Monthly Archives: June 2009
Rhubarb and Peonies
Thanks to the rain (I swear the seasons are shifting!), it still doesn’t feel like summer here. I can’t believe it’s almost July! The one thing that makes me happy is that we can still enjoy two of my favorite things … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Uncategorized
Rainy Weekend = New Stuff for the House!
Rainy weekend + new computer = unnecessary shopping online! My favorite finds online this weekend: Wall stickers from Ferm Living, $140 City posters from Ork, $22-27
Filed under Interior and Graphic Design
A Weekend in LA – Part 2
Every time I visit LA I finding something new to love. It’s a sprawling city and with almost every turn I’m excited to see what little neighborhood we’re going to find. The only thing I’m really sad about is that … Continue reading
Pingg, Paperless Post and One Penny Post
I’m totally obsessed with all the new email invites options available right now. My favorite is Pingg. They offer amazing graphics and a variety of communication methods including email invite, printed postcard, Twitter and Facebook (all for the same event!). … Continue reading
Filed under Interior and Graphic Design, Uncategorized
Food Inc.
I cannot wait to see Food Inc., the new movie by Emmy Award winner Robert Kenner, exposing the ugly truth behind the US food industry. I am most excited that Kenner partnered with some of my favorite writers – Eric Schlosser … Continue reading
Filed under Food
The Edible Garden
I was overjoyed this week to find out that the New York Botanical Gardens has an Edible Garden exhibit this summer. As their site says: “The Edible Garden is a summer-long celebration of growing great food. Through delectable exhibitions and mouth-watering … Continue reading
Filed under Gardening, Uncategorized
A Weekend in Burlington, VT
I visited Burlington, Vermont this weekend for the first time and absolutely fell in love. It’s a quaint, friendly town with beautiful views in every direction. I was also fortunate to visit during the annual Jazz Festival – filling the … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
Tree House Point, Issaquah, WA
I’m a big fan of the Sunset Magazine blog and just came across this awesome post about Tree House Point in Issaquah, Washington. Talk about a fun place to vacation! Can’t wait to check it out!
Filed under Travel
A Weekend in LA – Part One: Venice
I just had a great weekend in LA. The city gets a really bad rap, but it’s honestly one of my favorite vacation spots. Tons of great restaurants, shopping, people-watching and fabulous weather. And, I now have a new favorite … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Interior and Graphic Design, Travel
Virtual Vacation: Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
Last week I came across a great article in Sphere Magazine about Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia. It’s an absolutely spectacular park now protected by the World Heritage Forest Programme. As the magazine says, “lazy trout float peacefully in … Continue reading
Filed under Travel
