Yearly Archives: 2010

After long, sunny days at camp, you’d hit the cot and pass out completely. Clear mountain air all night. Waking up to the sun filtering through the trees….the best sleep. Toast had an iconic shoot of grown-up camping in their catalog a few years ago. If I lived somewhere warm, I’d have this set-up in…

Camp food wasn’t as memorable as all the rituals that came along with the meals. Ringing bells. Singing songs to be called to the food line. Mail call with letters from home. But I do remember being introduced to the Sloppy Joe at camp…have I had one since? A turkey version of this recipe on…

A grown up version of the classic friendship bracelet. This Etsy gem has a nautical style that would be great with linen pants and tall glass of iced team.

Did you go to summer camp? I loved it. As a shy, skinny kid I really came out of my shell at camp. I did Girl Scout camp, camp on Catalina and an especially fun summer at Pilgrim Pines. The friends, games, crafts, traditions, care packages…such a great time! I caught Meatballs on TV on…

The book-themed shower was a hit! Thanks to the help of Amanda, my co-hostess, we put together an event that was a perfect match for my cousin and nine guests. Decorations: Yellow and green flowers for her favorite colors. I made arrangements of white lilac, green snowballs and yellow roses. Green and white books stacked…

After being away in DC for the week, I was exhausted this weekend. Nothing to report on Friday night except for napping, being glad to be home and heading to bed early. Rob left at the crack of dawn on Saturday for a big bike ride. I slept in for a bit and walked to…

Okay, last one: Now that your calendar for April is completely booked, let’s look at May. The Black and White Ball is back on May 22nd! Rent a tux, find a gown and do whatever you can to be there. The party isn’t cheap, but it is a) for a good cause, b) accompanied by…

April is such a busy month for us, especially this year. Along with our road trips and my business trips, I also have a baby shower to throw, our annual earthquake blackout party and some of my favorite spring events to attend. I always manage to squeeze in the de Young Museum’s Bouquets to Art…

How fun! This will be our first 1906 earthquake commemorative blackout dinner in our new apartment. For four years now, Rob and I have hosted a dinner on April 18th completely lit by candlelight to celebrate our fair city’s endurance. With cioppino, friends and earthquake preparedness drills…it’s become quite the tradition!

The Macy’s Flower Show runs through this Sunday. If you’re in cold and rainy San Francisco, go now for a big gulp of spring. This year’s theme is pretty tame, but the use of ferns and bulbs is better than ever.