Dressed up for the Moscow Ballet

 

It's not quite the Christmas for me untill I have seen the Nutcracker. The whole presence of this ballet makes me feel like a little girl in Moscow again...

This year it was The special 20th Anniversary production of Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa, California. 

What an enchanting performance! The music and exceptional choreography brings out your emotions, and  I caught myself crying a little. It was so touching and beautiful! The costumes and staging were impressive. In addition to the professional Russian ballet dancers, I really loved seeing the local children, involved in the production.

Also it was such a delight to see everyone dressed up for the show - like this group of girls and their mothers :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Catelli's in Geyserville is a pleasant surprise

The small historic town of Geyserville (less than a thousand people) is approximately 80 miles north of San Francisco and located between Calistoga and Cloverdale. It owes its foundation to the discovery of a series of hot springs in the mountains in 1847.

There are only two main streets, but this quiet and pleasant town famous for the most magnificent vineyards, wine tasting and award winning restaurants.

My favorite restaurant in Geyserville is Catelli's. I have been there a few times, and I have been impressed with every dish I have tried. To me its beauty lies in its simplicity, leveraging quality over quantity, and, at heart, a treasury of fresh seasonal ingredients. 
 

 

 

 

 

Lunch at Bistro Ralph in Healdsburg

What do you do, when you are in Sonoma County and looking for a cozy place for lunch? You put on a casual-but-chic outfit, get in the car, and drive to Healdsburg!

There are so many great restaurants in Healdsburg, but my favorite for lunch is Bistro Ralph. The seafood is spectacular, and the wine list is exceptional.

Michelle Obama vs. Ann Romney: Style of Politics

First Lady fashion is an important element in a man's race for the White House today, and the wardrobe of Michelle Obama and Ann Romney bring the political flavor to the Big Fashion :)

 

River Rock Casino: Seafood and Gambling Fever

A gambling and seafood fever swept through Alexander Valley...

The Dry Creek Band of Pomo Indians offers you a Prime Rib and Seafood Buffet every Fri & Sat night at the Quail Run Buffet with spectacular views of the Alexander Valley countryside.

My husband and I looked at each other tenderly over a pile of fresh steamed crab legs last Friday and knew that the night was to be eternal :)

Трудящийся достоин пропитания!   

 

Window-shopping in San Francisco

It's fun to walk around the streets in San Francisco. Nothing better revives your spirit and lets your imagination run than window-shopping in downtown. I like the way San Francisco streets play with my pictures :)

Мне нравится как улицы Сан Франциско отражаются в окнах магазинов и словно принимают участие в показах новинок этого сезона. 

 

 

A kiss is still a kiss in Paris

In 1950, French photographer Robert Doisneau made his most famous picture: «Le baiser de l'Hôtel de Ville» - photo of a couple kissing on a busy street in Paris. The picture has become an international symbol of love in Paris.

A kiss is still a Kiss in Paris... If you are in Paris, you just have to kiss in the streets. There is no other way!

Поцелуй меня нежно, таинственно на улице и лучше в Париже.

 

 

 

Vive La French Food

If I believed in paradise, I'd swear I must be dining in one of the best restaurants in Paris :)

My favorites are Laduree for breakfast , Chez Francis or Café Les Deux Magots for lunch, Le Dome or La Closerie des Lilas for dinner.

Вкусных впечатлений!