Yearly Archives: 2010

I started to photograph my silver collection, by request, but the rain cut the session off short. Oh well! I’ll throw the photos up on the blog once in a while. I have far too much silver. To start: a silver-plate ice bucket monogrammed with Rob’s initials. I bought it for him for his 30th…

Not yet convinced they’re the best thing ever? How about a few more glamor shots from the always amazing Housemartin. I’m going straight to the flower market this weekend.

My spring fever continues, undaunted by the rain. This amazing shot of white garden roses by photographer Teri Lyn just kills me. So pretty and light.

Forget-me-nots are about a week away from completely bombarding Angel Island. There were the first signs of the blue and yellow flowers along the mossy hiking path. So pretty: they remind me of Easter at my parent’s house.

This weekend was just right – a little cold, but otherwise ideal. On Friday, Rob and I walked to the Ferry Building after work to pick up fresh bread from Acme, cheese from Cowgirl and an apply from the produce market. Lovely, clear night down by the water. Fondue for dinner with the fresh bread,…

Sunday at the Cartier exhibit? Sounds like a perfect recipe for a casual outfit combining a few spring trends and a few sparkles: Sweater: A cashmere pullover on sale (but not much) from J. Crew.Shirt: Basic white tee from Old Navy.Jeans: My oldest, most worn pair from college works perfectly for the boyfriend jean trend…

My brother-in-law is a blogger with Apartment Therapy’s Re-Nest – a perfect match for his crafty, thrifty and clever nature. Check out one his latest projects for a series called “home hacks” – he turned bottles and inexpensive vases into Jonathan Adler-inspired pieces with a little glue and paint.

Rob and I bought a stack of vintage suitcases for our engagement photos a few years ago. They made a reappearance at the wedding, holding postcards and a map of our honeymoon road trip. And, although our apartment is still a work in progress, they’re being put to good use as storage under the staircase…

Kale’s all the rage right now. Allow me to add one more to the recipe repertoire: nachos. Chopped kale is a fantastic addition to black beans, chicken, salsa, green onions, pepitas and shredded cheese topping corn chips. The kale crunches up when baked and makes nachos – a favorite for using leftovers on weeknight dinners…

Normally a good black-and-gray urban dresser, spring always starts me day dreaming about stocking up on pale pinks. This coat on sale from J.Crew would do quite nicely along with a light gray pencil, white blouse and brown boots.