Yearly Archives: 2009

I love polishing silver! Last night, I scrubbed a stack of platters, vases, spoons and silver Easter baskets with good old Wright’s polish for an hour. It’s such a satisfying, easy chore. Napkin ironing is another great one in the same category. Maybe I could have a job in Martha’s prop room?

Actual photos from the weekend are just in from Jackie! Isn’t the valley breath-taking in the snow? Click here to see the whole batch (including many of me in a mismatched outfit featuring waterproof trousers).

The weather this weekend wasn’t exactly cooperating with our camping plans. Despite a lot more rain and snow than expected, we had a great time in Yosemite. On Friday, Jackie and Margaret met us at our office after work. We packed our little Fit to the brim with four people and all our camping gear.…

Joanne, a reader from Canada, wrote in with this request: I am a 40 plus mom who lives in power suits 50 hours a week. Lululemon yoga wear is the weekend staple. What do I wear to my son’s sporting events? I don’t want my rear hanging out of designer jeans. It’s as though I…

Have you seen how cheap tickets to Hawaii are these days? Dangerous, especially when adorable frenchie-striped bikinis are available from Boden. This bikini, plus a big umbrella and a sand-logged New Yorker….bliss!

Last night was delightful. Rob and I rode our tandem bike across town after work to visit the de Young Museum’s Bouquets to Art event. I even had on my coral velvet blazer and a flowery silk scarf to match the red bike. This year’s flowers were of the highest caliber – bright orchids, spring…

We’re headed to Yosemite this weekend for Rob’s annual birthday camping trip. The snow is mostly melted and the spring flowers are coming out. I can’t wait to visit the dogwoods near the Ahwahnee Hotel.

Jean is mulling over these lovely teal silk dresses as a possible bridesmaid option. The color is so pretty and would be an excellent backdrop for bright bouquets full of dahlias, renunculas and roses. Has anyone tried it on in person?

Paper Source has a crazy sale on all sorts of cute paper right now. If you’re planning on making your own save the dates or wedding invitations, you should definitely take a look (I used their ivory luxe paper for my envelopes and escort cards). I especially like the scalloped pieces and the string and…

Yet another amazing wedding inspiration board from Kathryn at Snippet & Ink! This budget Mexican fiesta from last week is perfect to help Jean brainstorm.