In celebration of Mother's Day this weekend (and my dad's birthday), we decided to go explore a new part of town. We've been to Liberty Station before, but mostly to stop in at a grocery store or grab a quick bite to eat. I'd never actually walked the property. We accidentally parked on the wrong side of the lawn, and started strolling toward the Public Market. I was absolutely amazed at the gorgeous landscaping, fountains, and plazas that made this oasis a truly remarkable place. 

For those of you who don't know, Liberty Station is a former Naval Training Center. With the base closure in 1997, the city decided to preserve the landmark through a modernization plan. Today, the exterior of the buildings are well maintained with their original charm. Plenty of patriotic detailed mosaics, iron framed windows, and plenty of cute lawn chairs and benches lining the courtyard. I told my husband Brad that we had just found the perfect Sunday picnic location.  The interiors on the other hand have been transformed into trendy restaurants with bocce ball, vertical gardens and gourmet cuisine and an art center paradise with galleries, crafters and training classes.

Our favorite spot of the day was the Public Market, we enjoyed a delicious afternoon rosé from Uphold Wines and some snacks from a few of the vendors inside the market. The patio lights criss-crossed overhead, while kids and dogs played on the well kept artificial turf. Just around the corner was a vertical garden and through the gorgeous doors a full bar.  

It was so much fun to play "tourist" in our own city. Sometimes spontaneous adventures to well known places are the perfect place for inspiration and fun. Hope you get to check it out some time soon! 

Jessica

My husband and I came here a few years ago and loved the wine and the tour that we got. We were really excited to taste grapes from the vine and get a sense of the different varietals from our guide. 

Fast forward to this last weekend and we were able to swing by the beautiful property once again. We were in awe of all the amazing additions they have implemented and I was so excited to capture all their wonderful decor details to share with you. 

Walking from the parking lot, we were greeted with the relaxing trickle of the fountain that set the stage for the afternoon of a casual yet sophisticated vibe. They had a stage with live music and plenty of seating. Some of the seating was open in front of the stage and there were a few private cabanas to sit and enjoy in more privacy. 

The Meritage restaurant overlooked the gorgeous vineyards and had a menu to die for. I also loved the arch entrance they have made out of wrought iron and guiding you toward the restaurant oasis. 

Across from that, the main entrance greeted us with whimsical spiral topiaries and lights strung across the entire patio. Inside, we were greeted by a gift shop with hilarious and stunning home decor. I especially loved this ombré mint tumblers and the celebration reserve box. 

As Brad and I enjoyed our tasting experience on the patio, my favorite decor detail got the most photos. Flowers in a barrel. I've dreamed of flowers in a barrel for a long time as an addition to my yard one day and Callaway took it up a notch, lining their entire patio with classic barrels filled with bright and vibrant flowers that contrasted against the vineyard backdrop. 

It was an amazing afternoon and filled my soul with happiness and my bag with wine. If you want to experience Callaway a bit closer to San Diego, check out their tasting room in the downtown Gaslamp area. Can't wait to see how they brought the exterior decor inside their room in the city. 

As I aim to bring floral barrels to my patio one day, I'd love to here what your favorite decor to add to your patio or outdoor space is? Please share your ideas in the comments below. Thanks!

Jessica