Yearly Archives: 2011

We had a variation of the classic Pimm’s Cup at last night’s (quite successful!) work party. Instead of just Pimm’s and regular ginger ale,this adds cucumber vodka and hearty ginger beer to the mix. Here’s the recipe: 1/2 shot of Pimm’s 1/2 shot of cucumber vodka 6 ounces Strong Australian ginger beer Ice Cucumber/lemon slices…

I’m having a party for my work team at the apartment this week. It’s the first time most of them have been to the place and I’m a bit nervous! I’ll just have to channel the radiant spirit of Katherine Hepburn as the boss in Desk Set. Isn’t she lovely? Have you had all your…

I’ve been dreamily planning a Big Sur weekend getaway for a group of old friends. This vacation rental is way outside our price range….but so amazing. Those 180 degree views, modern interiors, sunken hot tub, sunny patio, gourmet kitchen! I’ll add this to my “when I win the lottery” file.

Even with Outside Lands, this managed to be a super quiet weekend! On Friday, I was supposed to head to the concert but a late night meeting at work and a health scare with our visiting friends cancelled the plans. An evening of chips, guacamole and Mary Tyler Moore. Saturday morning, Rob and I slept…

Outside Lands is my favorite music festival…actually, the only music festival I like at all! Mild temperatures, open space, tasty food, good friends, great music and only a taxi ride away from my own bed at night. The whole city seems to be gearing up for this weekend’s shows. Dressing in comfortable layers is a…

The weather this weekend was the pits! Temperatures barely hit the 60s and it was practically raining with over 90% humidity. So we played it pretty easy. Friday night Rob and I went with Bike Party as far as Golden Gate Park and then turned home. Saturday, I got up early to walk with Rob…

Rob discovered this wonderful series of Tour de France posters from UK artist Neil Stevens of CrayonFire. He documents each stage, from the day 10 aqueducts…. …to the crazy switchbacks of Col d’Aubisque! What a perfect set to carry you over to the summer’s bicycle race!

Rob and I first met 10 years ago last night. Amazing how fast this decade has gone and how many wonderful adventures we’ve had! We celebrated last night at a Giants game with friends. Next weekend, we’re off to spend a romantic weekend down by Santa Cruz. And I spent the morning looking at old…

Silk scarves, tied like a bandanna, are my latest favorite accessory! It’s such a pretty detail to have a flowery piece of silk. And they’re super affordable to pick up at vintage stores. I wore this outfit to work yesterday on another classic foggy day in the city: Tee – Basic black v-neck tee from…

We had a weekend of bittersweet goodbyes. On Friday, Trent joined us for his last day in the Bay Area after a summer internship. He joined us in taking the nephews out for the first part of the big Critical Mass bike ride and then had a delicious Mexican dinner at Tropisueno. Ping Pong and…