Andrea Doffing is a member of the San Francisco Ladies Activity Club. She’s also a fabulous chocolatier who makes hand-crafted organic chocolates infused with exotic spices! Her business, Mirabai Chocolates, is based here in San Francisco. You can support Andrea by buying a sample of her lavender chocolates from the Women’s Initiative online. Even better,…

Sur La Table is having a great summer sale right now. You can stock up on all kinds of beautiful basics without going broke. My picks: Damask Linens – My poor old white tablecloth has definitely seen a few too many wild dinner parties. May be time to replace it with this lovely Damask version…

I ran by Office Depot at lunch today and went a bit nuts with all the back-to-school supplies. I love office supplies and have absolutely no restraint when it comes to art supplies. Gel pens are irresistible to me! I bought a package of fluorescent gel ink pens and a package of metallic uniball pens.…

It seems like every girl in San Francisco is wearing some version of this outfit today. Including me! Start with a light and charming skirt and accessorize away: Pleated skirt – This choice is from the Macy’s Juniors department. You can also find great inexpensive knee-length skirts like this at Nordstrom’s B.P. and Forever 21.…

I had a few letters to write last night and was feeling inspired by the amazing craftiness of my new readers. The results? Sew-your-own-stationary! I used a set of blank notecards and envelopes (available at any craft store) and embroidery floss for this project. I went with freehand designs, but you certainly could draw a…

If I had a million dollars, I would buy a set of this lovely Wedgewood bone china designed by Jasper Conran. I’ve been in love with it ever since I saw it on display at Gump’s. It’s a perfect blend of modern and old fashioned design without being boring. Ideally, I would blend a complete…

My office building is largely populated by fancy interior designers. I just ran across one in the elevator rocking a white blazer embroidered with sandpipers, linen pants and loafers with no socks. I guess today’s heat went to his head! Inspired by this decorator extraordinaire, I have found some preppy embroidered pieces that are perfect…

I some how got suckered in to exercising all weekend. The weather was gorgeous, so it wasn’t too bad. But, wow am I sore today! On Friday, we met up with our bride and groom in Alamo Square for a wedding portrait shoot at 4:30. It was, of course, freezing and windy. I have a…

The weather today is completely screwy. It was supposed to be blazing hot but it’s freezing and foggy. Plus, Rob and I have a wedding portrait shoot after work for our former neighbors from San Luis Obispo. It’s one those days in the city where you have to be ready for anything. And this is…

Yet another wild and crazy week here in San Francisco. It started with a trip to San Francisco’s famous gender-illusionist asian-fusion restaurant and will end with a wedding photography shoot. Here’s what I learned in between: A stitch-it-kit is a fun going away present. It’s okay if transvestites, especially Asian transvestites, are much prettier than…