Yearly Archives: 2006

City life necessitates a comfy pair of stylish sneakers that you can wear with jeans. Weekend errands and long shopping trips downtown simply can’t be done in heels. I bought a pair of La Bamba’s a few months ago and have nearly worn them out. I want to buy another pair of Pumas but it…

Oh no…is it really time to paint our apartment? For the last year, we’ve been living with the “budget beige” color that came with the place. Since we’re probably not moving anytime soon, it is time to start thinking about painting. Both Rob and I are stubborn and artistic. This is a fatal combination when…

Andrea Doffing is a member of the San Francisco Ladies Activity Club. She’s also a fabulous chocolatier who makes hand-crafted organic chocolates infused with exotic spices! Her business, Mirabai Chocolates, is based here in San Francisco. You can support Andrea by buying a sample of her lavender chocolates from the Women’s Initiative online. Even better,…

Sur La Table is having a great summer sale right now. You can stock up on all kinds of beautiful basics without going broke. My picks: Damask Linens – My poor old white tablecloth has definitely seen a few too many wild dinner parties. May be time to replace it with this lovely Damask version…

I ran by Office Depot at lunch today and went a bit nuts with all the back-to-school supplies. I love office supplies and have absolutely no restraint when it comes to art supplies. Gel pens are irresistible to me! I bought a package of fluorescent gel ink pens and a package of metallic uniball pens.…

It seems like every girl in San Francisco is wearing some version of this outfit today. Including me! Start with a light and charming skirt and accessorize away: Pleated skirt – This choice is from the Macy’s Juniors department. You can also find great inexpensive knee-length skirts like this at Nordstrom’s B.P. and Forever 21.…

I had a few letters to write last night and was feeling inspired by the amazing craftiness of my new readers. The results? Sew-your-own-stationary! I used a set of blank notecards and envelopes (available at any craft store) and embroidery floss for this project. I went with freehand designs, but you certainly could draw a…

If I had a million dollars, I would buy a set of this lovely Wedgewood bone china designed by Jasper Conran. I’ve been in love with it ever since I saw it on display at Gump’s. It’s a perfect blend of modern and old fashioned design without being boring. Ideally, I would blend a complete…

My office building is largely populated by fancy interior designers. I just ran across one in the elevator rocking a white blazer embroidered with sandpipers, linen pants and loafers with no socks. I guess today’s heat went to his head! Inspired by this decorator extraordinaire, I have found some preppy embroidered pieces that are perfect…

I some how got suckered in to exercising all weekend. The weather was gorgeous, so it wasn’t too bad. But, wow am I sore today! On Friday, we met up with our bride and groom in Alamo Square for a wedding portrait shoot at 4:30. It was, of course, freezing and windy. I have a…