DecorBook Classic : Christmas, 2022
Have you decorated your house for the holidays yet? I must confess that I've done the bare minimum this year. I just didn't have the...
DecorBook Classic : The Uncommon Wreath, 2022
Every home should have a wreath - whether it makes an appearance for holidays or is displayed year-round. One of the most ancient...
DecorBook Classic : Moss Balls, Naturally
Happy Thanksgiving! I'm re-running this article from October 22, 2016 (and again in 2019). Another 3 years have passed and moss balls...
Happy Hour : Thanksgiving Tableau
Every been in a restaurant when it turns "Happy Hour?" You notice the mood instantly changes as everyone is ready for fun. Whenever I'm...
DecorBook Classic : Moody Rooms
Now that I have my rooms light and bright, I'm suddenly attracted to dark and brooding rooms. Maybe it's because the weather turned...
Places We Go : South of Market (SoMa)
One great thing about living in Oakland, CA is that I'm only a 25-minute BART ride from San Francisco. Last Thursday, Jayne and I met at...
Happy Hour : Barely Halloween
Every been in a restaurant when it turns "Happy Hour?" You notice the mood instantly changes as everyone is ready for fun. Whenever I'm...
DecorBook Classic : Exterior Refresh
In my Year of the House (2022), I have been devoted to getting my house shipshape. Besides the fun bits this year, there was a new water...
Happy Hour : Updating a Musical Bookcase
Every been in a restaurant when it turns "Happy Hour?" You notice the mood instantly changes as everyone is ready for fun. Whenever I'm...
Places We Go : The French Market in Marin
The French Market in Marin is celebrating its 10th anniversary. A couple of weeks ago, I drove over to San Rafael to see what it's all...
