Pinot & Peep Toes

By: pinotandpeeptoes August 10, 2018August 10, 2018

Do, Series, Uncategorizedbest bars, best restaurants, California, city guide, lifestyle, locals, Los Angeles, tourist attractions, travel guide4 Comments

In the six years I’ve lived in Los Angeles, this city is everything I dreamed it would be and more. Whether you only know L.A. through the movie screen or you yourself have packed a bag and moved here like me, this is a city of constant discovery. It’s not all palm tree-lined streets and…

By: pinotandpeeptoes February 9, 2018March 8, 2018

Uncategorizedgift guide, gifts for her, love, pink, red, under $100, under $50, Valentine's DayLeave a Comment

Even though I’ve been single for more Valentine’s Days than not, this lovey-dovey holiday has always been one of my favorites. I adore the sweet color scheme, crafting homemade Valentines, and paying a little extra attention to the ones I love. Here are some gift ideas for every woman in your life, whether it be…

Winter in New Mexico

By: pinotandpeeptoes January 29, 2018

Do, UncategorizedAlbuquerque, city guide, fine dining, life, lifestyle, New Mexico, Santa Fe, travel, travel guide, wine, Winter3 Comments

Over the years I’ve spent the holidays in a mix of places, from the exotic beaches of Thailand, to the city streets of New York and of course, the comfort of my family’s home in Northern California. This year, we followed the cool, piñon-scented air to New Mexico. I’d visited the state in the past…

Winemaker Spotlight: Chris Condos

By: pinotandpeeptoes January 15, 2018September 6, 2018

Drink, Uncategorizedcider, lifestyle, Northern California, organic, Sonoma County, vegan wine, visit, Winc, wine, Wine Country, wine tasting, winemakerLeave a Comment

There’s a definite cool factor about Chris Condos. Perhaps it’s that he decided to try his hand at winemaking at the age of 25 or maybe it’s the fact that he had a brief DJ-ing stint in college. It could be his relaxed, organic approach to winemaking or that without a vineyard of their own,…

New Year, Gentler Me

By: pinotandpeeptoes January 8, 2018August 10, 2018

UncategorizedBrene Brown, expectation, life, love, mindfulness, New Year's Resolution, perfectionism, personal, positivity, self-awareness, self-reflection, stressLeave a Comment

I love the idea of New Year’s: the midnight kisses and champagne toasts – a festive sendoff to the prior year. But glitzy dresses and swanky soirees aside, I admittedly feel a certain pressure as one year ends and another begins. It’s this pressure to have a sense of closure, a clean slate if you will,…

By: pinotandpeeptoes December 30, 2017December 30, 2017

Drink, UncategorizedBubbly, budget friendly, Celebration, Champagne, New Year's Eve, Sparkling Wine, ToastLeave a Comment

Drinking champagne (or sparkling wine) is a no-brainer on New Year’s Eve, though I’m game to sip it anytime of the year. There really is nothing more festive than some bubbly, so don’t count down to 2018 without a glass! If you’re pre-gamming before heading out on the town or hosting your own soirée, you’ll…

Never Shop Hangry

By: pinotandpeeptoes December 21, 2017December 21, 2017

Drink, UncategorizedChristmas, Christmas shopping, gourmet sandwiches, holiday gifts, Larchmont Village, last-minute shopping, Los Angeles, wine, wine and food, wine shopLeave a Comment

When we spent Christmas in New York City as a family last year, we drew names and did all of our shopping on Christmas Eve. It could have been more fun, but we arrived at the store thirty minutes before closing which, needless to say, made the experience slightly stressful. When I do my holiday…

The Month for Mistletoe

By: pinotandpeeptoes December 18, 2017

Do, UncategorizedCalifornia, December, DIY, family traditions, foliage, foraging, great outdoors, Holiday, holiday decor, lifestyle, Mistletoe, nature, ranch lifeLeave a Comment

Trekking out to the “mistletoe trees” at our ranch has quickly become a December tradition in my family. Longtime blog followers may remember last year’s wild mistletoe post. The retrieval isn’t always easy, especially for someone as short as me, but the reward is a festive yet all too easily forgotten holiday touch. Far beyond the vineyards…

2017 Holiday Gift Guide

By: pinotandpeeptoes December 11, 2017January 15, 2018

UncategorizedChristmas, gift guide, gifts for her, gifts for him, Holiday, Holiday Gift GuideLeave a Comment

While you may have crossed a few people off your list with the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales last month, December always seems to be when the bulk of the shopping gets done. Take the guesswork out of those last-minute purchases with this something-for-everyone gift guide! For more ideas, check out last year’s guide…

Support Wine Country This Thanksgiving

It seems as though Thanksgiving sneaks up on us all, temporarily disappearing under the Halloween displays that quickly morph into Christmas decor and talk of New Year’s Eve plans. Yet Thanksgiving is a holiday not to be glossed over. Though we should give thanks in our daily lives, as gratitude makes for a more meaningful…