It was really just a matter of time before I got sucked into Rob’s new musical fixation. He’s been taking ukulele lessons for the past four months and has become pretty good. Now he needs backup for his renditions of Something and that’s where I come in. Last night, I became the proud owner of…

It’s been two years since I moved to San Francisco and started this blog! Hopefully, my blogging skills have gotten significantly better since then. In that time: I have eaten at 80 restaurants in San Francisco, excluding national chains. (I made a list to settle a bet with Rob.) That averages to almost a new…

It’s time for our third and final (for now) installment from the 1960 book Brunches and Coffees. And it’s a doozie: The end of summer has arrived; and females of the species, young and old, are tan, healthy but probably no trimmer than three months ago. Permanents have grown out, skin is dry. It’s time…

Oh, the challenges of being extremely pale! I’ve grown weary of the Lancome Mexoryl “super-sunblock.” It’s so thick and pore clogging. A new guide to sunblock from the Environmental Working Group backs up my dissatisfaction. They gave it a 7 on a scale from 0 (good) to 10 (health hazard) for being not very effective…

Fall! I can’t wait. I tried on this plaid shirt at Gap last weekend and got a major dose of fall fever. Actually, it’s quite adorable in person. Cute with jeans or with a black pencil skirt for work. Being Gap, they still managed to throw a wrench in it. The shirt is only available…

Another day another exciting installment from the 1960 entertainment book, Brunches and Coffees. Today, we’re learning how to throw a baby shower: Everyone loves a baby shower. However, only good friends of the guest of honor should be invited. Most people are embarrassed to receive gifts from mere acquaintances. Your own dearest friend, if not…

Walking everywhere, everyday is great exercise. I get 3+ miles a day in on average. But even an urban girl can occasionally get tired of constantly schlepping around town by foot. Luckily, Rob and I have a new four seater car that has opened up a new world of car-based city fun! Last night, Rob…

Here’s the question: Do I need a make-up artist for my wedding day? I’m already planning to have my hair done (my hair being impossibly fine and curly and in much need of a professional taming). I think I’m pretty good at doing my own make-up. Do I need a $150 make-up pro to come…

Thanks to my close family friend, Kate Riggins, I am starting to build up quite the collection of vintage entertaining books. The latest addition is Brunches and Coffees by Marion Courtney. Included in the book are ideas, decorating tips and recipes for 33 different kinds of brunch and coffee parties for the hip hostess circa…

This dark denim trench from Tulle seems to be just the right thing. Forget boxy jean jackets, last season’s blazers and easy-to-stain white trenches, this coat would be ideal in San Francisco all year round. Especially lovely paired with a bright dress or trousers I’m sure. Plus, it’s on sale for only $42 (xs and…