…not if your dream is to develop a successful multi-media company, was my response on a conference call this afternoon. Although that was my response, balance is always a nice thing to have in life, and I wanted to share that I actually do take a day off now and then. I thought I would post a picture or two to prove it.
I spent last weekend lounging in the sun, at one of my favorite Pacific Northwest spots, the Inn at Langley (www.innatlangley.com):
The weekend started off with quite a long ferry line, so heed the warning to start early on your travel. As we arrived at the ferry dock I was filled with stress because I knew we had a delectable six course dinner waiting on the other side at the Inn hosted and prepared by one of my favorite chef’s, Matt Costello. Matt was very gracious and assisted in getting us to the table on time. Not only did he ensure our arrival, and please our palettes’ but he left our heads spinning with the wine selection. Thanks Matt!
The Inn at Langley is the perfect waterfront retreat. Only a short distance from Seattle, it feels just far enough away from the city and with a spa on the lower level of the Inn…what more does a girl need? Listen to the tide roll in as you get a massage at Spa Essencia.
The small town of Langley is just outside your door, and there is much to explore. My ideal day looked like this:
9:00 am – Breakfast in the chef’s kitchen at the Inn at Langely while perusing the New York Times. All of the food at the Inn is prepared with local resources and there is quite a selection.
11:00 am – Stroll into town for a double short americano at Useless Bay Coffee Company.
12:00 pm – Visit Moonraker Books to pick up the latest design books to inspire new creativity.
1:00 pm – Drop in to the Chef’s Pantry (www.chefspantryonline.com) to chat with nationally acclaimed chef Donna Leahy. She has the greatest fare for a picnic, and you won’t be able to resist the homemade cookies that have just come out of the oven. If my personal trainer is reading this…I’m sorry. 
They also have unique knives and kitchen supplies that you’ll be tempted to come home with, even if you don’t cook.
2:00 pm – On the way back to the Inn, I stopped to admire the handcrafted, hand dipped, and hand decorated chocolates at Island Angel Chocolates (www.islandangelchocolates.com). Okay, I bought a few too..sorry again.
2:30 – 7:00 pm – Lounge in the sun, read, eat my purchases of the day, and drink wine.
7:00 pm – That’s as far as I go, afterall this blog is “G” rated.
Three days just like the above and I left looking and feeling relaxed. For those of you who know me, and aren’t sure what that looks like, it looks like this:
Now back to work!
