Amanda Quintana-Bowles

Vineyards in the Russian River Valley

Russian River Valley! #winesky #sommintraining

Missing you so very much, Dad.

Pink, cream and green flowers in a dark tall vase on a round burgundy table.

After being under the weather for a few days, I was finally able to work with some flowers I had bought. It proved to be a challenge that required patience and focus, as the creative process took twice as long. 🫣

Featuring: Pink larkspur, pink/green roses and white mums. #flowersky #ikebana

Thank you, friend. These were some of the threads that bound us and now give me comfort.

Certificate of knighthood into the Medieval Order of the Knights of Good Wine - Orden Medieval de Los Caballeros de Buen Vino from 1985.

My Dad passed away unexpectedly two weeks ago. In going through some of my Dad’s certificates, we came across his knighthood into the Medieval Order of the Knights of Good Wine in Spain from 1985. Like father, like daughter. 🥰 #winesky #ordendebuenvino #sommintraining #wine

Thank you!

Colorful Japanese style floral arrangement on a white background

Shape of the Container - This lesson challenged me to echo the shape of the container with the living materials. Featuring yellow and purple mums, white campanula, lemon leaves, and curly willow branches. #sogetsuikebana #ikebana #flowersky

A box filled with artfully presented yellow, white and purple cheese, bell peppers, meat and crackers. A man’s hand is reaching for a piece of cheese with a glass of red wine beside him.

I love when we can take a quick trip to reset the mind and soul. A bit of wine and homemade charcuterie doesn’t hurt either. #pasorobles #cabernetsauvignon #cheese #charcuterie #winesky

Meet P’oe Maestas, a Picuris mermaid from New Mexico 🪶 🥣

I appreciate that very much 😊

I’m sorry, I lost her around the same time and she was my younger sister as well. It doesn’t seem to get easier, but it does change. Sending you virtual hugs.

Thank you very much 😊

I appreciate that, thank you

Love that very much!

Thank you, it is a nice way to remember her.

Thank you so much 😊

She brought joy to so many through her art, thank you.

Thank you, she is very missed. 🕯️

Thank you so very much! I appreciate it. 😊

Thanks so much!

Thank you, friend!

I appreciate that. Thank you ☺️

Japanese Ikebana floral arrangement of green and pink on a round brown table.

My late sister was a talented floral artist. I always ask her in my mind to pick the flowers she wants for her birthday. This year I made her an arrangement featuring orchids, mums & lilies. If you see a pretty flower today, think of someone you have lost & send their memory a thought. #flowersky

Single glass of red wine on a glass tabletop, reflecting the sunset and shoreline

Sunset. Wine. Waves. #winesky #sommintraining #getaway

They are such a talented ceramicist! 😍

Miniature Sogetsu ikebana floral arrangement with flowers and blooming branches in a long green vase.

My next tiny ikebana arrangement featuring one of my newest vases from @tinypots.bsky.social. Standing a sweet 3 inches tall, this little guy makes me so smiley. 😊

Several wine glasses with wine sitting on pieces of paper with writing.

Guided wine tasting today with the incredible Master Sommelier, Tim Gaiser and Master The World. It’s one thing to read about what makes a wine special and another to have a master guide you. #sommintraining #sommelier #wine #winesky

Blue flowers arranged in a blue, shallow vase on a white background

Color of the Container - This class I challenged myself by creating with a non-typical flower color. Blue! My ceramic vase is deep blues and earthy brown. I chose blue Debi Lilly Hydrangeas and light blue Sapphire Mums along with young Spirea branches. #flowersky #sogetsu #ikebana #blue

The unexpected wine country you need to visit: New Mexico Hispanic and Native American wine producers cultivate vineyards at high altitude and on desert plains in this southwestern state, making for some unique cellar-door visits.

A bit of love from National Geographic for my home state of New Mexico’s beautiful and historic wine culture. www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/artic...

#winesky #newmexico #nmtrue #highaltitude #wine

Woman in a black sweater holding a very large citron lemon in her hand

Very large citron lemon next to a commercially grown lemon and a fork on a white surface

I harvested three of these giant citron from our tree. (Regular store-bought lemon for comparison) I’m going to be removing the thick rind to make citron candied peel. This should be fun! #citron #diy #makeyourown #homeharvest #lemon