What do you get a finicky foodie for Christmas this year? I’ve got two suggestions for killer presents that will satisfy even the toughest gourmand. Plus, some of these gifts are great for design mavens too: Bodas Pavina Double Walled Glasses – Beautiful, useful, innovative and affordable! What more could you want from a gift?…

The Ladies Activity Club met last night at Jill’s apartment for our holiday party and gingerbread house making project. I had such a great time decorating and gorging myself on piles of candy. Ah, the holidays! While I work on burning off those calories, why don’t you click on the advent calendar or here to…

Ahhh…Japanese pop-culture. You certainly can’t understand it so why not just savor it? I don’t claim to get what it means, but I am a huge fan of cute, tiny Japanese sticker and stationary sets. For example, this flying burger cat…or this meloncholy dinner roll both defy explanation and yet are completely appealing. Some of…

Happy Holidays! I hope your weekend was full of Christmas tidings! I was lucky to hang out with my New York cousin this weekend. Plus, I got a festive pedicure and visited Macy’s downtown (aka Christmas Crackville). Boost your holiday spirit by clicking on today’s advent calendar image or here.

My antique Japanese matchlock riffle sold at auction this week for almost twice the expected price! Yay! I am so proud! I wonder who bought it and where it is headed next?

If you are fan of small shiny objects (like most ravens and women) you need to check out the Feria Urbana this weekend. Jean and I went last night and loaded up on way too much jewelry. At least most of it is going to be used as Christmas presents! Earrings started at $10 and…

Click on the advent calendar image or here to see today’s vintage holiday image. The photo is of San Francisco’s Union Square in December 1935. Enjoy!

One of my favorite “best kept secrets” these last few years has been the travel writing of Ludwig Bemelmans. The author and illustrator of the Madeline series, published fantastic illustrated travel books for grown ups in the late 1940’s. It looks like the cat is out of the bag though! Daily Candy sent an email…

Happy rainy December day to you! Click on the advent calendar image or here to see today’s cozy holiday picture.

Instead of giving boring presents like Old Navy gift cards and scarves, be creative with your holiday shopping this year. Check out Feria Urban (over by Golden Gate Park) for crafts and art gifts made by San Franciscans. They are having holiday sales tomorrow night and this weekend. Also, look for gifts in antique stores.…