Year: 2016

What’s Fun To Read On Rawsilkandsaffron

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Sunday was absolutely gorgeous around the bay area, and it was the first time this year, that I was happy to not be writing anything, or doing any sort of research for my next novel. Or this blog, or that one, or the other. I decided instead to get out of the house and hang out near the Golden Gate Bridge. Strange as that may sound, it makes sense to me.  The Bridge is the prettiest site on warm, sunny, clear days in the city. So I had to get out there and see it in person, the beautiful perfect rust-orange colored masterpiece for this corner of the world. So, while I focus these next few days on promoting my novel, I am leaving you with a few topics I’ve touched up on for your entertainment.  Be back shortly:

Boutique Hotel Pick – 1 Hotel – New York

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In San Francisco most buildings or hotels being renovated are considering going the eco-friendly route, and I do appreciate the concept of it because I am an advocate of green. So it was nice to see this article about the CEO of Starwood Hotels taking measures to recreate the company owned properties focused on sustainability and going all the way green. In light of one of my favorite topics, I have selected 1Hotel as my boutique hotel pick .  This is where I will be staying during my trip to New York in a few months hopefully if they aren’t book by the time I lock down the dates.  

Travel: Planning Is Half the Battle

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I’ve paused all thoughts of travel lately because I’m very focused on novel 3 and all that go along with promoting my pride and joy.  But once in a while, you know on a sunny beautiful day in San Francisco, I get the urge, to just plan – because I do know what I want to do this year for our big trip to Europe. But finding a few good suggestions never hurts anyone – especially this girl. So, buckle up and take a tour of what I found pretty interesting – in travel that is:

How To Recycle Jam Jars

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I buy these jams in abundance, and spread them on freshly baked French bread every Sunday morning, and sit by the window and enjoy breakfast the only day of the week, at a much more slower pace. So, you can imagine my collection of the perfect shaped jars, I know someday I would use for a healthy dessert I’ve been searching for. but haven’t found…until NOW! Chai Seed Pudding – what!!!  

Life’s Funny That Way

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I took a few days off, to unwind in the country. Or so I thought that’s what I’d be doing. I packed my bag, my laptop, my dog and a few other things I though I would need and drove 2.5hours east to somewhere near Tahoe. The plan was I would finalize my third novel, you know the last-minute details before I set it loose online on April 16. Which is now only four days away. I had five days  before I left to lock in the formatting,  and all minor fixes and bugs. However,  I realized with only 30 minutes left to my drive, that I left my charger plug at home. (Long story I don’t want to get into). I am usually very together, and function extremely methodologically with everything I do. But the plug, not my fault really, was left behind. And I knew while freaking out on the road, the computer battery was only at 6pct. This bit of detail set the tone for the four-day weekend. And no matter how …

Friday Reads Online – Why? Because We Need A Break

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Too much news can be daunting. And while I wind down Thursday evening, looking forward to the much-needed weekend away from the usual, I have considered these fun articles to set the mood: Have a great weekend everybody, while I take a few days away from all computers. Not because I want to, but because I forgot to take my plug with me to the country where I am spending a few days – I thought to be able to write.

Decor: Gray Is Never Dull If You Know How To Dress It Up

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Every color is fascinating to me, no matter how dull some may seem to most. The key is knowing how to dress it up. In this case, the color gray, a more elegant, sophisticated hue for those preferring such luxury or gracefulness in their lifestyle – of course after the kids have  left home, and there is no dog, or a dog that is well trained not to sit on such refinement. 🙂

Sunday Cravings: A Week By The Poolside – Italy

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We’ve made it through the first quarter of the year, although really I don’t know how we got here. Wait. I do know exactly how I got here. I was too busy helping with three moves in four months, a remodel, a book edit going on sale April 16, the ear to everyone’s problems, the one doing all the comforting, ego boosting, problem solving and care giving. I know exactly what filled my days. On Saturday, instead of staying home,  I got up early, showered, and actually got dressed up, even wore my make up and left the house. To have breakfast with a friend who called to say she was in town for a vet appointment.  Spending the entire morning with her, on Chestnut Street, having breakfast, chatting up a storm, then window-shopping, checking out the books on display at my favorite Books Inc. store, and even grabbing a freshly squeezed fruit juice in a bottle. It turned out to be a nice day. In our conversation, both of us longing for a week-long …