Yearly Archives: 2010

I’ve been enjoying “nordic muesli” from Ikea for breakfast all week. It’s like granola, but healthier because the oats aren’t doused in sugar and oil. Once we’ve finished our stash, i think I’ll try making it on my own. Just combined rolled oats with a couple kinds of healthy cereal, dried fruits and nuts. Sunset…

There are some great sales to take advantage of this spring if you’re looking for a few fresh wardrobe pieces. Jacket – Lasata Jacket half off from Anthropologie. A splash of yellow brightens the winter.Sweater – A basic gray turtleneck from French Connection for $25.Pants – Denim sailor trousers for $19 from Ann Taylor Loft.Bag…

Oh Haiti…already the poorest country and now hit with this. Earthquakes are so awful. Yes, donate right away to the Red Cross and other worthy groups, but please also think about preparation at home. Do you have one gallon per person, per day of emergency water? A “go” kit? Do you know how to shut…

Being on the ground floor means having a rocking chair is now possible. I’m on the hunt for just the right one…which this adorable children’s rocker from Canada is unfortunately not. Someone needs to scoop this guy up for their kid’s room asap!

When things settle down a bit and it stops being freezing cold, I can’t wait to do some work in our new patio garden. It’s a shady spot surrounded by vines. I’ve always thought that delicate shade plants were the nicest: hostas, ferns, hellebores, baby’s breath, mint, parsley and maybe some lettuce.

The only part of moving that isn’t completely terrible: sending moving announcements! I love ordering a fresh set of Crane’s flat cards to introduce a new place. This time, I went with a heavy celadon paper, red ink and an anchor motif. Sort of The Life Aquatic inspired. (note: that’s not our real address on…

Just when I successfully beat down a cold after Christmas, another one has toppled me this week. I woke up on Monday feeling like I’d been hit by a truck and spent the whole day curled up with a fever on the new daybed. Tip: don’t move apartments in winter while also working marathons at…

A bit of shameless self promotion: If you’re in the Bay Area, check out the desk with chair and freestanding candle fireplace I have for sale on craigslist. And if you’re anywhere in the US, my set of 17 Anthropologie wood knobs need a new home! Email me for details.

It’s been out for a while, so maybe you’ve all seen it. But if not, I recommend getting tickets to Fantastic Mr. Fox. The details involved in making a stop motion animation film alone are pretty incredible. And then with Wes Anderson and small rodents in tailored corduroy suits, too? That’s a must see!

We’re still wrapping up our move to the new apartment. The trouble is that we’ve learned that we can live perfectly well without everything that remains at the old place. Each day more stuff is donated and a couple more loads make it over here. How did we fit it all in that tiny place!?…