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Cave Collective

Cave Collective came to my attention while I was in San Francisco. The company's debut jewelry collection is hand-dyed in plant life scavenged from Golden Gate Park and Stinson Beach. Learn more about the founders, an illustrator and photographer, from their website,...

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Garden Apothecary

Live, eat and beautify the natural way. I grew up planting tomatoes with my Dad in our backyard garden and with a Mom who taught me olive oil is, actually, a good facial moisturizer. I recently met a woman who makes a living embracing the natural elements. Read on to...

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Friday Frock and Fizz

Serving up a visual frock and fizz today. I am on the fly often; jersey knit dresses with chic sneaks keep me feeling comfortable. And, who doesn't get a kick of cheer while looking at colorful fizz-spiration? Happy weekend! Image Credits - Frock: Unknown // Fizz:...

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San Francisco Photo Journal

It's no secret (if you follow my Instagram snapshots or Twitter thoughts) that I recently declared San Francisco my new favorite American city. After spending ten days in the Bay Area, I am still wondering why don't I live there? As a former Angeleno turned New...

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Summer Accessories

Do you accessorize for the beach and pool? If I'm not in the middle of surf,  I'll wear a bangle or two while I bask in the sun.  It definitely lends a touch of feminine glam. Get some of Kate Upton's layered look right here. Image Credit: rewardStyle

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Follow the Sun

I gave the commencement speech at my high school and college graduation ceremonies. I don't know what the chances of that are, but I'll take it because in each instance I spoke about breathing in the air, not being afraid to care and choosing your own ground (thanks...

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Candy = Fashion

Remember candy buttons on paper? Proenza Schouler's leather clutch echoes the old time paper strip sweet snack. Throw back memories while toting this blue-green ombre, silicone-studded strapless darling.   Image Credit & Purchase Info: Proenza Schouler...

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Sausalito

I fell in love. His name is Sausalito, filled with ocean and sky so blue. Not since discovering Paris at age sixteen have I felt so strongly about a land. Sausalito is a must-visit, and for me, a must-become-a-resident-at-some-point-in-life. Before I set my feet in...

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JBD an-uh-vur-suh-ree

Okay, the cake was from my actual birthday earlier this year (thanks Meggy Vino). While I am a bit older than the five symbolic candles, and the blog is much younger, I'll take any excuse to make a connection or commemorate a date. Jenny by design went public a year...

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Jenny by design