Yearly Archives: 2007

Only six days to go before vacation! I am so excited to visit North Carolina and unplug from the internet for a few days. I just bought new luggage from Loehmann’s, booked a shuttle to the airport, requested a mail hold from the post office and already have my travel outfit picked out: Shirt –…

La Redoute has classic short trench coats in six colors for only $39.95 a piece. Or you can choose from the same colors in a longer length for $44.95. I would love to add the rose version to my collection of spring outwear! Since they’re so inexpensive, you wouldn’t have to worry about getting it…

Rob and I have both fallen in love with this two bedroom condo that just went up for sale down the street. Giant rooms, two gas fireplaces, dark stained floors, a sunny kitchen and a big back yard. All of that for only $769,000! Damn….We could technically kind of afford it, just so long as…

Here’s another must have for spring cleaning: I love the vintage industrial styling of these gallon glass jars from Anchor Hocking. Perfect for holding art supplies and ribbon in the hall closet or scarves and accessories in the bedroom closet. The possibilities are endless!

Here it is, the genius idea that I am sure is going to revolutionize my life: take all those handwritten recipes, pages ripped out of Gourmet and printed internet recipes that are crammed into the kitchen drawer and paste them into a leather journal. Voila! Instant cookbook. I know, you’re thinking I must be some…

It’s been a nutty week. Lots of visiting execs in the office, lots of rainstorms, lots of good food, lots of fun and lots of valuable lessons learned: Never, ever, ever talk to bike messengers. It’s like they live in an alternate dimension. Orecchiette pasta with mushrooms, cauliflower, garlic and Parmesan makes a hearty winter…

I had the best dinner last night! After work, Rob and I went with some co-workers to Slow Club on Mariposa and 18th. I had been to this restaurant for lunch before but not dinner. Their specialty is using in-season produce and ingredients. The lower mission location is definitely out of the way, but this…

A good office outfit combines classic elements with a dash of comfort and a healthy dose of personal style. This basic ensemble is perfect for a day on the job: Skirt – Silk pleated skirt from Penguin. It looks standard but the pattern is bright and colorful up close.Wrap Sweater – This is one of…

I’m tired from last night’s super fun dinner with Jordan and Paul. My mental “mist” and the actual rain outside have combined to make this one of those perfect cozy early spring days. I have lots of layers on, a big cup of hot coffee in hand and the perfect perfume to match my mood.…

San Francisco’s Chinatown and Japantown are two fantastic resources for inexpensive tableware. I love mixing in rice bowls and sushi plates along with my basic white dishes. One of my favorite Japanese patterns is called Sendan-Tokusa. Hand-painted blue lines radiate out from a center point and the dishes are rimed with blue. The pattern comes…