Monthly Archives: February 2007

Jennifer, a reader from Toronto, wrote in yesterday to ask about outfit suggestions for visiting San Francisco this weekend. I love reader questions! It’s going to be a little drizzly; so comfort and warmth are key. I started with a basic outfit that she can accessorize as she explores the city: Coat – A short…

Mmmm….Easter is still a solid six weeks away but the Cadbury mini eggs are already here. I have a big bowl of them out on my desk at work. So good!

Real, boring life can be so expensive. Just this morning I dropped $2,463.68 in the mailbox for boring bills. Taxes, new tires, DMV renewal, cable bill, etc. I wish I could have spent that money on something fun instead! Something like this spring outfit: Dress – DVF classic wrap dress in a vintage red and…

When life hands you a ten pound bag of blood oranges…make sorbet! Blood oranges are so messy to eat, that it makes sense to use them for their juice in this way. The recipe couldn’t be simpler or more delicious. Blood Orange Sorbet Juice and pulp from 6-10 blood oranges (remove the seeds)Half cup of…

If you thought last weekend’s truck-drivin’, skeet-shootin’ time in Weaverville was odd for a so called “urban girl”…brace yourself! Rob and I headed out to the heartland again this weekend. We went to Fresno to celebrate Rob’s Mom’s birthday. We arrived Saturday morning on a sunny, warm day. Rob’s mom, Ellen, is a large animal…

The Ribbonerie is having a big sale today to celebrate their 10 year anniversary. If you live anywhere near San Francisco, take some time to head over to the shop on 15th and Potrero. Free champagne while you shop (in crystal flutes no less), free cookies, 20% off and a free tape measure with your…

One of my favorite easy dinners to make is fondue and salad. You can find pre-made fondue at the grocery store or Trader Joe’s for about $4. It’s not as good as making it from scratch, but a whole lot easier. Last night, we used our new fondue set for the first time and paired…

Haley, my sister’s friend and a fan of the blog, wrote in with a shopping challenge this week: Being the fashion goddess that you are, I’m writing for your help. I’m looking for a semi-dressy pair of brown flats. I’ve been looking for something kind of mary-jane-ish, but I’m really having trouble finding anything. Most…

When I first saw this statue for sale at The Met store, I thought it was lovely but unnecessary. Besides, isn’t the whole bird-mania of 2006 coming to a close? After a few months, my admiration has turned into a minor obsession. Something about it just says “buy me, put me next to your computer,…

Rob gave me this chocolate heart from Joseph Schmidt for Valentine’s Day last night (their store is down the street from our apartment). It is filled with six truffles and the “shell” is made from really good dark chocolate. I ate half of one of the sides before going to dinner and almost left the…