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Somehow I came across pictures of this library and felt so captured by it, that I had to come visit it in person. I wish the pictures did it justice. It's beautiful, serene, and calm, and I couldn't soak enough of it in. It's a cozy small library, but each space is thoughtfully put together and has a glimpse into the nature that surrounds it, with floor to ceiling windows. The furniture is beautiful, the wood tables and chairs look like they are impeccably made. There's an op

Welp, I think everyone has noticed the price of food and eating out has skyrocketed, especially in the Bay Area. But sometimes we still want to indulge in a nice meal. 🙂 That's why I'm excited to share about the latest thing I'm into: supermarket sashimi from Nijiya Market! I know it's not new thing, but I have always glanced over the sashimi section in Japanese markets. I opt for the common Americanized rolles like the California roll, shrimp tempura roll, or seaweed salad.

Today I want to share about my talented friend Vanessa who has her own business in the Bay Area doing permanent makeup. Read on to learn more about how this can save you time on your everyday look! Her services includes eyebrow tattooing so you don't need to fill in your eyebrows all the time, and it looks very natural as she can do nano hair strokes. There's even permanent makeup for eyeliner and lips too (called lip blushing). Check out her IG page for more details and befo

Happy New Year! 🎉 2026 has a nice ring to it! To combat the dreary weather outside, cozy up with a big mug, or actually, a big pot(!) of homemade hot chocolate. And share with loved ones! The steps are easy and customizable to your heart's desire. I started with a big block of Guittard chocolate (which I got at Foothill Produce in Los Altos). Chop it up into small chunks. In the meantime, pour a bunch of milk (your best guess on how much you need or want) into a big pot. I u

Colander Kitchens is a new food hall that has recently opened in downtown San Mateo from Sushirrito founder Ty Mahler. With amazing...

Earlier I wrote about how Capital One credit card holders get 50% off handcrafted beverages at their local Capital One cafes, which is...

There's a Meat Day sale that happens around the 29th of each month at Nijiya Japanese Market where their meats are marked 20% off! 🎉 Now...

I have a feeling this place is going to be a new hot spot in Palo Alto for people to hang out, grab a drink at the bar, or meet up with...

I have passed by the Kiehl's store in malls so many times without ever really going in. But one day they were having a masterclass on "An...

Headed into the long weekend for July 4, there's a steal of a deal at Whole Foods now for half off all ice cream and frozen treats!!...

As you may know, the fancy Showplace Icon in San Antonio Village in Mountain View closed down a while ago. But now a new theater has...

Jade Tea Garden is the new restaurant that takes the spot of the old Joy Luck Palace in Cupertino Village (plaza with Ranch 99 and other...

Here's THE blueberry muffin recipe you need to try! It's by Alison Roman who came up with it after much trial and error postpartum while...

This class completely changed the way I look at salads. One day, after making my husband a soggy and sad salad, we happened to stop by...

I hear there are hours long waits at Liguria Bakery in SF for their famed Italian focaccia. According to this article , it's a third...

When ordering online at The Midwife and The Baker, I noticed that they have flour for sale too! I thought that was a remnant from Covid...

Rounding out the end of teacher appreciation week, I splurged on some fancy strawberries from fruitqueen to gift to the teachers, one...

Chef Li, a local Chinese restaurant in San Jose, is unfortunately closing its doors on May 15, 2025 because the lease was not renewed by...

Today was the start of teacher appreciation week! As a thank you to our kids' teachers, I baked them some chocolate zucchini muffins for...

If you're in downtown Los Altos, swing by Right On! Refillery for a sweet treat! These are peanut butter cups that taste like real...