Am I obsessing over these stamps? Yes, I am. Did I buy some? Yes, I did.
A VERY Happy Birthday to me!
Last Friday was my birthday and did I have a great day! Melissa, Sam and the girls surprised me by throwing a party- and I really was completely surprised!! We gorged on Teacake cupcakes {one of my absolute favorites!} and champagne {no Ruby Press party would be complete without it!} and pulled ourselves away from our computers for a bit. For dinner, I went to Plum in Oakland {at Kate’s direction}, and went absolutely insane over the food!! If you’re local, check it out- and be sure and order yourself a grapefruit gimlet!
Alameda Point Vintage Fashion Faire this weekend!
We are just counting the minutes until the Alameda Point Vintage Fashion Faire this Friday and Saturday. This show’s theme is vintage travel {think Pan-Am} with a costume contest, live band, and cocktails by St. George Spirits for shoppers on Friday’s preview night. {Not to mention first dibs!} But not to worry if you can’t make it on Friday night- with 50+ booths, there will be plenty to go around for Saturday shoppers.
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The Local Rose
Have you seen Shiva Rose’s blog, The Local Rose? Think Goop meets Whole Living meets Vogue. LOVE it.
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Thumbeline
Buying clothes for little Sammy is sometimes even more fun than buying clothes for myself. {Sounds crazy, right?} If you’re in the same boat, and don’t know about Thumbeline, consider this your formal introduction. Unbelievably cute kids clothes that you won’t find everywhere else.
C.R.E.A.M.
Have you been to C.R.E.A.M.? If you happen to live near our home-base of Berkeley, you simply must drop everything and go. Their freshly baked cookies- still warm from the oven- sandwiching a creamy scoop of ice cream is absolute heaven. I went here with two girlfriends last week and we couldn’t stop squealing in delight! And did I mention they’re just $2 a pop?
Rosy Rings
Just discovered- an inexpensive candle that smells as good as it looks! {I bought mine at Ellington & French here in Berkeley!} The tomato vine scent is so fresh- love it!
Roost
Have you seen Roost? Melissa found this gem of a blog and it’s filled with beautiful photography and yummy-sounding recipes. I’ve already found lots of things I’d like to try but I think I have to try this blood orange, prosecco and thyme sorbet first!
{images from Roost}
Comal has arrived!
We’re so excited to welcome Comal to Downtown Berkeley! We’ve been eagerly awaiting the opening of this Mexican restaurant and Friday is the day! Serving Oaxacan fare and drinks by SF’s Bon Vivants, we know it will be our new favorite spot in the neighborhood. I think there’s a plate of rock cod tacos waiting for me now!
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Crimson Horticulture Rarities
I love exploring Oakland (there is always a wealth of great stores popping up!) and this weekend I was lucky enough to tag along with my friend Angela (who writes for Casa Sugar and is a former Ruby Presser!) as she met up with the gals behind Crimson Horticulture Rarities. Tucked in a little alley in Oakland’s trendy Temescal neighborhood, this gorgeous little shop is an absolute gem! Terrariums, taxidermy and intoxicating fragrances; I think I’ve found my new go-to gift shop.
