Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Where The Vineyards Meet The Redwoods

I love the juxtaposition of the redwood and magnolia garland below my beloved painting of a grape harvest.
It illustrates the slogan of our little town up north:
"Where the vineyards meet the redwoods."

It's true.
Our community of Asti and neighboring town of Cloverdale are located at the very top of Sonoma County, in the Alexander Valley.
Another few miles north, and you're in Mendocino County with its redwoods.

Although we've never spent Christmas in Asti, where the vineyards meet the redwoods might be a nice change.  Especially since we won't all be together this year.
A wine country Christmas sounds so romantic, but I have to talk the relatives in to making the trek north.  We'll see....
Meanwhile, decking the halls as usual is about to commence!

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14 comments:

Kathysue said...

I think that sounds like a wonderful idea!!We are busy at our house too, but taking it nice and slow and "Enjoying the Process!" off to buy more ribbon today!! Happy Decorating!
xo Kathysue

Ron said...

Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing! I too love to decorate. xo, Ron

Our French Inspired Home said...

I cant tell you how much I appreciate simple and elegant mantels. Love this one! -Tonya

Pura Vida said...

I can tell...you are in for some fun!

Sonia said...

Beautiful!
Miss Bloomers

Anonymous said...

Sounds wonderful and I love your pretty mantel, painting and the greens are lovely.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Johanna Gehrlein said...

Hi,
that sounds great to celebrate Christmas in Italy. Your hall decoration is very classy and I like it together with the grape painting.
Wish you a wonderful time.
Best greetings, Johanna

Rebecca said...

Simply. Beautiful.

Sarah said...

Delores, your mantel looks so pretty, and that is a gorgeous painting. I'd want to spend Christmas at Asti if that were my home. Hopefully you can talk the family into driving north for the holidays. ;-)

Splenderosa said...

This would be my favorite place to live, where I could see the ocean and still be in Sonoma or Mendocino Counties. Your work is beautiful...just like you! Happy Holidays, dear friend...

AT HOME BLOG said...

I love your mantel!!!
You always have a very elegant touch o class!
Kisses
Etta

cindy hattersley design said...

It looks gorgeous already! Can't wait to see the rest of the decor

Debra@CommonGround said...

my favorite...the chairs!!

Terri~terrileeauthor said...

What a lovely descriptive phrase: 'where the vineyards meet the redwoods'. Can't wait to see what you have planned for Christmas this year.
It's always lovely.

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