Continued…The Housewives franchise just wouldn’t be complete without a sister duo. My personal crackpot favorites are Kim & Kyle (
aka Paris Hilton’s aunts) in the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Their drama just doesn’t stop and luckily
The Real Housewives of Mendocino County has sisters as well.
Before you’re introduced to the final housewives, if you ever find yourself traveling to northern California driving through Mendocino County, here are 7 of my favorite places or hot spots (in no particular order) to make a pit stop:
1. Hopland, CA ~ Tour RealGoods
Solar Living Center or stop into
Brutocao Family Vineyards for a winetasting & play on their famous Bocce ball courts
2. Hector’s Sno Cone Stop ~ Ukiah, CA. Best Sno-Cones ever on a HOT summer day. From Pina-Colada
HERE to Tutti-Frutti, they have every flavor you could desire.
4. Orr Hot Springs Resort ~ Mendocino County is known for relaxing private hot springs, and
this affordable hidden resort deep in the Redwoods is one of them.
5. The COAST ~ Stay at a Bed & Breakfast or rent a seaside victorian home overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Mendocino (the town) or Fort Bragg. Details
HERE
6. What goes well with Red Wine? Great Italian food. Stop in to family owned
Mario’s Ristorante Italiano in Redwood Valley, Ca and be sure to order the best Anti-Pasta Salad I’ve ever had before your main dish
7. World Famous Brandy tasting time ~ Check out the tasting room at Craft Distillers in Ukiah, Ca and take home a bottle of famous
Germain-Robin brandy.
Back to the Housewives….
The Finale of ‘The Real Housewives of Mendocino County” spoof continues with 2 sisters and a special giveaway…
Nikki ~ “Just like split ends, I cut bad boys out of my life”
For Real ~ Nikki is a top stylist specializing in color and extensions at The Parlour, plus ItWorks body detox wraps. She posts some seriously amazing before and after pics
Drama Free Beverages ~ The Real Housewives dinner party drama never ends on the Bravo! shows, but we don’t waste wine. Speaking of north bay wine tasting trips, avoid outrageous tasting fees in Napa and head north on 101 starting in Healdsburg and ending in Mendocino County.
DETAILS ~ dress & necklace (recent) H&M, heels ~ random Footsies warehouse in Orange County
Roxanne ~ “I can hold down the fort, and bring home the bacon”
For Real ~ Roxy is a Mrs. but she’s also a banker and professional makeup artist.
Chef Myth ~ Unlike the Real Housewives of Orange County & Beverly Hills, you’re not going to find butlers, multiple assistants or full time chefs in Mendo households.
DETAILS ~ Dress & bangles (recent)
Forever 21, Sandals ~
Report Footwear, Red Wine ~
Testa Vineyards
Behind the Scenes
Oh the drama ~ Reality show producers love a good cat-fight
Stick a Pitch-fork in it, they’re done ~ Every “Housewives” blow-out fight has to be followed with that obligatory ‘make-up’ scene
Something you won’t see on the RHOC ~ As we were finished with the shoot heading back, we spotted a snake slithering down the driveway. “Aww, I’ll pick it up,” said Roxy totally un-afraid. And that sums up the Real Housewives of Mendocino County. Now, it’s time for a GIVEAWAY
MENDOCINO COUNTY SPECIAL GIVEAWAY
Who is the 6th Housewife? ~ Possibly YOU! If you watch any of the Bravo! Real Housewives shows, you see how high-maintenance and pampered they are (which I think every woman deserves now and then). Thanks to some generous donations, I want to announce a special giveaway PRIZE PACK including
MENDO Prize Pack Includes ~
1. $50 Gift Certificate to The Parlour Hair Salon (Ukiah, Ca) with Lisa or Nikki toward the service of your choice
2. Tan Your Can ~ Complimentary airbrush Spray Tan at Tan Your Can (Ukiah, Ca) using professional Norvell leading spray tan solution ($40 value). ‘Like’ them on Facebook HERE
3. Complimentary Pedicure ($30+ value) at Ukiah Nails & Spa located at 1387 N. State St.
4. Liv Fashion Boutique ~ $25 Gift Certificate & Complimentary Styling Session. Like ‘Liv’ on Facebook HERE for updates on newest fashion arrivals & more
5. U-Top-It Fro-Yo ~ Ukiah’s new Frozen Yogurt hot spot ~ $10 Giftcard (Find them on FB HERE)
THERE’S MORE….Important Details ~
Winner receives the entire prize pack, plus can choose a friend, sister, daughter, mother or anyone you want to receive the EXACT same prizes to get pampered together. Giveaway ENDS Aug. 1st 2012. Winner will be selected by Random.org & I’ll contact the winner via email and mail all gift certificates to winners. Winner must live in Mendocino County or be able to travel there as the prizes are all located in Ukiah CA.
Special thanks to all of the businesses above who generously donated & lovely ladies who modeled & acted for this post. 
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Such a fun post!! Love it!! Roxy is so brave. I think snakes are so creepy. I have a friend just like her and she works at a rock climbing / nature camp club.
xx
Heel in Mint
Another great post!
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Wow amazing giveaway Dale! Too bad I’m half way across the world…
( good luck everyone else!
Have a lovely day!
SDMxx
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Amazing Cathleen Jia giveaway on Daring Coco!
What a great post!!! Love
Love this vintage post!!!!
Great post!
GTBB,
Bad Joan
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Such a fun blog! Now following you too
http://cstyledesign.blogspot.com
Those are absolutely gorgeous women and pictures. I’m from Dallas so we don’t even need to GO there when it comes to Real Housewives. Have a great weekend!
Gorgeous ordinary women pictures!
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Such a fun post, love their quotes – made me laugh! =D
xx
If you have a free moment I would so appreciate if you could check out my new outfit post: Walking Bold
The Urban Umbrella
xoxo
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This is just so cute, I love the housewives theme.
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
So cuute!!!!!!!!
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I think I have to boycott your blog now… you didn’t mention El Azteca!!!
That’s for part 3!
hahah…OH Yea, good point. El Azteca is a definite hot spot too. That will have to be for Part 3
It’s our Fav place.. We drive all the way from Fort Bragg to eat their “chili Colorado”..The sauce is THAT good.
Haha I love this! I’m addicted to the Orange County one, don’t really like the one set in New York as much xxx
Fun series Dale
I watch the series when no one is home.. Lol! Thanks for all the links to the yummy eateries and wineries.
xx
leslie
You’re welcome Leslie, I definitely watch them too when no one is home
Love the pics, especially the last!
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That blog os brilliant ! different than others
love it !
follow u now. please follow me back
Your blog is so cool, i really enjoy your posts. may be we could follow each other?
Your blog is so cool, i really enjoy your posts. may be we could follow each other?
This giveaway is awesome!! Wish I was still in nor cal so I could enter!
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Well if you’re gonna be back you should definitely enter
You are so amazing and cool, girls!!!
I love this photo shoot!!! So interesting!!
Thank you so much for your nice comment you left on my blog
xoxo Lola
Thanks Lola, yea they are GREAT girls!
I am addicted to all the housewives shows! I am from Atlanta and I was sitting in a restaurant and Vicki from Orange County walked by my table. For some reason I said, “Vicki!” like I knew her. It threw me off because she was on the wrong coast! I would have expected to see one of the Atlanta housewives.
haha April, that’s so funny. I can see why that would happen especially because those shows are so addicting
hahaha so these are all women you know?? What a hilarious and fun photoshoot! All those quotes are hilarious. They all look like they’re so much fun!
The House of Shoes
Hi Sara, thanks so much..yea I know them from high school and from back home
Dale, Hi! This is Dawn from Suitcase Vignettes. I am following along with you now. Sorry for the delay in leaving you a comment. Thank you for the follow back. So nice to meet you. I love how you have styled your sister in the sidebar photo and this post is pretty amazing. I can’t wait to read more. I wish I had a stylist living close by as sometimes I am not certain about my clothing choices for my figure. Anyway, looking forward to getting to know you. Have a great day. dawn xo
cute blog! check out our local handcrafted, contemporary bohemian, jewelry designs from Mendo, H&L- Hook & Loop Jewelry Designs !, rather than H&M- made in China
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What a great post!!! Love