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Something is wrong with me this week. Either I am way to busy or I am losing my mind. Twice in the last four days, I have tried to buy cottage cheese (so good with pepper!) and ended up with something completely different. The first mistake was a little more understandable. I didn’t realize that…

I just love these new earrings I bought at Therapy in San Luis Obispo over the weekend. The big hoop shape is very “trendy-seventies” and the chrysanthemum cut outs give them a bit of Japanese flair. Plus, they came in this bronze color along with gold and silver too. Stop by Therapy in on Higuera…

Alstromeria is the perfect flower for a busy urban girl! a) It is cheap. You can get a bundle at Safeway for $4. b) It is long lasting. A typical arrangement can last up to 3 weeks without wilting. c) It comes in cool colors. Alstromeria range from white to dark purple. Here are a…

This Urban Outfitters bag arrived by mail a few days ago. I left it alone until I found the perfect white slack + brown top outfit to pair it with today. But now I am having some serious doubts about this purchase. You see, the bag smells. It smells quite strongly. Sort of a blend…

I have become completely obsessed with this urban mystery. At the start of each month, I dutifully head over to Safeway to pick up my MUNI Fast Pass. The best part of this routine is seeing what colors have been selected for the month. They always seem oddly seasonally-appropriate to me. For example, December was…

Summer! It’s actually going to happen! The weather outside is lovely right now and it’s time to start thinking about summer parties. One must-have in my opinion is a set of iced tea sipping spoons. These long spoons can add an elegant and fun aspect to serving your guests a tall glass of sangria, mojito…

Most people respond to stressful situations with a “fight or flight” response. It’s scientifically proven. However, I am an anomaly and respond to stresses with narcolepsy. Anything remotely painful or dangerous puts me to sleep. The evolutionary explanation for this behavior is beyond me. How could napping possibly have helped my ancestors survive bear attacks…

Cinco de Mayo is this Friday! What better way to celebrate the end of the rain than with a dinner party for a few friends?! Invite over four or five people and make it an evening in. Here is my recipe for a fun Cinco de Mayo celebration: Decorate the table with brightly colored red,…

In a weird way, this book makes it hard to sleep at night. The story follows the “missionary” experiences of two young members of a commune. Residents of Northern California will get a particularly good laugh out of the descriptions of the commune’s macrobiotic diet and culturally-blended religious fervor. I’m only a few chapters in,…

When I used to have my own flower garden in San Luis Obispo, I celebrated May Day each year by making construction paper cone baskets and filling them with blossoms for a few co-workers and friends. Traditionally, you are supposed to anonymously leave these cone baskets on your neighbor’s doorknob. I’ve been celebrating May Day…