Monthly Archives: February 2008

How do you maintain cool-kid-cred when you’re secretly a suburban soccer mom? Here is Caroline’s request: Goodness, I love your blog. So clever & girly & cosmopolitan. PLEASE help me on this one: I am a mom of 4 super cool kiddos. I am a work-from-home graphic designer and stationery creator. My hubby and I…

Calie tagged me a while back to come up with 7 random things about myself. I always have the hardest time thinking of these: I’ve been to China and loved it. Gung Hay Fat Choy today! Rob and I eat a big green salad made with mesclun, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and onion salt with…

Like the first sign of crocuses and grape hyacinth, the arrival of a box of new J.Crew sweaters is making me feel like it is really spring! Glorious spring. I always forget how nice a season it is. I have four brand new tops thanks to the big clearance sale: one black cardigan with brass…

I’m back and I’m exhausted. Nothing like two full days of flying cross country, interrupted only by four hours of meetings to set your internal clock whirling. All in all, it was a successful trip. Richmond seemed like a lovely town from the five minutes I spent riding in a taxi past it and it…

Miss Austen Regrets: I went into it with low expectations and was still disappointed. It just felt to me like a PSA against the dangers of being a successful woman; very “This is your life on intellect.” As much as I didn’t like the film, some of the visuals and costumes were lovely. It would…

I’m going on a quick business trip to Virginia tomorrow and Wednesday. Basically, 10 hours on a plane for 4 hours in meetings. Ugg! I’m trying to plan ahead to make the flights as painless as possible. Here’s what I have to have with me on a flight: Black turtleneck, jeans and flats Pashmina scarf…

The first day at a new job can be a lot like the first day of school. New clothes, a chance to make a good impression…anxiety. Here is Shannon’s request: I’m starting new job in a few weeks & I’m hoping you can help me w/ a great first day outfit. I’m an interior designer…

I just realized that everything I did this weekend could have been done in San Francisco before 1952. Well, except for blogging! On Friday night, we had a quiet dinner at home (built 1907) and listened to albums by candlelight. It was a nice way to stay cozy from the storm that would plague us…

What a quick week! I think I’ve finally gotten back to a normal schedule from all those short work weeks over the holidays. Here’s what I learned: According to the paper, it has rained 12 days straight. Boo. Best to half the french onion soup recipe. It’s good for two days, and then you get…

Calie emailed me with a great idea for the upcoming rainy weekend. On Sunday, we’re going to meet at the Conservatory of Flowers to draw. Isn’t that rad? I haven’t decided yet if I’ll take colored pencils or pastels with me, maybe I’ll take both. I can’t wait to sit in the warm, glassy rooms…