Yearly Archives: 2007

When I first saw this statue for sale at The Met store, I thought it was lovely but unnecessary. Besides, isn’t the whole bird-mania of 2006 coming to a close? After a few months, my admiration has turned into a minor obsession. Something about it just says “buy me, put me next to your computer,…

Rob gave me this chocolate heart from Joseph Schmidt for Valentine’s Day last night (their store is down the street from our apartment). It is filled with six truffles and the “shell” is made from really good dark chocolate. I ate half of one of the sides before going to dinner and almost left the…

Romance is in the air! Let’s start celebrating with a photo of my parent’s wedding that I recently found. They were married in a small shingled church on Union Street in San Francisco. Doesn’t my mom look kind of like Cate Blanchett? Don’t I look just like my dad? A couple of the stylish ladies…

This is one of my favorite photos from a trip to Mendocino with Rob last summer. The giant driftwood that litters the beach there is used to build small shelters. Rob and I sat in the cool shade of this one and he carved our initials in one of the logs. Rob and I have…

I’ve got to run to a doctor’s appointment today. It’s time for another chapter in the endless hip/butt injury saga. Because this is in the city and at the teaching hospital, my appointment is expected to take no less than 2 and 1/2 hours. Good thing I have a New Yorker in my purse today.…

Say what you will about hot pink, but the color is universally flattering. It makes pale people tan and tan people have a natural blush. I don’t advise building a wardrobe out of hot pink alone, however it is perfect in small amounts and classic styles. Diane von Furstenberg spotlighted the perfect hot pink in…

When it is cold and rainy, it doesn’t work to wear your best skirt or pair of light trousers. Rain demands something a little more durable. This casual outfit works for the office on a rainy day and has some elements of spring: Ruffled Blouse – I love this polka dot ruffle blouse from American…

Oh my, my! This was a wild weekend; I hope you won’t mind a long post. Rob and I packed up the Miata on Friday and drove a long 6 hours north to Weaverville in the rain. We were visiting our newlywed friends. Molly is an ag teacher and grew up on a cattle ranch…

It has been a rainy and busy week! Largely, my evenings were consumed with the epic task of baking a lemon creme tart. Don’t laugh, it was really tricky! Let’s see what I learned this week: Rolling out pastry crust is something that needs to be done very quickly and without flipping over the dough.…

It’s time for a few more photos of your favorite and fantasy pieces to round out our Jewelry Week coverage: Engagement Ring – A clever and stylish alternative to a big diamond solitaire. Jordan says “It is a ‘pave’ style ring and I still love it.” She is currently lusting after this aquamarine ring to…