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The Anthropologie Smell

Have you noticed the amazing way Anthropologie stores always smell? I finally asked one of the...

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A few favorites from the SF Renegade Craft Fair

The San Francisco holiday Renegade Fair this year was (once again) brimming with cuteness. I picked...

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It’s-Not-Too-Late Gift Ideas

How is it that Christmas is already next weekend? Thanks to the wonder that is the internet,...

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Holiday Nails

One of my greatest life pleasures in high school was getting my nails done — acrylic ones with...

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May and Calvin’s Garden Wedding

Every other week, my mom finds a way to subtly ask (and sometimes not so subtly) when Alan and I...

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The Ainsley House Holiday Tour

After spending lots of time with family and friends and seeing twinkling lights everywhere, this...

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Sharon Montrose Animal Photography

How awesome is Sharon Montrose’s animal photography? Any of her prints would make a...

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My (Mildly) Roaring 20s: Interview Questions

One of my very smart and also very good-looking friends in college once got the weirdest question...

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Gift Ideas Under $25

As much as I love giving gifts, somehow I end up being kinda terrible at it. I never buy things in...

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Tesco Subway Grocery Shopping

Alan and I carpool to work, but if we took the subway, shopping at this virtual grocery store would...

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