November 29, 2011 As a beautyholic, I can't resist gifts that are all dolled up in a pretty package. There are so many great deals going on, so we've picked a few more ideas in case you haven't finished your holiday shopping.
November 28, 2011 I've been baking a lot during the Thanksgiving holiday and my skinny jeans don't like me very much. Nevertheless, I'm gonna bake up a storm for the next several weeks. To find some inspiration I've been perusing the lovely recipes from Making Cupcakes With LOLA. Written by the founders of LOLA's, the popular London bakery has a cult following for their fashionable cupcakes.
November 22, 2011 When a box of Recchiuti Confections chocolate bars arrived at my doorstep, I clapped my hands in glee. Artisan chocolatier Michael Recchiuti had redesigned and expanded his signature line to include four new flavors. Not surprisingly, each one contains a proprietary blend of dark and milk chocolates from Valrhona.
November 21, 2011 Get your holiday shopping done in style with the following cool gift ideas. They're guaranteed to please any sophisticated friends and relatives, and you can also sneak in something for yourself while you're at it. We won't tell!
November 18, 2011 With so many fun makeup and skin care options, beauty addicts have lots to wish for this holiday season. We gathered some favorites below as gift ideas for both you and your fellow beauty queens.
November 17, 2011 Thanksgiving is just a week away - are you ready with all the prep work? In case you haven't decided on side dishes, the Carrots with Honey recipe might tempt you from The Art of Living According to Joe Beef. Named as David Chang's "favorite restaurant in the world," the famous Joe Beef has created a sumptuous cookbook for those who can't travel to its Montreal location. I found myself drooling all over the book.
November 16, 2011 It's always fun to see new designs from Snow & Graham. Whimsical yet elegant, their stationery collections are always a treat to use, especially for the holiday season. It makes wrapping presents a total pleasure, not a chore.
November 15, 2011 To expand their VitaSkin line, Eminence Organics launched a new set of products to supplement their existing skincare collection. The Firm Skin, Calm Skin and Clear Skin masques and vitamins now have a matching cleanser and moisturizer to complete each regimen.
November 14, 2011 Inspired by Guerlain's legendary Vol de Nuit perfume, their Belle de Nuit holiday 2011 makeup collection is an homage to bold, fearless women everywhere. Evoking the changing hues of the night sky, dramatic shades of deep blue and green dominate the color palette.
November 11, 2011 Local cinephiles, this is your last change to experience great foreign films for the rest of the year. The SF Film Society is presenting their 15th annual New Italian Cinema this Sunday, and it's packed with great screenings. The eight-day series will pay tribute to acclaimed director Daniele Luchetti, as well as offer new works from up-and-coming filmmakers.
"Our Life," with Elio Germano. Courtesy of San Francisco Film Society.
