Tradition

Classy drinks for a classy gal's birthday/send off to NY with a stop at Tradition. Their bar is always stocked with fresh citrus and herbs ready for the next fancy drink served up by dapper fellas. I really wanted to sip from a tiki mug spotted behind the bar and was given this fancy hula lady. Today's foot self portrait was a tiled stairway that reminds me of a sunrise/sunset that matched the hues at Tradition.

Folsom Street Fair fashion and fanciful doors

I should have posted these photos earlier, but better late than never. There are more Folsom photos on my Instagram account. This fair is just one more part of SF that makes this city unique. I passed these bright entrances on the walk to the fair and it made me appreciate all the little bits of SF that add up to make it a daily favorite.

Happy Birthday to me

I celebrated a birthday this time last week.... hence another delay, sorry. I started the day with my favorite green juice with a new favorite book in hand at the Golden Gate Bridge lookout before cruising around Sonoma county for oysters, wine tasting, incredible views, and a little time to reflect. I'm rushing out the door again, but I'll start updating when I get back in a bit.

P.S. this is the book I mentioned before that I have photos inside and on the cover. Chronicle books has a special 35% off and free shipping with code "FRIENDS" at checkout.

it's no surprise...

after a few students went home early with a terrible cold it was really just a matter of time before I joined the club. I've been conquering a cold(flu?) for the past few days and while I'm feeling loads better I'm still taking it easy. I'll catch up soon and have an update here before you know it.
hugs and love,
b

Dia de los Muertos is tomorrow

I'll be taking heaps of photos and eating my yearly churro or two. I've been a little better at updating and will probably catch up from this soon to be full weekend in a few days.

hugs and love

Larkspur coziness and city wine tasting

Crosshatched clouds in Marin. Cozy atmosphere at Farmshop where I always try to stop in when I'm in the neighborhood. The bottom left is a bottle of a favorite local Sonoma wine by Banshee that I picked up at a wine tasting at Little Vine. 

citrus season

rainy, fog filled morning at the market

french vibes

I decided to take a walk to decompress from the day and stop for a little people watching over chai outside at La Boulange

California

Our little succulent sidewalk garden is thriving and prompting smiles.

dahlias at the park

I spent the day with a two year old and decided to bring her to the Dahlia Garden at Golden Gate Park for a an afternoon filled with flowers. 

cheers!

Hooray! I'm honored to be in the 7x7 collection of recognized favorite photos... twice. Here's a photo taken at the Anchor Steam Beer tour and then this pic of a colorful SF home was included in another set on their website. Thank you, 7X7? <3 

beach days... in October

I picked a friend up and we headed to Fort FUNston for a little relaxing at the beach with drinks, radio and a few magazines in tow