Yearly Archives: 2010

Rob and I decided to host a Black & White Ghouls Ball this year. Black and white costumes of all kinds! Black and white food. Twinkle lights, polished silver and black linens. Halloween and my birthday all wrapped into one. Here’s what I have so far: a Skeleton tuxedo costume, inspiration for a vintage gown,…

Okay, maybe I take back that statement about the birthday desires. One look at this flaming tower of Parisian macarons featured on Oh Hello Logan and my birthday zeal returned instantly. Want. What do you suppose is exactly is required here along with the macaroons (done, paulette) and sparklers (done, thank you Chinatown)? A paper…

My birthday is just a couple weeks away and I have no idea what to include on my wish list. I guess I’ve been too busy with work to think much about it. When I was very small, I once rattled off a list of desires as follows: jewelry, make-up, perfume, candy. Pretty good list!…

The Ella floral thank you cards from Rifle Paper Co. are just the right mix of whimsy and old-fashioned feminine charm. Wouldn’t they be lovely for following up after an outdoor wedding?

Attention San Francisco readers! One of my most awesome friends is looking for a new city home. If you’re have an opening for a new roommate at your apartment or know someone who is looking, email me. Hayes Valley, Mission or Japantown preferred, but not required. Flexible move-in dates. She comes very highly recommended.

These sweaters are ultra soft and, at about $23 on sale in Banana Republic stores, a great basic for fall. Margaret and I bought two each last weekend. I’m excited to pair the heather blue version with black jeans and brown boots. And the hot pink selection with a tweed mini. Maybe not the most…

I was exhausted after a long week of conferences and took it easy this weekend. Not all that easy with it being Fleet Week – the action came to me. Casual dinner at home with Rob on Friday night, followed by a relaxing breakfast in the morning. He headed off to work in the morning…

The ocean can be plenty scary…all those depths, leagues and mysterious creatures tickling your legs while swimming. This Halloween party idea is part Life Aquatic, part Sense and Sensibility and Seamonsters. Wear: A pleated dress that can easily pass for seaweed paired with a chunky turquoise necklace. And spooky, creature-of-the-sea hair and make-up. Davey Jones…

I seem to be stumbling across translated French novels lately. They’re a fun challenge; even with excellent translation there are still a lot of cultural clues and phrases that don’t make sense right off the bat. Plus, it’s fun to observe the French ways of thinking about things. In A Novel Bookstore, a mystery set…

Seven weeks in Europe…I’m so jealous! I’ve been a long long time reader of your blog (loved your wedding) and know what if anyone can help me it’s you! I hope you have the time, as this is a fairly big request but my boyfriend and I are pursuing our long time dream of backpacking…