To Do: Pickles
There is nothing better than a good pickle! I'm a fan of cucurbitacea in all forms, but I had never tried to make pickles myself…
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Weekend Round-Up: Sweet Home Obispo
Thank heaven for three day weekends! Rob and I are back from a very relaxing long weekend in San Luis Obispo. We drove down on…
Urban Girl Almanac: Hooray for July
The weather has been pretty decent in the city and its been feeling like real summer these last few days. Very nice! Here's what I…
To Do: Banana Splits
The jar of Somebody's Mother's Chocolate Sauce I won from What Would Jane Austen Do? arrived today!I'm inspired to use it for a dinner party…
Things I Love Today: Brett Dennen
Summer music is the best. Lazy beats, catchy lyrics and lots of guitar. My latest summer music obsession is Brett Dennen.I first fell for the…
Things I Love Today: Online Menus
I hate feeling rushed while deciding what to order at a good restaurant. I like to start chatting and drinking wine instead of pouring over…
Inspired: Footed Compote Arrangements
I've decided (at least for now) to make my own centerpieces for the wedding and pay a florist to the bouquets and boutonniere.We have the…
What to Wear: City Shoes
After two years in San Francisco and three miles of walking each day, I've finally resigned myself to wearing comfortable shoes. It's just impossible to…
Things I Love Today: Apricots
By my estimate, I had sixteen perfect sweet apricots in the last 24 hours. No matter that it is really cold out, it feels just…
What to Wear: Pearls!
Sarah wrote in with a question about pearls: I'm looking to find some cheap fake pearl necklaces... not choker length, more of a mid-length... although…