Yearly Archives: 2011

On the sidewalks around Cafe Flore, there are koi fish swimming by. Street artist Jeremy Novy has spray painted the fish around the planters and wooden benches. The effect, especially on a rainy Sunday, is delightful.

To our patient friends who have crowded around the too-small, not-that-sturdy dinning room table we’ve had for the past 8 years: something new! I found this wonderful mid-century modern teak table on Craigslist Saturday night and bought it Sunday morning. Originally purchased in the 1950’s, it came over from Denmark with the person who grew…

This was a mellow weekend; a much needed break after a very busy week at work. Quiet night on Friday since we had to get up early the next day. I dropped Rob off for a camping trip with his friend Peter at 8 am. And swung back from Cole Valley to Russian Hill to…

I love these antique botanical prints of British grasses. Don’t they seem so fresh and modern for March? The prints are only $24 each online.

Olive bread from Acme toasted with some melted cheese and a giant salad with parsnips and pumpkin seeds. A cold glass of Guinness and some gourmet olives compliments the whole thing. I love this kind of simple meal.

All those garden explorations last weekend have me inspired for an outfit with a lot of green and a hint of plant biology. I would wear this to the office any day. Dress – Such a pretty green color. And I love the military-inspired rolled sleeves. Belt – In braided brown leather, this is a…

This was absolutely my favorite from the Muybridge exhibit at SFMOMA. The clean lines of the running greyhound made even more striking. Now I just need to find a version printed instead of as a digitally controlled file running in the hundreds.

What a nice weekend! The weather report was originally terrible, rain and even possible snow. But, while the weekend turned out to be cold, it was bright and clear. On Friday night, Rob and I had a quiet night in. On Saturday morning, we slept in and had an oatmeal with coffee for breakfast. At…

Next on our Ladies Activity Club guide to the city: something dear to the hearts of San Franciscans…food! Here are six of our top restaurant recommendations. 1. Front Porch – Bernal Heights – $$ – I haven’t tried this place, but I’ve heard it get rave reviews. Southern soul food…mmm, chicken and waffles. 2. Burma…

I am completely taken with Shaun the Sheep. It’s a British kids show from the gang who did Wallace & Gromit and you can get it on Netflix instant. Set on a small farm, the mini episodes follow the adorable antics of the sheep, pigs, chickens, dog, farmer and other farm occupants. There’s no dialogue,…