Modern Vintage

Dear readers - I apologize for posting so infrequently this month!

I have been island hoping in Hawaii and visiting the Napa Valley with my husband during pretty much the entire month of June. We're back now and I'll be posting lots more and will be featuring goodies, entertaining ideas, honeymoon tips and more, all inspired by my travels!

First up, as you know, I am a huge huge fan of Chef Thomas Keller, and having visited Napa and the adorable (and oh so sophisticated) town of Yountville, I am convinced that everything great on this earth has spawned from this beautiful Northern Cal region.

With that said, I present - Napa Style, the delicious eCommerce store founded by the king of entertaining and Food Network star, Michael Chiarello. I have long harbored jealousy and spite towards all of Mr. Chiarello's friends who've been lucky enough to receive invitations to numerous vineyard picnics, Mediterranean-Style dinners under the stars, and Bocce Ball gatherings - but now, with Napa Style, I can throw my own farm-chic events! Check out some goodies that have won my heart!

Napa Style is all about understated elegance. These gorgeous sugar molds make effortlessly beautiful centerpieces.

This lazy susan is not only whimsy and fun, it's made from real Zinfandel barrels - how green!

Hurry and grab a few sets of these pretty place card holders - they're on sale!  

I think it's apparent if you've been following Modern Vintage that I am a huge fan of everything Chalkboard - check out Napa Style's fabulous collection of Slate-ware and decor items!

Stay tuned for more on Napa Valley inspirations and a feature on Yountville - and of course a write up of my wonderful meals at Bouchon, The French Laundry and Ad Hoc.