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The Ladies Activity Club went to the Museum of Modern Art last night. We spent most of our time laughing about some of the more obscure pieces (blank canvases and fake whale blubber). But in the photography wing, I was inspired! SF MOMA had a few Cyanotype photos of ferns in their series on modern…

A day this hot requires a special recipe. This apple and cucumber salad is one of my favorite things to make during the summer: Japanese Apple Salad 2 green apples1 cucumber1 cup jicama (optional)Half a cup of rice vinegarteaspoon of sugar (to taste)1/2 tablespoon of diced fresh gingerSplash of olive oilSalt and pepper Combine the…

Over the past year, the following things have become my favorite parts of San Francisco! Whether you live here or are just visiting, you’ve got to check these places out: Lucca’s Ravioli – Fresh pasta, sauces, cheeses, smoked prosciutto, sausages! The Legion of Honor – My favorite museum in the city! Catch – A fantastic…

Floyd Landis is an amazing bike rider who has dominated this year’s Tour de France despite a terrible hip injury that will require him to have a replacement once the race is done. (I have a hip problem that is 550% less severe but is still a constant nuisance. I can’t even imagine how much…

Today is the one year anniversary of my move to San Francisco! I can’t believe it’s been 12 months already! Rob and I got so lucky with our apartment in Duboce Triangle. We had no idea how great our neighborhood would turn out to be. And when we got jobs together at the same company?…

This adorable tomato linen table runner is from Gump’s. It’s even cuter arranged with a pot of geraniums! However, $100 seems like an awful lot to spend on a small piece of fabric…even if it is from my favorite store in the universe. I bet you could create your own using white linen, red fabric…

Yet another hot day in San Francisco has me wearing a crazy white, green and yellow striped pencil skirt from the back of my closet. The pattern of the skirt resembles lawn furniture, so it works perfectly for summer! Here’s my ideal outfit for today’s hot day. The emphasis here is on the “global” part…

I’ve been kind of slacking off on my latest embroidery project. I am hoping that by posting it online I’ll be inspired to finally finish it: I am using this pattern in white thread on two coral pillowcases. The design is copied from a tiara by Chaumet. It’s about six inches long on the hem…

City life necessitates a comfy pair of stylish sneakers that you can wear with jeans. Weekend errands and long shopping trips downtown simply can’t be done in heels. I bought a pair of La Bamba’s a few months ago and have nearly worn them out. I want to buy another pair of Pumas but it…

Oh no…is it really time to paint our apartment? For the last year, we’ve been living with the “budget beige” color that came with the place. Since we’re probably not moving anytime soon, it is time to start thinking about painting. Both Rob and I are stubborn and artistic. This is a fatal combination when…