This past Saturday we headed out for an urban hike taking us from the Mission District to the Marina District with our pup, Rufus, in tow. We made a stop in Hayes Valley, a unique district that is great for strolling, grabbing a bite, and shopping. We have lots of favorite stops in the area, but we checked out the new Anina, a bar with an outdoor patio { which is pup friendly and takes group reservations of ten or more…
Living in an older home and dreaming of a renovation, I’m naturally drawn to homes where the owner/designer preserved what mattered {architectural details} and let go of what didn’t. Finding that balance is not easy, and what can be even trickier is introducing modern…
Growing up in my family home, it was one where the door was always open; friends trickled in without notice, and I loved every second of it. Our house was loud but not too loud, and friends were always welcome. With two parents who…