I’m so happy that it is fall. Layers are back and I can’t wait to unpack my tweeds. Here is Amanda’s request: I’m an engineering grad student and have a “prelim exam” coming up where I present my research to a panel of faculty members, some of whom I’ve never even met. (Bonus: This is…

I told Nicole about my Pink Cornflake diagnosis (What we will henceforth call Pityriasis Rosea. More descriptive, easier to spell, funnier) last night. Her ears perked up when I mentioned that my doctor recommended tanning as a treatment. She used to tan in college, before modern medicine and I convinced her to stop. I’d never…

Drum roll please…My dermatologist has diagnosed me with a textbook case of Pityriasis Rosea (Good guess Meghann). It’s a skin rash in a “Christmas tree” pattern from neck to thighs. It only itches in 25% of cases, lucky me. The exact cause isn’t known, but it is supposed to be related to chicken pox. It…

I am going to save so much money by doing my own centerpieces for the wedding. Being a rather frugal bride, this makes me incredibly happy! Nicole and I did a trial run of flower arranging on Saturday. Armed with $40 of flowers, we made three gorgeous centerpieces. White dahlias and yellow roses are matched…

A weekend full of friends and perfect weather, you can’t beat that! Nicole arrived at 6:00 from Napa and picked us up at work. We got her settled in and then walked over to Haight for dinner at Magnolia. The rosebud beer – made with grapes and flowers – is really tasty. After a long…

Everyone and their cousin seems to have already weighed in on this show, but I’ll add my two cents. Pushing Daisies: it’s adorable. Like Amelie and Lemony Snicket combined. Really darling. Lee Pace is sweet and an excellent blusher. If you didn’t catch it last week, you can watch it online here.

I hope I haven’t made you sympathetically itchy with my tales of rashy-woes this week! My test results have all come back negative thus far. It continues to be a medical mystery. Here’s what I learned: A ribbon tied to your keys, tied to your purse is a nice thing to have. I’m kind of…

Natalie over at 100 Percent Cottam is soliciting healthy recipes this week. Here’s one of my favorites and what Rob and I had for dinner last night: Baked SalmonPurchase salmon fillets (with scales on the back, like this) at the store. Pour a small amount of olive oil in the bottom of a pan just…

I am beside myself with anticipation for tonight’s 30 Rock premier. Liz Lemon! Jack Donaghy! Kenneth! Tracy! Pete! 8:30! If you haven’t yet watched it, go online right now. All 20 episodes from last season are there waiting for you. If you start now, you can almost get through all six hours in time for…

{Still mad itchy. But now with a hangover too! Rob and I went out last night to Danny Coyle’s and our favorite Ethiopian restaurant with some out-of-town co-workers.} A basic, classic strand of pearls can be surprisingly hard to wear. Here is Shannon’s request: My husband bought me a stand of pearls (18″, I think)…