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Last week Jony’s great-uncle invited us to attend a gallery viewing in San Francisco for Gary Bukovnik, an amazing artist that he travels around the world with to feature and sell his art. Working mostly with watercolors and focusing on plantlife, his work has been viewed in the New York Met, MoMA, Smithsonian, and beyond. [...]
October 26, 2010
A few weeks ago on the Independent Fashion Bloggers weekly link roundup I remember seeing a post on what types of tights are popular this season. I’m a huge fan of anything tights and socks, so I thought I’d do my own version of different styles I’m loving and ways to wear them. I feel [...]
October 21, 2010
My husband returned from BlogWorld last week with some yummy gifts! No, nothing edible, but instead this bee-utiful set called “Honey Farm” from Lush. It contains all of their popular honey filled products, from soap bars to bath bombs. Now if you remember a post I did awhile ago, honey contains a ton of health and [...]
October 20, 2010
Add a pop of color! I know I give a certain friend of mine a hard time about sticking to neutrals, but in all honesty there’s nothing wrong with an outfit based around grays, browns, and tans. To keep your look from drifting off into the land of dull and boring, include an accessory or [...]
October 19, 2010
Right now I’m in love with accessories that highlight natural elements. From wooden necklaces to uncut stone pendants and everything in between, I can’t get enough. They are perfect for balancing out a structured outfit or adding just a hint of roughness to a romantic look. Below are some of my favorite (and affordable!) items, [...]
October 18, 2010
Last week I talked about how I am not altogether certain on what my interior design aesthetic is. Well my wonderful mother saw the post and showed me this little quiz Real Simple magazine put together to help you figure out what group you fall into. Several of you also shared issues of figuring out [...]
October 14, 2010
One of the things we value most in America is our independence. So many of our core beliefs are based upon individuality, and relying upon ourselves and our freedom of choice (how free we really are here is a whole other topic, but in essence this is what we believe). While independence is highly important, [...]
October 13, 2010
Fall has come and Northern California is facing 90 degree weather for the next couple of days. While normally I prefer warmer weather, I’m pretty ready to move on to the next season! To find common ground between the temperature and my fall wardrobe, I looked to the exploding western wear pieces (after not fully [...]
October 12, 2010
Jony and I have been in our home for about a year now, and the decorating bug has been viciously attacking lately. There are so many projects that I’m dying to tackle like wallpapering, painting, and picking out decorative items, but I need to pace myself (both for lack of time and to be budget [...]
October 11, 2010
When I think of leopard print I admit what usually goes through my head are women in their mid-50s hunting on younger prey and/or Jersey girls. But, the trend is coming back full force for the next few seasons and I won’t hesitate to say it’s really not that bad. Here are some of my [...]
October 7, 2010
I now have a mild obsession with farming thanks to the ah-may-zing Planet Green show, the Fabulous Beekman Boys. Dreams of one day owning an organic farm have never been more intense! Josh and Brent (Brent previously was the Vice President of Martha Stewart’s Healthy Living), both city boys who decided to purchase the old [...]
October 6, 2010
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Every time fall comes around, I start stocking up on cable knit everything. Sweaters, socks, tights, scarves galore. A lot of these pieces are fairly basic though – great for feeling cozy but not exactly statement making. So this year I’m trying out different layering options, including pairing sheers over knits; it’s a nice way [...]
October 5, 2010
This last Saturday my husband helped me fulfill one of my bucket list items: seeing Arcade Fire perform at the Greek theater in Berkeley. It was a great first year anniversary gift – I love it when he remembers little things I’ve mentioned in passing and surprises me with them later! The concert opened up [...]
October 4, 2010
By that I mean Brazilian blowouts . A couple of days ago Good Morning America had a segment on Brazilian blowouts and whether or not they are safe. The blowout is a process that straightens hair, tames frizz, and leaves it feeling silky and healthy for months at a time. It’s been used by many [...]
October 27, 2010
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