Yearly Archives: 2007

Our neighbors across the back driveway have a really nice garden. During the summer, it’s full of fruit trees and daffodils and in the winter their giant poinsettia really goes to town. The bush must be more than 12 feet high and about 20 feet wide. Impressive for a plant that was probably purchased at…

Shopping for men is quite often hard. Things they want usually fall into two categories: inexpensive items (that they’ve already gone ahead and purchased for themselves) and unfeasibly expensive items (boats, planes, jet skis, dump trucks etc.). There’s a third category of lame things they don’t want at all, and that’s what they usually get.…

(Update: It’s the 12th not the 13th, sorry to throw you off) Picture this…It’s 9-ish and I’m dragging home from a very long day. 12+ hours of the hardest business meetings I’ve ever been in. Meetings consisting of me, 17 men in suits and one other woman who compensated for her lack of a Y…

I’m in strenuous business meetings in Chinatown (of all places) all day. Back soon!

I’ve found my Nanette Lepore dress online. Isn’t it gorgeous? It’s called “Capriccio ” and fits me like a glove. With black tights and pumps, it will be perfect for my office holiday party on Friday. And I love it even more because I got it for about half off the posted discount price.

Our weekend started Friday night with a cheese and meat platter and a rental, Angel-a, from Blockbuster. This French black and white film is pretty incredible. Later that night, we had a nice Italian dinner at a place I’ve always wanted to try down the street called Capri. On Saturday, it was bright and sunny…

I love our annual tradition of going to get a Christmas tree. First, we rearrange all the furniture in the living room to make a spot. Then, we walk our trolley (good holiday gift idea for dads and significant others) down the street to the Delancey lot on Market and Church Street. This sunken lot…

I seem to have struck a nerve with yesterday’s post about “statement” shoes that you love, but can’t figure out what to wear with. It’s a common problem and I’ve got a few more requests. Here is Megan’s dilemma: I love that you give style advice, because I (always) need it badly. My ability to…

Rob and I braved the rainstorm last night to attend the ReadyMade winter ball. Loads of crafters with tables set up, a tamale lady, a DJ, and full bar…all the ingredients for a successful San Francisco event!

Isn’t it tricky when you get a pair of shoes you love and then can’t think what to wear them with. Here is Nicole’s request: I love your blog! I was hoping you could help me with a fall shoe dilemma. I love these green shoes, but I don’t know what to wear with them.…