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I wish I had a birthday or anniversary coming up! This lovely antique necklace with seed pearls and an emerald is so pretty.

We gave up our microwave when the new apartment’s kitchen didn’t have a good place for it. I honestly don’t miss it. One benefit of being sans microwave is that I’ve been regularly making popcorn in a covered pan for a snack. A little olive oil, a few kernels and some sea salt. It’s easy…

These adorable potted pansies were given as favors at Sunday’s bridal show. They’re a perfect addition to my little garden-in-progress.

I had a pretty mellow weekend. Unusual for me, I know, it was prompted by strange weather and a looming business trip this week. I took it easy! On Friday, Margaret and I met after work for frozen yogurt and pedicures downtown. After our pampering, we walked across the street in our temporary flip-flops for…

Here’s my checklist for a spring closet swap! In San Francisco’s temperate climate, it’s more about the colors and fabrics that change instead of the cuts. Bringing out spring clothes from six months ago always feels like getting a whole new wardrobe. Put up: – Heavy sweaters– Tweed pants, skirts and jackets– Dark plaids– The…

San Francisco’s weather is nearly the same all year round. But I love the tradition of switching out my winter clothes for the summer set. Spring is official when I pack up the tweeds, plaids and thickest sweaters. Goodbye winter. See you in six months!

The lovely Kate Flaim (Girl Reporter) is campaigning to win a vacation at an amazing 100-year old camp resort called RDC out by a lake in New Hampshire. If you’re not familiar with Kate, she’s a fantastic blogger with all kinds of inspiring recipes and she’s expecting a baby this summer. RDC looks like an…

I have a pinched nerve in my back that occasionally flares up and leaves most of my left side aching. When it was really bad, a steroid injection was the only fix. But I’ve found some tricks to help avoid another trip to the specialist.At the risk of sounding even more like an old-lady, I’m…

My loot from the party was a copy of Three Cups of Tea. I haven’t started it yet – but it looks very good. A true story of one person making a big impact toward peace in the middle east. Have you read it?

Our Ladies Activity Club party last night featured a book exchange – always a popular event! Just like a book club, but without the homework assignments. Activity: Everyone brings a gift-wrapped copy of a favorite book. When it’s your turn, you can choose a wrapped book or choose to “steal” an unwrapped edition (up to…