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We made candles at last night’s LAC party; a first for me and a perfect “economies of scale” project for a group. Our hostess, Lauren, melted down big pots of soy and bees’ wax and provided inexpensive containers, scents and colors. This candle in a jar is my favorite: soy wax with peppermint and lavender.…

Of all things to covet, does it seem strange to obsess over a tiny cabin with no running water? I’m fascinated with the french vacation cottage featured in the Sunday paper this week. A quiet, sunny, warm place in the woods where you can make delicious dinners and just lounge about with friends. Of course,…

The fog rolled in extra heavy this weekend. I can’t wait for our Indian summer…hopefully starting soon! On Friday night, Margaret came over to the apartment and we worked on a carving monograms into linoleum blocks for a future stationery project. After she left, I caught up on my letters. On Saturday morning, I slept…

We had a variation of the classic Pimm’s Cup at last night’s (quite successful!) work party. Instead of just Pimm’s and regular ginger ale,this adds cucumber vodka and hearty ginger beer to the mix. Here’s the recipe: 1/2 shot of Pimm’s 1/2 shot of cucumber vodka 6 ounces Strong Australian ginger beer Ice Cucumber/lemon slices…

I’m having a party for my work team at the apartment this week. It’s the first time most of them have been to the place and I’m a bit nervous! I’ll just have to channel the radiant spirit of Katherine Hepburn as the boss in Desk Set. Isn’t she lovely? Have you had all your…

I’ve been dreamily planning a Big Sur weekend getaway for a group of old friends. This vacation rental is way outside our price range….but so amazing. Those 180 degree views, modern interiors, sunken hot tub, sunny patio, gourmet kitchen! I’ll add this to my “when I win the lottery” file.

Even with Outside Lands, this managed to be a super quiet weekend! On Friday, I was supposed to head to the concert but a late night meeting at work and a health scare with our visiting friends cancelled the plans. An evening of chips, guacamole and Mary Tyler Moore. Saturday morning, Rob and I slept…

Outside Lands is my favorite music festival…actually, the only music festival I like at all! Mild temperatures, open space, tasty food, good friends, great music and only a taxi ride away from my own bed at night. The whole city seems to be gearing up for this weekend’s shows. Dressing in comfortable layers is a…

The weather this weekend was the pits! Temperatures barely hit the 60s and it was practically raining with over 90% humidity. So we played it pretty easy. Friday night Rob and I went with Bike Party as far as Golden Gate Park and then turned home. Saturday, I got up early to walk with Rob…

Rob discovered this wonderful series of Tour de France posters from UK artist Neil Stevens of CrayonFire. He documents each stage, from the day 10 aqueducts…. …to the crazy switchbacks of Col d’Aubisque! What a perfect set to carry you over to the summer’s bicycle race!