By Vera, on May 13th, 2010

SF volunteer’s commitment brings trees to the city’s urban landscape
For all our eco-awareness here in the Bay Area, our standard-bearing city of San Francisco is remarkably short on trees. Shady, life-giving greenery covers a mere 12% of the city – and chances are, if you pass by one of these precious trees, Charlie Starbuck had a . . . → Read More: Charlie Starbuck’s Green Thumb
By Vera, on June 29th, 2009
My 4th of July is going to be a little different this year going to Priceless way up northern California. I’m leaving town on Thursday and will be gone for almost a week. The festival has a Midsummer Night’s Dream theme so I’ve been taking this great green dress apart I found at the thrift store, . . . → Read More: A (Priceless) 4th of July
By Vera, on June 6th, 2009
This year’s Northern California (13th) Earthdance sounds even better to me than the Harmony festival with a line-up that includes one of my favorite party DJs from Rubulad parties in Brooklyn (and Club APT), Ursula 1000, Lyrics Born, Goddess Alchemy Project, India Arie, and Nickodemus!
A 3 day Ticket includes Camping.
Early Summer tixs are $150 (from June . . . → Read More: “Give Peace a Dance”
By Vera, on May 19th, 2009
Check out these funky bracelets and accessories made from recycled fabrics by an artist named Betsy in California. I think the tie outfit is especially cute; love the vest! The line’s called Finklehoo Fashions. It’s cruelty-free, environmentally friendly, and really different.
(Photos here . . . → Read More: Recycled fashion accessories for spring
By Vera, on May 14th, 2009

It’d been years since I’d gone to Big Sur. My boyfriend Aaron and I drove down this past weekend and spent a couple of beautiful days of sunshine with little wind near the southern coast. We checked out amazing waterfalls, explored Jade Cove, and munched on great sweet potato fries with beers at the River Inn. And we . . . → Read More: Esalen: land of the Gods