Some of you might not know that I was actually born and raised in California. It is one of my favorite places to visit, and this most recent trip reminded me how much I love my old home state, and how much I am longing to go back again soon!

My visit to Mohonk Mountain House was an incredible experience; there was so much to do there in the wintertime! I knew for this trip I had to pack a cozy wardrobe to combat the cold winter temps, but I also wanted to keep it sporty and active for all the activities we would be doing…

After years of following the Mohonk Mountain House on Instagram, drooling over photos of ice skating, giant porches, and hiking around the historic property and gorgeous lake, my dream of staying there finally came true…

There is a cozy room in a countryside inn in Vermont that I have been dreaming of for over a year now, and that dream came true for me this winter!…

Packing for a cozy winter getaway in Vermont is my kind of packing. All the cozy wool, fair isle, buffalo check, and thick wood coats…just a few of my favorite things…