Monthly Archives: May 2008

This heatwave has me walking slower, taking it easy and getting less done. I feel like I’m going to start talking with a southern drawl if it keeps up. Nothing like the frenetic pace that normally comes with our brisk NorCal weather. Here’s what I learned this week: Lead climbing at the gym is much…

I recently stumbled across the exact same wicker-covered pitcher that I bought in Napa last year. I love the thick recycled glass and the pattern. It has a sturdiness that goes well with a batch of minty iced tea or a bouquet of flowers. I could really go for a glass of that tea with…

Listen up weather…you may have won yesterday (and a tiny bit today when I was walking to work with no shade) but you’re going down. I’m dressed to beat the heat in a white pencil skirt, wide belt, a black tee and purple flats and I have Brett Dennen on my ipod. I’m staying composed.…

This heat wave has turned me into a melted mess. It rarely gets this hot in this city with no air conditioning. My hair is a wreck, I need a shower and my makeup wore off at 9am. How does the rest of the country survive summer?! Fall is so much better. All I know…

(Note: I forgot my camera at home in the bike-madness. This photo is from Steph and I’ll upload the rest tonight.) We had the May LAC party at my apartment on Tuesday. Pepper and Tracy hosted, so I got to kick back and enjoy! Our activity was May Day flower arrangements, the small bouquets that…

Today is Bike to Work day in San Francisco and the weather is cooperating perfectly. It’s unseasonably hot, ideal for taking the tandem out for a spin. For the special event, the Bicycle Coalition hosts energizer stations around the city where you can get free snacks (first nectarine of the summer!) and totes on your…

There isn’t that much more to do on my wedding planning checklist! The last couple months have been so productive. Here’s what I still have ahead: Finish, print and mail the invitations Work with Tracy to finish my wedding dress. Order cheesecakes from New York. Suits! Pick out clothes for the ring bearers. Book someone…

I love when two wedding dilemmas have one answer! What to do with the gorgeous engagement pictures Paul took? What to do about a guest book for the wedding? Voila! Make a photo guest book at Blurb.com. Meg gets credit for turning me on to this idea! For about $25, you can make a lovely…

Margaret found these lovely silk/cotton dresses at her shop in Burlingame. They’re the nicest color with a universally flattering fit, satin lining, delicate buttons up the back and fabric covered beads in the front. And at $40 a pop with her discount, I get to treat my bridesmaids to their dresses. The brand is Esley…

You can tell just how big a geek I am when I burst into musical numbers before traveling. For last November’s Paris trip, I had Bonjour Paris stuck in my head for a month. Now, a trip to New York has me singing New York, New York…which really can’t be done without some wild arm…