On this post, our four days in British Columbia, for a forest wedding and a bit of exploring beautiful Vancouver. Sorry this post is a bit long today, and you may be getting sick of these travel posts. I feel like there has been a lot lately. Can you believe today is our nation's 250th? It is bittersweet for many of us. I still remember the exact day we turned 200. I was ten years old, and we had a parade on our court with all the kids. This is a photo of my friend Renee and me twirling batons that ... Read More
What to Pack
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
Presidio Coastal Trail to Golden Gate and a Great SF Deli Lunch Spot
On today's blog, an easy walk along San Francisco's Presidio Coastal Trail to Golden Gate Bridge with TDF views and a great Italian deli to have lunch at afterwards. I am also sharing my J. Crew's spring picks, Nathan Turner's new decorating book, and more. Welcome to the Weekend Meander with Elizabeth and Juliet where we share our finds and other cool things. Presidio Coastal Trail Walk Last week we took Max's long postponed birthday walk in San Francisco. We had so many rainy weekends, so it ... Read More
What to do at a San Francisco Conference
On this post, my three days getaway to San Francisco - where we lunched, shopped, and dined in the city. Plus the lovely spring offerings at Sezane right now. Welcome to the Weekend Meander with Elizabeth and Juliet where we share our finds and other cool things. I'm just back from a blogging conference and full of ideas, and still on a high from being with talented and sweet women around the clock the past 3 days. I am equal parts inspired, elated, overwhelmed (so much to work on), and also ... Read More
A Day at Muir Woods and Lunch at Pelican Inn
On this post- a day at Muir Woods, and lunch at 16th century style Pelican Inn. Welcome to the Weekend Meander with Elizabeth and Juliet where we share our finds and other cool things. I can't believe Easter is a week away. Yikes. I've mostly been thinking about what to wear to a conference, as you know that matters - and of course as it now appears to be a rainy when I've been thinking about cool sandals and linen!! Muir Woods and Pelican Inn Have you been to Muir Woods lately? It had been ... Read More
Shades of Blue for the Home, a Great Book on Inns, MLK Day & More
On this post, blues for the home, a great book on beautiful Inns for design and travel lovers, SF art week, my new kitchen rug, and cool happenings to commemorate MLK. Thanks for popping by the Weekend Meander where Elizabeth, Juliet and I share what is on our radars and new and happening. It is official. Our house is finally de-Christmased. I had to add a few things to brighten it up. I found a this runner from West Elm with an Hawaii vibe which really makes me happy. My dad's tangelos are ... Read More
Two Days in Carmel, Michelle Dockery’s Home, New Kittens and More
On this post our two days in Carmel, getting adjusted to new kittens, Michelle Dockery's relatable and inviting home and more.. Welcome to the weekend meander where Juliet, Elizabeth and I share what's new, cool, and on our radars. We had a crazy week, and for my 60th I decided to adopt new cats! We finally made the decision after losing our last cat, my sweet 18 year old Marlo, last May. Our new rescue kitties came home Sunday night! We have been thinking about it for a while and waited until we are ... Read More
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
Paris When it Sizzles, a Summer Movie, and More…
On this post, part one of my Paris trip, how to stay cool while traveling in extreme heat, a pretty Paris apartment, and finally a real summer film to go see in theaters. It's our weekend meander with Juliet and Elizabeth! I've missed you all. I hope July was good. August is warming up here. We spent all of July being very lucky with 70 degree temps. I knew it wouldn't last, but it sure was nice. My tomatoes are a bit behind, but my cantaloupe are doing great and I have at least 7 little melons on the ... Read More
Packing a Small Carry-On for Europe, and Pam Anderson
On this post, how to pack a carry-on for an overseas trip, a few good things on my radar for travel, Pamela Anderson in UK Bazaar, and more! How has your week been? I've been getting ready to go on a trip. In the meantime, I had to replace my laptop, and have been scrambling to get comfy shoes and things for the trip. I did get my hair chopped off to a 'lob' or long bob as my hairdresser Abby calls it. My once thick hair is getting thinner and thinner. I have been loving all the bobs I've been seeing ... Read More
