I realize only too wellthat social media sometimes can be hard on all of us that participateat one time or anotherbut what keeps me still joining inare the magical moments, meet ups andfriendshipsthat can come from putting ourselves out herewith honest intent.
I met Abi of @ABISFARMHOUSEKITCHEN on instagram.
Abigail or Abi as she is known by friendsis a true artistandself taught Cookliving in an 1886 farmhouse and winerywhile also growing some spectacular old fashioned roses for the event markets in the San Francisco areas.
She quitNASA to make wine, eat and paint in Sonoma.She defines herself
Part time winemakerFull time Mamma.She also shares family recipes and stories on her blogAbi's Farmhouse Kitchen.
I have come to adore Abi for her beautiful lifestylebalancing an artistic career with the obligations of raising two adorable littles.
It is her passion for lifeas well as her heartthat have me joyfully following along her Instagram feed.
When my wonderful friend Adrienne of The Rich Life On A Budgetwho I met years ago through bloggingasked me if I would be interested in visiting Abi at her home(Adrienne and Abi also met on Instagramand were happily surprised when they realized they lived only three miles from one another!)I couldn't say yes fast enough!
When Jeff and I had decided to make going to theStella Carakasi Spring Luxe Eventa trip to Sonoma as wellit had been a secret hope of mine to get to see Abi's fabulous property.
So being at her home seemed rather surreallike stepping onto a movie set you have watched so many times!
I was amazed with Abi's warmth and welcoming manner.
There were momentsthat felt as if we had all known each other for so long!
Abi's home seems like living a dream.
She generously explained the history of the propertyandthe love story of not only how she met her husbandbut her romance with the historic home as well.
A property that can also be rented for eventshas such beauty around every cornerincluding this barnwhere they host many events.
I must admit I have had dreams of wearing my Anthropologie ball skirt to a winery event for quite some time!So this cool day and spectacular propertyprovide the perfect opportunity!
I paired the skirt with a gray J Crew scoop neck Tmy cream leather jacketa fur vest from Zaraand finished off the ensemble with my newest hat from Lack of Color in Australia.
Adrienne and I are lucky enough to have loving and supportive husbandswho have become quite adept at photography!My gorgeous husband is on the leftAdrienne's gorgeous husband is on the right.A big thank you to them both for their expertise in capturing the magic of the afternoon!
Abi thank you ever so much for opening up your home to us that perfect Sunday afternoon!It will always be a magical meeting to me …and a reminder when social media is used with honest intentbeautiful new relationships can be forged.
As always my friend
I wish you love and joy as your style your life
