Thank you Domino Magazine for including a link to Jamali Garden in your latest issue! (remember the bronze urn from the dark flower article?) This online floral supply store has all the good prices of a floral wholesaler but without all the ugly options. Plus, way less expensive than the other centerpiece options I’ve found.…

Rob and I got home late from work last night, leaving little time or enthusiasm for cooking. So I made a new favorite standby with some leftovers we had in the fridge. It’s got a great yucatan peninsula sort of flavor. Very easy and tasty! Rustic Turkey and Squash Tacos2 1/2 cups cubed yellow acorn…

My dislike of reunions is well documented. But any reunion that’s not actually yours, is really just a party. And I’m a big fan of anything party related. Here is Katie’s request: Do I have a what to wear question for you!?! Next month is my husband’s 10 year high school reunion and I would…

The more I’ve been wedding planning, the more I’ve been envying those old fashioned simple weddings. Like my parent’s wedding in San Francisco, planned in a week. My mom wore a gunny sax lace dress my grandmother bought her, my dad wore a suit. They didn’t have a professional photographer but the photos are lovely.…

I watched The English Patient for the first time yesterday. It’s a perfect sick day movie – long, slow and full of ill people. Also, it contains one of the great archetypes of romantic films: the brooding, foul tempered, romantic hero. A sort of Byronic character that is somehow so appealing to all women. I…

Rob’s cold has become my cold. I’m in bed for the day. See you tomorrow!

I’ve recently begun to hate all my shoes. The high heeled pairs are uncomfortable and the flats are unattractive. Boring…too fancy…worn out…even the pairs that have served me well are suddenly blister inducing. Time for some shopping! I bought this pair of Calvin Klein “Sherry” flats at Shoe Pavilion for well over half off. Sparkly!…

It’s gorgeous outside today. Sunny and warm all across San Francisco. Me? Trapped inside an air conditioned office. Make that a nearly abandoned office, everyone is on vacation. What to do? Buy a big bunch of fresh mint at the store and put it in a vase on your desk. It smells so fresh and…

I’m exhausted from our long, busy weekend. On Friday, we met Matt at the climbing gym for an hour of bouldering. As usual, I went a little nuts and did about 20 climbs. Rob calls my bouldering technique “crazed squirrel.” From there, we drove home and had a jam session with Rob on uke, Matt…

Emily sent in a what to wear request for a wedding outfit back in April. I recently heard from her again, with a new request and a photo of her wearing pretty much exactly what I’d picked out (I love when that happens). Here’s her request: I’ll be starting the new school year in about…