On this post, a floral inspired Piedmont home, flower pins to add to your looks, a Quince jacket I love, the best lemon pound cake, and more non Estée Lauder company cosmetic options to consider. Lemons are coming out of my ears, and robins are flying into my window drunk on pyracantha berries, and the sun has finally started showing itself after a very dark month. I had to harvest my small, but mighty Meyer lemon bush this week. This is about 1/3 of it. I still have to get to my old Eureka lemon ... Read More
Californians at Home
Hampstead Heath, and a Lunch and House Tour in Danville
On this post, our day at Hampstead village and the Heath, lunch and shopping in Danville with Juliet, and California books. It’s time for our weekend meander with Elizabeth and Juliet! Today I have a slightly an abbreviated post. It's been a busy week and I am adopting two rescue kitties that I am getting ready for, and going to Carmel for my birthday, so I am slightly rushed for time. I hope you enjoy this smaller post! Exploring Hampstead Heath On our last day in London we decided to take the ... Read More
Boden’s Tennis Themed Fashion, the Kate Spade Book, Tahoe & More
It's time for the Weekend Meander with Juliet and Elizabeth! On this post, the cute tennis themed togs from Boden, the new Kate Spade book, a San Francisco home, and our lands at risk of sell off near Tahoe. I hope your week was nice. Last week we did the 7 mile protest with a group of friends and family. Honestly it was so uplifting to know that so many cared and want a better nation. I loved seeing the American flags too. Cars had them driving by and along this 7,000 person human chain they were a line ... Read More
Weekend Up North, a Pretty Kenwood Home & More Nordstrom Sale Finds
On this post, a few photos from our weekend in a coastal town up north, a beautifully renovated historic Kenwood home tour to inspire you, and good things still to be had at the Nordstrom Sale! Hope you had a good week. I've been away first in Tahoe for a few days and now we are up in Trinidad, a little beach town way north in Humboldt County. Max grew up here and we've been meaning to get back up here with our kids who love it too. We rented a beach house for three nights and are hanging with family. ... Read More
Amber Valetta’s Green California Home, and a Winter Day in Santa Cruz
On this post, Amber Valetta's sustainable California home in Architectural Digest, a winter day in Santa Cruz, pretty spring table things, and more.. How was your week? After a few sluggish days I am getting used to the time change. While I don't like the dark mornings, I sure do like having dinner when it's light out. I tried to get into the sun every day for a little as it is supposed to help. Our Saucer Magnolia is blooming now and so beautiful through the window.. It's going to be in the 70's ... Read More
Versatile Spring Pieces, Lunch and Shopping in Woodside and More..
On this post, a hike in Fremont's Don Edward's wildlife refuge, versatile spring pieces to consider, lunch and shopping in Woodside, and the California home of the design mind behind Gap, Williams-Sonoma and West Elm. It's time for our weekend roundup with Elizabeth and Juliet. How's your week been? Well. I've taken a bit of a break from things as I have a sore rib I puled in tennis and then made worse trying to do pilates.. Sigh. I've spent a lot of time on the heating pad and it's getting better ... Read More
Winter White, an Historic San Francisco Home, and a Must See Local Fashion Exhibit
On this weekend post, an historic San Francisco home that's going to be the subject of the decorator's showcase this spring, the de Young's 'Fashioning SF' exhibit, winter white things to love, and a new show to check out..and a great walk to do in my town of Los Gatos. How are you all? It's the weekend Meander with Juliet and Elizabeth where we share what's new and on our minds.. Have you started any new year cleanup of your spaces? I was getting a bit antsy with all the January downtime and Monday ... Read More
My June Must List, Tomato Garden Tips, Pretty Slip Dresses and More
On this post..My June must list, tomato garden tips, a charming California home refresh, pretty slip dresses, and my new bed I just ordered. I had a busy week. It was so nice my youngest son Griffin was here for a while and now he's off again back to Utah where he is working for the summer. I can't believe it is already June. I just love the idea of summer.. and all the possibilities it brings! Do you feel the same? I'm also working on my yard when my allergies aren't killing me.. Anyone else ... Read More
Weekend – The Cropped Trench, Mom Things and Patio Inspiration..
On this post, the cropped trench, some ideas for refreshing the patio, and Mother's Day thoughts.. How's your week been? We are finally getting nice California days and it's lovely..After all this bad weather the one thing I am thinking of right now is getting my yard pretty so I can finally enjoy it. I think next week I'm putting in my tomato garden. For this Mother's Day weekend I really want to be able to sit outside and enjoy my yard with a book! I need fresh outdoor pillows and a few pretty plants ... Read More
Dining Room Refresh Ideas, San Francisco Homes, and Cosmetics I’m Loving Now
On this weekend post, San Francisco houses, skincare I am loving, ideas for a dining room refresh and more.. How's your week been? We finally ended this week with sun and I feel so upbeat and happy! While it was dreary, I found these yellow pillows on a Homegoods run and added them to my little office to give it some brightness. A little yellow seems to be the thing just now. I also took my dear dad for an eye surgery this week. He's 84 and his primary recommended he get ... Read More
