Blue & White Napa

Hello friends! So I just got back from Napaaa.  Yep, it was awesome.  The last time I was there, I was 7 months pregnant.  I ate so much food to compensate for the lack of wine that I gained 7 pounds in 4 days! (It was worth it obviously).  It really is a foodie's paradise and beautiful to boot.<br /><br />I'll spare you a detailed rundown of everything we did, but here are a few highlights (mostly of the blue and white variety).<br /><br /><b>* <a href="http://www.aubergedusoleil.com/">Auberge du Soleil</a></b><br /><br />The view from <a href="http://www.aubergedusoleil.com/">Auberge</a> is pretty much my Heaven.   We woke up and had an early, quiet breakfast overlooking the valley.  That hour was enough to re-energize me for the rest of the year.  <br /><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyl6NWmtEah2vqiDqZVNOe5WlRd6B_1lr1nMYpuN9L1vkcQ-qtSb5S_Qm6ma8g8nVfI4oc4k5PfEscR7pZRZPNGTYwcNScoe7i4GmLZ-Ref6wKM8ODOhpj6JudulbQwAvqYXGOqWuPHY8/s640/blogger-image--1943258260.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyl6NWmtEah2vqiDqZVNOe5WlRd6B_1lr1nMYpuN9L1vkcQ-qtSb5S_Qm6ma8g8nVfI4oc4k5PfEscR7pZRZPNGTYwcNScoe7i4GmLZ-Ref6wKM8ODOhpj6JudulbQwAvqYXGOqWuPHY8/s640/blogger-image--1943258260.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>* St. Helena </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">St. Helena is probably my favorite little town in Napa Valley.  We walked up and down Main St. a couple of times waiting for stores to open (everything opens around 10:30ish there).  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">When we stumbled upon this restaurant I gasped.  The painted brick, the gate, and ... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn4BZe9EoUIjImc-aFiX09eVRLzcS-8jsLkBNwQG-TfHraWwXBFvEYVOfswqWpFIsUAx_k8LRPT7Q1SRivePtlTEQGDJ9qV_08wtUZyP5mWJo8_XrnvSbkc-3ylEUSEE_fqruFwJi8rfU/s640/blogger-image-1004106278.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn4BZe9EoUIjImc-aFiX09eVRLzcS-8jsLkBNwQG-TfHraWwXBFvEYVOfswqWpFIsUAx_k8LRPT7Q1SRivePtlTEQGDJ9qV_08wtUZyP5mWJo8_XrnvSbkc-3ylEUSEE_fqruFwJi8rfU/s1600/blogger-image-1004106278.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://archetypenapa.com/gallery/">Archetype</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">... a huge screened-in porch with blue and white ticking pillows!  You know I LOVE a screened-in porch.  Not pictured is a giant wall of potted plants and herbs.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH0vczNSjXMiwTbhoKRzHnp2cAoPU3axln6d3jj6Gm3IgMeouCJ5777MVkpSEbRsejheVBIhEy25V2DVsipMorDTQXr_p7zhkA8UyYonLUnSzyPoGTXOz6bSyhh9A9kPo71sOS2F_YGiA/s640/blogger-image--1255391435.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH0vczNSjXMiwTbhoKRzHnp2cAoPU3axln6d3jj6Gm3IgMeouCJ5777MVkpSEbRsejheVBIhEy25V2DVsipMorDTQXr_p7zhkA8UyYonLUnSzyPoGTXOz6bSyhh9A9kPo71sOS2F_YGiA/s640/blogger-image--1255391435.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Archetype's Screened-in Porch </td></tr></tbody></table>Upon further research, I discovered that Architectural Digest named <a href="http://archetypenapa.com/gallery/">Archetype</a> one of the "10 Most Beautifully Designed" restaurants. <br />  <br />As I was snapping pictures, a patron came over to us to rave about the food.  I'm definitely adding this to my list of places to go next time I visit.  <br /><br />We did a little "shopping."  And by shopping I mean, I snapped pictures of things I wanted to buy.   <br /><br />This large white coral from <a href="http://www.martinshowroom.com/showroom.php">Martin Showroom</a> is exactly what I need for an empty shelf above the sofa in the library.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlNkN-ktqjSkikpWGkC3mHYiiS_0eTpv9SvF4uexG2Na3cDxxBCFiZHC2nw8v04ViKuMDl0oK9BqCMCi_sg49zqnC1DsqXjUYo2dwUWFuWKLJzY2PFXc6lD18BC3cpTXBH9OU3sYI6kwM/s640/blogger-image-1302087832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlNkN-ktqjSkikpWGkC3mHYiiS_0eTpv9SvF4uexG2Na3cDxxBCFiZHC2nw8v04ViKuMDl0oK9BqCMCi_sg49zqnC1DsqXjUYo2dwUWFuWKLJzY2PFXc6lD18BC3cpTXBH9OU3sYI6kwM/s640/blogger-image-1302087832.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">  </td></tr></tbody></table><br />I stalked this blue and white antique shop window for 45 minutes before they opened.  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLwCpHcx2rkerIFInsoSKZHpUmg7Q2TQsus9vVkZ_GttlDAVzZEa1MIygJTnVyPeOVdrOHU8eoVvmbrVLv5Dmtoho_mcPeyEhkMgEYJGcPrLZmQHEWnvIA6JMRW3sGnd5h4rS6KuGJ-Is/s640/blogger-image--1178629218.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLwCpHcx2rkerIFInsoSKZHpUmg7Q2TQsus9vVkZ_GttlDAVzZEa1MIygJTnVyPeOVdrOHU8eoVvmbrVLv5Dmtoho_mcPeyEhkMgEYJGcPrLZmQHEWnvIA6JMRW3sGnd5h4rS6KuGJ-Is/s640/blogger-image--1178629218.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Open.  Open.  Open. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipMvBSCPIAs2mWOpBBurpp3Mnzsrwp-JCYT0KeD5AN7XGYaXdHJJbzDYxqa_hvoTAPFRO_9_FdF7pM8niG1VUzP8iCZvnT1MoHDmxY2lG4k7u8YtS_GQYl5NovY1fMaTFS3mLKXZtCK-s/s640/blogger-image--979034542.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipMvBSCPIAs2mWOpBBurpp3Mnzsrwp-JCYT0KeD5AN7XGYaXdHJJbzDYxqa_hvoTAPFRO_9_FdF7pM8niG1VUzP8iCZvnT1MoHDmxY2lG4k7u8YtS_GQYl5NovY1fMaTFS3mLKXZtCK-s/s640/blogger-image--979034542.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>See, no face prints on the glass.  Y'all should be proud of my willpower. <br /><br /><br />* <b>Back in Napa </b><br /><br />Not 5 minutes in Napa, and I spotted this beautiful cobalt blue hand-painted chest in <a href="http://www.thomasbartlettinteriors.com/">Thomas Bartlett Interiors</a>.  I had a <i>strong</i> desire to give it a hug.  The color was so beautiful. </div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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Blue & White Napa

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Speaking of Napa ... Auberge du Soleil

The view from the <a href="http://belclairehouse.blogspot.com/2011/03/makes-me-wanna-take-napa.html">yesterday's post</a> reminded me of another stunning view of Napa Valley from the gorgeous hillside resort <a href="http://www.aubergedusoleil.com/">Auberge du Soleil</a>.   Last summer we had a little babymoon in Napa, when my husband had to be there for work (he <i>has</i> to go at least once a year and I feel so sorry for him...not).  Obviously, I didn't indulge in the wine country's finest, but I did eat so much that I gained 7 lbs in 5 days so I'd say the trip was a success.  One of the nights we had dinner and watched the sunset from the beautiful terrace of the <a href="http://www.aubergedusoleil.com/napa-dining/restaurant">Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil</a>.  It was truly something spectacular.  The temperature was perfect, the food was fantastic and we all just sat in silence for a moment taking in the gorgeous view. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhihB-LoWo7-Uh7VP49uuvZjH3zIGQ0j9bf73mbKK-5_wdBU7YPrizKRz1c43ZMkZ_LB_VpJSjjyQ_n47BZPQ1bthWK4Y1ymraADp0pmZJltwCUb2r239lubjCqqdvq0yKUqtmfp_qTgyiM/s1600/home_01_center.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhihB-LoWo7-Uh7VP49uuvZjH3zIGQ0j9bf73mbKK-5_wdBU7YPrizKRz1c43ZMkZ_LB_VpJSjjyQ_n47BZPQ1bthWK4Y1ymraADp0pmZJltwCUb2r239lubjCqqdvq0yKUqtmfp_qTgyiM/s640/home_01_center.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Auberge du Soleil </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3LBg-4gt1F-NYYJEhfWxfUEWb8E-3RKodozDCQJ2MhJ6Q5DmYUhEcKjGpjy4mr67RonQZRbK-04xGLPjlMfEvLM-ZFkkd3YcypWDPQwZjgOsLWGcTCWRMqlUPRHW4PD_e5F2gDY6atXjT/s1600/restaurant+terrace+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3LBg-4gt1F-NYYJEhfWxfUEWb8E-3RKodozDCQJ2MhJ6Q5DmYUhEcKjGpjy4mr67RonQZRbK-04xGLPjlMfEvLM-ZFkkd3YcypWDPQwZjgOsLWGcTCWRMqlUPRHW4PD_e5F2gDY6atXjT/s640/restaurant+terrace+.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Restaurant Terrace </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVXUpFmbVG_L8TiG2q5XsMW86ALU6RJSbHzuU1lcOmStPz0ZyMwnI2QmaXqHlzESVKRal3xxcTF1tRjH_ircDPXylIX85j9LOt40QMhufyx8ot7kVZyUYSHHmvGisR9m26-zl4wwGM5Zp4/s1600/resto1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVXUpFmbVG_L8TiG2q5XsMW86ALU6RJSbHzuU1lcOmStPz0ZyMwnI2QmaXqHlzESVKRal3xxcTF1tRjH_ircDPXylIX85j9LOt40QMhufyx8ot7kVZyUYSHHmvGisR9m26-zl4wwGM5Zp4/s640/resto1.jpg" width="424" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another view of the terrace </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit4OgodhUgNEvswQk5bYvHEENOvaRRBpOMU9ORWVnCWuXjKqQVIT_TbkfU5bzskB25PEZ2JphXlQq4lgm0BdwJ-8OR-kIthh-4QkC2ZopVmlUVwWIRWtTywxZl4DuJLwCynXkQHtuXLI0h/s1600/view_restaurant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit4OgodhUgNEvswQk5bYvHEENOvaRRBpOMU9ORWVnCWuXjKqQVIT_TbkfU5bzskB25PEZ2JphXlQq4lgm0BdwJ-8OR-kIthh-4QkC2ZopVmlUVwWIRWtTywxZl4DuJLwCynXkQHtuXLI0h/s640/view_restaurant.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of Napa Valley </td></tr></tbody></table>How lovely would it be to spend a romantic weekend here?

Speaking of Napa ... Auberge du Soleil

The view from the yesterday's post  reminded me of another stunning view of Napa Valley from the gorgeous hillside resort Auberge du Sol...

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