Out And About

Out And About: Floret

April 29, 2013

This week’s Out And About features Floret, a new floral shop in Lafayette, CA.  The shop is filled with unique stemmed botanicals, plantings and vessels, all of which may be custom arranged for any occasion.  Take a peek into Floret:  We’re pleased to announce that Floret is also featuring several Cocoon Home succulent compositions.

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A Most Relaxing Birthday Weekend At Wilbur Hot Springs

April 9, 2013

To celebrate my birthday Alex and I spent the weekend at Wilbur Hot Springs.  Since our last visit was over 13 years, our return to the hotel was both nostalgic and renewing.   A few things have changed since our last stay, but the effect of Wilbur’s mineral rich waters and serene landscape remained the [...]

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Out And About: Farmyard Darlings

December 11, 2012

Tucked away among an array of lovely plants at Mt. Diablo Nursery lives Farmyard Darlings, this week’s Out And About featured shop.  Upon entering the space one is immediately greeted by two very warm-hearted and high spirited women:  Carole Sinclair and Kim Berry, founders and creative forces behind FYDs.  Their love for vintage finds and rustic [...]

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Out And About: Flora Grubb Gardens

October 30, 2012

This week’s Out And About features 2 of my very favorite things:  coffee and plants.   They come together seamlessly at Flora Grubb, in San Francisco, creating an urban oasis for the coffee connoisseur and the horticulturalist.   Wanting to visit Flora Grubb Gardens for some time now, I finally went this past weekend.  Its [...]

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GARZA MARFA At Heath Ceramics!

October 2, 2012

Saturday night, Alex and I took the kids to the launch of GARZA MARFA at Heath Ceramics in San Francisco.  Admiring the collection of leather furniture and textiles showcased in Heath Ceramics’ new space was exciting even for our young design enthusiasts.   Max was coveting the saddle leather cot,  Zoe fell in love with [...]

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Out And About: Venture – Men’s Goods (And Reader Giveaway!)

September 27, 2012

 This week’s Out And About features Venture , a men’s shop  located in Lafayette, CA.  Offering leather goods, locally crafted denim, casual clothes, outerwear and men’s gifts, Venture brings a dash of urban cool to a chic suburban town.  The store’s stock is meticulously curated with merchandise designed and manufactured in California, a tribute to the [...]

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Out And About: Indian Springs, Calistoga

September 17, 2012

This week’s Out And About features a new favorite place to be, Indian Springs in Calistoga. Alex and I soaked in its mineral rich waters over the weekend and hope to do it again soon.  I particularly loved how the historical structures (built in 1812) that make up Indian Springs are accented with contemporary touches, [...]

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Out And About: Berkeley’s Pasaje Picante

August 17, 2012

Last Friday afternoon, the kids and I visited Alex at work and we all had dinner in Berkeley at Pasaje Picante.  Celebrating Mexican cuisine with fresh ingredients, authentic flavors and a relaxed atmosphere, Pasaje Picante was a big hit for all of us.  Take a look: We’re looking forward to regular Friday night visits to Berkeley [...]

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Out And About: The Alameda Point Antiques Faire

August 10, 2012

This week’s Out And About features the East Bay’s Alameda Point Antiques Faire.  Taking place on the first Sunday of every month, we definitely wanted to make the trip last weekend.  True to its reputation, the flea market was packed with creatively dressed people, tons of vendors offering unique wares, and an interesting array of food trucks [...]

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Out And About: The Beach Chalet

July 30, 2012

Before showing our children the Golden Gate Bridge,  we drove through Golden Gate Park to Ocean Beach and lunched at the Beach Chalet.  With its live music, beach blankets, and a refreshing ocean breeze,  the  restaurant’s picnic sitting area turned out to be the perfect way to introduce the family to Northern California.  After chilling [...]

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