La Dolce Vita

Anticipation by Karla Bogard

Yesterday was wonderful.

My parents and I went to San Francisco and braved the cool breezes with the help of strong, hot coffee (I think I could live somewhere cool…but all of my money would be spent at quaint coffee shops!). We shopped in Noe Valley at Cary Lane where I picked up a gorgeous backless dress, plus a scarf I donned immediately. Lunch was at a Peruvian restaurant where I ordered the most amazing omelet stuffed with fresh veggies. In the afternoon, we visited the Legion of Honor and saw Artistic Luxury: Fabergé, Tiffany, Lalique. I fell in love with a bauble or two. Then it was time to refuel with treats at Kara’s Cupcakes (try the Fleur De Sel – a chocolate cupcake filled with caramel and topped with ganache frosting!) before heading across the bay to meander through Sausalito. We concluded our day with delicious Italian food, and today, I am dreaming of Italy.

We leave June 20 and I am nearly bursting with excitement. My nails are freshly painted the color of the Mediterranean Sea, and the afternoon will be filled with sunning by the pool. Summer is finally here.