A Prep-Ahead, One-Pan Pasta Dinner Party
Thanks to Rob's role as a community advocate with SF Urban Riders - a group promoting off-road cycling in the city - our dining room…
A September Farmer’s Market Dinner Party
The next day after Opera in the Park, Rob and I had our neighbors and friends Mimi and Chris over for dinner. It was the last…
San Francisco Picnic with Opera in the Park
Oh my! We have been so busy the last two weeks. A picnic with the San Francisco Opera was quickly followed by two dinner parties,…
DIY Wedding Flowers with Olive Branches, Eucalyptus, Roses & Dahlias
Doing the flowers for my friends' weddings is a joy! It's so fun to go to the Wholesale Flower Mart - pick out the best…
Hand-Painted Canvas Wedding Banner
More details from Margaret's wedding today! The facility at Dallidet Adobe is so lovely, with lush gardens and brick patios. The one difficult piece is…
Hand-Painted Olive Branch Wedding Invitations
The photos from Margaret's August wedding are here! Let's spend the week recapping all the details that went into my friend lovely San Luis Obispo…
5 Detours to Take During Sonoma Wine Tasting
Every road trip with friends should be full of delicious detours! I like nothing more than living up to my reputation as "delaybot" while discovering…
A Spanish-Style Picnic in Sonoma Wine Country
Shane came up to visit for the weekend and to celebrate his and Jackie's birthdays. What better way to enjoy California's late summer with our…
Lavender Dill Pickled Beets
Beets, maybe only second to kale in the delivered of undeserved dietary smugness (especially when, as I usually do, they are combined with butter and cheese).…
What to Wear: Marin Wedding
This has been my go-to wedding outfit this summer, including at a beautiful outdoor Marin wedding last weekend. Our friends Eric and Gina were married…