The Enneagram

When I was in high school I was introduced to The Enneagram somehow, someway. I was so intrigued by the personality profiles, that I went and bought a book about how it all works. After reading through the book, I knew then what "number" or personality type I was. It was quite obvious to me.

Years later, I still am bumping into people that also have a strong interest for The Ennegram and seem to  recognize my number type right away. I am a Two, The Helper, in every way. Strengths and weakenesses, postives and negatives, I am an all around Two. At least I can say though, that Mother Teresa falls into the same catagory with me. So that's cool to know.

Thunderstorms, in May. Really?

The weather has been so unpredictable and far from what it should be around here. Spring is on it's way out and Summer is right around the corner. But you'd never be able to tell because today as well as last week, it's been raining. On and off, coming down in bucket loads. But today actually brought thunder and lightening to the Bay.

The sky's are black and street corners are flooded.

Do I really need to pull out my rain boots and umbrella?

Colors, Textures, & Fabrics Oh My!

{love the simplicity of the white duvet w/ the orange pillows.
Looking closer, I actually think this is the exact duvet I'm registered for!}

{ shabby chic, simple w/earth tones}

{exposed beams & fireplace focal point}

I can't begin to list off all the home & garden, home decoration stores and websites I've been surfing through online lately.

You name the magazine or store, I've looked at the online layout entirely. No joke. My mind is one track these days, (besides the wedding which is an obvious) preparing for our move into out new three bedroom 1930's bungalow.

Looking at interior design is one of my all time favorite things to do whether it be flipping through Potterybarn and West Elm catalogues, or window shopping at Crate and Barrel and local flea markets. I love textures, fabrics, and design layouts of rooms. I'm a visual learning so interior design is very desirable to me.

Here are a few fabrics options, colors, room designs and furniture items that have caught my eye:

1}Tuxedo Ruffle Curtains  in Hot Coral, Mint, or Grey for our guest room/my office

2}Waverly Fabric for a round glass top bedside table skirt for master bedroom or guest room.

3}Mia Crystal Table Lamp for master bedroom bedside tables

4} Grand Embroidered Duvet Cover and Shams in espresso for our master bedroom.

Happy Weekend

And it's Friday!

I have no plans but to relax, recover and recuperate. (And surf the web for more creative design ideas and DIY projects for our new house!) But, thank god I can do that from the comfort of my own bed, or couch, or the floor....

Happy Weekend Everyone!

Under the Weather

Feeling sick is no fun.

After a weekend of packing up our apartment and celebrating my birthday, I woke up feeling sore, congested, and  just plain yucky. What a terrible way to start the work week.

So I decided to go into work bright and early to check my emails, voice mails and calendar to make sure the place would survive in my absence.  Everything seemed fine, and actually pretty slow for a Monday morning so I excused myself and headed home to my fiance, and my california king.

After hours upon hours of sleep, I finally was able to consume a small jamba juice, a piece of multi-grain toast, and a plain pancake with a dab of melted butter. (Breakfast for lunch or dinner is so comforting, I just had to indulge just one hot cake for my "lunch" today.) For dinner tonight, if I can make it to dinner, my fiance's going to make us sausage and veggie  soup. The thought of warm, salty vegetable broth, with a side of greasy grilled cheese sounds like just what the Dr. ordered.  

In the mean time, I'm starting to get cabin fever and my fiance suggested that we go for a short walk around the block to get some ginger ale and some crackers. And despite my current appearance, faded brown velour pj pants and stretched out purple Old Navy long sleeve, I actually thought it sounded like a good idea. The windy cool air sounds refreshing right now. I just hope I don't see anyone I know! And maybe some hot tea when we get back. Mmm......

After our walk, I'm going to melt back into position in front of the tv, watch some re-runs of Tori & Dean, maybe take a hot bath, and wait until the house smells of veggie broth and melted cheese. That's my que to eat, then sleep, and anticipate waking up tomorrow feeling brand new. Let's hope.

Summer in the City

It's almost that time of the year again, when weekend's are spent picnicing in parks, lounging at festivals, summer concerts and festive farmer's markets. All of which I partake in every Summer. But there's nothing like a bustling Summer in the City.

 

A few of the awesome events I'm looking forward to:

1}Alameda Antiques & Collectibles Faire~ This "ginormous flea market" takes place every 1st Sunday of the month, on the waterfront of Alameda. After visiting just once, I'm addicted.

2} North Beach Festival ~ One of my favorite SF neighoborhood festivals. It's pouring with people, beer booths, and vendors of all kinds. And it's in the home of SF's Little Italy ;)

3} SF Pride Parade ~ A rainbow of people walking & partying along the streets of SF  all ins upports of the gays! The parade ends up at the Civic Center for one, enormous wild party.

4} Union St. Festival ~ one of the largest free festivals in SF. SO many vendors

5} Hardly Strictly Bluegrass ~ LOVE this one. It takes place in GGP during October, it's free, and the blues playin' is smokin'. Grab some deli sandwiches, bottles of wine, some friends and a blanket and you're good to go! A definite must if you're in SF.

 

Also, there are always the big name concerts that come to the Bay. This year I'm stoked for Rihanna, Jack Johnson, Norah Jones, GoldFrapp, DMB & Raphael Saadiq just to name a few.

The Garden Island

After several meetings and appointments with florists, photographers, wedding coordinators and bridal salons, it's finally time to decide where to go for our honeymoon! And to make things even more exciting, my parents have graciously offered my fiance and I first class plane tickets to anywhere in the world. What's a girl to do?

So after numerous discusses and many bottles of wine later, my fiance and I decided on the beautiful Hawaiian Island of Kauai.

I've been there before, along with a few of the other Islands, but none of them measure up to Kauai's lush rain forests and waterfalls, hence the Island's nickname The Garden Island.

We'll be leaving two days after our wedding and staying at the Grand Hyatt Resort for about 8 days. When I visisted the Island years ago, I remembered this resort well because of it's oceanfront location and its impeccable Four Diamond Awarded service and staff.

A few of the places listed on our To See Itinerary:

1} Waimea Canyon State Park

2} Na Pali Coast-Sunset Dinner Cruise

3}Picnic at The Limahuli Garden & Preserve

4} Helicopter Tour

(I've done this tour & the pilot takes you into the canyon's where they shot Jurassic Park and right by my absolute favorite part, the waterfalls!)

And to get a local feel for the island, I've researched, bookmarked and put together an itenerary of different local hot spots for drinks and live music, local restaurants, and famer's markets to attend. We'll actually be their for Halloween as well so it'll be interesting to see how the locals celebrate and party. 

 Hmm, should I bring a costume?

Can't wait!