Yearly Archives: 2006

Oh my! How can I even describe how much I love visiting Gump’s? The art! The perfumes! The stationary! The china! The silver wing! My heart palptitates just thinking about it. Gump’s is the kind of store that stocks perfect things of all variety, no matter the price. You’re as likely to find a $40…

When you have pale bony shoulders and a small chest, it can be a challenge finding summer tops that don’t make you look terminally skinny. Classic tanks and other skimpy tops can leave you looking like you need a blood transfusion. My new favorite top for summer is the short-sleeved, ruffled blouse. I bought three…

What a weekend! I feel like I’ve been gone for about a week, not just two days. Let’s see… Friday night, Rob and stayed home for an artichoke and gnocchi feast. It was raining outside and we weren’t feeling motivated to leave the house. On Saturday, I met up with Nicole on the N Train…

Dear Mr. Hermes, On the occasion of visiting your distinguished website this afternoon, I developed a concern. Could you please explain to me how a Hermes beach towel costs more than nearly 90% of the items offered by your company? Do you really have darling customers willing to fork over $450 for a towel? Why…

I can’t believe it is raining outside right now. It feels like January through April all over again! And the forecast for the weekend? Even worse. Google broke out the “angry thunderstorm clouds” for the weather through Monday. What’s a girl to do? I think I’ll buy some spring coats. Such as this adorable dotted…

Another week, another set of urban girl lessons learned. This week the weather has gone from unseasonably warm (Sunday) to unseasonably cold (today). This changing weather kind of throws a kink in the wardrobe and I’ve been wearing spring outfits under my winter down jacket. Ick! Luckily, there is a huge outlet sale on Saturday…

Twice a year, Dandelion has a huge three day clearance sale on the corner of 15th and Utah. They fill a store with all kinds of goodies and mark everything 50% off. I bought too much back at this sale in October and I am on my way to buying too much this year too.…

Scissors for Lefty, everyone’s favorite San Francisco band, has just posted four new songs on their MySpace profile. Click here to listen to the hotness. These songs are straight off their new album with Rough Trade records. I especially love “Next to Argyle” which was featured on The OC a few months back. The band…

Jean gave me a hard time at bowling last night because I didn’t know that Bike to Work Day was coming up. She promised mobs of happy riders and, most importantly, snacks. I totally fell for the promise of snacks. I feel just like the Herdmans in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. So Rob and…

Our office went out to lunch to Espetus today. After three hours of all-you-can-eat Brazilian food, I feel like I am going to explode. I highly recommend this place for any carnivorous San Franciscans. For about $20 a person you get access to a huge buffet of delicious salads (Mango with onion, potato salad, couscous,…