Here is what to order at Philz on the weekend for a sweet special treat. Walk up to the counter and say "iced tesora medium plus sweet & creamy."
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roses' taproom
Roses' Taproom is a new brewery and taproom that is ......... PINK! Located on Telegraph Ave in the up and coming area of Temescal area of Oakland, Roses' is a great spot for a pre-dinner drink.
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tibetan mastiff in dolores park
Ok, besides our family dogs growing up and Nala, this may be my favorite dog I've ever met.
I met this cutie in Dolores Park in 2013. I thought I wrote down her owner's email address correctly, but either he is frightened of me or I missed a letter, because he has not responded to my requests to hang with this dog again or connect with his breeder.
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summer of love: 50 years ago
Can you believe the Summer of Love was already 50 years ago?
The de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is hosting a special exhibit to celebrate the summer of 1967. So much history in SF that summer!
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sf st bernard
Look at this face! I love a big furry lazy dog. I saw this cutie while walking around the Marina. He was so chill, he barely moved. Not sure who his owners are-I was tempted to bring him home! So cute.
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sf decorator showcase 2017
It's that time of year again! May, sunshine, springtime, and the SF Decorator Showcase.
If you don't live in SF, you probably have something similar in your town. Once a year, they choose a home and choose the top decorators in the area to each design one room
Read Morebeautiful things i saw today: interesting building
I noticed this thing on a walk.......interesting, huh? Gotta love SF!
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jane coffee shop in sf
Jane is a great coffee shop/restaurant in Pac Heights in SF. People go here for a cozy lunch with a friend or to do some work in the morning. Sit downstairs in the hustle & bustle or.....
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acai in sf
Acai bowls. A healthy breakfast or snack.
I met my friend Lauren at Basik Cafe for an afternoon snack on a rainy day. This spot on Polk Street in Russian Hill is good! Plan on waiting in line. We even saw a beautiful Bernese Mountain dog out front, which is always a good sign!
Read Morepurple grey paint
There's something about this paint color that I like. It's almost purple, but also a grey. I noticed it while on a walk the other day.
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home decor for v-day
How about something nice for the home?
Also from SF area companies: Hudson Grace, Nuraxi, and Serena & Lily.
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bag for v-day
coat for v-day
Our favorite coat designer, Lan Jaenicke. Also local to SF. I met Lan 3 years ago through the Edgewood fundraiser. Most of my friends have since purchased one of her beautiful cashmere coats. They are an investment, but most people are planning to buy a second or a third.
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flowers for v-day
We have some wonderful florists in SF. Photos above.
If you don't live in SF, these will deliver nationwide:
beautiful things i saw today: rainbow + gg bridge
Yes, that is a rainbow you see beside the Golden Gate Bridge. It was a lovely sight! When I arrived in Marin, I saw a double rainbow! A sign from above that I am exactly where I'm supposed to be right now. Thankful for these moments!
beautiful things i saw today: tile around door
I noticed this on a walk in the morning.
Read Morebeautiful things i saw today: dog in bar
Somehow SF allows people to bring their dogs into bars. It's really great!
beautiful things i saw today: sf pastel building
I noticed this building while on a walk one morning. Don't you love the detail in the SF architecture? I like the soft pastel colors against the bright blue sky. We see a lot of these rounded windows in our alluring city. Thankful for beauty all around!
beautiful things i saw today: taco tile
Here is a creative use of tile! An entrance to a Mexican restaurant. I noticed this one day on my walk home from work. How clever!
Following the "I have this thing with floors" theme, I included my feet for perspective.
flowers claire marie
People in SF do weird things in our garages. My neighbor has a garage full of weights and uses it as a gym. Another sweet man down the street uses it as his artist studio. They both leave the garage doors open, and you can see what they're up to.
This photo above really made me smile, as you can imagine. I was on a walk in Inner Richmond in a residential area, and stumbled upon this wonderous sight. A garage door open, I hear some French music, then I see the ladies at work with peonies. Such a beautiful moment!
The florist is Flowers Claire Marie. I have not worked with them, but their website is gorgeous. Some photos below of their work. Thankful for this special memory which I took as a sign that I am exactly where I'm supposed to be in life right now.
