hours spent digging toes in the sand, swimming through the mist, starfish and seaweed. firelit rooms with tea and soup, winding roads, saltsoaked. Share/Save
September 15, 2008
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August 26, 2008
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I haven’t been posting ~ inbetweens and oddly homesick for Vermont and a simple life. Waking up, dressing in these clothes, making a fire in the crisp fall air. Ah, in my dreams. Instead, I start a new office job next week and still haven’t settled into Oakland in any real way. What time am [...]
August 11, 2008
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+ di rosa nature preserve + sweet potato pie, bacon, & grits for breakfast + lazy boats on lake merritt + cocktails at flora Share/Save
August 4, 2008
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Ah! I love my new peacock headband from Charm School Design. Perfect for a touch of fanciness on a foggy day like today. Share/Save
July 28, 2008
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It’s been a hectic work-time for the last few days, and now I’m updating my portfolio to start looking for work again! Phew! I like the work-from-home aspect of freelancing, but not the hustle. Anyway, some tiny peeks into the kitchen! thrifted industrial stools – painted the seats black. cup snagged from a give away pile, handblown orange [...]
July 22, 2008
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Yay! Design*Sponge liked my before and after chairs, as did a number of readers, judging by the nice comments. Here’s a before and after with a funny story. This wee cabinet was left in my apartment by the last tenant. I loved the crazy woodgrain doors and the modern shape. However, it was dirty and stained, the [...]
July 21, 2008
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As part of the birthday celebration, we spent the day in Point Reyes with K’s family. They have a stunning house overlooking the bay, with this charming guest cottage for rent. It’s so sweet, and there are few things more relaxing and amazing than soaking in a hot tub while the fog comes in, tiny [...]
July 21, 2008
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I made this recipe again (invented for a family gathering last year) for K’s birthday this weekend, and again it was met with accolades. Cake: 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup brown rice flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 dash cardamom 1 dash freshly grated nutmeg 2 tbsp. orange juice 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 drop orange flavor 1 cup [...]