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Corky and Bill Make Room at La Finca Caribe

When I told my friend, Michael, I was heading to Puerto Rico for business, he practically lept through the phone telling me I had to visit Corky on Vieques while...

In the Palm of Jeff Pierson's Hands

Recently, I went to Pop-Up Art Shop, a monthly event on Palm Avenue in San Mateo, CA where a few hip shops stay open late to exhibit local art and...

I love the Gorgeous Little Things in BellJar!

BellJar on 16th Street between Valencia and Guerrero is a gem of a shop. Check it out: [caption id="attachment_1443" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="3187 16th Street between Valencia and Guerrero. This area...

A Fair to Remember- visiting North Beach's hidd...

I had to take a break from the work, the classes, projects and proposals... I've been feeling a little overwhelmed. So I grabbed my new intern, B, and headed for...

I love Flora Grubb Gardens!

This is a store front!  And Flora Grubb is a real person- a genius, if you ask me. Tucked away on Jerrold Street in an industrial neighborhood, Flora's open air shop...

How Cook! Founder, Nona Lim, Dishes Up Success

[caption id="attachment_311" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Nona invited me to a food, wine, and music event in Napa. I have the best friends!"][/caption] Nona Lim started Cook!, as a home delivery service...