Even with the chaos of busy schedules, there is still something to be said for the ritual known as spring cleaning. I am not sure if it is the extra hour of daylight or the impendi... Read More
Spring is a great time to undertake a painting project, and one of the simplest ways to achieve dramatic changes in your living space. Not only is a paint project easy even for a n... Read More
Valentine’s Day takes on a whole new meaning once you have children. Although I do believe celebrating as a couple is important, finding a babysitter and a dinner reservation... Read More
Many of us don’t think about our emergency preparations until there is a natural disaster somewhere in the world. Besides earthquakes, which we are all aware can occur at any... Read More
When nighttime temperatures start to dip, San Franciscans need to remember that turning up the heat should be done with safety in mind. While you may welcome the toasty temperature... Read More
For many, January signals a renewed commitment to working out or changing up an existing exercise routine. The American College of Sports Medicine has released its annual fitness t... Read More
It’s that time of the year when we start thinking about what we want to change or improve. The most common New Year’s resolutions usually involve eating better or exerc... Read More
Fall always feels like a sprint, and as soon as Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to put our heads down and get to the finish line of the new year. All that racing and hustle and b... Read More
Nature gives you the face you have at 20. Life shapes the face you have at 30. But at 50 you get the face you deserve. — Coco Chanel We dare contradict chanel and say we believe ... Read More
During the holiday and winter months, we tend to turn our focus indoors as the rains (we hope) set in. With a little love, you can keep the plants and trees you purchase for the ho... Read More
As we enter the holiday season, we say goodbye to summer’s fresh berries, watermelons, and heirloom tomatoes only to say hello to pumpkins, sweet potatoes, pomegranates, and a ha... Read More
When i sold my house a few years ago, I needed to store my stuff until I decided what I was going to do (buy another house, rent, live in two places?). I booked two storage units t... Read More
San franciscans love the charaacter of their old homes: high ceilings, hardwood floors, and large picture windows. Unfortunately older flats and homes that haven’t been updated c... Read More
As we embark on the Thanksgiving season when we can spend time with family and friends, it’s important to take a moment not to just eat turkey and mashed potatoes, but to be trul... Read More
It was barely september, and I was already receiving catalogs for Halloween costumes and seeing decorations and candy at Target and Walgreens. When this happens, almost immediately... Read More