A World of Whimsy

A Season of Renewal...

The first day of Spring is fast approaching and I'm beginning to see the dust settle, and what we made still remains. Reorientated and a little jumbled but still there. I look forward to what this year may bring. I have already learned; you really never know what will be, so just try and enjoy what is.

Best of October... better late than never!

My goal is to have a "Best Of" every month.  The problem this last month was that it was brimming with awesome activities, themed parties, and days filled with yummy treats. I've tried to scale it down. I mean we don't want to make September feel bad, do we?

1. Bake Sale Betty's

On the corner of 51st and Telegraph this little bakery is packed full every weekend. Brave the long lines for their apricot-almond scones. With chunks of dried apricot, a mild almond undertone and a crusty sugar topping. Also their fried chicken sandwiches are unlike anything I've ever eaten before! Delicious!

2. Oakland Parks And Recreation

For my birthday, Joe got me a wonderful present. A bike for himself. Now we go about town on our days off and visit all the beautiful and unique parks in the Oakland Area.  The most recent, The Morcom Rose Garden off grand avenue, is my favorite and hopefully the setting for our wedding next year.

3. Sabon

While in New York, walking through the cold and wind and rain, my friend and I stumbled upon this little shop.  My favorite product: The Patchouli Lavender Vanilla body scrub, their signature scent. My skin has never been softer!  Their face masks were pretty amazing as well.

 

4. KQED

Fall brings short days and long evenings. I can't think of a better way to spend those extended evening hours than curled up on the couch with Joe and the dog, watching Antiques Roadshow.  When the weekend finally arrives we watch Rick Steve's Europe and Lidia's Family Table while we have our morning coffee, and maybe some of those Apricot scones!

 

5. Halloween

What is October with out Halloween?   With A pumpkin carving party courtesy of Nora, a homemade costume and a wacky Halloween party filled with friends, this was a good year!  Definitely.

 

My pumpkin matched my Gnome costume!

Everyone sharing in the good times!

See you next month....