I’ve had a recent mini-obsession with gloves. I think they are an under-utilized accessory. Certainly in cold climates with snow, people wear gloves. But I think there is merit to the idea of wearing them beyond wet and cold days. Almost everywhere I go, I see dispensers of anti-bacterial goo. I hate the gloppy gel and the alcohol content destroys your manicure and makes your nail polish dull.  Gloves help you avoid touching germs in the first place. It seems a more efficient approach …

I already had so many reasons for loving Chicago.  It is such a beautiful, friendly, and exciting city.  But my love affair was pushed over the edge after I discovered Daily Sip Studios.  It is no secret that I appreciate and celebrate stationery (junkie?).  And, taking it a step further, that I become weak-kneed around letterpress stationery.  Learning that Chicago was home to Daily Sip Studios which produces gorgeous letterpress and other stationery was almost too much for me.  I nearly packed my bags and started to relocate.  But then …

Have you ever tried a new restaurant that felt like it had been a part of the neighborhood forever? I recently tried Rose Wine Pub on 30th Street in South Park and had that exact experience. I immediately loved the cozy environment and the service and menu earned this wine bar even more gold stars.  It turns out, I had reason to feel like this place had been a part of the neighborhood forever; much of the wood used was reclaimed from an older home in the neighborhood.  …

Cupcakes are scientifically broken into three components as a measure of deliciousness: Frosting (taste and quantity), cake (taste and moistness), and access.  Corner Cupcakes represents the best of cake, frosting, and access.  By moving their cupcake bakery into a mobile food truck, Corner Cupcakes is a ‘neighborhood’ business in every neighborhood.  Corner Cupcakes is accessible for everyone.  By following their Twitter feed, I was able to track down their location today.  What put cupcakes in my mind?  I was thinking about stopping at the Sprinkles in La Jolla but saw …

Honestly, my bicycle is such a flirt! Whenever I ride around town on my bike, I always receive kind compliments about her. She’s a looker, that’s for certain. Since it would be a shame to deprive the rest of the world of her presence, I’ve been riding about town, as the weather allows.
Last weekend I rode my bike to the farmers’ market – called the Mercato – in Little Italy close to downtown San Diego. The day was gorgeous which made for a perfect day to …