I’m the luckiest duck there is to have had such a wonderful birthday party this year! To celebrate my (gulp) 35th – Rob and I invited 12 friends down to Pescadero for a weekend of elegant camping at Costanoa Lodge. Beach hikes, mountain biking, adorable kids, gourmet s’mores, goats, cake for breakfast, midnight saunas, impromptu…

I was re-watching An Affair to Remember over the weekend – as one does – and feeling so inspired by all those rich 1950’s reds and oranges from Deborah Kerr’s wardrobe.  Perfect for fall, whether you’re a temporarily-crippled redhead or not. Is it possible to find a few modern pieces that hit the same style?…

After wearing a (very cute) pair of metallic leather loafers to the NASA open house on Saturday morning and proceeding to cancel plans due to achy feet all Saturday night…I made a resolution to buy and wear actual sneakers this fall. Pinterest is full of “cool girls” wearing sneakers with leather leggings, rolled up jeans…

It’s October in the Bay Area. All the fun outdoor events are scheduled for these few warm, sunny weekends. Fleet Week, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, the Treasure Island Music Festival and, for the first time in 17 years, an open house event at the NASA Ames Research Center. I wore white Levi’s skinny jeans, a J.…

My sister gave me an early birthday present yesterday: a pair of bright blue Beats headphones to wear on Caltrain. All the cool commuters look ready to DJ on the train to work. Now, the challenge is to find cute outfits to wear with my new accessory…

I think the heat wave in San Francisco is about to break. It certainly was hot when we had old friends over for a casual Italian meal on Sunday night.  When you’re spending time with people you’ve known for 13 years, it is cause for celebration – hot or not. Menu:  Charcuterie: A spread of sbriciolona, soppressata,…

Finding the exact right thing to wear to obscure events is my favorite thing! Accidentally dressing too costume-y is something I can’t stand. So this request from Teresa is just right: I’m going to Dandiya dancing in the Mission on Saturday night, and I’m wondering what to wear.  Mind you, I’ve got two saris (one…

Silicon Valley’s tech scene is booming and there are company launch parties in San Francisco almost every night. The dress code for these events is casual, but modern – think “art director” or “PR agency account manager.” Food is served in Chinese takeout containers by waiters in logo unitards. The cocktails flow as freely as…

It is still hot here in San Francisco. However, last weekend, I took a business trip to a place that was quite cold and splurged on a fancy new wool coat for winter.  This Ted Baker Nevia coat was a big investment, but I’ve never seen one in such a lovely pink color and with…

Fall in San Francisco means heat waves and business trips for me. It’s time for music that is a little cozy, a little international. In this playlist, I’ve included a bit of African music, some Brazilian, jazz organ and a dash of cello: