Book Report: The Bolter
When my mother passed on this book she warned me that it was quite gossipy. She was definitely spot on.The true story of Idina Sackville…
Yearly Archives: 2010
To Dye For at the de Young
As we ease into the foggy, drizzly fall in San Francisco, this textile exhibit at the de Young seems like a perfect way to brighten…
Recipe: Beet and pomegranate salad
YUM. This is my new favorite salad. I only found out later that the combination is a related to a classic Persian dish. I used…
Inspired: Holiday Romper
A wave of friends are having adorable girl babies right before the holidays! The only thing cuter than baby clothes has to be holiday baby…
Party Recipe: Math & Science Baby Shower
This shower was inspired by one of my favorite hostesses! Kate, who threw a bridal shower luncheon for me featuring a sampler of cold salads.…
Inspired: Cork Case
Artecnica makes these lovely cork veneer envelopes out of recycled billboard vinyl. I fell in love with the $30 medium envelope at SFMOMA last weekend.…
Weekend Round-Up: Rain & Babies
What an exciting weekend! It started Friday night with tickets to see Madama Butterfly at the opera. Dinner of shawarmas at a little deli near…
Happy Anniversary: Jean & Trent
I can't believe it's already been a year since my sister's fabulous fiesta wedding. Everything about this event was home-grown: from the gocco invitations featuring…
For Fall: Stationery
I change perfume every season...why not also change stationery?Light dove gray with a curly name engraved for spring and summer. Stunning red with a monogram…
Gift Inspiration: Platter
This beautiful, large platter features a light gray map of the street of San Francisco. It's exactly right in person - 14 inches across, flat…