Bay Area Craigslist Roundup (January 12, 2012)

 I've been at it again... searching on Craigslist for things that won't fit into my apartment.  If you're local and looking for furnishings, here are some of my favorite finds this week:

It doesn't look like much, but paint the base of this bamboo/wicker console table a bright color like coral or kelly green and it would totally brighten up the entryway of an eclectic home for under $100.

Speaking of bamboo console tables,  this one is listed at just $50,  and is even more 'Hollywood Regency' chic (just needs a new coat of paint)

More into mid-century design?  Need a coffee table?  Take these two teak side tables (I'd bargain to $150) and stick them together, pile some coffee table books on and you're good to go.  They look like they're in perfect condition...

Pick up this awesome classic cane back chair(with black leather and nail-head trim!) for $100 and put it at the desk your manly study.

Speaking of manly rooms... for a guy that needs a coffee table: add a tray to this lovely black leather ottoman and you're good to go; a place to put your drinks and your feet (plus, it's on wheels!).

 Happy Hunting!

Weekend Recap - Heading North

I had a lovely weekend here in San Francisco and beyond.   We finally got some nice weather, and by escaping north, we actually got some warm sun!   It was a close friend's last weekend in San Francisco, so we celebrated with pink drinks, time outside, and lots of tasty Italian food.

We spent Saturday afternoon at Bar Bocce in Sausalito.  It was my first there and it was the perfect spot for an afternoon hang outside of the city.  We spent a couple of lovely hours outside by the water enjoying delicious food and a couple of competitive bocce ball games.

On Sunday, we ventured even further north.  In Healdsburg, we browsed antique shops (I'll share some finds later this week), stopped in fabric store,  tasted wine, and enjoyed the heat.  

Here is a photo a friend snapped at the fabric store of me among my favorite color. 

Then, a friend took us up to Catelli's in Geyserville, were we had a lovely late lunch outside by the garden.  The food at Catelli's  was delicious, and I will definitely be back.  We had artichoke dip, truffle fries, a prosciutto and cheese plate, and fresh ravioli.  Everything was tasty but the warm sourdough bread and fresh burratta cheese were amazing!  

Here is the cheese plate:

 And, the tasty artichoke dip:

 

Then we headed home.  There was traffic on the bridge, but we made it across before the fog rolled in so it was perfectly clear. Not a bad view...

Happy Monday!