Mary Cate Long

Paso Robles: 3 Reasons to Visit The Hidden Gem of California Wine Country

By Mary Cate Long / October 5, 2021 /

When it comes to California wine country, Napa and Sonoma Valleys tend to be the star of the show. Fair enough. The area boasts countless world-class wineries, trendy restaurants, and plenty of ritzy accommodations.  However, if you are looking for the hidden gem of California wine country, look no further than Paso Robles. This wine…

Pick Your Malibu Mansion: Coastal Grecian Beach House or Mountaintop Vineyard Villa?

By Mary Cate Long / September 28, 2021 /

There is no higher second home locale to aspire to than Malibu, California. The iconic beach town just northwest of Los Angeles has long been a tranquil escape for celebrities and surf bums alike. Many people picture Malibu mansions that border the sweeping Pacific coast, but the homes nestled throughout the many canyons of the…

Meet Eagle Cleanup: The Local Junk Removing Service That’s About To Simplify Your Life

By Mary Cate Long / September 26, 2021 /

When a home is being built, the excellence of the construction won’t matter if all the home buyer can see is a dirty, disorganized site. Enter Eagle Cleanup, a Dallas-area junk removal business that has been clearing out spaces and decluttering lives for over 38 years.  “If you’re a home builder building a house for…

Texas to California: A Road Trip Through the Southwest

By Mary Cate Long / September 21, 2021 /

As the colder autumn and winter months approach, you may be daydreaming of cozy mountain cabins, ski slopes, and leaf peeping. But did you know that this time of the year is also one of the best chances to take a road trip through the desert? Many places throughout the Southwest enjoy beautiful fall foliage…

Splurge v Steal: Cozy Farmhouses in Stowe, Vermont Just in Time for Fall

By Mary Cate Long / September 14, 2021 /

It’s mid-September. Labor Day has come and gone. The pumpkin spice latte has returned to Starbucks. Summer is on its way out and autumn is settling in– even if the high temperatures haven’t caught the memo yet. This week’s Splurge vs Steal features two cozy three-bedrooms in Stowe, Vermont, one of America’s most iconic destinations…