Yes, I’ve been M.I.A. That’s because D and I ventured to wine country for a little R&R over the long weekend. We’ve been to the Valley 4 times in less than 2 years– thanks be to our friend’s wedding there– and we absolutely adore the area. (Check out my Moving Beyond Boxed Wine Post Here)…
Tag: wine
10 on tuesday– things i love.
It’s that time again– 10 on Tuesday. As my trip is approaching, here are 10 things that I love in regards to travel. Some are tricks, some are splurges, others mere eccentric behaviors. Either way, these 10 things make up what I enjoy as part of our travel experience! So, in no particular order: 10.)…
i’m having wine with dinner.
Yes that’s right—in celebration of Julia Child’s 99th birthday, D and I will be participating in National “Drink Wine With Dinner” day. As if that is so difficult. Under normal circumstances you wouldn’t have to try very hard to get me to participate in this event and you especially won’t today! Seeing as our return…
the windy city– chelsea edition.
I’m so proud to say I was able to convince Chelsea to do a guest post for Sunscreen Required. Not only do I adore her as a friend, travel buddy, lover-of-the-finer-things-in-life, fellow crafter and travel connisour, we also share a common history in the fact that we’ve known each other since first grade and grew…
a bucket full.
I frequently hear friends and family speak of their Bucket Lists with fond determination. “I’m going skydiving.” Not me. “I’m going to own a villa in Tuscany!” As in, Under the Tuscan Sun?? “I’m jumping off the Stratosphere in Vegas!” Seriously? Who comes up with this stuff? I, only recently, started to compose my own…
moving beyond boxed wine.
I must give credit where credit is due. Since October 2009, my life has changed in regards to drinking wine– boxed wine used to be good. Delicious even, in the right setting (like floating down the river for 5 hours in a tube). When my friends, Chelsea and Sergio, announced their upcoming nuptials in Napa Valley, I…
Sunscreen Required 