California Vintage Boutique Hotel Revival
These iconic properties in Southern California and Central Coast California strike the perfect balance between past and the present.| Travel by Vacation Rental
There’s a sense of discovery travelers feel “stumbling” upon a small town. This, of course, is often the evolution of tourism for many destinations, where the quaint can become contrived for the sake of commerce. But there’s plenty of places where both realities can exist. I grew up in Los Olivos in the Santa Ynez Valley. At that point it was just a little town with a flagpole and a grange hall. A popular annual event called Los Olivos Day in the Country—now in its 45th year—broug...| 7x7 Bay Area
After the Sisters of Paradise, we return to the old Paradise world for a new series of stories and this time, there are three brothers. Rival farmers, a senior-age feud, matchmaking mistakes, new-found family, and finally-found romance pepper Carolyn Brown’s latest, Meet Me in the Orchard. Meet Me in the Orchard begins a few months […] The post <span class="entry-title-primary">Meet Me in the Orchard by Carolyn Brown</span> <span class="entry-subtitle">@carolynbrown.bsky.social @s...| Books of My Heart
These iconic properties in Southern California and Central Coast California strike the perfect balance between past and the present.| Travel by Vacation Rental
Fall is a wonderful time to visit Sonoma County and charming vacation rentals only make the experience more unforgettable.| Travel by Vacation Rental
My recent stay at El Cielo Resort was ideal for what I was looking for on this visit: luxury and pampering. The post Sip, Savor, and Stay: A Dreamy Getaway at El Cielo appeared first on Travel by Vacation Rental.| Travel by Vacation Rental
Hotel Sylvia, a reimagined Oregon Coast book-lovers' haven, exudes vintage cottage vibes with contemporary comfort. The post Hotel Sylvia: Unplugged Literary Haven on the Oregon Coast appeared first on Travel by Vacation Rental.| Travel by Vacation Rental
“I wish I were a cow. Wish I could find some joy in the monotony of ranch life.”- Elsie Silver, Hopeless (Chestnut Springs #5)| Racoffee Books
Check out my book review of Some Kind of Famous by Ava Wilder to see what I think of this new romance book.| She Reads Romance Books
I bring you another book and a new author I’ve discovered through Rosie’s wonderful Book Review Team. This is a pretty twisted one. Don’t say I didn’t warn you! One of Them …| Just Olga
I wasn’t sure what to expect but I really enjoyed The Witch’s Orchard. The author is new to me and I was impressed with the small town tale with abducted girls tied into a folk tale. The paranormal aspect was very limited. I wouldn’t mind this being the start of a series. Ten years ago, […]| Books of My Heart
The peaceful fall goings on in their Edwardian era English village are disrupted when a neighbor claims there is a ravaging beast loose in the woods near his farm not long before he is ripped apart by something with ferocious claws. TE Kinsey’s latest Lady Hardcastle Mystery took on a chilling cryptid bent for “tiny […]| Books of My Heart
Saugerties Lighthouse, one of the seven remaining on the Hudson River, has bed and breakfast accommodations.| Travel by Vacation Rental
Known for its serene coastlines, Palacios is fast becoming a sought-after destination for those looking to build their dream beach house.| Travel by Vacation Rental
Last year, I followed a whim and read the first book in the series. I enjoyed trying a new to me author and wished to continue with the series. It took me a bit, but I finally got around to the next book. LaVonne Griffin-Valade writes with a very descriptive style for local setting, investigation […]| Books of My Heart
These vacation rental guest ranches offer a whole lot of breathing space along with horseback riding and cattle drives.| Travel by Vacation Rental
A few years back I received The Pioneer Woman's first cookbook, The Pioneer Woman Cooks, as a gift for Christmas. | Ohio Thoughts
