

The good news is… I didn’t buy these. In fact, I’m pretty sure I scoffed at those who did and said something like “suckers!” The bad news is…. These were love at first sight. I’m now eating my words. How can anyone say no to Cynthia Rowley? Don’t all city toddlers need designer diapers? I [...]
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This past weekend it happened. I promised myself I wouldn’t ever give in to the insanity and low and behold when I least expect it — she entered our lives. Last week while on (what I thought was a harmless) vacation Emi somehow ended up coming back with her: Sure she’s not Barbie but she’s [...]
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Things are not well in Bay Area. It seems my dear blogging partner is in serious need of help. I’m thinking intervention—she is really spinning out of control. Social Media, more specifically Facebook, is taking over Francesca’s life, to the point of her sister banning her from her page. This is what I saw on [...]
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I began my love affair with e-mail back in college. It started out with just a passing glance, but now, years later, I can hardly control my obsession. I am a full-fledged addict. Send me an e-mail and you will get a response. It is a compulsion. I cannot check, refresh, and respond to our [...]
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Our very own Francesca Bianca turns the big 35 today! My intentions were to go all out on this post and put our darling friend on blast, but my lack of with-it-ness got the best of me. Payback (high school photos) will have to wait until next year. It’s obvious how much people love this [...]
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Dear HGTV, First of all, let me tell you what a huge fan I am of your channel. I recently read the press release announcing your partnership with Heather Armstrong of Dooce and your show, Design Happens. While I am thrilled and looking forward to seeing what Mrs. Armstrong will bring to the show, I [...]
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Over the weekend, I flew out to Baltimore for a blog conference known as Bloggy Boot Camp. After the one girl in the world who I wanted to meet wasn’t able to make it to Las Vegas last October, I figured I really had no choice. If I was going to stand next to Jill [...]
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Friends, As you know, I’ve been sick the past few weeks. I’ve spent my weekends indoors, wrapped in blankets, barely moving from the fetal position on the couch. Yeah…it’s serious. My husband says I’m just being dramatic. However, my doctor has finally diagnosed me with terrible case of Preciparalysis (a.k.a. – “rainy day bluesies”). It’s [...]
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