Posts Tagged ‘Dress Up’
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009
The ideal Friday night in Oakland is a no-brainer this coming Friday, the 27th. Start on College Ave. at Market Hall (5:30-7pm) to meet author Fran Gage in person as she takes your taste buds on a tour of The New American Olive Oil, her new book featuring the most interesting stories of California olive [...]
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Tags: Calendar, California, Dress Up, Good Reading, Learn, Oakland/Berkeley
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Friday, March 6th, 2009
Oh Baby! Everyone’s favorite green boutique – you know, the one that had organic hot cider and gingerbread to snack on while you shop on chilly days – is having a great sale! Each item has a plus side: the Vivienne Westwood shoes are made from recycled, nontoxic plastic, the cotton onesies from pesticide-free plants, [...]
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Tags: Buy Me, Calendar, California, Dress Up, GR Recommends..., Neighborhoods, Oakland/Berkeley
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Saturday, February 14th, 2009
Here are some of my favorites from the Bryant Park show yesterday where designers from all over the mother continent showed their supreme skills. Unique fabrics and textures, fairly traded from traditional artists, weavers and craftspeople, bring something extra special to this famous week that showcases the fall collections for the year. Find out more [...]
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Tags: Dress Up, Get Inspired, New York
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Friday, September 19th, 2008
I write and recommend many spectacular eating experiences all up and down the West Coast, and some day in the not-so-distant future, the East Coast and regions abroad, but I need to preface, or shall I say footnote, a few underlying issues that should not be overlooked when ordering your next tasty meal at one [...]
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Tags: California, Casual Night Out, Cook This, Dress Up, GR Recommends..., Sustainable Home
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Friday, September 19th, 2008
I often travel solo. My time exploring the best of the West Coast is far too lengthy to invite along my honey, stealing him from his work. But just because I travel solo, doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of places that inspire memories, and offer imaginings of future romantic excursions — this trip has been [...]
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Tags: CA Wine Country, California, Dress Up, Lodge, Romantic Trips, Weekend
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Saturday, September 6th, 2008
On a day-long excursion around Suisun and Napa Valleys, I once again discovered the kindred nature of the two different wine-growing regions, each with their own triumphs. Suisun grapes sometimes make it into Napa wines, but the Suisun makers themselves have a respectable collection of wineries, many of whom win prizes all over the state [...]
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Tags: CA Wine Country, California, Do Lunch, Dress Up, Imbibe, Vegetarian, Vines
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Thursday, August 28th, 2008
Napa, oh Napa. I find myself at odds with the concept of Escape Vacations, opting most often for those that inspire further questioning and consideration, some new knowledge and growth. But I cannot be up to the task all the time, I too must relax, rejuvenate and reclaim sanity, and perhaps there is no better [...]
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Tags: CA Wine Country, California, Dress Up, Lodge, Romantic Trips, Solo Travel
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Thursday, July 31st, 2008
Serena Says: Somehow I got myself so wrapped up in business that I missed my chance to taste this year’s bounty from Livermore Valley Vintners Association at Taste of Terroir, an annual summer bash. But I did get the report on the winners, so I’ll pass on the tips for your next jaunt over the [...]
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Tags: CA Wine Country, Calendar, California, Cook This, Dress Up
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