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My friend Molly is getting married this summer. Her wedding shower is in Sacramento a few weeks from now. As with anything truly “Molly,” there is a garden theme. What should I buy? Floral garden stool – I love the idea of getting this for Molly, but even I have to admit that it’s a…

This week’s flower has been doing quite well with all the rain we’ve had in the Bay Area. Nasturtiums are growing madly all across Golden Gate Park and in the parking area of my apartment building. Here is a little history lesson: Nasturtiums are native to Central and South America. According to Alice Fomiga: “The…

Nothing is more attractive on your nails than a well done french manicure. Especially if you have shorter fingers, like me. But going to the nail salon each week for an hour and forking over $20 doesn’t exactly fit into my lifestyle (or budget). So a few years ago, I taught myself how to do…

La Redoute (my favorite discount French import catalog) is currently having a sale on skirts. This is just the ticket for restocking your wardrobe for Spring. Check out this perfect dark denim pencil skirt and this pleated silk skirt in blue. While you are there, stock up on henley tees, this white tunic, these wedge…

It seems like we’ll never see the sun here in San Francisco for more than a few hours. The only thing keeping me from looking like a total zombie is my Cargo bronzer. After foundation, concealer, powder and blush I use a huge brush to sweep on a bit of a bit of the bronzing…

After a long and busy week, it was time for a little relaxation last weekend. On Friday, we met up with a friend at Rob’s favorite bike bar and grabbed a quick dinner at my favorite hole in the wall, Truly Mediterranean. Saturday morning we woke up early to drive out to Sanger for a…

My obsession with tiaras rages on. Check out these hair combs from B Jewelry. My current red curly hairstyle would look very dramatic pulled up with a golden rose comb. These combs are part of the “Gilded Prayer” collection that also includes tiaras and something wonderful called a Wysteria Blossom Head Comb. I know, I…

Whew! This was a crazy week! It started on Monday with kickball practice in the park. Tuesday was the Earthquake Centennial party. Wednesday was the April Ladies Activity Club party and Thursday was a visit to my alma mater. That’s a lot of parties for one little week. Here are the lessons I learned: It…

I miscalculated the amount of time it would take me to arrive yesterday and had a chance to waste some time at Target. There isn’t a Target here in San Francisco, so this was a treat! In about 20 minutes, I swept through the store and picked up some great finds. My shopping bag included:…

Sorry about the break in posting. I drove out to my alma mater yesterday to speak on a panel and receive an award for “alumni excellence.” It was great being back on campus and visiting the professors that were so near and dear to me during college. Having a place where people remember you as…