January Things

It has been a chilly one in the sunshine state folks. I moved here from Connecticut over 14 years ago for a reason, and to be cold wasn't it. Thankfully, Mr. Sun has made a return and the temps are getting back to normal. 

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We had a quick date night over the weekend, and checked out a new wine bar before grabbing dinner at one of the hot spots in Winter Park that we had yet to try out. Every last sip and bite was DELISH and worth the wait.

I'm still dealing with daily job applications and rejections. This job market is ROUGH guys. I never imagined being out of work this long when I was laid off last May. I am extremely thankful to have some contract work, but am craving more. If you know of anyone who needs help with their social media marketing please send them my way! I'm super passionate about brand awareness and helping people grow their businesses online.

And for some good news - Lil' Miss did make the gymnastics team. So, now we have a decision to make since she's already on a swim team. They both require a big time commitment so we cannot do both, and she loves both. She's back in the pool this week now that it's warmed up outside, and has a trial week next week in the gym for the gymnastics team. Hoping for clarity on which she'll thrive in more. I hate to see her let go of either.

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Open Container

Shopping + wine? Yes please! I was excited to stop by the Open Container Wine Bar located right inside the Orlando Premium Outlets for an out-of-the-box wine experience. The bar itself is a shipping container in the middle of the shopping action featuring wines sourced from Armenia free of any chemical B.S. which I am always here for. 

After finishing up some last minute Christmas shopping, we were treated to their tasting menu including some dessert wines that pair perfectly with something sweet. We enjoyed a variety of whites, reds, a rose, dessert wine, and their wine slushies. We loved them so much, we ended up taking home a few bottles to enjoy for Christmas and New Year's Eve.

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A Juice Box for Adults

Ever since we've been home this past year, I've been more about convenience. Target Drive-Up instead of wasting over an hour in the store grocery shopping (ahem and picking up things I don't need) - yes please! Amazon Prime to re-stock household items and order birthday gifts for friends and family - also a big YES! So why wouldn't I get excited about wine being shipped right to my door? 

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I was excited to learn about a Florida wine start up called (yay local!) that offers a wine subscription box called Juice Box. Each shipment features two Sommelier selected bottles a month, plus an interactive wine tasting game. Perfect for an at home date nights or your next girls night. 

I received a delish Pinot Noir from France and a Rosé from Argentina which were enjoyed on the patio with all of our extra sunlight in the evenings. Hello spring, we love you.

Are you ready to try your first Juice Box? Use code greenfashionista20 to receive 20% off, and all you'll have to do is sit back and wait for two Sommelier selected wines to arrive direct to your door to enjoy in the comfort of your own home. 

**This blog post is in collaboration with Vinya, however all opinions are my own.

 

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Ruffles, Local Wine, and a Pop of Leopard

These are a few of my favorite things! I was not always a fan of ruffles, it brought back memories of the frilly dresses my mom and aunt used to dress my cousin and I up in for holidays and big events. But now I can't get enough. Is this top a flirty crop for summer fun or the top piece of a bridesmaids dress? The world will never know, and that's why I love it! Just add a pop of leopard.

Ruffle Top {only $8 and comes in 4 colors} | Shorts | Shoes | Double Ring | Pearl Barrette

Last weekend, we ventured out for the first time other than the beach and took Lil' Miss to a bike trail in the morning. That afternoon, we splashed around in the pool and then ventured downtown to a new local winery. It was meant to be since it was National Rosé Day, and I had been wanting to check out the new Brix and Mortar Urban Winery. It was a blogger's dream with wine barrels to sit on, charcuterie plates, wine flights, lots of bubbles, Frosé on tap, and even a wall made for the perfect Instagram photo backdrop. 

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Don't forget to use coupon code S2peridot15 to receive an extra 15% off your entire purchase at SheIn now through June 30th. Happy Shopping!

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It was all a dream

All I can say about Sonoma and Napa is that they were straight out of a dream. I knew that whenever we made it out to San Francisco, that a tour to wine country was an absolute must. It's about an hour outside the city, and there are so many great tours to choose from.

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The tour started with a mimosa toast while driving over the Golden Gate bridge, and then we stopped to get out and take pictures. The bridge is absolutely amazing to see in person, and in the words of Regina George is like really pretty! 

Then it was onward to our first stop which was at Cline Cellars in Sonoma. The tasting was held outdoors, and was the only free tasting of the tour which was a huge plus. We sampled several wines, toured the grounds, and of course took fun pictures in the vineyards. 

Our second stop was also in Sonoma, at Nicholson Ranch Winery with another beautiful outdoor tasting and tour of the vineyards. The views were spectacular, and pictures just don't do this place justice especially since it was super sunny and a lot of the pics are washed out.

Our third stop was in Napa at Kieu Hoang Winery where we enjoyed our tasting as well as lunch on their beautiful deck off the tasting room. A picnic lunch with local wine while overlooking the vineyards in Napa Valley - priceless! 

Last, but certainly not least was another stop in Napa at Mario Andretti's vineyard - Andretti Winery. Another beautiful setting for a tasting which was outside under a tree canopy overlooking the vineyard and rolling hills. 

On our way back to the city, we drove over the Bay Bridge which was another dream come true! This is the bridge that lights up at night, and is truly a site to see. We grabbed a drink at a bar downtown with another couple from the winery tour before riding a cable car back down to our hotel to get ready for dinner. Worth every bit of the $7 to ride the cable car, and riding outside is a must! 

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1st night in San Francisco and travel style recap here.

Day 2 in San Francisco touring Alcatraz, the Painted Ladies, and the Top of the Mark recap here. 

The next and final recap of the trip will be our tour of Muir Woods to see the redwood trees and the picturesque coastal town of Sausalito.

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