When the registry has run down and you are not sure what to buy the happy couple, turn to Gump’s! I bought this pitcher as part of Rich and Molly’s wedding gift. It’s an exclusive Gump’s design that’s suitable to nearly any taste. And since it’s pewter, it won’t need polishing and can hold flowers…

I was so glad to be back in the city last night! I loved our country vacation, but city life is definitely more my style! After unpacking and taking a long shower, Rob and I walked around the neighborhood in search of a restaurant. Most restaurants were closed for the 4th of July or were…

Rob’s best friend is Rich Greenwood. His fiancé is Molly Rourke. Last weekend, Rich and Molly invited 200 guests to Hayfork for their wedding. This is part one of the story of two city folk on a big adventure! Click here to see all the photos! Rob and I loaded up the rented RV on…

Jean just sent out her photos from the June Ladies Activity Club party and our family trip to Santa Cruz! This is a shot of the girls hard at work in the dining room. And here’s a photos of Jean with the cupcake spread and the delicious final results. Next month’s LAC party is going…

Hayfork beckons and I am trying to decide if taking my old pair of Justin cowboy boots is a good idea. I bought these boots in high school when I had a massive crush on the president of FFA and delusions that I would make a great cowgirl. I think I may have even bought…

This article just made my day! A campaign for pedestrian safety in San Francisco? Nineteen officers dedicated to the cause? It’s wonderful! Hooray for the San Francisco Police Department! If I run across a police office today, it will take all my willpower to stop from giving them a big bear hug! As a daily…

Jean and I took the 9 bus downtown last night for a shopping trip to Chinatown. We found the perfect parasols at a small shop right inside the gate. Isn’t the scalloped edge adorable? I bought four for this weekend’s wedding and managed to bargain the price down a bit to $3 each. Not too…

I love perfume! Have you ever noticed that using an old shampoo or perfume can bring back a rush of old memories? You can make the most of these memory cues by picking out special perfumes for special events. Here are some tips: Vacations – I always take a new perfume with me on long…

I’m starting to look like such a snob! Posts about parasols and Hermes scarves? As much as I imagine myself to be quite “fancy,” it’s not the reality. Sure, I do love Gump’s and going to the opera but it’s more common for me to take the stinky 22 bus to work, eat $4 takeout…

Hermes is really outdoing themselves these days. First they came out with the peony tea set and now this lovely silk scarf. I love the design of city roofs at night, complete with pigeons and stray cats. I’m not sure that I would actually wear it. But for $320, it’s fairly affordable art! Wouldn’t it…