Category Archives: USA

At the Wharf

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

If you don’t like crowds and all kinds of tourist traps, Fisherman’s Wharf is probably not the best place to be.  But if it is your first time in San Francisco, I would recommend an hour or two to wander … Continue reading →

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Sean Lions and Pier 39

Posted on June 25, 2011 by

Credits:  Papers from Moninda’s Sea Memories;  Elements from PouYou and Me kit;  Journal Paper from Scrapmatter’s Life Little Surprises kit California Sea Lions are found along the coast of eastern North Pacific from the coast of Vancouver all the way … Continue reading →

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A Side Trip to Danville

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

Whenever I am in the US, my time with my cousin and good friend S has always been short – only a few hours for either lunch or dinner depending on how our schedules connect.  On my recent trip to … Continue reading →

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Rustic Italian in Sausalito

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

My mom once told my dad while driving around Sausalito that it would be lovely to own a house there — overlooking the marina would even be lovelier.  Gulp!     I want one too.    Its neighborhood oozes with … Continue reading →

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R&G Lounge

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

Credits:  Papers from Lana Koopman Digital Designs — squares paper, striped paper and turq diamonds;  Elements from Pink and me kit by Pouyou When in San Francisco, a visit to Chinatown is a must even on limited time.  Tired from … Continue reading →

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Incanto and Offal Cuisine

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

Incanto is a rustic Italian style restaurant in Noe Valley, an upscale neighborhood and home to many urban professionals with young families.  It is not your ordinary Italian restaurant serving only Italian classics; there are always options on Incanto’s menu … Continue reading →

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Reminiscing

Posted on May 26, 2011 by

Lombard Street overlooking Russian Hills For a short while I called San Francisco home.  Straight from a pampered life, away from the watchful eyes of my parents, living (not exactly) alone in the Richmond District was uncharted territory (for us … Continue reading →

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Double Double

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

Credits:  Papers from LivEdesigns’ SsunFun Paper pack — Moss, Sidewalk Chalk, Stripey and Vineyard.  Elements from PouYou’s Pink & Me kit — round stitch / couture 2; Scrapmatter’s Life’s Little Surprises Kit — dbo staple. Over-rated or not, I am … Continue reading →

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Blue Bottle Coffee

Posted on March 6, 2011 by

“Actually, this seems to be the basic need of the human heart in nearly every great crisis – a good hot cup of coffee.” Alexander King A good hot cup of coffee is how I often start my day.  As … Continue reading →

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The Slanted Door

Posted on February 27, 2011 by

The plan was to have a meal at one of the stalls or food trucks parked in front of the Ferry Building. Serendipitously though we managed to get a table at The Slanted Door. I think this was a day … Continue reading →

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