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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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

Baking a strawberry shortcake!

I spent most of July pummeled by feelings of anxiety and dread, so I swiftly fell down a cozy culinary…

1 year ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

Planning a personal staycation

I turned 28 this past week and decided to take time off of work for myself. With the heat wave…

2 years ago

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