Monthly Archives: July 2008

Inspired by my trip to the 1930’s medical office, I’ve been trying to dress up for work a bit more. It’s hard in a city where a pair of jeans are considered above par. The weather is warm enough to wear a dress outside today, perfect for a little early fall color: Dress – Mine…

CB2 has opened a store in downtown San Francisco today. I should check it out this weekend in person! This adorable yellow pillow embroidered with a bird design might be enough lure me in with the crowds.

Enough wedding planning for now, I’ve got a party to throw this weekend! I printed and sent the invitations for this shower at the start of July. We’re on for 6 people. Small enough that I think we’ll eat at the table instead of a buffet. I love the ideas that I came up with…

Reader Anne sent me links to this lovely yellow wedding earlier in the week. It is a primo example of how well yellow can work as an accent color when combined with a neutral, natural palate. Via Style Me Pretty: I, II and III.

Frustratingly, my search for a second wedding outfit continues. I found a dress similar to this from Ted Baker but I’m not that fond of it. For $350, it just doesn’t quite suit my fancy. I have it as a backup, but I’m going to do a mega shopping trip this weekend to see if…

Wedding programs: I’ve usually found them to be a toss piece. Something that I pay little attention to at weddings. But they could be nice, I suppose. I hadn’t planned on making them for our event. But then Jordan offered to do another letterpress run if I changed my mind. And that’s an offer too…

It’s getting close now! The invitations have all been sent and we’ve received our first two RSVP cards back in the mail. Time to revisit the old wedding to-do list: Have Rob’s suit tailored Finish my wedding dress Make birdseed tossers Design and print programs? Attend my shower and bachelorette party in August Write the…

I had a ENT appointment today in one of those classic Beaux Arts 1930’s buildings downtown (resulting in excavating what appeared to be a milk-dud from my ear; completely disturbing but I feel better). Taking appointments in these architectural relics is one of the better perks of living in the city. The Medico-Dental building on…

Rob deserves all the credit for this one! Orikaso dinnerware is made of flat pieces of thin plastic that fold into cups, bowls, platters and more. We took our set with us last weekend. The origami dishes are great for camping and very elegantly designed. The best part is that you can unfold them before…

We ate very well this weekend! Rob and I don’t normally excel at packing food for camping trips. We’re prone to not liking what we’ve brought and going for pizza instead. Having to carry everything we wanted in for four miles made us focus and plan our meals. If you’re going backpacking soon, here are…