I don’t know how many times I have photographed this tree over the years. I’ve been on this trail hundreds of times and each time I run past this grand Oak perched high above Stanford University’s Hoover Tower and Palo Alto beyond, it takes my breath away. I have run or walked the 5.2 miles […]
I am really excited to share with you the spring collection from Emerson Fry New York. It is cool and casual with a touch of sophistication. There many designers who create beautiful clothes, but these I can actually see a real woman wearing. You know women who drive carpools, go to the grocery store and […]
It sure was a weekend filled with springtime activity. Dinner with 2 of my favorite ladies left me feeling energized for the weekend Friday. A floral crown workshop, two perfectly sunny gorgeous days, a couples night, a picnic with our bunnies, some baseball in the yard and new plants in the garden. What more could […]
After an overly full and somewhat uneventful weekend last week left me feeling down, this week’s sunshine, warm weather and new projects have me looking forward to a weekend with my family, good friends, a fun workshop, and hopefully a slightly slower pace to enjoy the amazing and ever gratifying SF Bay Area outdoors. I’m […]
Last week my husband and I were able to make a business trip into a little bit of a fun getaway trip! He had meetings all day and I had a few things lined up as well, then we’d rendezvous in the evenings for 3 wonderful date nights including some of our old favorites, new […]
I am NOT a crafty gal. Contrary to what people may think, I do not craft. I may have an eye for things, but I am not a creator, crafter type. I have little time and little skill and other than gardening or planting have only made two things, a felt ball garland and a […]
This spring arrangement by the always inspiring Natalie Bowen Desings has me dreaming about being outdoors and entertaining in my garden again soon. I love the mix of textures she uses in her arrangements as well as the unique vessels she selects for each piece. For more floral inspiration I’d highly recommend following her instagram […]