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A friend purchased the ebony wood necklace pictured below as a gift for me from San Francisco based jeweler, JBalducci , a couple years back...

Just when I thought my iPhone couldn't make me any happier, I discovered free apps that allow you to view the latest runway shows of all...

If I am ever lucky enough to put these beauties on my feet, they are never coming off!

I've been looking for boots that meet these very specific criteria: 1) Waterproof (no rubber allowed) 2) Warm 3) Flat 4) Lightweight 5) ...

I love Prada's fall runway shoes .

I picked up a sample of Victor & Rolf's new scent, Antidote , a week ago at Saks. I've been crushing on it ever since. It'...

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Tyler and I are both quickly approaching our biggest work deadline of the year. Tyler currently holds the family record for most consecutiv...

My favorite SF boutique is Elizabeth Charles on Fillmore St. I haven't actually purchased anything there yet because of the hefty price ...

I love a good short story. Novels are great too, but there is just something about the intensity and concentration of theme in a short story...

The release date is set for February 13, 2009.

I can hardly contain my excitement!!!

I recently came across the San Francisco based service Envy Concierge . They offer personal assistance by the hour or project. I have about ...

When I moved to San Francisco 8 years ago, believe it or not, I had a very hard time finding smaller more compact furniture for apartment li...

Tyler and I went to the Embarcadero Theaters to see Man on Wire this past weekend. It is a documentary about Philippe Petit, the French man ...

My new favorite movie snack is Sahale Valdosta pecans which are mixed with black pepper, sweet dried cranberries and orange zest. You can g...

The Margarido House is my dream home. Click on the link to see the photo gallery.

The new Domino is packed with tear sheets. Here are a few highlights: Dressing Table from Ikea with Icicle Stool Binders by Sugar Paper Mo...

I really, really, really want to go to one of these.... Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival in Golden Gate Park complete with performances...

Conventional beauty wisdom says that mascara is one of the products you can go drug store on. I've tried so hard, but just can't see...

Is it strange that I've been thinking so much about a rubbish bin lately? You can get it in black or red too.

Katie, Jenny and I threw a bridal shower for our sister Stephanie earlier this summer. We chose a picnic theme with long tables spread with ...

One of the easiest ways to entertain by far is with a good cheese plate. I was recently in charge of refreshments at a church function for 2...

I visited SFMOMA this weekend to see the Frida Kahlo exhibit. The exhibit is very moving. Frida was a very strong, passionate woman. Her sur...

I made this recipe for dinner last week. It was really easy, fast and delicious. The leftovers are great for lunch too. The whole wheat past...

The Womb Chair is, without question, the most comfortable chair ever made. I want one of in the corner of my bedroom with a good reading li...

I've been planning on splurging for a good coat this fall. It came down to these two Marc By Marc Jacobs coats. I finally decided on the...

I love yesterday's Snippet & Ink inspiration board. Although, originally intended for wedding inspiration, I think this would transl...

Maybe I love this apron so much because I've been watching Mad Men for the past couple of weeks. It is a little hard to see in the pictu...

This is by far the best show on TV in a very long time. Tyler and I just finished watching the first season on DVD. The second season star...

The first time I saw products from CB2, the budget friendly modern spin-off of Crate & Barrel, I was somewhat interested in the design b...