Simple, carefree celebrations are the best part about summer in my mind! And it’s typically the most impromptu of nights that end up being the highlight of the season! As mentioned, I’ll take / make any excuse to gather close friends for a refreshing glass of riesling (my summer beverage of choice)–an epic rooftop, to-die-for truffle gouda, or just the fact that it’s been too long since I’ve last seen them.
I feel so lucky to have met such wonderful friends over the past couple years since moving back to Northern California. Making new friends can be hard and I sure lucked out with this crew!
Sacramento has an exciting resurgence happening within the community of creatives, and it’s been fun to watch the downtown area evolve since moving here. The Warehouse Artist Lofts, where I hosted this rooftop soiree, is one of those exciting developments–which celebrates artists with its unique ground floor marketplace and housing. And I, sort of ironically, gathered some of my most creative gals and their dudes as well as old and new friends to enjoy the buildings’ roof on this particular evening. We raised a toast to our newfound community, and of course, to wine and cheese.
So what have you been toasting to lately? Be sure to share your toast with Chateau Ste. Michelle at AToastto.com. There’s a different theme each week, and each toast is entered for a chance to to win a weekly prize, or a pair of tickets to the Summer Concert Series out at their winery in Woodinville, WA. I’ve loved reading all of the sweet thoughts and cheers from the Chateau Ste. Michelle community. You can vote on your favorite toasts and learn more about their contest here.
Thank you to Chateau Ste. Michelle for collaborating on this night! And you can see last summer’s toast here!
Photography by Ashley Maxwell