Thursday, May 14, 2009

Ten Things I Love About Living In The Wine Country

wine country, vineyards, bicycle, canvas wrapped giclee printBicycle In The Vineyards
1.    the vineyards in the summer when they are all green and full of grapes
2.    so many great places to photograph
3.    the wine
4.    the smell of grapes being crushed
5.    autumn - when the vineyards turn gold, orange and burgundy
6.    all of the cute little towns with great little shops and art galleries
7.    family and friends near by
8.    spring when yellow mustard flowers bloom between the vines
9.    a little over 1/2 an hour to the beach
10.  a little over an hour to the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco

101 comments:

Tricia McWhorter said...

Ooooo. I can't wait to smell the wine crush!

BetteJo said...

It seems like such a beautiful place. There are all kinds of beauty I suppose, but when I was in Arizona I missed the GREEN! People said - but look at the mountains - and I said - they're so brown! Wine country is so green and lush - I would love to see it in person sometime. :)

greedygrace said...

These are the same 10 reasons I love to visit the wine country (well, that and the wine!)

I came by to welcome you to SITS! Glad to have you with us!

blondiensc said...

Morning! ok, I love your reasons for living there, and I have to say that I live in Southern CA and I have never been to the wine country but I really really want to go...seems so romantic and perfect! Thanks for stopping by my blog, I read a little about you and we seem to have some things in common...however, your photography is amazing!! WOW! have a lovely weekend Cynthia!

Becca @ The Texas Darlings said...

Visiting from TTB! Your phot is beautiful!! I have wanted to visit Northern CA for so long. Hopefully someday soon!!

~Becca

Karen & Gerard Zemek said...

It looks lovely and I imagine it would smell so good too!

Visiting from SITS today.

La Belle Mere UK said...

Looks like a beautiful place to live!

Happy SITS day.

LBM xxx

Beth in NC said...

Coming over from SITS. Looks lovely.

Tammy Howard said...

Yep - that sounds like a good place to live, all right! (I've just been whining about the 'burbs a lot.)

Elizabeth said...

Wow, sounds like a wonderful place to live!

Yaya said...

Yup, I agree! We live in the Finger Lakes region and there are wineries all over.

JennyMac said...

Love this list...and can't wait for our next visit to Wine Country. I love the bike ride idea so much.

Robin said...

Oh, yeah!

Sandy said...

Haven't been there in years and years but loved it then. Bet it's still as great as you say.

Flory said...

WOW! I've never been, but would love to visit. Hopefully soon.

A Fist Full of Dandelions said...

I've been to wine country once, and now I want to come back!

mommytoalot said...

Great list.
I live near wine country..i miss the grape and wine festival they used to have.

countryfriedmama said...

Sounds like a lot to love! Happy SITS day.

Tonya said...

I would love to live where you do! Happy SITS day!

Christina Lee said...

just returned from San Diego and Temecula wineries-now want to come your way! happy SITS day!

glenna said...

It sounds beautiful!

Kirsten said...

Happy SITS Monday girl!

Jackie at 3littleones said...

that photo is beautiful! I hope to someday get out there to visit :)


Happy SITS day : )!!!!!!

Sadiebug and her Mom said...

You've convinced me. I'm ditching Washington, D.C. and should be your new neighbor in about a week.

Have a great SITS day!

Tania @ Larger Family Life said...

I'm on my way!

LiveLaughLoveCj said...

I miss Northern California so much (I'm a So Cal girl born and raised, transplanted to New York)....

I can close my eyes and remember my visits there, the sights, the smells, the gentle breeze on my face. The FABULOUS wine!

*sigh* I think a trip just might be in order.

SITS On.... :)

Pam said...

Sounds heavenly. Lucky you!

Life of a Stepmama said...

Sounds amazing!! Who wouldn't want to live there??

Creative Junkie said...

OMGosh, I wish I lived there. We went on a hot air balloon ride over wine country on our honeymoon and it's one of the best memories I have!

Ungirdled Passion said...

Jealous! But happy for you! Happy SITS!

Kari said...

Sounds awesome! I would love to visit wine country someday.

Over from SITS to say hello!

Jeanette said...

Dropping by from SITS to say hello.
Having visited wine country a year ago (from Florida!) I know what you mean. So beautiful!
sweetjeanette.blogspot.com

Laila Of Course! said...

Oh, this is simply gorgeous. Lucky lucky you!

Be sure and pop by, leave a note, and follow! I will return the favor!

-Laila
www.randomweavings.blogspot.com

Robbie S. Redmon, LPC said...

Happy SITS Day

Jessica said...

I grew up in Fairfield but spent tons of time in Napa. I miss seeing the random grapevines and the golden hills.

Reluctant Housewife said...

It looks beautiful! It took me a moment to notice the bike, which makes me picture biking through lovely green vineyards on a sunny day. Thanks for the mini mental vacation!

the planet of janet said...

fabulous photo!!!!!

Lacie E. said...

this is stunning!!

Karen (KayKay) said...

Oh my. It sounds wonderful. I would love to visit wine country one of these days.

Ali said...

I love visiting the wine region of Arkansas--we have some great wines here. Your photo is beautiful!

Rbarakat said...

Looks and sounds beautiful!

Texan Mama @ Who Put Me In Charge said...

Hey SITStah.

Sounds like you have an ideal place to live. Can I come visit????

Smitten by Britain said...

Lucky girl!

Date Girl said...

I live in wine country too, and Autumn is by far my favorite. Don't forget about the Harvest Festival too where we get to taste all the yummy wines after crush!

Ashley Clark said...

That photo is gorgeous, I can see why you love it there :)

Happy SITs day!

Ashley ♥
http://ashleyclarkphotography.blogspot.com/

ttjenkins said...

Happy SITS day! Beautiful pics!

Debbie in Nashville said...

It sounds wonderful!

InTransitClaire said...

I'm extremely jealous! That sounds amazing!

Meg said...

I think I would have put wine first on the list! :-) Beautiful picture.

Holly @ posypocket.blogspot said...

so pretty, happy SITS day!

Katie said...

Both of the two posts of yours that I have read so far have been lists. I love it! I am a compulsive list maker!

So where exactly do you live? My husband and I are moving to Sacramento next year but have never been there before. I would love to talk with you about the area! Thanks!!

Happy SITS Day!

Tricia said...

Seems like a gorgeous place to live.

Laura said...

Happy SITS Day!!

Michelle said...

How nice! I hope to visit some day.

a H.I.T. said...

Ten reasons why I need to visit wine country. Stat.

Happy SITS. :)

Helene said...

All those are great reasons!!! We don't live that far away from Wine Country but for some reason we don't visit very often. Probably b/c of the kids....wine tasting with kids...not so fun.

Mammatalk said...

A very nice place to live indeed!

So Not Mom-a-licious said...

Definitely things that would make me love living in wine country too!

Robin said...

Ah, sounds like this vino lovers paradise! But I am still a city girl. Thank god for SHIPPING!

-Robin
www.robingillis.blogspot.com

Bill and Lorie Shewbridge said...

What a fabulous photo... we have never been to California wine country. We want to take a trip some day, and I know we will. We have a great friend moving to Carmel soon, and I know we will be visiting her often.
You have listed terrific reasons to make sure we go!!

MrsM said...

Sounds lovely! I would love to visit (but I could never move from the Pacific Northwest).

Joy said...

You need to get paid by the travel bureau! I'm sold!

Congrats on your SITS feature!

Jennifer said...

That sounds totally awesome.

Peyton said...

I wish I lived in wine country... but Texas is amazing too!

Happy SITS day!

Pricilla said...

Happy SITS day.

I have only driven through it but it is gorgeous!

Holly Noelle @ Domestic Dork said...

#4 sounds wonderful to me! Happy SITS Day!

Simply Mommy said...

It sounds like such a beautiful place. I think I would love it just as much as I LOVE WINE!!!!! Happy SITS day to you!!!

Jessica said...

It sounds beautiful and rejuvinating!! Happy SITS!

Amanda @ Serenity Now said...

Stopping by from SITS. That photo makes me want to visit wine country. :)

aforestfrolic said...

It sounds like you live in an amazing place...30 min. from the beach and all. And wine all around, yum ;-) I'll bet it is beautiful in the fall too. I love your creations too, I had to bookmark you website for future gifts, etc...yay!

Jamie :)

Live.Love.Eat said...

Sounds beautiful. All great reasons to live where you did.

Jen said...

what a great place to live. I am so jealous. We have been to wine county once, just once, on a vacation and I can't wait to go again.

Kris said...

Sounds like a lot of those could be combined (photography/golden gate, etc.)

GreedyGirl said...

Hi www.greedygirlsguide.com checking in from SITS

Adventures of an Innkeeper said...

Oh I love your list. I lived in Santa Rosa from 1981 until 1995 and I agree with your list whole heartedly.
I am glad I have found you through SITS. Congratulations on being showcased ;)

Lamonica Epps said...

It sounds like a great place to live.

Stopping by from SITS

Julie @ Little One-of-a-Kind Design said...

sounds lovely and picture perfect!

C. Beth said...

Ooh, I'm jealous! :)

Senora Muertos said...

You forgot great access to wine! Stopping by through SITS.

Sassy Chica said...

OOH-LA-LA, looks and sounds fabulous!!! My hubby and I would love to visit wine country, possibly next year.

Smooches,
Sassy Chica

shortmama said...

sounds lovely!

Mikki Black said...

Mmmm. Wine country! Makes me want to go see our vineyards here in VA! Happy SITS day.

firststepforward said...

I've never been, but it sounds fantastic!

Happy SITS day!

dddiva said...

Sounds fabulous, I really hope to visit one day.

Cindi @ Moomette's Magnificents said...

I've never been to California, perhaps someday! Happy SITS day!

T~T said...

you are very lucky - the photo is quite lovely

Sarah said...

Sounds fantastic! Happy SITS day!

carma said...

sounds like perfection!

Days of Whine & Noses said...

I do love California. We spent our honeymoon in Napa Valley & San Francisco

Happy SITS day!

Jessica said...

I'm so jealous. I've never been but it's on my list of places to go before I die.

Mel said...

Ok, I am sooooo trying not to be jealous; it sounds like such a beautiful, wonderful place! I'd love to just visit wine country....some day! Either I'll retire to wine country or to Italy.:)

Unknown Mami said...

What's there not to love?

I live in SF not so very far from you at all.

Mama Mel said...

Looks so beautiful! I love CA! :)

Amanda said...

It looks devine and would love to visit California one day, how lucky are you to live is such beautiful surroundings!

Our family has a holiday home in our own wine country of Western Australia 'Margaret River' & I am only half an hour from the Swan Valley full of Wineries here in Perth, so I know the beauty of the vines very well.

Over from SITS... xox

BrnEyedGal said...

I visit Traverse City, MI often and there are so many wineries that are so beautiful.
It sounds like you have so much to be thankful for...how nice it must be to live in wine country.
Id love to see that everyday as well!! :)

Congrats on your special SITS day...

The818 said...

Happy Sits day!

WhiteSockGirl said...

The wine alone is more than enough reason for me to live in wine country!

allycupe said...

You live in such a beautiful area, would love to get back there and visit. I'm curious why wine is number 3 though....lol...

Amy said...

How fun I want to jump in there and enjoy it also.

Viv said...

Hmmm...wonder if I show this to my husband, will he take me on a vacation to wine country?

The Redhead Riter said...

You live in a beautiful part of the country.