Inspired: Muscat
What is with my dessert wine obsession of late? Something about chatting with friends over a spent table and a glass of something sweet just…
Yearly Archives: 2009
To Do: Plant
Spring fever has hit me hard this year. With an absence of yard, I had in mind window flower boxes full of blossoming jasmine and…
Weekend Round-Up: Glitz and Grit
Fun and very busy weekend! We took full advantage of the fact that it finally stopped raining. Sunny - even bitter windy and cold sunny…
Hold tight
I'm exhausted from the busy weekend - including a 54 mile bike ride in Capay Valley on Sunday. Combined with technical difficulties, I need an…
Inspired: Vintage Bike Commercial for Stella
I saw this ad at the theater last night when we went to see Slumdog Millionaire (I know, I must be the last person on…
To Do: China
Scanning in these old photos from our trip to China has made me so nostalgic. I need another trip to the "east" asap. Or at…
Inspired: Michelle in Green
Wow...Did you see Michelle Obama at last week's Stevie Wonder concert at the White House. Amazing. I'm tempted to buy a green dress and a…
Wedding Wednesday: Tortillas
Jean tracked down a caterer in Berkeley that will make fresh corn or flour tortillas on site. No date or location yet, but we have…
Wedding Wednesday: Ball Jars
The subtle teal of these antique ball jars could be a fantastic foundation for wedding centerpieces. Just a hint of color in a recyclable, reusable…
Things I Love Today: Justin Obtuse Port
This 2003 port wine from Justin in Paso Robles was a big hit at Saturday's dinner party. Rob and I had the bottle for over…