Category Archives: San Francisco

San Francisco { Part one }

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Marte Marie

Last year I lived in San Francisco, and I too left a big chunk of my heart there. I loved walking for hours and exploring the different areas of this unique city. It’s rolling hills that makes each new area … Continue reading →

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Weekend retreat: Sausalito

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Marte Marie

Last year, one of my brothers came to visit and we spent five sunny days exploring San Francisco and it’s surroundings. It felt so incredibly wonderful to be able to share “my” new city with him and to finally be … Continue reading →

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Photo of the day: Flower conservatory

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Marte Marie

What a weekend! After days of gorgeously warm spring weather our front porch was all covered in snow when we woke up this morning. So American boy and decided it was time for a snuggly brunch in a warm and … Continue reading →

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Afternoon walks: Flower conservatory

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Marte Marie

Right down my street and around the bend is the most gorgeous area of green, flowers and big old trees. It’s the biggest park in San Francisco, and the equivalent to Central Park in New York, it’s the Golden gate … Continue reading →

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Handcrafted Modern

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Marte Marie

The above image is the cover of a book I’ve tweeted about before. A book I am dying to own, and today I think it’s a great day for telling you a bit more about the book, and the author. … Continue reading →

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My nest in San Francisco

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Marte Marie

Whirlwind days! So much fun, but days are a bit too packed. So today, I took a petite siesta, and spent some time at home in the new San Francisco nest and tried to make it a home. Some furniture … Continue reading →

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Creative Thursday

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Marte Marie

It’s creative Thursday again, and today I’ll share with you an artist i met a couple of weeks back. One evening after a great and sunny day I walked in the twilight through little Italy and down to Chinatown in … Continue reading →

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Sir Drake Hotel

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Marte Marie

Let me take you with me on one of my afternoon strolls through the city. It takes time to get to know a new place, and I’m an eager explorer. So I use as much time as I can running … Continue reading →

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And the winner is…

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Marte Marie

……Bec from Cup of kitsch! Email me your address Bec, and I’ll send you the necklace right away, just in time for the Australian summer:) Now if you’re not familiar with Bec’s cute blog, head on over here for lots … Continue reading →

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Photo of the day

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Marte Marie

Today has been a great day! Brunch with wonderful friends at the Mission district with a raspberry dessert from La Tartine. Then we crossed the Golden Gate bridge, drove through the lush forest to Muir beach, where we spent hours … Continue reading →

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