Working within the wine industry I find myself able to experience a fruitful array of prominent wineries any time, however what if you don’t have this same privilege? The solution is rather simple, you become a member with California Wine Club and get what you exactly want.

With each delivery, you’ll discover a prominent assortment of wines from all reds to a healthy mixture of two or four bottles. You can decide if you want to receive deliveries monthly, every-other-month or quarterly. California Wine Club (CWC) memberships are accompanied by a 100% guarantee, if you aren’t satisfied with the wine selected you are welcomed to either your money back or a new bottle. You’ll find with each club shipment CWC latest issue of Uncorked, a monthly newsletter featuring your month’s wine selection.

The club offers five levels starting with their Premier, Signature, International, Aged Cabernet and Pacific Northwest. The California Wine Premier Club includes two bottles of award-winning wine from small California wineries, as the International Series provides two bottles of handcrafted wines from around the world, mostly reds. The Aged Cabernet Series is accompanied by two bottles of finely aged Napa Valley Cabernets recommended by the Robb Report. Finally, for those who adore wines from Oregon and Washington the Pacific Northwest membership provides you one white and red wine that are from small award-winning wineries.Delivered to me this month were two prestigious wine labels from their Signature Series, a 2014 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from Corley Family’s Monticello Vineyards in addition to Comartin Cellars 2014 Santa Ynez Valley Cuvee Cassidy GSM. What I enjoyed most about getting each bottle was learning the wineries history, aromas, case production and hold time. All these key notes where listed in their Monthly Uncorked Newsletter.

I find the California Wine Club would appeal to an array of different wine lovers due to its accessibility of wineries, blends and labels. The club is a fantastic way to discover wines that you wouldn’t find in stores, perhaps you could call them hidden gems.
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Wine c/o California Wine Club & Photography by rf_fisher_photography

An essential for my daily glamour and style is provided by Bitter Root Vintage, a well curated vintage-inspired retailer that specializes in 1940s and 50s era styled dresses and accessories.Vintage dresses possess such an elegant alluring image inspiring one to relive such an era of sophistication with the utmost grace. Finding a practical vintage-inspired dress for an upcoming social event or dinner for two, may present itself as a task until now with Bitter Root Vintage.

My official debut with the online boutique launched in January 2015 with their Blue Sapphire Lace Dress (here). In that post I shared my experience from unwrapping something so special that words couldn’t describe. Carole, the owner of Bitter Root Vintage prides her business with exceptional and personalized client care. Which comes in the form of handwritten letters and an occasional black & white photograph completed with a satin bow.From this introduction I’ve worn dozens of her dresses for premium San Francisco Fashion Shows, Wine tasting experiences in Napa, UK millinery collaborations and several television interviews. However, the dress that holds dear to my heart came on June 6, 2016 shortly after I was diagnosed as a Type 1 Diabetic titled, “Embrace the Unbinding Courage within the Journey”

In this post I shared the journey of my diagnosis and how it forever changed my life in ways I couldn’t explain. Feeling oh so lovely and strong while I stood on an abandoned train deck I couldn’t be more blessed to be wearing such a dress from such a beautiful woman. I am thankful to Carole for her support through my diabetics journey. Owning pieces that are authentic vintage in combination to designs from Bitter Root Vintage truly bring life to an era gone by with glamour and grace.

Bitter Root Vintage, Tiny Steps Sheath. 1960s L.C. Maes Globetrotter Trench Coat (similar here, here & here). Sam Edelman ‘Hazel‘ Pumps. Vintage accessories (similar here, here & here). Beauty c/o Cover FX. The Perfect Red c/o Hickey Lipstick. Photo Credit: rf_fisher_photography.

November is such an inspiring calendar month, aside from it honoring diabetes awareness it showcases vibrant colors from one of my favorite months Fall. For a casual day downtown, I found myself enjoying lunch at Cap’s Oak Street Bar & Grill a historic restaurant. The elegant dinning room of 1963 resembles an era gone by, taking you instantly back in time.

This wool dress can be easily worn without the millinery hat and vintage glove, however don’t you agree they both create a look a lady should accessorize with? Perhaps for those that aren’t completely sold on mirroring this entire look try purchasing these similar styled dresses here, here & here. I would certainly accessorize with a glitzy rhinestone brooch or a comparable earring set. Style is what you create, it doesn’t come from a page in a magazine it stems from the individual’s vision for what they see as beauty. Frederic Harvey Wool Dress (similar here & here). Amber Rhinestone Brooch (similar here). Velvet trim Millinery Hat and Leather Gloves found on Etsy. Beauty c/o Cover FX. MAC Cosmetics ‘Chili’ Lipstick. Photo Credit: rf_fisher_photography.