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Saint Emilion, France
After several days in Paris it was time to start heading south. Instead of heading directly to Spain on a long train ride, we decided to spend the night in the charming medieval village of St. Emilion...
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Flannel shirt trend
Are you liking the flannel shirt/plaid shirt trend that is popular right now? I was recently doing some back to school shopping with my daughter in the Brass Plum department (teen department) at...
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San Sebastian, Spain
This beautiful city by the sea was definitely a hard place to leave after three days. Now I understand why people flock to this seaside destination from near and far to enjoy the wonderful food and...
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Beets….enjoyed 3 ways
Beets, either you like them or you don’t……at least that is what I thought. I wasn’t an instant lover of beets, it has just happened over time, a long time I might add. My husband loves them and so...
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Crazy for burgundy!
Are you loving all of the burgundy that is in season right now? I don’t think you can walk into a store without seeing some variety of this shade somewhere. I have not been able to resist the...
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Barcelona, Spain
Lovely Barcelona was our last stop on our European summer vacation with the kiddos. It was quite warm when we arrived and it felt great to finally change in to some summer apparel after being quite...
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San Diego
My husband and I recently spent a blissful four days in sunny southern California celebrating our anniversary. We spent the first two days of our getaway in beautiful San Diego, which I hadn’t been to...
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Pear Martinis & More
How was your Halloween weekend? As much as I look forward to this holiday, I also look forward to it being over! I love all of the decorating leading up to it, carving pumpkins, costume selections...
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Laguna Beach & The Montage Hotel
My husband and I recently spent the first few days of our anniversary in beautiful San Diego, and concluded our trip in Laguna Beach at the lovely Montage Hotel. The Montage is definitely a special...
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Crazy for Camouflage!
So nice to see that camouflage and army green pieces are back in again this fall. I think it is a really fun pattern to wear, when worn with the right pieces, and a trend that can easily be worn by...
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Favorite Things 2015!
Oprah puts together a favorites list every year, I’m sure maybe you’ve heard about it? Well, I thought I would put together a list of my own favorite things. If you need some gift giving inspiration...
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Crazy for Faux Fur Vests
How was your Thanksgiving holiday? We went back to the Midwest to visit my family for four days. It was really the perfect time to go. The temperatures were cold, but not quite freezing yet!I’m so...
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Christmas in San Francisco
Every year around this time my girlfriend and I head into San Francisco for some holiday fun. Her birthday just happens to fall right before Christmas so it is the perfect time for a mini getaway to...
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My home at Christmas
How is your holiday going? I think I’m finally finished with my holiday shopping after taking one last trip to the mall last night with my older daughter. I think the key is to go as late as you can...
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A Simple New Year’s Eve Cocktail
Are you looking for a quick and easy, but very delicious and elegant drink to serve this New Year’s Eve? I have the perfect party cocktail for you. A pomegranate bellini. Three ingredients and you...
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Favorite San Francisco Peninsula lunch spots
Happy New Year!I hope you all enjoyed your holiday and that your 2016 is off to a fabulous start! How are those resolutions going? Maybe one of your resolutions is to meet up with friends more often?...
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Favorite Sweaters
I love wearing sweaters and it is finally cool enough, 55 degrees cool, in the SF Bay Area to finally start wearing them on a regular basis! As much as I love dressing for summer, there is something...
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Do you frittata?
This frittata is my go to on busy nights when I need to whip up something healthy and hearty in a hurry. Yes, there is a little bit of prep involved, but for the most part, it is something you can...
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Crazy for a Blazer!
I love a blazer and when I recently stumbled upon this one, at you guessed it, Banana Republic, I knew I had to buy it! The soft turquoise color is what really caught my eye and the fit was just...
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Heirloom Tomato Soup
I absolutely love all things tomato and when I discovered this recipe about a year ago, it has been on constant rotation in my house ever since. To say that I like this recipe a lot is a serious...
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