I’m not much of a skier myself, but I do find the apre-ski part appealing. Here is Faith’s request: I’m heading to Vail with friends for New Year’s Eve and I need help figuring out what wear out at night. I’d like to stay warm and dry (what type of shoe do I wear in…

From all the office gift baskets (dubbed “Christmas nasties” in my family) this year emerged one favorite: Italian Perugina Spicchi candies. Shaped like real citrus slices, they come in not-too-sweet lemon, orange and tangerine. Yum!

Boots! I love them, wish I had more of them to wear everyday. Here is Wendy’s request: I just broke down and “invested” in a gorgeous pair of grey winter boots. They work with a few things I have (jeans, black skirts) but I’m looking for other ideas on how to get mileage out of…

It’s really cold in San Francisco today (in the 40’s, with a chance of snow!) and I’m inspired to make something from my new Chez Panisse cookbook. Creamy saffron risotto should do the trick. At least it is a good excuse to spend 20 minutes near the warm stove. I think the cookbook’s recipe is…

It’s so frustrating to buy something you like, take it home, and then hit a dead end. Julia recently found a dress that fits perfectly but that she can’t figure out what to wear with: I absolutely love your blog. I am a horrible, terrible shopper and reading it has changed the way I think…

The photos from Christmas this year really capture the warmth of our celebration. Lots of light, kids, dogs, legos and food! Click here to see them all. This photo is of the centerpiece I made for Christmas dinner. I thought the mix of fir branches, sage, lambs ear, tea roses and red maple leaves –…

Traveling in the winter can be so nice. But it does require a little more planning in the packing department. Here is Cyndi’s request: My big fashion challenge right now is that my husband and I will be celebrating my birthday in NYC in early January and I have absolutely no idea what to wear!…

I’ve worked for dot-com’s for the past six years. I bought all kinds of suits for my first job and quickly learned that they didn’t really match the tech dress code. Here is Hanna’s request: I am a college student and I have an internship at a big tech company next semester (Spring). The dress…

This was a pretty perfect Christmas. We arrived late on Friday night and had Chinese food with the family. My brother and his son were in town for the weekend, so we pushed up Christmas to Sunday morning. On Saturday, we went out for breakfast, fed the ducks at the lake, read, played music and…

Best wishes for a Christmas filled with traditions, family, fireplaces, stockings, friends, sweets, relaxation and reflection! I’ll be back on Wednesday, trying to clear out my What to Wear request queue before the New Year.