Yearly Archives: 2008

Aimee needs help finding shoes for her lovely wedding dress: I’m getting married this summer in my parent’s backyard. I’m having a heck-of-a time finding shoes that will work in the grass! I can’t wear stilettos or I’ll sink into the grass. I’ve been looking for a cute sandal/strappy pair of white or neutral/tan wedges,…

Rob and I spent a significant portion of the last few weeks researching countless honeymoon options. Eventually it all boiled down to quantity vs. cost. We could do 6-9 days in an exotic locale with our costs starting at $8,000 or 20+ days for the same price or less in the good ol’ states. That’s…

I’m officially in love with Chez Spencer. It’s my new favorite restuarant in the city. We were seated last night in the well-heated garden patio outside the main restaurant. This area features French park chairs, vintage benches with striped cushions, potted plants and paper wrapped candles. It was so cozy and low key; the atmosphere…

I’m so excited! I get to go to Chez Spencer tonight for business. I pass this tiny French bistro everyday on my walk back and forth to work. It’s terribly fancy and expensive. It’s a treat because Rob and I are in the middle of a week of cutting back. Between taxes, the wedding and…

Is it possible to get through spring without starting to hate your wardrobe? I find the cure is to pull out all your least favorites and host a clothing swap with some friends. Here is Adrienne’s request: I’m an elementary school teacher living near Seattle. I’m 25 years old, 5”9″ and a size 4/6 with…

This is my latest DVF dress acquisition: the Bilboa in a lovely olive green. They still have the dress, in white only, at Bloomingdale’s. It was half off from a consignment shop with the tag still on. I’m hoping that the weather reports are right about it being cold and rainy later this week so…

Last night was the Bouquets to Art gala at the de Young. If you missed that event *wink*, don’t fret! You have through Saturday the 15th to see the floral displays. The museum is open until 5:15 everyday. Members can go from 6-8pm on Wednesday (that’s me!) and they’re also open until 8:45 on Friday.…

Liz is a high schooler headed off on a big adventure: For spring break this year, I will be spending two weeks in Israel and a few days in Egypt. I’m 17 years old, but I don’t like dressing like a teenager. I recently gained 30 lbs, so I am 5′ 2 and 160 lbs.…

Saturday’s trip to Guitar Center resulted in spending way too much money, as such trips always do. I went in to get an amp for my acoustic bass and left with an entirely new set-up. I’ve been practicing on an electric bass at my lesson each week and it was time to get one of…

This was a luxuriously lazy weekend. At the end of last week being so packed with restaurants and bars, I was honestly ready to skip eating out for the next month. On Friday, we met Matt at the climbing gym and did a lot of bouldering. I was exhausted when we left at 7:00. Dinner…