What to Pack: Morro Bay Weekend
Anne wrote in for help with an upcoming weekend get-away on the Central Coast. My hometown and a super beautiful part of California: I have…
Bridal Luncheon – with Wine Tasting! – for Margaret
Margaret's wedding in August will be here before we know it! As bridesmaids, Jackie and I have been scurrying to host these parties in between…
An Eccentric Soufflé & Turban Dinner Party in 5 Steps
My friend Sarah has a wonderfully odd, historic sense of humor. For example, one of her favorite weekend activities is a "consumption day" where you…
What to Pack: Spain & Morocco In Summer
Rob and I are off to Europe for six weeks in May and June! We're starting in Barcelona, where Rob has a conference to attend,…
A 5-Step Impromptu Sailing Picnic Party
The only thing that might be nicer than having your own boat is having a friend with a boat - much less sanding! Last weekend,…
What to Pack: 2 Weeks in Greece and Turkey, Plus a Work Conference
Researching this post made me so nostalgic for our month in Greece last year that I had to run out to get a lamb gyro…
What to Pack: 6 Weeks in London
Renée is wrote in asking for help with packing for a trip to London for a six weeks with her husband and kids: I adore…
A (Somewhat Gluten-Free) Easter Bridal Tea Party for Margaret
Easter weekend is a lovely time for a bridal shower, especially if you're honoring someone as great as Margaret! Spring is the air, everyone has…
5 Steps for a Chinese-Inspired Picnic at China Camp Village in Marin, CA
Last year, Rob and I were jetlagged in Istanbul for his birthday - his 40th! - and didn't do much to celebrate. So this year,…
The Perfect Black Midi Skirt for Traveling!
My friend Margaret and I were talking about how hard it is to find the perfect black dress, skirt or pair of pants. It always…