this morning. I hope you do something completely fun and carefree today!

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Walking on the cliffs last night

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Photos from around Mendocino. Here’s my dinner at Flow- I highly recommend this place!

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My morning walk

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And the fabulous breakfast at my hotel!!!

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Highway 1 to Mendocino

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It’s probably a little crazy to travel anywhere on the 4th of July, but here I am looking out at the Golden Gate Bridge shrouded in fog. I took off at 6am so I could get through San Francisco before the masses could spread out onto the roads. I’ll head north for a few miles and the cut over to highway one the first chance I get. Happy 4th everyone!!!

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Back Roads of Vermont

Today I drove through the back roads of Vermont. I’ve visited this incredible state many times and every time I’m here, I fall in love with it even more. There’s a peace and tranquility that wraps itself around you. I find myself pulling over so others can pass, so caught up in the scenery. Here are some photos to hopefully help show it’s amazing beauty.

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I ended up in Woodstock which I stumbled upon years ago. There’s a lovely covered bridge and a grand hotel called the Woodstock Inn and Resort. It’s one of my favorites.

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There’s a lot of history which I will add. I’m typing this on my phone so I don’t have the luxury of a computer by my side. For now I’ll add some photos of the town and add to this later. I hope you’ll stop back!

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