San Francisco: Ferry Building

The Ferry Building Farmer's Market: It's this gorgeous, magical place, situated directly beside the bay, with fresh food, flowers, cheeses, coffees, oysters... It's no wonder it gets thoroughly packed on the weekends. 

It's easy to be lazy and prefer to stay in and lounge around, especially on holiday weekends. I'm always far more pleased when we make the decision to get out and explore and enjoy the beautiful places and things right at our fingertips. 

The extra nice thing about the Ferry Building? They've built a lovely playground directly across the street, so that when the kids are through smelling the flowers and tasting every fruit and cheese sample, they can run, climb and swing their little hearts out beside city skyscrapers.

Everyone goes home happy. ;) 

The Anatomy of a Great Week

Somehow a balanced life can be tricky to accomplish: we often plan too much or plan too little... are you with me? When you feel like the exact balance was struck by the end of a weekend, it's a REALLY good feeling. 

It's Monday. Let's make it a good one. 

xo

That Was Fun: Vince Fashion Brunch

SO here's a new one: I went to a fashion show last weekend. And it was fabulous. It's incredibly fun to deviate from my normal role of stay-at-home mom on a Saturday, and enjoy some gorgeous adult fashion and eat everything on my decadent plate all by myself. ;)  

I got the invitation and had no idea what to expect. This isn't NYC, obviously. For me, it was perfectly ideal. NYC fashion doesn't come accompanied by a three-course brunch at the Four Seasons MKT restaurant with friends, which is what we were able to enjoy together. Views of the city included.

Dreaming of a day Brian and I can take a stay-cation at the Four Seasons... I mean, the views!!! The food at MKT! Lovvvve this place. I'm craving the burrata salad as we speak!  

Eggs Florentine at MKT

The Vince holiday 2013 line. Soft, luxury fabric and gorgeous outerwear.

Thanks for the amazing brunch MKT, and to Vince for the serious fashion inspiration! We'll be back in a heartbeat.

xo

That Was Fun: Renegade Craft Fair SF

I spent some time- and a little money- at the Renegade Craft Fair this weekend. There were some REALLY good vendors this year, so I took pictures so you can get to know a few of the pretty shops and check them out online! It's seriously like Etsy in real life, which I love, because you can see the quality up close!! It's fantastic. The kids don't last too long in the crowds, so that's good for the pocketbooks (I never actually call them pocketbooks in real life, but it's a pretty fun word to type and totally felt like it belonged in the sentence, you know?). 

Clockwise from top left: 

1. Toyota Screenprinted Bags (so we could see how it's done!) for free AND raised money to help women through  #toyotagiving.. love a good cause. || 2. Rufflewood Pillows, with gorgeous prints and perfect seams for great prices! || 3&4. Honey & Bloom Prints and goodies. || 5. The crazy delicious ZConfections caramel corn. I couldn't get enough!! 

Clockwise from top left: 

6.  Shapes & Colors Textiles cheerful coin pouches. || 7. Ahhh! I didn't get the shop name, but such gorgeous color in these glass hanging plants (if you know, do tell!) 8. My favorite: incredibly crafted toys by A Summer Afternoon || 8. My dream bike was resting outside by the water, so obviously I took a picture. 

Oh, and hey! BONUS: freebie photo booth sessions! We weren't all ready for the first one... I think Maggie wins for best all-around variety of shots (as any good toddler should), and Sophie wins for most perfectly still-like-a-statue-with-a-mustache. She only moved her eyeballs, it seems. ;)  

Thanks for the fun, Renegade! Till next time. xoxo

Happy Friday!

We're in the midst of our foggy San Francisco summer days. I hear the rest of the country is wearing shorts and swimming. ;) Whatever the weather, hope you get a bit of relaxation and fun this weekend!  

xoxo. 

That Was Fun: Bi-Rite Creamery

When in SF, go to Bi-Rite. Perhaps hesitate to go with one scoop of strawberry on top and one scoop of cinnamon/snickerdoodle cookie ice cream on a cone... but don't hesitate long, because the long line of people behind you won't love it. And when you receive the most perfect aforementioned combination of ice cream flavors that you've ever tasted, thank me. And I will be thanking the guy behind the counter who recommended it to me. 

Bi-Rite: 3692 18th St or 550 Divisadero St. 

I may need to sample all the hip ice cream shops in the city now that I've had this one.  

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