Only in San Francisco
I was walking to Union Square the other day and came across this store front window at Ted Baker London. I just had to take a picture. I’m thinking this was an “only in San Francisco” moment.
Read moreGirls Night Out – Save the Dates
Have you heard of the new book by Lissa Rankin called What’s Up Down There? Questions You’d Only Ask Your Gynecologist If She Was Your Best Friend? Mark your calendars for 2 fun upcoming events in Marin with Dr. Lissa Rankin and Dr. Michelle Gannon!
Read moreFourth Street in Berkeley Fun
Today Marilyn (aka @fun_master) and I took a field trip out of Marin and in to Berkeley. It’s funny how the Bay Area works, to get from one county to the next you often have to drive over a bridge. Many of us seem to get stuck on our own sides of the bridge. We get comfortable where we are. Marin people stay in Marin, The City people stay in The City, and the East Bay people stay in the East Bay.
Read moreGrocery Shopping in San Rafael: a cultural experience
Grocery Shopping in San Rafael: a cultural experience. If you have driven through the Canal area of San Rafael on Bellam lately I’m sure you’ve noticed quite a few changes. The old sleepy Circuit City is now a booming Latino grocery store called Mi Pueblo.
Read moreThe Other Sally
In my last blog post I mentioned I met another Sally. I know Sally probably sounds like a pretty regular name to you but it’s not a very common name. So… when I meet another Sally, I make an occasion out of it. Turns out this Sally is doing some pretty interesting things.
Read moreIf I can bike, so can you!
I’m writing this post as I am trying to catch my breath after riding/walking my bike up a VERY STEEP hill. The hill is only .5 miles but it feels like 50 miles to me when I’m pushing my bike up that long, hot, steep, windy road to my house.
Read moreNikol Elaine – MakeUp Artistry
Nikol Elaine is what some might call an artist of the face. A makeup artist by day, born and raised California girl by night, she is clearly on a mission to show you how less can enhance more. Known for her delicate use of false eyelashes and crafty ability to make subtle or dramatic changes, she winks at any challenge. Nikol Elaine works solely on location across the bay area and specializes in wedding makeup.
Read moreMeet Mary Cary
Earlier this week I attended the Bay Area Bloggers Society meeting that was being hosted at the Video Blog Marketing studio in Sausalito. This is where I met the very interesting Mary Cary. I asked Mary if she would share some of her favorite Bay Area places with us. She agreed!
Read moreHip, Hip Hayes Valley
Hayes Valley in San Francisco has blossomed into a cultural oasis with a plethora of hip boutiques, upscale restaurants, and an edgy art scene. In a quick stroll around the neighborhood, you’ll feel as though you are exploring the side streets of Paris.
Read moreThe World’s ONLY Comedy Show in a Futon Store
Another reason why I love the Bay Area so much! We have the coolest futon store ever! Mary’s Futon is hosting a comedy show in her store! You actually get to sit on the futons while you watch comedy. I’ve been before and it’s a great show! This time one of my favorite comedians, Julie Goldman will be there!
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