LOVE - L A V E N D E R

Intoxicating is what it was.  I could smell it throughout the garden of the Napa house but couldn't see it.  As I wandered down stone paths, past the plum tree and through the bright green grass the smell became overwhelming but still not in sight.  The sounds of bee's buzzing loudly lead me onward past the over -  grown jasmine plant and down a small dirt path.  To my left, a small vegetable garden and too my right a massively wild lavender bush rustling in the warm summer sun.  Mesmerized by it's beauty and aroma, I took a deep breath in exhaled out and felt the zen wash over me.

LOVE - V A C A T I O N

As some of you know, I just spent four glorious days in Napa, California.  Forty miles from my home, about an hour drive and get this, it was the first time I had ever been.  I know, CRAZY.   Now, it wasn't about visiting vineyards, wine tasting or 5 star dining (brought my sweet little boy with me.)  It was all about relaxing, recharging and eating.  And that I did.  With that, I also took some great pictures, designed some new textile prints and became totally inspired by my Auntie Colleen's Elle Decore Magazine collection as well as her interior design aesthetic.  It was a much needed vacation and I will definitely keep Napa on my "go to" vacation destination list.

xxoo,
Windsor