Monday, March 2, 2009

March 02, 2009


My darling friend Keri got engaged yesterday, so this photo's for her. "Is that a sand castle?" My first experience with Miss Metje-- one of my all-time favourite stories from one of my all-time favourite girls. XOXOX
Location: Austin, TX

Sunday, March 1, 2009

"March 1, 2009"


This one's for Ashley and Candice and anyone else who loves misused quotation marks as much as we do. My hand soap at the Hilton in Austin: "Thanks for being here."
Location: Austin, TX

Saturday, February 28, 2009

February 28, 2009


Watch the Food Network all the way from Northern California to Texas? Yes please!
Location: the sky.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

February 26, 2009


Fondue night!!!! To dip: green apple, bartlett pear, new potatoes, broccoli, brussels sprouts, grape tomatoes, oil-cured moraccan olives, cornichons, and a made-today sourdough baguette. And of course, WINE.
Location: my happy place, with my best friend.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

February 25, 2009



In case you were wondering if the 80s are really back... why yes, those are off-white lace footless leggings. And YES, my friend Seth is wearing acid-washed jeans!!!!
Location: H&M, San Francisco, CA

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

February 24, 2009

You get a twofer today....


The gigantic hole in my bathroom ceiling:


And the giant mess it left in its wake:



Good times.
Location: San Francisco, CA

Monday, February 23, 2009

February 23, 2009


A new coffee cup for my kitchen.
Location: San Francisco, CA

Sunday, February 22, 2009

February 22, 2009




Rainy days and Sundays always get me down.
Location: wet, wet, wet

Saturday, February 21, 2009

February 21, 2009


A hippie afternoon in San Francisco-- yoga and Cafe Gratitude.
Location: my 'hood

Friday, February 20, 2009

February 20, 2009


Arts & Crafts Day!
Location: my apartment, San Francisco

Thursday, February 19, 2009

February 19, 2009


part of my raw/vegan cleanse: a lovely fruit salad consisting of 1 asian pear, 2 kiwis, 2 clementines, and a handful of tart blackberries, dressed in a simple emulsion of raw eucalyptus honey and fresh lime juice. I wish I'd had some pomegranate seeds!
location: my happy place, San Francisco

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

February 18, 2009


Coraline, complete with cool 3-D glasses.
Location: San Francisco, CA

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

February 17, 2009


This gentleman moved into my house last week. He holds the dishtowel and keeps secrets. We like him!!
Location: San Francisco, CA

Monday, February 16, 2009

February 16, 2009


I get to go home a day early! Yay!!!
Location: LAX Airport, Los Angeles, CA

Saturday, February 14, 2009

February 14, 2008


Happy Valentine's Day, from Billy May (I'm assuming) and LA's TOTALLY AWESOME BLEACH. I found it near the dive pool. Don't ask.
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Friday, February 13, 2009

February 13, 2008


Look, my favourite canned coffee! (and Charlemagne, check the link!!-- Apparently May is our frieniversary).
Location: San Francisco, CA
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Thursday, February 12, 2009

February 12, 2009


Social experiement of the week. Brian wants to see if I get hit on more (ie: am "more desirable") when wearing a wedding band. I'll keep you posted. Oh, and ignore the old lady hands-- it is super dry in here.
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

February 11, 2009


Check out the dude on the left. His bag? A giant high-top converse sneaker. WHAT?
Location: San Francisco International Airport

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

February 10, 2009


moving day!
Location: San Francisco, CA

Monday, February 9, 2009

February 9, 2009


One of my other favourite lunches: Annie's Shells & White Cheddar with perfectly caramelized brussels sprouts. YUM.
Location: my kitchen, San Francisco, CA

Saturday, February 7, 2009

February 07, 2009


My baby, baby lavender plant has sprouted!
Location: San Francisco, CA

Friday, February 6, 2009

February 6, 2009


It's FINALLY raining in Northern California. And blooming. Have I mentioned how much I love San Francisco? Two weeks in the Valley nearly killed me. LOVE.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

February 5, 2009


This is my life. Other girls have dolls; I have dollies.
Location: Santa Clara Convention Center

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

February 4, 2009


a fountain outside the Hyatt.
location: Santa Clara, CA

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

February 3, 2009


Picture it: empty exhibit hall, 6:48am. The only light in the entire hall is spotlighting the Exhibitor Service Center. The angels are singing.
Location: Santa Clara, CA

Monday, February 2, 2009

February 2, 2009


REALLY, sign shop??
Location: Santa Clara, CA

Sunday, February 1, 2009

February 1, 2009


7 screens showing the Superbowl, 1 showing a cooking show. Guess which one I was glued to? I did win $5 in my Superbowl bet though.
Location: Santa Clara, CA

Saturday, January 31, 2009

January 31, 2009



Grilled artichokes glazed in olive oil and balsamic vinegar, with roasted tomato sauce and a lemon-garlic aioli. YUM.
Location: Santa Clara, CA

Friday, January 30, 2009

January 30, 2009


Man, I wish I was still going to be in town for this. Papa Gianni, founder of the Fraitalian coffee house, singing opera at the cafe? Brilliant.
Location: San Jose, CA

Thursday, January 29, 2009

January 29, 2009


"They're doing some great things with chips these days."
Location: Ashley's room, San Jose, CA