While we were
downing glasses of champagne at the Schramsberg
vineyard in Calistoga, we were tipped off that the place
to have lunch inSt.
Helenais the
roadsideTaylor's Automatic
Refresher. We were told to just drive down the main street
and look for the massive line of people. Sure enough, we found

My
recent stay at the Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay suggested a highly
luxurious form of adult summer camp. The 261-room resort, set
spectacularly along a rugged stretch of California's Pacific
coast, is full of the expected Ritz- Carlton corporate services ”“
The Wall Street Journal and USA Today delivered
to guest rooms each morning, a 24-hour technology butler,
impressive conference rooms ”“ but is also very much of a posh
playground.

If you're in
search of a pair of long, glamorous earrings and a matching
necklace (or two) check out Erin Gallagher's boutique. This Chicago-based
jewellery designer has finally opened her own eponymous store
(although her lovely jewellery is sold all over
Illinois). Her look is feminine and sexy, with
both chunky and delicate pieces. We like the look of Salma (left,
for $62.50) and Maureen, her hammered gold stackable rings, and
the delicate Isabella-Green bracelet, with gold circles and a
green amethyst, for $135. With prices like these, you can stock

Easy
French bohemian chic and the rugged sea-sprayed shores of
Vancouver Island are strange bedfellows, but they get along just
fine at Sooke Harbour House. Owners Frederique and Sinclair
Philip may also seem like strange bedfellows, but talk to the
stylish and welcoming couple for more than 15 seconds and it's
clear that their views about food, life and hospitality are
perfectly in synch. Over the past 28 years they've put their
ideals into practice and their passionate and innovative
personalities are reflected in their award-winning inn and
restaurant.