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Why Fall is the Best Time to Visit Napa Valley

October 2, 2022 By: Fan

If you’re a fan of wine, then you’ve probably heard of Napa Valley. Located in Northern California, this region is home to some of the best wineries in the world. And while Napa Valley is a popular destination year-round, there’s something special about experiencing it in the fall. Here’s why fall is the best time to visit Napa Valley.

The Weather is Perfect!! One of the best things about Napa Valley in the fall is the weather. During the summer months, it can get quite hot in Napa Valley. However, temperatures start to cool down in September and October, making it the perfect time to visit if you want to enjoy comfortable weather.

Fall Time California — Napa Valley Fall Time – Yasmina Greco

Another great thing about visiting Napa Valley in the fall is that you’ll get to see the leaves changing color. The vineyards and wineries are especially beautiful during this time of year as the leaves turn from green to shades of red and orange.

If you’re looking to avoid crowds, then fall is also a great time to visit Napa Valley. While the region does get busy during harvest season (which typically runs from August through October), things start to calm down again once November rolls around. So if you want to experience Napa Valley without all the crowds, plan your trip for sometime between November and March.

Napa Valley California Fall Photography Yasmina Greco

Whether you’re a fan of wine or just want to experience one of the most beautiful regions in California, there’s no better time to visit Napa Valley than during the fall months. From the perfect weather to the stunning scenery, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during a fall trip to Napa Valley. Bring you camera to capture all the beauty!! Have you been to Napa Valley in the fall? What was your favorite part?

Photos by my sweet hubby Gary | Camera: Polaroid SX70 Sonar by Upcycled Classics

Square Pie Guys at Ghirardelli Square in beautiful San Francisco

August 21, 2022 By: Fan

Yasmina Greco Square Pie Guys Detroit-Style Pizza in San Francisco

If you’re looking for an amazing Detroit-style pepperoni pizza, look no further than Square Pie Guys in the heart of Ghirardelli Square in beautiful San Francisco.

Do you love pizza? Do you love the idea of getting a big, square piece of Detroit-style pizza? If so, then you need to check out Square Pie Guys in San Francisco – the best place for square pie pizza in the city! Whether you are looking for a quick lunch or dinner option, or you are looking for somewhere new to go with friends, Square Pie Guys is sure to please. So what are you waiting for? Head on over and give it a try!

Square Pie Guys Detroit-Style Pizza in San Francisco

On this lovely summer afternoon in San Francisco, my sweet hubby Gary and I headed over to try a new pizza place called Square Pie Guys right in the heart of Ghirardelli Square. Being the pizza lovers we are and Square Pie Guys being a brand new place that opened recently, we were excited to see just what they served. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, a long counter where there are drinks, staff, and lots of pizza boxes. You place your order by scanning the QR code on your table and going through the app.

Detroit-style square pizza in San Francisco at Ghirardelli Square – Square Pie Guys

We ordered the 6×8 with red sauce, 48 pavone pepperoni, cheddar cheese edge, and mozzarella. The menu has a pizza for everyone, from cheese, to supreme, to white sauce, vegetarian, all meat (pepperoni, Italian sausage) with honey, pork and pineapple, and you can also create your own custom pizza with 1 sauce, 1 protein, and two veggies. There are also salads and the kale Cesar sure looked good, a must-try next time. Chicken wings, cheesy bread, and crispy asparagus too along with some deserts. Interestingly the restaurant does not have a regular selection of soda pops but instead has bottled Acqua Panna Italian water, cocktails, beers, and a cola and root beer.

The staff were all very professional and polite. The restaurant is light and bright and very comfortable. Our pizza arrived pretty quickly and it sure looked mouth wateringly delicious!! It smelled so incredibly yummy. The first bite did not disappoint. The pepperoni are incredibly favorable and have crispy curly edges, these are tasty roni cups!! The red sauce was excellent and there was just the right amount. The ooey gooey cheese, wow, it tasted really good. This Detroit-style square pepperoni pizza was perfect. We ate nearly every morsel!! Also, this restaurant is in an absolutely dreamy location to have pizza!! We dined inside and had the most incredible view of the San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island. Wow!!

Square Pie Guys Detroit-Style Pizza in San Francisco – Ghirardelli Square

Let’s rate Square Pie Guys on a scale of 1 (being lowest) to 5 (being highest):

Style/Crust : Detroit-style – 5

Sauce: Tasty red sauce – 5

Pepperoni Toppings: 5

Taste: 5

Presentation: 5

Experience: Location/Staff: 5 (location is incredible, right in the heart of San Francisco’s Ghirardelli Square, service was good)

If you find yourself in the Bay Area, be sure to head over to Ghirardelli Square and check out Square Pie Guys. With scrumptious Detroit-style square pizza that is crunchy, ooey gooey and cheesy, these pizzas are sure to please. And if you can’t make it out there yourself, don’t worry! You can always check out our blog for more mouth-watering reviews like this one.

All pics by my sweet hubby Gary Greco

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The Best Deep-Fried Foods at the County Fair

August 7, 2022 By: Fan

If there’s one thing that can get your heart racing, it’s a fair. Carnivals, county fairs – they’re all packed with excitement, thrill rides and delicious food. You never know what you’re going to find at a fair, which is why they’re always so much fun. This year, the Sonoma County Fair is back, and the theme is Tropical Fairadise. Dare to try out some of the rides and unique foods a the Sonoma County Fair!

Summertime is the perfect time to visit the local county fair and that is exactly what my hubby and I did the opening weekend of our local fair. I wanted to wear something that had my signature Pinup vibe and what could be better than this fun Cherry Velvet – Norma – Rainbow Ribbons – Magical Unicorn Dress. The print is enchanting with rainbows and unicorns floating through a magical galaxy with hints of glitter, hearts, and starbursts. The Norma dress is cut for curves and has pockets too!! You can read a previous post here about the figure flattering Norma dress. You can’t go wrong with a Cherry Velvet dress.

We got our tickets and walked through the gates and that familiar welcoming smell of deep-fried deliciousness was everywhere!! Oh my gosh, it is that familiar smell that immediately makes you hungry and puts everyone in a good mood. Monster corndogs, giant turkey legs, burgers, BBQ, giant pretzels, giant grilled sausages and peppers, mountain-high curly fries, cotton candy, funnel cakes, churros, and so many more yummy goodies to choose from. Hubby and I had our hearts set on the giant corn dogs and they did not disappoint!!

The carnival rides sure looked incredible with The Giant Pole Position Spinning Roller Coaster that is Italian made, has three levels, and five coaster cars. Everyone’s favorite the Ferris Wheel, The Vertigo Towers, Turbo Speed, Wave Swinger, Inversion, Super Shot, Zipper, Carousel and many more. There were also rides for children so definitely something for everyone from daredevils and thrill seekers to families and children.

The usual carnival games like ring toss, balloon blast, and so many more were there. The prizes were stuffed Minion dolls, stuffed unicorns, and teddy bears and one vendor had some fun looking stuffed chili peppers, stuffed tomatoes, and stuffed emoji pillows and cubes. Something fun for everyone!!

Lots of entertainment and competitions too from 4H, to flower shows, to build a scarecrow, and lots more. You really could stay busy all day long. The fair is so much fun and it has great people watching too. It was a super-hot day so after a couple of hours we were ready to head home.

The fair was everything I hoped for and more. There were so many things to see and do, my head was spinning by the time we left. If you’re in the mood for a little bit of magic, this is the perfect dress to wear. With its enchanting print, you’ll feel like a real-life fairy-tale character come to life. I highly recommend visiting your local county fair this summer. Hope you all enjoyed seeing our day at the county fair!!

This will shock you!! The Most Expensive Piece of Pyrex Sells for Record Price | Pyrex Lucky in Love

July 22, 2022 By: Fan

Rare Pyrex Lucky in Love Most Expensive Sold at Auction

The rarest piece of Pyrex to date was recently sold on eBay and went for a record-breaking price. Read more to learn how much it sold for and why collectors want this one so badly.

On July 20, 2022, at 4:35PM the rarest piece of Pyrex in the world just became the most expensive piece of Pyrex in the world selling at auction on eBay for a record $22,100!! This particular auction had Pyrex collectors from around the world spellbound and in suspense as they were glued to the auction listing for one week watching the bids go up and up and up. There was chatter amongst collector groups of who the mystery bidders might be and guessing how high the winning bid could go.

This precious piece of Pyrex is called “Lucky in Love” and is a standard Cinderella Covered Casserole 473 Series 1 Quart. The pattern consists of green blades of grass, pretty pink hearts for love, and green four-leaf clovers for luck on a clean white background and together it stands for Lucky-in-Love. This pattern is so unimaginably rare that most collectors had never seen it before and only one or two pieces had ever been sold on the market. Many speculated if it was even a real piece that serious collectors refer to as a “Holy Grail: or “Unicorn”. Some even wondered if it was really created as a promotional piece in 1959 or just a myth. There are rumors that some folks that may have worked at the Corning factory in PA even said that this was prototype and perhaps 10 or 12 pieces were created that didn’t quite meet the factory standards as the grass blades bled through the hearts, so it was never released to the general public.

The eBay auction on July 20, 2022, is the reported third piece to come on the market. My internet research found that Country Living Magazine did an article on a piece that came up for auction in 2015 and sold for over $4,000, and the Goodwill of Western New York had a piece they auctioned in 2017 that sold for a reported $5,994 on the Goodwill auction site.

The Lucky in Love pattern is one of the most sought-after and hard-to-find designs, so it’s no wonder that this particular piece sold for such a shocking and impressive price. Be sure to keep your eyes open for unique pieces, as well as other pieces of rare Pyrex that are up for grabs in the market and save your pennies!

Note: Photos are form the July 2022 eBay listing.

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California beach day in my curvy girl dress by Cherry Velvet

July 19, 2022 By: Fan

It is officially the middle of summertime, and that means one thing: time to hit the beach! The sun is shining, the waves are crashing, and the breeze is blowing. What could be better than spending a day at the beach in Bodega Bay? So grab your sunscreen, your towel, and your sandals, and let’s go!

If you’re anything like me, then a day at the beach usually means packing several items of clothing so you have something for any occasion. But not today! Today, I’m wearing my lovely Norma – Siren Scales – Mermaid vintage style curvy pin-up dress from Cherry Velvet and I’m good to go. Not only does this dress look great on the sand, but it’s also perfect for a day by the water or walking through the cute little beach towns. With its light fabric and flowing skirt, I’ll stay cool and comfortable all day long. The colors in this dress range from blue, aqua, sea-foam green, pink and darker purple pink and look absolutely stunning next to the shimmering sea. I love how this dress fits my curvy shape so nicely and enhances my figure. This dress also has pockets!!

Pinup Girl at the Beach — Yasmina Greco Beach Day in Cherry Velvet

It was a very busy day in Bodega Bay with lots and lots of people all around, but we found a lovely spot overlooking the ocean and my sweet hubby took these stunning pics of me. It felt incredible to be at the beach and feel the breeze on our skin and see the beautiful sparkling water and take a moment to be still and listen to the waves crashing. It was very rejuvenating and great for our souls.

Vintage Beach Pinup — Yasmina Greco Beach Day in Cherry Velvet

We even found a lovely mermaid sculpture for me to pose by and my little vintage fishy purse was the perfect accessory. I had my cardigan too as the breeze was a little cool at times and this dress has so many fun colors that it is easy to dress up and accessorize with a cardigan to match the colors. I received so many compliments on my dress.

Vintage Mermaid Pinup Girl — Yasmina Greco Mermaid Dress

I’m not sure what the scientific explanation is for it, but there’s something about the beach that makes me feel wonderful. Maybe it’s the endless horizon or the sound of waves crashing against the shore. In case you’re looking for a little bit of inspiration to get your summer wardrobe together, this dress is perfect for a day at the beach, for your next vacation, or enjoying your summer days so visit Cherry Velvet (size inclusive from Small-3X) and get yours before they all sell out. If you are in Northern California and have time to visit Bodega Bay I encourage you to do so as you will most certainly enjoy your time here!!

Holt-Howard and his Famous Awe-inspiring Pixieware with Prices

June 26, 2022 By: Fan

Holt-Howard Pixieware Collection Mid-Century Modern — Holt-Howard Pixieware Collection

There are certain people in this world that seem to have a Midas touch – everything they touch turns to gold. Holt-Howard was one of those people. He didn’t just dabble in pixieware, he made it famous. If you’re not familiar with the term, pixieware is a type of ceramic pottery that is highly collectible and sought after by vintage enthusiasts all over the world. If you’re lucky enough to own any pieces, you know how valuable they can be. Holt-Howard was the king of pixieware, and his pieces are still some of the most coveted today. So, what exactly is pixieware and why is it so collectible? Keep reading to find out!

Is there anything more fun than collecting vintage Mid-Century modern kitsch ceramics? There’s just something so engaging about finding those old, forgotten treasures and bringing them back to life by displaying and using them. At Crazy4Me, we love all things vintage and kitsch, and we know our readers do too. We’ve gathered some of our favorite Holt-Howard and pixieware pieces from the past 60 years or so, and we can’t wait to share them with you. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting out, these pieces are sure to add some fun and whimsy to your collection. So come on in and take a look! We promise you won’t be disappointed.

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