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Napa Valley Register: "A day in Oakland: history, ice cream and a quiet 'Mountain View' "

Napa Valley Register: “A day in Oakland: history, ice cream and a quiet ‘Mountain View’ “

Posted on September 17, 2019September 17, 2019 by Olga

Treat yourself to a history-filled day in Oakland: visit the Victorian home of California’s “Earthquake Governor,” stroll in the park-like cemetery with fascinating…

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Finding 20th century women designers

Finding 20th century women designers

Posted on February 13, 2019March 8, 2019 by Olga

The three exhibitions [I saw in London and Oakland this January] were particularly eye-opening to me with regard to the number of talented,…

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Gifts for mid-century modern design lovers

Gifts for mid-century modern design lovers

Posted on December 2, 2018March 8, 2019 by Olga

Mid-century modern design is more popular than ever, and authentic pieces by those masters of simple, timeless design are getting VERY expensive.Even knock-offs…

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Napa Valley Register: "Swedish 'Lagom' and what we can learn from it"

Napa Valley Register: “Swedish ‘Lagom’ and what we can learn from it”

Posted on November 5, 2018June 10, 2019 by Olga

Swedish ‘lagom’ is easy to apply in other cultures, especially to things that are measurable and quantifiable

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Mid-century modern inspiration: Living room

Mid-century modern inspiration: Living room

Posted on October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 by Olga

A little over a year ago, we bought a charming 1952 time capsule of a house. In the year that followed we spent…

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Wine Women: "Volunteering for Wine Women helps advance careers, build community"

Wine Women: “Volunteering for Wine Women helps advance careers, build community”

Posted on August 25, 2018June 11, 2019 by Olga

The ensuing discussion highlighted that volunteering can in fact bring tangible benefits for everyone involved. Wine Women volunteers can build a new skill…

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Wine Women: "Wine Defects or Wine Character?"

Wine Women: “Wine Defects or Wine Character?”

Posted on August 18, 2018July 5, 2019 by Olga

With a familiar wine, it is easy to detect an off-smell or a funky taste. Winemakers always notice something unusual about their own…

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Wine Women: "Roger Savy delivers high-energy, motivational talk"

Wine Women: “Roger Savy delivers high-energy, motivational talk”

Posted on June 2, 2018June 11, 2019 by Olga

Please learn something new today and revel in what Roger Savy says about women: “Their minds are more open, they are prepared to…

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The Hess Collection - an easy, enjoyable visit on Mount Veeder

The Hess Collection – an easy, enjoyable visit on Mount Veeder

Posted on July 5, 2016July 5, 2019 by Olga

The Hess Collection has many ingredients for an easy, enjoyable visit: a short drive from downtown Napa, a tranquil location amidst forests and…

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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars - Napa Cabernets with a celebrated history

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – Napa Cabernets with a celebrated history

Posted on June 8, 2016March 11, 2019 by Olga

Visit Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars for its celebrated history and archetypal Napa Valley Cabernets. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars (with the apostrophe inside) was…

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