To die for.
Fit fanatics, get excited! Spring is almost here, making it the perfect time for Self Magazine's "Workout in the Park" event, which encourages participants to get off of the treadmill and into the great outdoors of San Francisco, New York, and Chicago. It's almost like the pages of Self came to life and showed up in your own backyard! This year's festival will feature fitness classes and beauty Read more
Animal lovers and art fans alike gathered at the San Francisco-based gallery/boutique Modern Eden, for the opening of new exhibit "Menagerie." The animal-inspired show included everything from contemporary paintings of Poodles and Pomeranians to sketches of French Bulldogs and Great Danes. Our furry friends weren’t the only muses though; among the cuddly critters were plenty of snakes, birds, Read more
Last night's episode of The Office started its opening scene with the staff of Dunder Mifflin crowding around a TV to watch the capture of the local serial killer, the Scranton Strangler. Jim nicely sums up everyone's fascination when he says, "Some events are so historic that you have to stop everything to watch. Balloon boy. Michael Jackson's funeral. Things that if you didn't see them live you Read more
It was one of my goals to attend a professional mixer, and ideakick seemed to suit my purposes. Basically, it's a smorgasbord of brainstormers coming together to feed off of each other's ideas and suggestions. You know the genius idea you had in the shower? Well, ideakick is the perfect place to see if your shower-inspired idea is awesome or just plain crazy; the line between the two can be quite Read more
I recently attended the wedding of my friends Crystal and Troy. Troy is an architect and Crystal simply has terrific taste, so I knew the night would be a sight to behold. The couple planned the event themselves, with a little assistance from friends along the way, so the décor was full of thoughtful DIY details that truly made it memorable. "It wasn't a DIY wedding," as Crystal said, "but a Read more
This week I was lucky enough to see Chris Sharma speak at my climbing gym, Planet Granite in San Francisco. In the world of rock climbing, Chris is a rock star, and many argue that he is THE best. Climbing since the age of 12, he is an inspiration to watch — the level at which he climbs can only be matched by a handful of folks in the world. No matter who you are, the lessons Chris Read more
Want to add some easy Fall style to your next table setting? Then take this tip from event designer extraordinaire Preston Bailey. Glue Fall leaves (especially desiccated ones, like these) to the exterior of plain glass votives. The candlelight will add a beautiful glow to the table, and illuminate the shape and details of the leaves. Read more
Interested in finding out what you can purchase at this weekend's Domino Bazaar? Check out my slideshow for just a few of the many, many finds! Source Read more
If you're in the Los Angeles area this weekend, I suggest you head over to H.D. Buttercup for the Domino Bazaar. Open to the public from Oct. 17-19 from noon to 6 p.m. daily, the bazaar will feature a mix of green products, art, budget-friendly furnishings, super high-end designer goods, and antiques for the home and garden. Everything has been hand-selected by Domino staff, and styled into room Read more
Last year I was excited to tell you about Self Magazine Workout in the Park, so thanks to user HipMom for reminding me of this year's event. Self Magazine Workout in the Park is a full day event of working out and fun in select cities nationwide where you'll get access to tons of classes (yoga, dance, Pilates, etc.) and exercises all in one day. Tickets are only $20 ($25 at the door) and that Read more
