Some of my favorite palettes and color combos, like ever…

Itching to get on a long open road with key essential components: my lover, dog, good friends, CD’s, jacquard blankets, and gear. But first, I need to get my hands on some old school wheels…

This corner-store-converted locavore brasserie is quite a standout of its kind, nestled in the Mission (our targeted future neighborhood). The creative menu serves daily catch and available crop, yielding flavor unlike anything else ever imagined from their teeny hoodless kitchen. Every plate is a work of art, not to mention, the interior design is clean and cool.

A delightful Rose from the Central Valley with pickled veggies

Squid Salad with Lemon Verbena, Spring Onions and Butterbeans

Salmon Crudo, Beets, Sea Beans and Creme Fraiche

Rockfish with Oyster Mushrooms, Carrots, Potatoes and Snap Peas

Strawberry Gelee Pate to end a delectable meal

All photos by Susan Whang

I had so much fun working with Catherine Kwong on the design and development of our Rock n Roll Hideaway for the SF Decorator Showcase. It was thrilling to bring Mick and Bianca back to life and design the Living Room of this 115 year old Edwardian mansion around their aura. The main feature is the painted floor, expertly finished by the talented Stancil Studios- inspired by the poetic graffiti-like drawing/paintings of the late great American artist Cy Twombly. The result? A meeting of old and new, refinement and edge, classy and sexy. All photos by Bess Friday.

Concept Rendering by Susan Whang

A lot of learning takes place when we let our bodies and minds rest. Take comfort in Child’s Pose, which stretches the hips and thighs while calming the brain and relieving stress, fatigue, and back pain.

To my mom, and all the mothers I know in my life: I admire you.