Yearly Archives: 2006

I just saw this dress on RavinStyle.com. Could it be the solution to my summer wedding shopping crisis? I’m not sure. I love the cut (I am such a die hard about turtlenecks!), the colors and the length. Is the low back too flashy for a wedding? Is my buff rock climber’s back too intimidating…

The weather reports are in for Yosemite Valley this weekend. It looks like Snow on Friday and then just clouds for the rest of the weekend. It is going to be pretty darn cold though, as low as 22 degrees on Saturday night. Time to plan what to wear in the cold: Start with a…

Why am I suddenly obsessed with this shoe? Is it the color? The shape? The rope? Either way, I love them. I want to wear them with a white linen shirt dress on a massive sailboat. Which is slightly less realistic than the idea of me paying $275 for these shoes. I also want to…

I was once fluent in Spanish. I attended a Spanish elementary school and learned to write in Spanish before English. However, the brain is a mysterious muscle and years later I can barely remember any phrases. I wish I still had those language skills! Instead, I have to rely on Babel Fish to help me…

Last weekend, my mom and were joking about how it has become so trendy to have stacks of books lying around as an interior decor feature. Since my family has always been very bookish, we’ve been way ahead of the curve on this one. At least my parents have floor to ceiling bookcases in two…

I really need to freshen up my wardrobe. After a long winter, my sweaters are looking a little tired and I have become far too attached to turtlenecks. After reading a Lucky Magazine at the gym last night, I realized that I am dressing a bit stodgy lately. Here is my shopping “to-buy” list for…

Planning for Rob’s birthday weekend in Yosemite continues despite sour weather reports. The trip was nearly cancelled when rain was predicted for this weekend but now that the forecast is snow, we’re still on. Snow in Yosemite Valley is an amazing sight. It is so vastly different from the experience of visiting in the crowded…

I bought the book “Timeless Tiaras” a few weeks ago and my obsession has been rapidly building. Yes, I acknowledge that tiaras are completely ridiculous and that they fall dangerously close to that dreadful “I’m a modern princess” theme (shudder). But once you take a look at some of these beauties…you’ll covet them too. I’m…

Since March is National Craft Month, all the craft stores are offering big sales. For example, JoAnn’s has a promotion for free shipping with $25 worth of purchases when you enter code CRAFTH625. Time to stock up on embroidery floss, loops, scissors and needles!

It is so cold today! With no end to winter in sight, it makes no sense to start shopping for summer linen and tanks. Instead, take advantage of the sales and stock on enough wool, tweed and down to get you through Easter: J. Crew – Good discounts on lady coats, blazers and sweaters. Still,…