Yearly Archives: 2006

Everything about this Trina Turk outfit and this photo is appealing to me. I would be ecstatic wearing nothing aside from full skirts and sweaters for the entire holiday season. It’s stylish, warm and comfortable. This white sweater is $250 and the taffeta skirt is $260 from Nordstrom. I’ll try to find some bargain alternatives…

Rob and I decided to stay in last night and avoid the mobs, martial law and gunfire (don’t click that link mom) that come with Halloween in the Castro. To be honest, this forced relaxation was kind of nice. We had black bean tacos, carved pumpkins, roasted the seeds and failed at making pumpkin bread.…

Over the weekend, I admired some etched crystal bedside carafe sets that were far outside my price range. A quick online searched turned up much more affordable glass alternatives. My favorite is this Victorian set for $35 but I also love the modern set by Forum for $15 or the traditional set for $12. It’s…

It’s embarrassing confessions time. This one is pretty bad: Over the last few months I have become a die-hard Reba McEntire fan. It all started when I watched South Pacific in Concert on PBS. Reba was so perfect as Nelli! Then, I bought the CD from the performance and became obsessed with playing it really…

It’s hard to believe it was in the 80’s just a few days ago. The weather here in the city has taken a dramatic turn for the cold. It’s time to start thinking about layers, tights and boots again. Here’s one outfit that would work: Long Sleeved Tee – Almost works like long underwear underneath…

I love Halloween! Mostly for the pumpkin carving, trick-or-treaters and candy! I’m still excited for the holiday this year, even with our neighborhood being a total disaster tonight and the weather being near freezing in the city. We were planning on walking around Castro again but I think it will be too cold to venture…

I’d been coveting this candle at Gump’s for a long time. I decided on Saturday to make it my birthday present to myself. The tuileries scent is supposedly inspired by the flowers at the Jardin de Tuileries in Paris. To me, it smells like being on vacation in the tropics or Santa Barbara. Lots of…

I wore fake eyelashes for the first time ever on Friday night! These half-strip lashes from Pout were easy to put on, looked very natural and stayed glued the whole night. I’m officially a fake lash convert!

Oh my! This was a crazy weekend, even by my normal crazy weekend standards. Rob and I were lucky to have lots of visitors and lots of great food! This is going to be a long post. It all started Friday night with a trip to The Matterhorn for fondue. Jill and Peter braved Critical…

My mom sent me my birthday horoscope from the local paper this morning along with some very nice memories about the day I was born (which I won’t post because it will make everyone tear up and/or want to have lots of babies!). Here is what’s ahead: You make a difference this year. Your smile…