Yearly Archives: 2009

Speaking of formal stationery – I recently watched a few episodes of the new Jean-Michel Cousteau adventures on PBS. Never mind that I’m generally not a fan of marine life, I adore the whole Cousteau “gestalt.” The tans, the obligatory matching clothes, the adventures on the open seas, the elegant team dinners around the kitchen…

I officially changed my name Wednesday last week. Romantically: I gave Rob my name for his birthday. Realistically: I made him spend part of his day off at the Chinatown Social Security office. I would like to celebrate with some new stationery now that the paperwork is in (and I only have another fifty or…

Congratulations to Rebecca in North Carolina. Her comment was chosen by Random.org to win Domino’s The Book of Decorating: A Room-by-Room Guide to Creating a Home That Makes You Happy. “I have an amazing tapestry that hangs in front of the sliding door in my apartment. it does double duty–keeping heat in and brightening up…

Sunny weather made this weekend quite nice. Despite not being all that warm, the whole city seemed to vote that summer had arrived and demanded that we act accordingly. Not much to report on Friday: I went shopping at Ross after work for some embroidery project supplies while Rob went to Critical Mass for the…

I have a fun Friday giveaway for you: Domino’s The Book of Decorating: A Room-by-Room Guide to Creating a Home That Makes You Happy. Doesn’t sound like just the thing for a little spring redecorating project? Enter a comment below to enter. The topic: what’s the favorite decor item in your home? I’ll pick a…

Here’s a fun idea: a couple girls requested a What to Wear for their friend’s birthday! Our friend is a fun creative woman; wife and mother of two. She is turning 30, and we want to surprise her with an ‘out on the town’ outfit as well as an evening…you got it…out on the town!…

And last night I drove to San Mateo to help launch the latest LAC: the Peninsula Ladies Activity Club! Margaret hosted a night of martinis, delicious food and Cabaret. What a bizarre movie – Liza manages to be charming throughout despite the strange 1972-ness of it. We had a great time providing running commentary! If…

We had our Ladies Activity Club party on Tuesday night. Yvonne hosted us for a night of Easter yarn crafts. We made pom pom animals like this example and also wrapped styrofoam eggs with yarn.

Happy birthday to my love, my husband, my captain and my sweet friend. I’m taking the day off to celebrate you and all your wonderfulness. Here’s to many, many more happy trails.

Is it strange to be completely obsessed with a British sitcom about septegenarians? (coming from someone who just professed her love for polishing silver, maybe not) I’m crazy about As Time Goes By and would like very much to be able to climb through the TV into their cozy London home to have a cup…