Every Woman Should Have…

[typography font="Homemade Apple" size="22" size_format="px"]A set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill and a black lace bra…[/typography]

Wednesday Musings: Some things to ponder, some things to inspire and some things to reflect on…

The other day my mom forwarded me this beautiful poem by Maya Angelou, and I thought I must share.

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ... 


• enough money within her control to move out 
and rent a place of her own, 
even if she never wants to or needs to...
• something perfect to wear if the employer, 
or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour...






A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE … 


• a youth she's content to leave behind....
• 
a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to 
retelling it in her old age....
• a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra...
• 
one friend who always makes her laugh...and one who lets her cry...








 



A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....... 



• a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family...
• eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems, 
and a recipe for a meal, 
that will make her guests feel honored... 





EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW... 


• how to quit a job, 
break up with a lover, 
and confront a friend without; 
ruining the friendship...
• whom she can trust, whom she can't and why she shouldn't take it personally...

• whom she can trust, 
whom she can't, 
and why she shouldn't take it personally... 





EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW... 


• what she would and wouldn't do for love or more...
• how to live alone...
• even if she doesn't like it... 



{Images 3-6 via Pinterest}

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

• What she can and can't accomplish in a day..
• a month..
• a year...     

P.s. And now it's your turn: what would you add to this?

 

NG: The Next Generation In Wine Harvest Party

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[typography font="Homemade Apple" size="22" size_format="px"]Sip, savor and socialize with the next generation in wine… [/typography]

This past Sunday began the scorcher of the week in the Napa Valley {it’s September and why does it feel like summer is just starting?!} and also kicked off the inaugural NG: Next Generation in Wine Harvest Party.

It was a festive occasion, with highs in the 90’s and clear, blue skies. We got ready for an afternoon of drinking, schmoozing and educating consumers on our brands. It was a successful event set in a rustic vineyard location {at Peju Province Winery}, where guests enjoyed small bites, delicious wines and were serenaded by an acoustic guitar.

The Mission of NG: to unify the next generation of Napa Valley's family wineries and vineyards through collaborative marketing, education and fun. Our members are entrepreneurial forces in our family businesses and personal lives, inspiring success for the next generation in wine. Ole! 

Click here to check out all of the participating NG member wineries!

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{Let's get this party started!}

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{Tasty bites from the Peju Winery kitchen}

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{Schmoozing with guests in the vineyards}

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{Hair & makeup c/o the beautiful stylist, Gianna Grassi - Gracias!}

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{Networking baby!}

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{NG President, Lisa Broman (from Broman Cellars) and I laughing at the camera}

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 {NG por vida! Ole!}

P.s. Fifty percent of all net proceeds benefited the Young Survival Coalition. Great cause, so get in the know! Visit  www.youngsurvival.org

Happy Hump Day!

New Life

[typography font="Homemade Apple" size="22" size_format="px"]With new changes, and new chapters unfolding, brings new life…[/typography]

I’ve been best friends with the same five girls since we were twelve years old. It’s amazing to see that our friendship has lasted through middle school, high school, college and now into our 20’s.

I’m so excited and thrilled to say that one of those girls is expecting the first baby of the group! Congrats Lauren and Peter, I know this baby girl of yours already has the love of five more tias {aunties!}.

I can’t wait to meet you little one! xoxo

P.s. For those expecting mamas out there, get inspired with my favorite stories by The Rockstar Diaries.

{Happy mama & healthy baby}

{I love this picture}

{Le best friends, minus Cassandra}

{A classic. One of my favorite books as a little girl}

 {Hold on tight little one, you're almost here! besos}

Just Married ♥

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[quote][typography font="Homemade Apple" size="24" size_format="px"]Love is in the air...[/typography][/quote]

This past weekend we packed up the car and drove to Plumas County, north of Lake Tahoe. The bride, Wendy {our Ceja Vineyards wine club manager}, got married at the breathtaking Plumas Pines Golf Resort, overlooking a gorgeous valley filled with tall sweeping pine trees. It was a relaxing landscape immersed in nature’s glorious surroundings.

This barnyard themed wedding was all about rustic chic. I loved all of the textures – from her gorgeous chiffon wedding dress to the burlap runners. The evening was festive and fun as we danced the night away to the sounds of a live rock n’roll band.

Congratulations Wendy & Riccardo Jacobus, it was a beautiful wedding!

  p.s. for all of you engaged ladies, take a peek at Ruffled. It has fabulous tips & ideas! Ole!

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{Wine opener name card. Fun wedding favors!}

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{I wore a Royal blue BCBG dress, Banana Republic necklace & vintage bangles}

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{Rustic & lovely table setting}

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{Reception at the white barn. Awesome theme!}

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{Mr. & Mrs. Jacobus}

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{Congrats Wendy & Riccardo! It was a gorgeous and memorable wedding. xoxo}

NVMAVA Inaugural Celebration!

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[quote][typography font="Homemade Apple" size="26" size_format="px"]¡Si se puede![/typography][/quote]

This past Saturday, July 30th, was a historical day for my family and the newly formed NVMAVA, “Napa Valley Mexican-American Vintners Association.” It was a day to celebrate and toast to the unity of many Latino vintners. Some of the founding board members include Ceja Vineyards, Mi Sueño Winery, Robledo Family Vineyards, Encanto Vineyards, Alex Sotelo, Maldonado Vineyards and many more.

This inaugural event was a celebration of the first and only U.S. wine organization of its kind, whose purpose is to promote and bring awareness to the family owned Hispanic wineries in the Napa Valley. The afternoon festivities were memorable and fun! We feasted on delicious food catered by top Latino chefs from Napa and sipped on wine provided by all of the NVMAVA participating wineries.

It was an exciting afternoon shared with proud family members and friends who have worked so hard to create this important association. My dad, Pedro Ceja, was instrumental in creating the NVMAVA logo, which symbolizes “the inner circles of the Hispanic community coming together.”

As the daughter of two ambitious and hardworking Latino parents, I felt proud and honored to be sharing a part of history that will make an impact on the wine industry. Ole!

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{The next generation: my cousin Belen & I}

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{My dad giving a speech about the NVMAVA logo}

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{Try a splash of our Sexy Ceja Pinot Noir}

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{Turquoise dress via French Connection}

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{Ceja Vineyards bell symbolizes a "celebration of life"}

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{Maldonado Caves}

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{Please visit nvmava.org for more info!}