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Sunday, March 07, 2010

JBalducci Jewelry

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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...
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Monday, December 08, 2008

Finally, some useful technology...

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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...
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Saturday, November 08, 2008

Shoes I Could Die Happy In...

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If I am ever lucky enough to put these beauties on my feet, they are never coming off!
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Friday, October 31, 2008

All Weather

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I've been looking for boots that meet these very specific criteria: 1) Waterproof (no rubber allowed) 2) Warm 3) Flat 4) Lightweight 5) ...
Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Ruffles

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I love Prada's fall runway shoes .
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Sunday, October 26, 2008

Fragrance Crush

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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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Wednesday, October 22, 2008

In Honor of Warren

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(Via FFFFound.com)
Thursday, September 18, 2008

NYC or Bust

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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...
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Thursday, August 28, 2008

Elizabeth Charles

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My favorite SF boutique is Elizabeth Charles on Fillmore St. I haven't actually purchased anything there yet because of the hefty price ...
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008

The Short Story

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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...
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

P.S.

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The release date is set for February 13, 2009.

New York, I Love You

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I can hardly contain my excitement!!!

On My To Do List

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I recently came across the San Francisco based service Envy Concierge . They offer personal assistance by the hour or project. I have about ...
Monday, August 25, 2008

Teeny Tiny Parsons Desk

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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...
Thursday, August 21, 2008

Man on Wire

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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 ...
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Movie Snacks

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My new favorite movie snack is Sahale Valdosta pecans which are mixed with black pepper, sweet dried cranberries and orange zest. You can g...
Wednesday, August 20, 2008

My McMansion

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

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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...

Music Festivals

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I really, really, really want to go to one of these.... Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival in Golden Gate Park complete with performances...
Monday, August 18, 2008

Worth It

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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...
Friday, August 15, 2008

Crumpled Paper Container

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

Picnic on the Richardson Green

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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 ...
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Instant Party

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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...
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Monday, August 11, 2008

Half-Life of a Dream

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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...

Spaghetti with Chicken and Peppers

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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...

Take a Seat

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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...

Coat Upgrade

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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...
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Thursday, July 24, 2008

Party Inspiration

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I love yesterday's Snippet & Ink inspiration board. Although, originally intended for wedding inspiration, I think this would transl...
Friday, July 11, 2008

Lichtensteinesque Apron

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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...
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Mad Men Opening Credits

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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...
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CB2

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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...
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