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Curating a gallery wall with dog-inspired art
Once I fall in love with something, I fall in love with it hard — attribute this tendency to my…
Thrifting for vintage treasures: My recent thrift finds
I’ve been an avid secondhand shopper since, well, forever. I grew up piggyback riding my dad at the West Wind…
Brewing jujube tea from homegrown, sun-dried jujubes for the perfect autumn beverage
When I worked in downtown Oakland in college, I’d occasionally return to my quaint Berkeley studio with a huge plastic…
Drying Bulgarian rose to make rose tea
I am fond of the idea of being a chic rose girl, but unfortunately, I’m seldom a rose girl in…
Baking a strawberry shortcake!
I spent most of July pummeled by feelings of anxiety and dread, so I swiftly fell down a cozy culinary…
Visiting Poot’s Cactus Nursery in Ripon, CA — again!
I took the day off today, and my boss was none too pleased. (And, for the record, I’m my own…
Baking a cherry galette!
Living in the Valley for five years has deepened my appreciation for seasonal produce, whether it’s bought from a local…
Crossing off things on my fall bucket list: How quintessential fall activities hold up
Right now, it’s that perfect sweet spot between autumn and winter when I don’t quite have to turn on my…
Getting ready to hibernate with my autumn essentials: My favorite at-home autumn activities
Just like Taylor Swift and pumpkin spice lattes, my powers activate during autumn. ‘Tis the damn season for coziness and…
Planning a personal staycation
I turned 28 this past week and decided to take time off of work for myself. With the heat wave…