A few months ago, I flipped through some travel books, and, based on photos alone (and then some research!), I made a Top 10 Travel List of Places I’d Like to Visit. Some are resorts, some are cities, but over the next couple of months, I’ll be sharing my #1 travel destinations. Because really, who could pick just one?

First up is the Villagio Inn and Spa in Yountville, California, nestled in next to Napa Valley. Napa Valley is synonymous with wine country exclusivity in the US, and I fell in love with this family owned and operated boutique hotel.

The hotel is located on the 23-acre Vintage Estate, which is home to Michael Chiarello’s Bottega restaurant and other lifestyle shops and galleries, restaurants, a wine cellar, and even a small country inn. Villagio, however, was recently named one of the Top 50 Hotels in the United States and Canada by Travel + Leisure. Now it’s time to check out the gorgeous Villagio Inn and Spa and the Vintage Estate. Enjoy!

Photos via Villagio Inn and Spa

Today is our first Bridal Complete Look: an a-line Jenny Packham gown (photo via Fashionable Bride) with a silk tulle skirt and v-neck with crystal detailing on the shoulder, a modern bridal updo with a slim antique headband, and two-tone sparkly heels by Giuseppe Zanotti (photo via The Beauty of Life Blog). I love how the heels look like classic bridal shoes until the rest of them is revealed.

I love the way Janet Howard captures people. Her photos may be high fashion, but they never lack emotion. This photo, from the Something Old Something New event, shows a model underneath a chuppah by the Ritz-Carlton Lodge floral team. Stay tuned for photos from the whole ceremony and reception set-up!

Photo via J. Crew

I seriously love this New Arrival holiday cocktail dress from J. Crew. This “jewel-trimmed Jade dress” is the most beautiful color of emerald green and features a jeweled hem with sequins, beads, rhinestones, and more. I would pair this with a skinny black belt ( I prefer to add more of a waist to loose dresses) and hit every holiday party I could.