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The business trip in Atlanta last week was easily one of the hardest trips of my career. Despite being understaffed and outgunned, we managed to make the week a huge success for the company. The team started our time in Atlanta with a delicious dinner at Blue Ridge Grill – worked our tails off for…

I needed another silver tray like a whole in the head, but this piece at the Alameda Flea Market was just too appealing. And, after a little internet research, I’m glad I indulged. Its a 12×9 pewter tray with a poppy design and monogram by a German company called Kayserzinn. I bought it for $18…according…

I landed back in San Francisco from my business trip at 1 am on Friday morning. After a short day at work, the last thing I wanted to do was hit the town. Rob and I spent a quiet night at home with roast pork tacos and Hulu. I barely made it past nine and…

I’m in Atlanta this week on business. Honestly, I feel a bit like a kid at camp who just wishes her parents would come pick her up and take her home already. It’s cold here, takes forever to drive anywhere and overwhelming. The one saving grace is Blue Ridge Grill. I’ve been to this restaurant…

Jill wrote in with a cross-country request: I think you might be exactly the person who can help me out of my current dilemma. We recently moved across country and somewhere along the way the moving company lost a box of my shoes, including ALL of my boots. I’m sure you can imagine my horror…

There’s a party tonight for the 20th Anniversary of NERT. Rob and I were part of the historical committee, putting together a slide show and display. And in honor of the anniversary, I’m finally registered for training. I’ll be doing the 2-day intensive course on March 20 and 27th. Join me!

This silver piece is one of my favorites. A coffee pot on a hinged stand inherited from my grandmother. You light a little oil lamp below to keep the coffee warm. Tilt the pot to pour straight into a cup. It’s a hit at brunch parties.

Loved stumbling across this 1938 film. Cary Grant is young and dapper. Katharine Hepburn sassy and trim. This scene with the anti-stuffed shirt club hiding out from a fancy party is a classic.

Acme’s cranberry walnut whole wheat bread is a delight. Almost as thick as fruitcake with a nice crust, this bread is a great choice toasted with cream cheese and honey for breakfast or paired with goat cheese for lunch. It is serious bread.

I started to photograph my silver collection, by request, but the rain cut the session off short. Oh well! I’ll throw the photos up on the blog once in a while. I have far too much silver. To start: a silver-plate ice bucket monogrammed with Rob’s initials. I bought it for him for his 30th…