June 17, 2022
The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate in the Bay Area. Here are a few local ways to celebrate the day. Redwood City 4th of July Parade, Festival, and Fireworks The Annual Fourth of July Parade in downtown Redwood City, the largest Independence Day parade in Northern California, attracts thousands of spectators. It brings entries from across the state. Most...
June 17, 2022
I love driving out to the farmlands nearby. Some days, if there is nothing pressing to do (a rarity) we like to drive into the valley, or along the delta, or just into the hills. We might lunch in Oakdale, Farmington, or Lockeford. I find it very cathartic to just get out to the country and smaller towns. Another thing I love while out is...
May 20, 2022
Honor Those Who Served Celebrating the people that have fought and died for our country. Although this weekend is a great opportunity to welcome in the summer and celebrate with friends, it’s important to remember who the party is for. Here are several ways you can celebrate our soldiers’ lives: Donate to Memorial Day Flowers and honor our fallen soldiers with a floral arrangement on their headstone....
July 23, 2021
Sunday, June 25 is National Wine and Cheese Day! If ever there was a holiday to get behind, this is it! I really don’t need an excuse to imbibe, but it is nice that we have a dedicated day to proclaim our appreciation for gourmet faire. Red or White is the question. Wine tasting is one of my favorite pastimes. It is one of the...
May 24, 2021
WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? If you did, please keep them out and in public because we love those cute little furry creatures. Many of you know how much I love pets. Our puppy (80 lbs) went with us just about everywhere, while the cat ruled the roost. My earliest brochures included pictures with my full family (husband, dog and cat). While we don’t have...
February 11, 2021
Here comes Valentine’s Day, another holiday that will be effected by our current altered reality. What have been your favorite things to do to commemorate Cupid? Can you still do them this year? I used to go out to dinner with my husband, Michael. He booked the restaurant-usually swanky French. In the past few years though, we really got tired of the extra crowds and...
December 18, 2020
Polish Christmas Traditions Poland is a largely catholic country and for that reason, the time around Christmas is full of traditions originated from and directed to religion. Although the religious aspect of Christmas, the 25th of December is the most important day of the holiday season, the truth is that it is Christmas Eve that has the largest number of traditions and customs. Also, for...
November 23, 2020
I love tradition. Tradition adds meaning to what would otherwise be mundane. Sometimes, tradition impels us to do things we might not otherwise bother to do. It can seem pedantic and boring. But tradition can also make a simple event seem potent and imbued with significance. I, for one, love the idea of carrying on, as has been done for generations. Thanksgiving is about as...
October 28, 2020
As you all probably know, I love to keep in touch with my clients. I don’t have ex-clients; I just have more and more friends. I had sold a home for my clients, Sarika Singh and her husband Deep Majundar, and recently called to see how things were going. To my delight, Sarika explained how she had opened a studio, and was painting and selling...
September 14, 2020
National Sewing Month is the recognition of a creative form of self-expression that we celebrate in September, but enjoy all year. The month-long Open House of retailers, bloggers, online stores, schools, organizations, individuals and more is a great time to renew interest, share ideas, be inspired, expand your knowledge and express your creativity. Happy sewing! Felted Stuffed Animals These petite stuffed animals — a Fair...