Author Archives: Jane

San Francisco wrap-up through business cards

Today, I thought I’d share my favorite business cards acquired from our recent travels, along with a few thoughts: The San Francisco area has some incredibly yummy food options. I’m still thinking about my lunch at Tartine, pot de creme (and cupcakes and candy) from miette, and standing in line for a wonderful lunch from […]

Hello, Monday

It seems to take me six days to “recover” from vacation. And by that I mean get caught up on the laundry, the mail, the cleaning, the stuff that continues to accumulate in your absence. On Sunday I started to feel like cleaning things out. (A sure sign that “I’m back” if ever there was.) […]

Friday Flickr Five

I cannot believe that it is Friday already. I’m still thinking about San Francisco and the lovely time we had. But I’ll have to get back to that later. Right now, it’s time for the Five: Ripley’s Narrowest House in America my valentine! pots de creme Make a Wish …bubblkeh… Sneaking in a little plug: […]

Fashion Break – Prada

photos from style.com Prada’s fall collection featured lots and lots of lace, which didn’t do much for me. I preferred the looks above. But here’s the thing: back in September, when I was studying their spring collection, the bolder prints and florals didn’t do much for me, either. And now I’m kind of intrigued. So […]

Bell’occhio

The last time we visited San Francisco (spring of 1996!), one of the shops I’d hoped to visit, but didn’t, was Bell’occhio. I regretted not stopping in, and would be reminded of it each time I’d flip through Martha, or Victoria, and see it cited for some fabulous item. Well, this time I would not […]