Glittery Girls’ Getaway in Palm Springs
Palm Springs sparkles. Literally. I flew in at night, seated in my usual window seat. As we neared the airport, the lights of Palm Springs winked in the darkness, causing […]
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Desert Renewal
Revive Your Body and Mind in Phoenix, Arizona The air was crisp and the sun intense as Granger—the plaid shirt and cowboy hat wearing guide at Fort McDowell Adventures—held my […]
Germany Travel: Rothenburg ob der Tauber
I was driving south along the Romantic Road when, in the distance, out of a snowy mist, rose a walled medieval village, dotted with crimson-topped roofs. At the next possible […]
Belle Ambiance – A Great Wine for Girls’ Night
French for beautiful place, Belle Ambiance, a new wine brand with a portfolio of generous, indulgent wines that capture the bliss of a perfect gathering of friends—those rare moments when […]
Caneel Bay, St. John – Unwind in the Tropics
Caneel Bay has been a haven of relaxation for guests since its founding 53 years ago by Laurance Rockefeller. Set on 170 acres that was formerly a sugar plantation (guests […]
There’s Something About Pewter
I’m not sure when I fell in love with it. Perhaps it was the first time my mother handed me a glass of ice water in her stemmed pewter goblets […]
Best Ever Oven-Cooked Spaghetti Squash
This summer my mother-in-law came to stay for two weeks. You read that right. TWO weeks. 17 days to be exact. And it was wonderful. She got some much needed […]
The Weekender
The concept behind this shoot was to tell a story of a man who has a full weekend ahead, free of the drudgery of eight to five commitments… and enjoys […]
An Affordable Wine for an Elegant Evening
Developed by European veteran winemaker and 2012’s International Women’s Wine Competition Best Woman Winemaker, Georgetta Dane, Chloe’s 2012 Sonoma County Chardonnay is exceptionally well balanced with a sophisticated intensity, a […]
Gateway Canyon, Colorado – A Place of Discovery
Cradled in the shadow of the Palisade rock formation and fringing the Moab Desert, rests Gateway Canyons, a one-of-a-kind resort with more than 6,000 acres of natural splendor to explore […]
Abby Hoeffner 