Yearly Archives: 2007

Some New Yorker covers are just so brilliant, so clever, so wonderful that you have to sit staring at them for a few minutes. For me, these covers are almost always from French artist J.J. Sempé. Take for example, this cover from June 2004 with children floating in a wave. Or the drawing posted here…

I’m mighty tired today from the weekend! Rob and I walked home from work on Friday and had a quiet evening at home. On Saturday, we woke up early and drove out to Sausalito. We met with two members of the Sausalito Women’s Club in charge of wedding coordination. They were really nice and this…

Step 1: Add a direct link to your post below the name of the person who tagged you. Include the city/state and country you’re in. Nicole (Sydney, Australia)velverse (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)LB (San Giovanni in Marignano, Italy)Selba (Jakarta, Indonesia)Olivia (London, England)ML (Utah, USA)Lotus (Toronto, Canada)tanabata (Saitama, Japan)Andi (Dallas [ish], Texas, United States)Todd (Louisville, Kentucky, United States)miss…

This has been one crazy week! Between the Ladies Activity Club and work, I’ve barely had time to think. But luckily, it has been full of equal amounts fun and stress. I am looking forward to sleeping in this weekend. Here are a few things I’ve learned: I’ve graduated from physical therapy! (again!) The sale…

All our readers seem to have fun events coming up this summer: weddings, vacations and showers. Tamara has an especially big event ahead. She’s graduating from law school! This spring I am graduating from law school and graduation attire is causing me huge problems. I need something to wear to the ceremony during the day…

City dwellers without yards aren’t completely banned from having a green thumb. Thanks to a well-placed tabletop terrarium, anyone can have an exotic garden in their living room. I love the height of this version from Gump’s. For something more modern, try these lidded glass jars from Smith & Hawken. They even give you a…

A reader just emailed me to say that she’s started a blog and decided to name it “What Would Jane Austen Do?” Isn’t that a fabulous name for a blog? Doesn’t it just immediately make you smile? Being a daydreamer, this got me thinking about what Jane Austen would indeed do and how much I…

If I could wear high heels, I would buy a pair of these La Rue pumps in a heartbeat. Linea Paolo always makes the cutest shoes and this season is no exception. The heel, the bow, the strap…they’re perfect. Grey suede is my favorite, but I’m also drooling over the dark red patent. PS: This…

Kristin needs help finding accessories to match her bridesmaid dress: I am writing to you for fashion help. One of my closest friends is getting married in September and I have the great privilege of being one of her bridesmaids (my very first time!). She is very gracious to purchase the dress for us (burnt…

Last night’s Ladies Activity Club was one of the best! We all met at our hostesses house at 7:00 for some wine and snacks before heading over to the Kabuki Springs & Spa on Geary. For $20, you get entrance to the Japanese-style communal baths. Step 1 is to rinse off at these special shower…