To Do: Polish Silver
It was warm today and the sun was still out when I walked home at 6:00 - Spring! So much nicer than winter. I can…
Yearly Archives: 2010
Party Recipe: Dirty Thirty
Margaret's 30th birthday party was a smash hit! A couple pretty simple ideas came together for a really fun day with the whole family: Supplies:…
Weekend Round-Up: Muddy Buddy
Rob and I drove down to San Luis Obispo for the long weekend to spend some time with friends and family. We arrived late Friday…
Inspired: A Room with a View
Since this long Valentine's weekend is all about romance, let's kick it off with a scene from A Room with a View. One of my…
To Do: Valentine’s Day
Last night: pink champagne and baking sugar cookies with sprinkles. Margaret, who actually can bake, made a flourless chocolate cake at the same time.I've always…
Book Report: Stanley
I'm currently reading Stanley: The Impossible Life of Africa's Greatest Explorer - a hand-me-down from Rob. It's a serious piece of research and a fascinating…
Secret Fisherman’s Wharf
There's a lot about Fisherman's Wharf that doesn't appeal. But back behind all the tourist shops and chain restaurants the real wharf is still an…
To Do: Felt wreaths
Here are instructions for the felt wreaths we made last night. It's an easy craft, but be prepared to have a LOT of felt on…
Ladies Activity Club: Valentine’s Wreaths
We had our first LAC party of the year last night! It was great to get the ladies together again for some crafting and conversation.…
Coveted: Chrysanthemum Clutch
Between Lunar New Year and Run Don't Walk - I've been seeing giant, fluffy mums all over the place. This silk purse would be a…