Weekend Round-up: The SLO life

Weekend Round-up: The SLO life

Rob and drove down to San Luis Obispo on Friday night for a weekend visit with our friends and family. I optimistically packed a bikini, a couple t-shirts and not much else. The weather on Saturday was, of course, foggy and cold! Our first stop downtown on Saturday was my favorite designer consignment shop, Finders…
Shopping Challenge: Make-up case

Shopping Challenge: Make-up case

The cheapo cardboard case I’ve been using to store my make-up has officially died. I think it was originally from one of the lotion and soap gift baskets? After six months of living under the sink on the bathroom floor, who can blame it? Time to invest in a new house for my cosmetics. What…
Urban Girl Almanac: Conference

Urban Girl Almanac: Conference

How is it possible that this week was even busier than last week?! It’s almost May?! Where does the time go?! I know I keep saying it, but I really hope next week is a bit more relaxed. Here are a few things I learned during this extremely packed week: Bicycle seats at the gym…
Shopping Challenge: Russian

Shopping Challenge: Russian

My friends Mike and Thea just came back from a trip to Australia and New Zealand. During their travels they encountered this store proclaiming “Russian is so hot right now” and emailed it to me immediately. If the Aussies say so, it must be true! Actually, it’s not just down under. Others agree. Handbag.com has…
The Faraday Effect

The Faraday Effect

Oh man, I’m tired! Between the conference and everything else, I haven’t slept hardly enough over the last few days. Last night we met up with some old co-workers at Bia on Haight for drinks. Around nine, Jill drove us downtown to the 330 Ritch St club where The Faraday Effect was making their big…
New Section: Travel

New Section: Travel

Travel: First installment – Camping Are you sensing a spring/summer theme? Let’s get outdoors! Camping is a wonderful way to celebrate this fabulous weather. There are many ways to camp and everyone can get in on the fun. Tent camping, RV camping (Miss Em), etc. Here are some of my favorite California spots: Refugio State…
Things I love: orchid pots

Things I love: orchid pots

Hi everyone – this is my first blog as Miss Em’s guest blogger…so be kind. My favorite part of spring are flowers. Flowers, trees, grass…everything is in bloom. I ran across these orchid pots last night (available at www.orchidpots.com). Crackpots are designed with orchids in mind:• Providing excellent aeration for roots• An optimum growing environment•…
I’ll be right back

I’ll be right back

I am attending a conference on Wednesday and Thursday and won’t be around to post delightful little quips and links for you lovelies. Sorry about that! You can post comments below if you simply must tell me something. Maybe I’ll get Nicole (aka Ms. A) to guest blog!
Hot date!

Hot date!

Rob and I are taking BART to Berkeley this evening for a big night out with none other than Dan Rather! Ooo la la! Mr. Rather is speaking to the Commonwealth Club tonight about “What is happening to the American media.” He’s covered every major election since 1964 and should have some very interesting things…
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