bits from NYC
left new york yesterday where spring has finally arrived! this city marvels me as an observer of urbanites living in their places where not just the built environment influence our behaviors but also the weather....
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spring break in nyc this weekend!
spring break is here and i cannot wait to head to nyc tomorrow to be able to trade ten days of gorgeous west coast sunshine for the some chilly east coast weather. this trip is...
Read MoreHandmade Handbags and Packs for Cyclists
In a world full of factory made goods shipped thousands of miles, it is certainly refreshing to find a master craftsman producing custom to order handbags of superior quality with the needs of cyclists in...
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“I believe this is important for everyone – to trust what YOU love, not love what everyone else is loving. Rather than focusing on what others have, we should focus on what makes us happy...
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in the bay area, we love coffee, like a lot. this video on the specialty coffee subculture captures the spirit of many roasters and coffee shops featuring our very locally grown Blue Bottle, Handsome Coffee Roasters...
Read Moreawesomely designed valentine’s cards
finding the perfect valentine card for your loved one can be a major challenge if you’re not one to go for silly declarations and bright colors. knowing myself and my loved one, we like design...
Read Moreover the weekend
this past weekend i spent a lovely weekend in LA. if there is one thing i learn upon going back home often, is that it’s constantly changing, neighborhoods are seeing a boom of parks, green...
Read Moreboot & shoe service (cafe)
Boot & Shoe Service (cafe) is one of those spots that i have become a frequent customer of just before dashing off to class. serving Sight Glass coffee, tasty latte’s, and freshly baked pastries, it’s a...
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happy new year and hello! after much time away from the blogging world i decided to take a new route with city girl rides, this is not because of wendy bird being taken and never...
Read Morehelp, Wendy is missing!
My Wendy was stolen from my apartment building Monday morning. I live in the Lake Merrit area of Oakland where Wendy is pretty well known by many of my neighbors and friends. I’m reaching out...
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