Obsessed: Nine Favorite Things

 
Photo is of Margaret Nissen, a Napa family and vineyard photographer's nine current favorite things.
  1. Backpack…I got this at Target and I love it. It looks way more expensive than it is and it has tons of space and pockets. I have been using it to carry everything for my photo shoots and it is working perfectly!

  2. What I’m reading…Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. So good—an unexpected twist at the end!! I bought this in the airport and read most of this on the plane, and actually finished it when I got home! Success!

  3. Mother Denim—are they expensive? Yes. Do I reach for them almost everyday not want to peel them off as soon as I get home? Also yes. I also get random women asking me what brand they are in the grocery store parking lot or in line for coffee.

  4. What I make every time I get invited to someone’s house…Marinated Feta & Olives. If you don’t know about What’s Gaby Cooking, go check her website out now. She’s the best and I love t every recipe I make from her site. Chef’s Kiss.

  5. Air Fort—I had a friend put this up on her Instagram story the other day and I went and bought it for my nephew for his birthday. Both nephews love it. (Plus, it keeps them from tearing apart the couch, where dog hair and crumbs have gone to die.) It folds back up into a small drawstring bag, so it doesn’t take up a bunch of space. All you have to do is attach a box fan to it! I can see it being a big hit in the summertime.

  6. Lola Pinot Noir— I would drink this every night. It’s so delicious. The Lola Russian River Pinot is the best, but the California Pinot is also pretty dang good as well. They also have the cutest little brick cottage tasting room in Calistoga!

  7. Leggings—I learned about these from the blogger Kathleen Barnes, and they did not disappoint. I have multiple pairs, and give them away as gifts. They are super inexpensive and are so comfy. They don’t suddenly become see-through when you squat, and have pockets the side for your phone. They are incredibly soft and I reach for them over my bougie leggings.

  8. Madewell sneakers—I am loving this retro sneaker trend, so I had to get myself a pair. These are also so comfortable and I can wear them all day and my feet don’t ache! Win-win.

  9. Chili Gods Hot Pepper Sauce. The best hot sauce. They also have a green one, and a few other flavors. My friend told me about these and we always have them in our fridge with a backup in the pantry. Perfect amount of hot. They are also from Sonoma, so extra plus that they’re local!