I remember when owning a laptop was considered a luxury. Now it seems that everyone who’s anyone has one – m…
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A Message from the Color Yellow
You can smell the night jasmine permeating the evening air, alfresco dining is available at your favorite restaurant and…
A Good Straw Bag Is Like a Needle in a Haystack…
…almost impossible to find, and very sharp (looking). Why opt for plain old seen-it-everywhere golden straw when y…
Mod Squad
Considering my penchant for retro styles, you would guess that I was born in the 60s. Truth is, I’ve never been ab…
Rights of Plastic
It was only about a year ago that I made a conscious decision to stop using plastic bags to cart my groceries. When the …
Doe, a Dear Place to Shop
Like a deer caught in the headlights, I had to fear for my ATM card while shopping on lower Haight this week at Doe, one…
A Hot Hauz
We’ve all come to learn that Scandinavian is synonymous with cool design (just think Ikea). Meet Hau Hauz. Designe…
Unraveling the Waste: A Peek Inside Etsy
Even old sweaters deserve a second chance. That’s the thinking behind the community of knitters that forms a part …