{life} long weekend + testing out new skills…

25 Friday May 2012

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It will be a relatively quiet, low key long weekend over here. Some time and cost consuming trips are lined up for the next couple of months, so we are trying to enjoy as much downtime in SF while we can.

I am however excited to take to the streets and start experimenting with my newly acquired photog skills. Earlier this week I took a photography SkillShare class taught by Ashely Batz. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to up their camera game. I’ve been playing around with my camera since and have captured some fun (unedited) shots of my muse… yes, my cat is my muse.

Testing aperture

Playing around with lighting angles… yep, my composition needs work

A bit dark but attempting to play around with ISO and shutter speeds to get ‘action’ shots

Here’s to an enjoyable long weekend!

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{foodie friday} 7 x 7 magazine big eat 2012 crossing things off the list #4…

25 Friday May 2012

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I’ve been busy eating my way through the list again! This time, I got around to trying the fried green beans at Coco500. There is a reason they have been on the Top Eat list for several years now… I could have eaten the whole plate myself! Thankfully, 7 x 7 posted the secret recipe earlier this year so I can try to replicate them at home.

I also managed to cross off the infamous prime rib from House of Prime Rib. I’m more of a filet mignon kind of gal, but the prime rib was pretty decent. The atmosphere and service is touristy and quirky which makes the experience a lot of fun. Beware- come hungry as the portions are quite large!

I’ve updated my master list and I’m starting to realize I need to step up my eating game as we are halfway through 2012 already!

Check out some other items I have crossed off the Big Eat 2012 list here, here and here.

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{wedding wednesday} diy origami heart invitation…

23 Wednesday May 2012

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Remember when I surprised my husband on Valentine’s Day with an origami heart garland that included little love notes tucked into each? I found the equivalent project used for wedding invitations- I’m in love with them!

Head over to Eat Drink Chic (which is also one of my favourite blogs) for full details and a spiffy template.

{style} j. crew and the man who dressed america…

22 Tuesday May 2012

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As of the last 2-3 years, I have become a big fan of J. Crew. Their high quality, staple, every day items are all over my closet and continue to surprise me how flexible they are between seasons and occasions.

Needless to say, I am excited to watch CNBC’s new doc J. Crew and the Man Who Dressed America airing this Thursday May 25th at 10pm. Jenna Lyons is typically the ‘face’ of J. Crew’s success, so it will be interesting to see some behind the scenes action with their CEO Mickey Drexler.

Some video sneak peeks:

Walk Through a J. Crew Store with Mickey Drexler

Interview with Jenna Lyons

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{life} on turning 28…

18 Friday May 2012

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Yep, today is my 28th birthday.

For some reason of another, I have been anxious for the last couple of weeks about my birthday. Maybe it was the contemplation of the last ten years of my life… wondering if I have done enough, lived to the fullest, took advantage of every opportunity that has come my way. Maybe it was the number of grey hairs that are suddenly starting to make an abundant appearance atop my head. Maybe it was the pressure to do something amazing during my 28th year. On my 25th I moved to San Francisco, my 26th I got engaged and my 27th I got married. What’s next?

I am beyond fortunate in my life. I married my bestfriend 9 months ago, have the most supportive parents, family and friends and live in one of the most beautiful cities. I’ve come to realize that taking a day aside to celebrate all of those wonderful things is what birthdays are really about.

To those who have reached out today, thank you. All of the calls, messages and emails are overwhelmingly wonderful. I am definitely feeling the love.

So, bring it on grey hairs… I’m ready for you.

{foodie friday} dine about town…

18 Friday May 2012

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San Francisco’s Dine About Town is back from June 1-June 15. It is a great time to head out to those $$$-$$$$ restaurants that you have been dying to try at a discounted rate:

Two-Course Lunches: $17.95

Three- Course Dinners: $34.95

We went to 5A5 Steakhouse last time Dine About Town was going on and had a really good experience. Some new spots I am thinking of trying include Sociale, Spruce (sadly only doing lunch), Txoko and Nombe. A few places worth checking out (if you haven’t already) are Town Hall, Salt House, Foreign Cinema and Vicoletto.

Check out the full list and make reservations via Open Table here.

{wedding wednesdays} exciting news…

16 Wednesday May 2012

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I am so happy to announce that my sister Ranjena is engaged to her long-time boyfriend Scott! I am beyond happy for them taking this huge step into marriage. Not only am I excited to have another wedding to plan, but also to officially have Scott as my brother-in-law.

Congratulations, you two!

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