Author Archives: Melissa

Melissa was a fashion editor in NYC for 8 years {Harper’s Bazaar, Mademoiselle} and in San Francisco {Lucky, 7×7} before starting Ruby Press in 2001.

And the awards go to…

Okay, since we were tagged by Crosby at PR Couture, I am now bestowing the Brillante Weblog Award to the following seven blogs (in random order) that I just can’t be without:
Coco+Kelley- Cassandra from Coco+Kelly always picks gorgeous things to write about whether it be an amazing hotel in Spain or a beautiful evening dress.
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Aw, shucks!

When Crosby of PR Couture was bestowed with a Brillante Weblog Award from Styleit (congrats Crosby!!), she followed the Brillante Weblog protocol and announced HER favorite 7 blogs.
I think I blushed a little when I read “Ruby Press” on her list this morning and digested her sweet words about us… Thanks so much Crosby! [...]

Berkeley City Club

I pass the castle-like Julia Morgan-designed Berkeley City Club everyday on the drive home from work. Isn’t it the most amazing place? Take a tour here, or stay a night when you’re in town. Maybe I should join…

{all images from here, except the second image which is from here}

New candy obsession

Looks like chalk, tastes like a big chewy Good-n-Plenty!

{to buy this black licorice treat, click here}

We all get chilly now and then…

{Do you need it? I seriously doubt it. Do you want it? Maybe… Buy one for your favorite apple here.}

Greek souvenir

The great thing is, you don’t have to travel to Greece to snatch up some of these great handmade Greek leather sandals…. Buy them all here.

{… and maybe you will literally buy them all when you see how affordable they are!}

Bakesale Betty

When our office was across from the Claremont Hotel we used to trek over to Bakesale Betty more often for lunch (and sweets!), so when Sam swung by a few weeks ago he was shocked to see that it’s developed a Magnolia Bakery-style following! Lines snaked down Telegraph Avenue, but what was really great [...]

Phonograph for iPod

How simple and chic is this iPod speaker? I love it!

{buy it here, courtesy of Design Watcher}