Finally, the wine lover’s gift guide! This one is always a pleasure to put together. Wine gifts make great gifts, but if you’re tired of giving the same old corkscrew every year, I rounded up 15 wine gifts that think outside the bottle. Go ahead and pair any one of these with a great bottle […]
It’s officially summer and I’m here to help you make pour decisions with an unstuffy summer wine guide! And surprisingly, this post is not all about rosé (although judging by my love of Josh Cellars Rosé in these photos, I could easily do that). I compiled a list to guide you through summer no matter […]
These days, loungewear is the new black. If you’re tired of switching from your night pjs to your day pjs everyday, then this post is probably for you. I’ve been looking for ways to up my loungewear game ever since being confined at home. I just don’t feel productive in pajamas. Getting dressed is key […]
It just wouldn’t be the holiday season without thinking about my fellow wine lovers. I mean, the obvious gift is a bottle of wine, but what if you don’t really know what they like? As someone who loves wine I also really appreciate wine related gifts and accessories. Wine isn’t limited to just a drinkable […]
Hi, friends! I hope your Thanksgiving week was a good one. I made a major dent in our Christmas shopping list and took a nice break away from social media (mostly). It was so nice to be a little absent from the Internet for a few days. I did share our Napa Valley adventures on […]
This post is sponsored by Abba Patio. I was compensated and provided with a Porta Pop in exchange for an honest review. As always, all opinions are my own. While we practically live outdoors year round, there’s just something about Fall that makes me want to do it even more. As you guys know, I’m […]
Of all the wine regions in the world, I never thought I would step foot in the Balkans. Heck, I didn’t even realize they had good wines there. What we discovered is that Balkan wines aren’t just good. They’re VERY good. We traveled and tasted our way through Slovenia, Croatia, and Montenegro, and we definitely […]
Rovinj is possibly an overlooked destination in Croatia. It’s hard to stand out against the Dalmatian Islands or Dubrovnik, but little Rovinj does just that. Welcome to my Eat+Stay+Play: Rovinj travel guide! If you’re curious about any of my other E+S+P guides, you can check them all out here. As part of our Balkans trip, […]
In spite of all those back-to-school ads, it’s still summer and I plan to squeeze out as much of it as possible. Even the weather knows what’s up (hello, consistent triple digit heat). But with the weather brings a level of laziness, or perhaps heat exhaustion, that means even though I want all the fun […]
Around here the arrival of August usually signals the beginning of the end. The end of carefree summer days soaking up sun rays, staying up late, and making rosé into its own food group. But don’t put away that unicorn float yet. Mr. Cochran, there IS a cure to those “summertime blues” and it’s my […]
Well, nothing like disappearing from your blog for nearly a month! I promise I am still around and among the living. We returned from two absolutely amazing weeks in Greece (get ready for my Greek edition of Eat+Stay+Play) and I’m slowly getting back to reality. I hope you followed along on Instagram (@cathedralsandcafes) where I […]
We are not strangers when it comes to visiting a winery or vineyard. In fact, we have been to vineyards in Spain, France, Italy, Chile, Texas, and now California. Through our experiences we’ve taken a much greater interest in winemaking and our home cellar continues to grow by leaps and bounds. I love sharing wine […]
This week’s Instagram recap is just a couple days late because we have been enjoying every minute of the long Memorial Day weekend. We enjoyed grilling out, attending the San Antonio Parade of Homes, having a pool day and just getting caught up on some much needed rest. If you followed my Instagram stories I […]
There’s a new Italian kid on the block and he’ll give your Nonna a run for her money. Located in the old Fire Station No. 7 building in San Antonio’s Southtown, Battalion serves fresh Italian favorites in a space more reminiscent of a swanky club than grandma’s kitchen. Andrew Goodman (of Feast and Rebelle) excelled […]
These scripted sun hats are everywhere right now and they’re a fun way to add a little humor or attitude to your summer attire. They say things like “Wish You Were Here” or “Out of Office.” Since I already had a sun hat I decided to make my own. I bought my hat from J. […]
Known as “the most exciting two minutes in sports,” The Kentucky Derby is an event that is lots of fun to celebrate. If you’re hosting a Derby party, one of the key pieces to the ambiance is a great cocktail. Tradition calls for the classic Mint Julep. Today I’m sharing a refreshing alternative version. It’s a […]
Happy Friday, everyone! I hope the week was good to you. I realized that just because I post something to Instagram does not necessarily mean that everyone sees it. Personally, I love Instagram. As an amateur photographer and someone who enjoys gawking at pictures of food and clothes all day, I find it to be incredibly […]
I love brunch. Just the thought of having an array of sweet and savory dishes plus coffee and cocktails has me workin’ for the weekend. Brunch is a much-loved tradition. If you search Instagram for #brunch, you’ll see more than 13 million mouth-watering photos of carefully curated croissants, cappuccinos, Eggs Benedict, and of course the star of the […]
It can be so hard to focus on the work week ahead when you’ve just had a great weekend with wonderful friends. I’m trying to pretend it’s not in fact Sunday afternoon, but as I sit here reminiscing about the past couple of days and writing this post, the cool central Texas breeze is flowing […]
Hello and happy Wednesday! There is really nothing prettier than springtime in central Texas. The weather is getting warmer but not too warm and the wildflowers are starting to pop up everywhere, blanketing the landscape in beautiful bluebonnets. Even my wardrobe is starting to look a little more light. With all this color around us I […]