Leave it to Gump’s to find absolute perfect things for crazy prices. My latest obsession from their holiday offering is this ceramic and pewter bowl for $375. In the catalog, it’s shown full of onions and with matching pewter flatware. Lovely!

While I haven’t been keeping up with my itemized, excell to-do list, I have managed to sign the “big two” contracts. We signed with the Sausalito Woman’s Club earlier this month after changing our date. And I just signed the caterer agreement this morning. About 60% of our budget is now accounted for! We’re going…

I’ve started packing for Paris and I’m getting excited for the trip! Because I’m only going to 10 days, I have space to pack a great mix of cute pieces. Here’s what I’ve got so far based on a black, gray, burgundy and brown color scheme: 2 cardigans2 turtlenecks2 pullover sweaters1 silk blouse4 skirts2 pairs…

This request is a biggie: I have an opportunity to go to a White House Christmas party for the first and probably only time with a cute new boy I’m seeing. I need to look fabulous for him as well as for everyone else who will be there. It’s not until the 7th or so…

My friend, Nicole, has been living with us for the past four weeks. I thought it would be best to keep it under wraps until now. Basically, her jerk boyfriend just decided to call it quits one Tuesday. That’s after three years together, a home purchase and the recent booking of a European holiday (hence,…

I haven’t really started packing for Paris yet, but I do have a plan. I’m going to go with a black/gray/burgundy color scheme so that everything will easily match. I’m taking a black wool coat, opaque tights, warm sweaters, etc. More details will come soon. I’m also taking my new favorite shoes. I bought these…

Whew. Three days of pure, unadulterated conference exhibit room boredom. I’m so glad to be back at home where I can do things like go outside, wear jeans, avoid talking to strangers and relax. Of course, not for long. I’ll do laundry tonight and then start packing for Paris. I leave on Saturday, but I’ll…

I’m away on business in San Diego and will return on Wednesday. See ya!

I’ve received a couple questions about my beeswax candle project from last year (thanks for the shout out Jordan!) That was such a fun and easy craft for the holidays. Here are step by step instructions: 1. Order a set of honeycomb sheets from Knorr Beeswax. You have to order a minimum of 20 sheets…

Bay Area readers: Prepare yourself for free admission to 12 downtown museums all day tomorrow. Grab some comfy shoes and a cliff bar and get ready to get smart. The Free 4 All is the perfect chance to see the Museum of African Diaspora or the Museum of Craft and Folk Art. SFMOMA, the Academy…