Hello friends! It’s time for June's Signature Style with Cindy and this month’s focus is summer bags and sandals. Cindy and I thought this would be a good month to touch on sandals and bags, what is in and what new styles you might want to add to your summer closet. I've found some good options in woven and lighter bags and great sandals too. I love accessories even more than clothes, so switching out my bags for something woven and basketlike is something I look forward to. Heck, I like them so much I ... Read More
Clare V.’s French Home and a California Book & Scarf Giveaway!
On this post, – Claire V.'s French home with her LA colors, Provençal Summer, and a California style book and scarf giveaway. Welcome to the weekend meander where Elizabeth, Juliet and I share what's new and on our radars! This post is a bit shorter than usual. I am in Los Angeles visiting Jackson and Kristin in the new apartment they moved into last weekend. The flight down was delayed and then we sat on the runway for a long time and the plane had no wifi. Once we landed, we had issues parking the ... Read More
Late Spring Cleaning, Wallpaper and Father’s Day Gift Ideas
On this post, - purging the kitchen, wallpaper I want, good Father's Day gift ideas, cake picnics and more. Welcome to the weekend meander with Juliet, Elizabeth and I share what’s new and on our minds! It feels like summer has arrived. Well, maybe not officially on the calendar, but the neighborhood kids are out of school, the peaches and apricots are ready, and I can start every morning with my windows wide open. Don't you love hearing the birds at that time? My furry boys are loving watching ... Read More
Kona Village Rosewood Part 2, What I Packed and More
On this post, part 2 of our stay at the Rosewood Kona Village. This part is on what we ate, did, and what I packed for a 5 day trip. This was for Max's retirement and our 30th anniversary. A bit of a splurge, but we went the nightly rate was great in May, much lower than other nearby hotels, so we gave it a try and were so glad we did. Hopefully you can find the same if you check the less traveled months! Welcome to the weekend meander with Juliet, Elizabeth and I share what’s new and on our minds! ... Read More
Summer Alfresco Lunch With a Hawaiian Vibe
Today on the blog, I am joining friends to share some of our outdoor ideas and tips. I am so ready for easy summer dinners and lunches and alfresco dining! I just returned from the Big Island, so I am sharing an Hawaiian themed table and menu. At the Rosewood Kona Village where I just stayed, I really enjoyed that the tables were set with lovely linens and pretty touches like rattan and seagrass wrapped hurricanes and glasses. Still, the vibe is casual and yet island elegant and I was inspired to add ... Read More
Going Off Grid at The Kona Village in Hawaii
On this post, discovering the newly reopened Kona Village resort in the Big Island - the history and amazing revamp of this beloved property in the Big Island. Welcome to the weekend meander with Juliet, Elizabeth and I share what's new and on our minds! Life Changes My boys are all moving farther away, but it is for good things..... Last month Jackson's fiancee Kristin got matched to UCLA for pediatric residency! We are so excited for her, as it could have been anywhere in the country, and she ... Read More
Summer Clothes Wish List – Channeling the 90’s and J. Crew
On this post, channeling the 90's and J. Crew catalog for summer styling ideas -plus some great pieces on my radar. Welcome to May's Signature Style! This month Cindy and I get to have some fun and share our own wishlists for the summer. I cannot believe we are almost to June! Revisiting the Summer Closet By now you've probably seen a lot of the warm weather clothes that are trending or that speak to you. I always have a sort of inspiration board going on the phone (sometimes Pinterest), and ... Read More
Tips from a Gardener’s Daughter – Start a Tomato Garden and Get Healthier
On this post, easy ways to start your own tomato garden and how it can actually improve your health too. Welcome to the Weekend Meander with Elizabeth and Juliet where we share favorites and current cool happenings. Every few years I share a gardening post with a few tips. New thoughts on how to garden - and the incredible health benefits of it have come to light lately, so I thought this would be a good time to share the news, plus good ideas from my dear dad, who is a lifelong gardener. It's time ... Read More
Tips From the San Francisco Decorator Showcase House
On this post, tips and ideas from the San Francisco Decorator Showcase home, and lunch at the George Lucas Film Campus in the Presidio! Welcome to the Weekend Meander with Elizabeth and Juliet where we share our finds and other cool things. A day at the SF Decorator Showcase and lunch with Juliet! You know I had to get a lunch in there! I joined Juliet at the annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase on Thursday. We met up at the Presidio (more about that following), and Ubered to the house. We both ... Read More
Discovering Gems on the San Mateo Coast and Pescadero Beach
On this post, our day out on the San Mateo coast visiting Pescadero beach and Audubon trail, -plus a lunch spot, a general store, and a farmstand to stop at. Mother's Day ideas for you and a great book for those parenting 20 somethings. Welcome to the Weekend Meander with Elizabeth and Juliet where we share our finds and other cool things. How has your week been? I'm sort of excited as Kristin got tickets for the family to go to The Devil Wears Prada tonight. I can't wait. It sure is nice to have a ... Read More
