Author: mrsem

Remember yesterday when I said that the city was all shiny and fresh after the first rain of fall? I wasn’t exaggerating! On the way home from the dentist and Lucca Ravioli, Rob and I stopped by Dolores Park for a view of the newly scrubbed San Francisco: Look at that! It almost sparkles! And…

The rain today has unfortunately not stopped the Blue Angels from practicing their routine and constantly buzzing my office building. It is Fleet Week and that always means a few days of feeling like you’re in the middle of “Top Gun.” Here’s what to wear on a rainy day like this: Citizens of Humanity Jeans…

This silver buckle bracelet is based on the designs of the famous Parisian “House of Robin” from the 1820’s. “Marked as “bijoux sportifs,” this jewelry of simple shape and fluid line in matte finish could be worn in more casual circumstances than in the jealously guarded, formal occasions of the aristocracy.” On sale for $67.49…

I though my love affair with rain was officially over after last winter’s four month long, biblical-proportions, rain of terror. I never thought I would be happy to see it rain again…until it started drizzling last night. I love the rain! After a few months without rain the city starts to smell badly, really badly.…

I don’t know how it happened but all the sudden I have come down with a major case of party fever. I told Rob last night that I want to throw a party every single week this month. We’ll see how close to that I actually get! I think I’ll run out of guests to…

Honestly, why is it so hard to find a nice coat these days? The tweed coat I bought from Macy’s got returned last week because it was ridiculously too big for being a “small.” La Redoute has cute options, but the fits only go down to size 4. Bluefly? Boring. J.Crew? Expensive. What’s a girl…

I send out a lot of mail. Our Christmas card list is over 100 people each year, I love sending homemade Easter cards and I’m all about the thank you notes. This return address stamp would make my correspondence easier and more stylish! Room Service Home offers five designs for these stamps. My favorite is…

The San Francisco Opera is holding their second live simulcast event this Friday at 8:00. Rigoletto is going to be performed in the opera house and also shown on a huge screen in Civic Center Plaza. Rob and I went to see the first of these events last May. Madama Butterfly was shown and the…

Sunset Magazine has a clever article on how to throw an owl themed party for Halloween. They have instructions online for making pumpkin owls and gift bags online in the decor section and a fun buffet menu. The owl cookies as party favors are especially cute and I can’t wait to try the pumpkin spice…

You can never have too much Chanel perfume! My grandmother used to go through a solid 4 ounces of No. 5 every year. It was her signature scent and always makes me think of her. Chanel really does make the best fragrances. They have an amazing longevity; I’m amazed that my perfume from 8 am…