Julia's Style August 27, 2015
Farmhouse
Outfit Details:
J.Crew Shirt (old, similar here and here), LOFT Shorts (also similar here), Hunter Boots, Fendi Bag, Illesteva Sunglasses, Jane Pope Ring
At the beginning of the month, Thomas and I celebrated our three year wedding anniversary. Since we had been traveling so much this summer, we didn’t set any special plans. But a few days before, Thomas surprised me with the idea of going hot air ballooning out in Napa. Since it was an experience neither of us had done, it ended up being the perfect gift to each other.
We usually drive out to Napa Valley for the day or even an afternoon, but we decided to stay for two nights at the Farmhouse Inn to make it extra special for the occasion. This charming property in Sonoma had been on our list of places to visit since reading about it a few years ago. It’s nestled amongst lush green vineyards and has a very cozy and relaxing feel to it.
I pretty much use any excuse to pull out my Hunter boots and love the garden-chic vibe they give my gingham shirt and scalloped shorts. I only wish I had a garden myself- I would be out there everyday!
Every evening the hotel would set up a gourmet s’mores bar with fresh homemade marshmallows. My girlfriend who had stayed at Farmhouse a few months prior warned me how delicious these were! We, of course, had to take advantage of this little treat both nights. P.S. I’m wearing this oversized sweater in the image below.
After we went hot air ballooning in the early morning in Yountville, we walked to Bouchon Bakery for coffee and pastries before heading over to Auberge Du Soleil for a big, delicious breakfast. The crisp morning air made it feel like autumn had arrived, so we sat outside looking out at the views of Napa with warm drinks in hand.
Hot air ballooning was absolutely amazing. We booked a sunrise, private tour with Napa Valley Aloft and had such a great experience with them. We got lucky with clear skies and winds working in our favor. Watching the sun rise as we floated above Napa was just breathtaking!
You look amazing in both outfits, Julia! I could totally picture you as a proud winery owner in those photos among the vines ;)
I’m trying to figure out the details of outfit #2. I believe the scarf is from Hermès. Could you tell me where the sweater is from?
P.S. Have fun in Peru!
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Congrats to you and Thomas! This looks like such a fun and unique experience! Love your scalloped shorts and must-have Hunter boots. Thanks for sharing — Soraya
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What am amazing experience, the location, the photos are very beautiful
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Beautiful place! love it!
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Fantastic photos!! I love spending time outside the city buzz and just relaxing somewhere quite with a lot of greenery around. :)
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You look amazing!Lovely pics!
This post makes me so nostalgic! I went to California, including Sonoma for my honeymoon 2 years ago, although I wish I’d known about the Farmhouse Inn it looks gorgeous. Oh well, I’ll just have to go back! Lovely photos as usual, Jess x
Really the perfect gift for your anniversary, great outfit as always
Paola
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I wish I was so close to Napa! Your trip sounds amazing! I really want to do the hot air balloons next time we go!
-Karen
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This place looks so beautiful, especially the hotel room.
I’M in love with scalloped details latey, so YES to the shorts.
xx Alexa
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This looks like the perfect anniversary, you guys are so cute together! Congratulations on being married for 3 years!
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This looks like a wonderful destination! The Farmhouse Inn is absolutely some future home inspo for me ;)
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What a special experience! I think I saw something about this on his Instagram. Happy (belated) anniversary!
–Samantha
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What a wonderful trip for your aniversary celebrations. Going on a hot air balloon is definitely something I rally want to do in the future!
The colorful hot-air balloons are such a delight to look at and it must be such an amazing experience to be in one! Love your cute outfit too, the hunter boots are adorable!
Prudence
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This post is one of my absolute favorites! You and Thomas both look so happy, and the Farmhouse is absolutely stunning.
Tori A. from Prep For A Day
Amazing !
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Congratulations on your third anniversary! I have never gone to Napa Valley but would love to. The Farmhouse Inn seems like a great place to stay.
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I cannot stop obsessing over your Fendi handbag!
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Wow so fun with a ballon trip! It looks amazing and I love your outfits!I hope you had a lovely three years as wedding anniversary!
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The place is so charming and very delightful. There’s nothing more beautiful than a sensible getaway that documented such a wonderful purpose which translate into an unforgettable celebration of a little love story. :)
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What a fun surprise! That Inn and the scenery are so gorgeous!
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I’ve always wanted to experience a hot air balloon but I’m too chicken! Love that sweater and scarf!
x, Anna
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Absolutely gorgeous. I went hot air ballooning in Temecula and it was one of the most incredible experiences of my life!
Beautiful pictures as always!
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What an amazing day! I love all your looks here, the sweater is gorgeous! The inn is so sweet and pretty
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Oh my gosh that place is so sweet! I definitely want to check out when I’m there! This is such a great way to celebrate an anniversary!
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Hi Julia. Curious where your orange scarf is from? I love it!
Cute look:P
Shall We Sasa
Its a great post with such awesome pics. You go girl!
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Looks amazing!! I love Napa and this is making me want to go back! Sounds and like looks like a wonderful weekend!
Emily
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What a wonderful anniversary trip! I love the inn you stayed at your day look is so perfect for the setting. :)
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What e beautiful place… and post! In regards to those boots, I’ve never had ones like these. Wonder if they are comfy actually? To me they appear too shaped and not soft at all…
Denina
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So cute! Looks like it was the perfect little getaway!
Marianne
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Lovely photos (as always) & outfits! I’m planning a trip to SF & Napa this November and have already bookmarked plenty of your posts for ideas & suggestions!
Wow, I have always wanted to do this. Love these photos.
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This looks exactly like my kind of getaway!
Alyssa | Glitter and Grey
I might need to stay at this hotel. It sounds so cute. Love your outfit, and glad you’re getting some use out of your Hunter boots. Mine don’t get out enough.
Shae @ Current Habits
Loving this post! We’ve always wanted to go on a hot-air balloon.
Xx,
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I LOVE my black hunter boots! This is an adorable way to incorporate them in a more summery outfit.
xoxo Mollie
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What a special and unique anniversary! Happy three years to you!
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Your life seems so glamorous! Need a deluxe smores bar stat.
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What beautiful photos! Farmhouse looks like a dream! Such a wonderful way to celebrate your anniversary!
xo,
Jessica
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These photos are SO amazing! I can’t believe I’ve lived here my entire life and I’ve never been in a hot air balloon lol. You’ve just inspired me ;) Those s’mores look incredible!
xo Azu
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I’ve been wanting to take a trip to Napa so it was great to read this post and the suggestion of the Farmhouse Inn. It looks like it was a great time and I love your outfit.
Kathy
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Please share details on your tan cable knit sweater. It looks perfectly cozy without being bulky–I need it!
Thank you for sharing about this trip and congratulations on your anniversary! This post makes me really want to go there and check it out!!
What a fabulous way to celebrate your anniversary! It seems like you two had some amazing time there. I’ve always wanted to try hot air balooning, maybe my boyfriend will surprise me in this way, too :) You look stunning in these photos (as always) and I really love the backdrop, seems like the perfect weekend getaway!
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Looks like an amazing way to spend an anniversary!
Dresses & Denim
Stunning pictures! What a great gift to each other. Love this! That smores bar would take me down too :)
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Beautiful hot air balloons and scenery of Napa. Thanks for sharing http://www.kblossoms.etsy.com
This makes me want to book a trip to Napa asap! I love seeing all your adventures! Those shorts are so cute!
xo Adri
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Wow! amazing! love the the photos and your outfits
Love your whole outfit and that vineyard looks amazing!
Lauren,
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So gorgeous pics, we went to a Hot air balloon festival last month too, I blogged about it, but because we have the kids with us we were not able to try riding it. I know it was a great experience. Maybe next time when our kids are older we can go as a family.
Have a nice day Julia.
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Truly stunning photos!! What a beautiful way to spend your anniversary!
Holly
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Happy anniversary! Hot air ballooning sounds like a fun anniversary activity. Cheers!
How beautiful ,
I loved everything , the outfits , the photos , and I loved your beautiful farmhouse <3
I love this look! The plaid shirt is perfect.
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I wanna go hot air ballooning
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wow this is amazing, you guys are such a lovely couple!!!!
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These photos are absolutely enchanting! Thank you for telling us about the hot air ballon ride it is on my bucket list!
Beautiful photos! Now I want to go to Napa, that place looks amazing and peaceful! Happy belated anniversary!
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That Hermes scarf is stunning! Looks like such a wonderful weekend.
xo, Holly
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I love the gingham and scalloped shorts together! So pretty!
Paige
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Looks like a great time! And, love Bouchon!
Liz @ ShoppingMyCloset.com
This looks like an absolutely beautiful place! The photos are breathtaking… Now added on my list of places to go! Congratulations on three years! Stunning as always. xx
Looks like a gorgeous little escape!
xx
Laura
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I LOVE auberge for their weekend breakfast/brunch. I grew up in Napa and still haven’t built up the courage to go on a hot air balloon ride!
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SO exciting! I have always wanted to take a hot air balloon ride! <3
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What an adorable place to stay! I love the smores bar and that floral arrangement in the old watering can – so adorable! Looks like you had an amazing time!
Kacie
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Those hot air balloons look so amazing!!
xo
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Happy anniversary – what a perfect trip for it! And i love the scalloped shorts! So cute :)
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your trip sounds so amazing! napa looks so quaint and rural and adorable. i’ve been wanting to go since i read a book that took place in napa, and this just makes my desire stronger! the wellies and the scalloped shorts fit in perfectly, too. it’s all so relaxing and beautiful (as seen through your fantastic photos). happy anniversary!
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Gorgeous photos!! Everything looks so beautiful!
Madison Martine
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Looks like such an amazing place, it is absolutely stunning ! The photo of you with the scarf and the autumn looking trees behind you is so gorgeous ! Love it ! Jealous of the smores haha !
XOXO
Jess
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The scalloped skirt is so cute and those photos are so pretty! Those s’mores also look delicious and I’ve always wanted to go hot air ballooning! Looks like so much fun!
Jen // Knots and Ruffles
This is such a cute look! I love the scalloped shorts. xx
Champagne Daydream
What a gorgeous place!! So stunning and the perfect place to celebrate a your anniversary!
x0 Alex
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Sounds like an amazing celebration. Those shorts are adorable!
THE CLASS ACT
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I’ve always wanted to hot air balloon! What a great anniversary activity, you look gorgeous!
xo, Jill
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Love this post Julia. The boots are so cute!
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What a fun idea! Beautiful pictures as always!
Ashley
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looks like an amazing trip! gorgeous photos!
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My husband and I were just in Napa a couple of weeks ago for a mini honeymoon! Next time I want to check out this place, looks adorable! I actually posted about some of the wineries we went to on my blog today. There are so many to see it’s impossible to fit them all in!
Jamie
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What a fun getaway! I feel the need for some s’mores now…
so pretty Julia!
xo,
Melissa
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Wow; it looks so beautiful there! The hot air balloon must have been so much fun!
Marie xxxx
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This looks amazing! And I love your scalloped shorts!
Kate // This Side of Paradise
Napa is so amazing! I hope to have a chance to visit before I leave California!
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This looks like such an amazing weekend away! I absolutely love how you paired the gingham shirt with the scalloped shorts & Hunter boots! Plus the tan sweater with the bright orange scarf is a great combination!
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Wow, amazing photos! The plaid shirt is so cute!
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With love,
C
Great post as always but one question- you didn’t identify the orange patterned scarf- I love it and have to know… Please and thank you ;)
Literally every post of yours is breathtaking Julia!!!! I can’t decide which set of pictures I love the most from this post!!! hahaha I now have the Farmhouse Inn on my bucket list of places to visit someday!!!! :)
Love
Amanda
I am absolutely loving this post as this looks amazing! xx, adaatude.com
This is such a fun post! I have always wanted to go in a hot air balloon and this looks like the perfect place to do it :) Napa is definitely one of my favorite places to visit! http://www.chasingbelle.com
Estas muy guapa, las fotos son preciosas.
besos
Such a lovely place & outfits! I’m in love with this post! <3
xx,
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Love the outfit
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This looks like the perfect anniversary trip. I was looking for a place to stay in Napa and the Farmhouse Inn looks gorgeous!
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Amazing pics and outfits!
xx
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Lovely pictures!
xx
Mademoiselle Coconath
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Stunning photos… But where is the beautiful scarf from?!
Sara
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such a calming place
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These photos are AMAZING! A hot air balloon ride sounds like so much fun!
Brooke du jour
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love the scarf and white sweater.
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I just love thoes boots they look so clean for the countryside :)
I love the idea of pairing hunter wellies with your shorts! So cute
Jacque
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I love that scarf where did you get it ! Its so bright and fun ! I did a post on 3 ways to use your silk scarf !
Also this place looks amazing!
M
SIMPLY SUTTER
This is sooo cute! I love the gingham shirt and the hunter boots!! xx
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What a relaxing atmosphere
Your look is perfectly in tune with the bach ìk ground
xoxo
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sooo beautiful! Where is that scarf from?!?! I’ve been looking for one like that!!
ig: @stylemelauren
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Your photos of Farmhouse and the hot air balloon experience are stunning! May have to steal this getaway idea for our upcoming one year anniversary this November!
Your photos of Farmhouse and the hot air balloon experience are stunning! May have to steal this getaway idea for our upcoming one year anniversary this November!
Beautiful shots!
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how fun!! looks like a wonderful experience. you look gorgeous!!
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What an amazing experience!
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I’ve always wanted to do the air ballon rides in yountville!