Table/Chair at Tra Vigne

Last February, when I saw this little nook in the courtyard of Tra Vigne restaurant in St. Helena (Napa Valley), I immediately thought of Virginia of Birmingham Alabama Daily Photo.

This one is dedicated to Virginia as part of her Table/Chair Series.

The restaurant was recommended by R., a friend at work, who enjoys good dining and wines, and I did have an excellent meal there.

Last of Napa Valley, CA

The reading room at the St. Helena Public Library, in St. Helena, California.

Only after looking at the photo did I notice the open book shaped light fixtures. The library also houses the Napa Valley Wine Library.

The Dear Old Lady, on Oak Avenue, St. Helena, California

According to a marvelous new book by Joan Reardon, M.F.K. Fisher among the Pots and Pans, the celebrated author bought the old Victorian house in St. Helena in 1956. This seemed the only likely candide as I compared it to a watercolor illustration painted by Avram Dumitrescu.

Framing & Photography - St. Helena, Napa Valley, CA

St. Helena is a small, charming (if somewhat upscale) town in the middle of Napa Valley. I went specifically to find the house where MFK Fisher lived (which I believe I found and will post later).

The Frame/Photo store didn't make it and is empty, but the beautifully printed name still adorns the entry door.

Spring in an Old Grove - Napa Valley, CA

I've been on a short business trip to Northern California and had a chance to do a bit of sightseeing. Even with overcast skies, the view was very sunny with what I think is wild mustard growing between the vines.