Yearly Archives: 2012

I got an amazing deal on a new DVF dress last weekend!  The Julieta dress is made of soft crepe de chine with shiny silver buttons and hidden pockets.   It was $60 less than the DVF sale price at Bloomingdale’s. The one I purchased was not at all in my size (the second time…

It’s amazing how good we humans are at adapting.   My “life explosion” that started two weeks ago with reorgs at work, the promotion and my sister, brother-in-law and two dogs moving in with us is already starting to feel very normal. Friday marked the 11th anniversary of Rob and I meeting each other. How…

Can you believe it’s already the 2nd of August?!  I could really use a quick escape before San Francisco’s busy summer season starts in September. Virgin America flights to Puerto Vallarta are cheap and the Mexican coast looks like the perfect place to unplug with a book for a long weekend. Have you been to…

I can’t get enough of this easy summer bruschetta. We’ve had it for dinner, for snacks…breakfast. I’ve probably made 10 lbs of the delicious mix this month alone. The garlicy vinaigrette is my secret powerhouse that makes everything delicious. Slice a pound of really ripe tomatoes in half. Squish out the seeds before chopping. Mince a…

Apologies for dropping off the radar last week. I got a major promotion at work!  I’m still getting used to my new VP title, so stay tuned for an in-depth post on that topic soon. (Also, Rob got a new camera and has upped our blogging game!) On Friday,  Rob and I took the old…

Margaret and I made pickles on Sunday afternoon. Farmer’s market had tiny cucumbers on sale for $0.50/pound!  The exact recipes can vary a lot depending on your taste and are fun to experiment with. Fill each of your quart jars with 3 or 4 sprigs of fresh dill, a smashed clove of garlic, 1/2 a…

We were talking about denim-on-denim outfits at work yesterday. Largely, how we’ve been too chicken to wear the combo for fear of looking like a “Texas Tuxedo.”  Its one of those outfits that always looks great on other people, but is hard to wear yourself. Here’s one simple combo that would be great for a…

It took some effort to make this into a restful weekend. I’ve been feeling stretched pretty thin, especially with the business trips to Tampa and Portland last weekend, and generally stressed out – so I was desperate for a break. On Friday, Rob and I took advantage of the warm weather with our favorite “beer…

Shades of blue and natural leather. It feels easy and summery – even when you need to bundle up for the San Francisco fog: Blazer – Navy basic from J.Crew, on sale for $69. Shirt – I would be tempted to wear this $42 indigo blue top once a week. Jeans – A basic blue…

My summer flavored water obsession continues! On Sunday, we took an empty bottle with fresh mint and lavender from the garden to picnic in the park.  So delicious once filled with cold water from the tap. The glass bottle with stopper is available for $4 at Ikea.