There is something about a housewarming party that makes me think about vintage style. I guess it is the influence all those 1970’s hostess ensembles! Laura has a fun request for her upcoming housewarming party: I am having my very first housewarming party next weekend and I don’t know what to wear. I want a…

Back in August, my friend Margaret came for a visit and we tried Domino magazine’s instructions for French-style flower arrangements. Basically, you make a nicely rounded bouquet, tie it with a ribbon and throw it in a vase. I’ve been making ribbon tied arrangements ever since. Last weekend, I made a looser version with tulips…

Catherine from FoodMusings tagged me for five more random facts. I did this back in January, so this is my second go at self-revelation: 1. I have a tendency to carry large items home via public transportation. A 42″ curtain is picture here. I’ve also carried home an elfa storage system and a sapien bookcase…

Anne has a big business trip to the Hamptons coming up. Unfortunately, all that glamorous business travel doesn’t come with an expense account for new outfits. Here’s her request: I have to help out at a posh event in the Hamptons in two weeks, and have no clue what to wear. The attendees will be…

If you have somewhere between $300-$500,000 to spend on an apartment in San Francisco, the real estate market is an oppressive series of tiny, run down and “fixer-upper”/”starter home” listings. Places where you would never want to live, let alone pay the price of a small used car for each month. But, oh to have…

After a stressful week, it was nice to have a few quiet days at home. The terribly cold weather had Rob and I housebound for most of it and we had a chance to catch up on some much needed sleep and reading. Friday night, we met Matt at the climbing gym after work. I…

There’s something so romantic and simple about a courthouse wedding. Reader Zakary (isn’t that cute!) has the big day coming up quickly: I need help! I am slightly pregnant and getting married at the courthouse next week during the day. I’m only 3 months along, but I might be having twins! I found this lovely…

Pantone just added 56 new shades to their latest collection of spot colors. I love them all. Click to see them up close and feel inspired. I especially like that olive green and coral combination toward the bottom. It’s like those old fashioned candy buttons…but more colorful and for designers instead of kids 🙂

“If anyone young is reading this, go, right this minute, put on a bikini and don’t take it off until you’re 34” – Nora Ephron I love that quote! It’s easy to feel bad about your body during bikini season. But it’s even easier to just ignore any discomfort, throw on a suit and get…

I’ve been stressed out the past few weeks. Isn’t funny how life always finds a way to replace old problems with new ones? Just as my back finally got fixed and I was so excited to be engaged, new stresses emerged. Largely, two reoccurring antagonists in my life made their appearances. The bad neighbor: I’ve…