Monthly Archives: August 2007

Here’s the question: Do I need a make-up artist for my wedding day? I’m already planning to have my hair done (my hair being impossibly fine and curly and in much need of a professional taming). I think I’m pretty good at doing my own make-up. Do I need a $150 make-up pro to come…

Thanks to my close family friend, Kate Riggins, I am starting to build up quite the collection of vintage entertaining books. The latest addition is Brunches and Coffees by Marion Courtney. Included in the book are ideas, decorating tips and recipes for 33 different kinds of brunch and coffee parties for the hip hostess circa…

This dark denim trench from Tulle seems to be just the right thing. Forget boxy jean jackets, last season’s blazers and easy-to-stain white trenches, this coat would be ideal in San Francisco all year round. Especially lovely paired with a bright dress or trousers I’m sure. Plus, it’s on sale for only $42 (xs and…

Anthropologie….why are you always equal parts amazing and frustrating? The best dressing rooms in the city & always a line. The coolest clothes & so, so many of the oddest. The massive number of scented candles you keep burning at all times (honestly, is it one person’s dedicated job? do you have to keep a…

This was such a perfect weekend! I feel like I’ve been gone from work for a week. Let’s see…Friday night was quiet. Rob and I blew off going to the gym in exchange for a quiet evening at home. We ate the last of the coq au vin, watched Survivorman and went to bed early.…

It’s been another very busy week in San Francisco. We went to the movies, hosted a dinner party, played ukulele and got a lot of sleep. Pretty much perfect! Here’s what I learned: Everyone should visit San Francisco! Go see Live Free or Die Hard, it’s fun. If you love fall, and it feels like…

Hooray! The sun is out today! Something seemed different early this morning. There was this strange light coming in around the bedroom curtains. A closer look outside the window revealed blue sky with no marine layer for the first time in ages. The forecast is for sun and partial clouds all weekend long. Highs in…

Depending on where you live, you’re either dealing with incredible heat or overcast cold this week. Luckily, there are a lot of clothes that can handle both summer and winter weather (no matter what time of year it really is). Cynthia wrote in with this request: I just bought a cute shirtdress and was wondering…

Last night’s dinner went pretty well! Especially for cooking a new recipe (always a risk). The coq au vin came out this wonderful dark burgundy color with the meat almost falling off the bone. I ended up using free range breasts, thighs and drumsticks because apparently they don’t sell non-boneless chicken breasts anymore. This gave…

We’re having Calie and her boyfriend over for dinner tonight. The plan is for a hearty French-ish meal to warm us all up (I guess I’m still getting over Tour de France fever). Small artichokes will be our starter, followed by coq au vin with mashed potatoes. For dessert: spice cake with blackberries and ice…