I’m finally getting around to planning the menu for tomorrow’s Halloween/birthday party. Here is the plan: Meat and Cheese Platter – I wish I had time to run to ferry building for some goodies, maybe I’ll walk to the neighborhood cheese market instead.Pumpkin Seeds – I’ll give them a quick roast in the oven and…

Rob and I tore through the apartment last night in search of my passport. No luck. I have no idea where it could be. It’s frustrating because I’m about to go to Paris and also because I love all the fancy stamps and visas that my old passport contains. I have five days to find…

I’ve never been a bridesmaid but would love to be one day. From my understanding, it doesn’t always come with the best wardrobe ;). Here is Elizabeth’s request: My brother is getting married in December in Seattle. My soon-to-be-sister-in-law has made me one of her “bridesmaids” (although I’m married) and I will be wearing this…

It’s official! I’ve booked my plane ticket to Paris and back at the end of November. I couldn’t sleep last night – like a kid from the Disneyland commercial – with Bonjour Paris stuck in my head: Thanks to everyone who shared the Italy tips previously. A last minute schedule change meant 8 days in…

Yosemite in late October is really so incredible! We had a fantastic time this weekend. On Friday, we drove up after work. Getting a little lost, we arrived at our campsite around 10:30 pm and quickly set everything up. A quick drink with friends around the fire and then off to bed. We woke up…

Our car is packed to the brim and we’ll soon be Yosemite bound. This trip is part of a twice-a-year tradition with Rob and his old climbing/college buddies. I’m so excited to see all our friends and the valley lit up with fall colors. Here’s what I learned this week: Burmese food is amazing. A…

Apartment Therapy: The Kitchen has posted a fun menu idea specifically for my Halloween Party next Wednesday. I’m honored and more than a little grateful. I haven’t even started thinking about what I’m going to cook. You can read their whole Halloween menu post online here!

Lisa has a big event coming up! It’s a chance for the mom of three to get a killer dress, buy some basics and reconnect with the fashion world: I’ve been invited to a wedding in Chicago in mid-November where I’ll see old high school friends that I haven’t seen in many years. I live…

I sold my car yesterday. I’m relieved and a little sad. We’re back to being a one-car family and I’m back to being a convertible-sports-car-less girl. The money from the sale is quite literally burning a hole in my pocket. I’m going to move it into my high yield savings account later today to save…

The October Ladies Activity Club party was Tuesday night. Christine hosted us for a fun (and wonderfully messy) lesson in making caramel apples. Along with the confection craft, she served up this winter squash dip from Martha with my favorite pumpernickel pretzels. Really tasty!