friday faves in the city: oxenrose

This weeks Friday fave in the city is...Oxenrose! I know if you were visiting SF you wouldn't technically be stopping in for a color or cut, but I do know that there are people who move to new cities and need salon suggestions.  When I first moved to Boston in 2009 I didn't know anyone and had to do a ton of research to find out where to get my haircut, but would have loved if someone gave me their recommendations.  So, this is for the 2 or 3 of you who just moved to SF, or folks who are ready to switch things up.

I was recommended to Oxenrose years ago by a girlfriend and have loved it ever since.  I am really bad at making future appointments, so I have jumped around a bit.  The stylists I request (and the only three I have only seen so I'm sure they are all fantastic) are: Margaret, Jarr and Charles (Jarr pictured).

Not only are the stylists awesome, but...

+cozy seating area with fresh tea and cappuccinos
+beautiful brick walled venue that features lovely art (they are having an art show this evening!)
+lots of wonderful product for sale
+friendly staff who will help squeeze you in ;)
+comfortable shampoo chairs
+easy parking in the neighborhood
+right next to great shopping on Hayes

UPDATE:  After several emails about my Boston stylist recommendations, I wanted to update this post with the salon name: Acote on Newbury Street.  All the stylists are fabulous and I highly recommend it!

deliciously organized 2011 recap!

Hope you all had a fabulous Holiday weekend!  Since we are quickly approaching 2012, I thought I might put together a little recap of 2011 here on Deliciously Organized...

In January, we moved back from Boston to San Francisco into our new home and was part of The Nest:

and organized lipstick: 

In February the floral bench got a makeover for the new apartment with a vintage fabric found in the remnant section of Britex. 

quick shot of Britex-need to go back ASAP for wedding goodies. 

and we made a trip to the beach...

the bedroom started to come together, but still needs a lot of work....

In March, I attended a bridal tour in wine country...

made cupcakes and added very easy to make round labels...

and then made a big batch of rainbow juice...

In April, I made gluten free, sugar free, & vegan mini banana muffins that were surprisingly delicious! 

made an earth day green smoothie...

& some more green juice...

and lastly, a spring salad:

In May, I saved a stained cream blouse with dye:

AND, we booked the garden we are getting married in!  very exciting for us!

In June, I had a wonderful trip to the farmers market...

framed and hung the gifted Boston poster: 

right before taking off to Lanai for vacay...

&  received some beautiful birthday peonies...

In July, was excited to use new stationery...

and tried making my first floral frog:

made one of my favorite scrubs to date:

and another...

lastly, organized the tiny linen closet:

In August, we made lavender & lemon cookies:

& my little sister came to visit and we made a trip up to Stinson Beach:

In September, we had pretty flowers in the house:

took a trip up to Tahoe...

took a walk in our city during one very hot day:

In October, I made cinnamon oil:

and then used it to make lip scrub: note on the lip scrub-add less sugar and more oil than listed in recipe:

decorated the pumpkin:

and made a favorite go-to meal:

In November, I tried to slow down and incorporate greens back into my diet:

green smoothie: 

made an afternoon snack:

another smoothie: 

went to Napa:

In December, glitter covered the apartment while making DIY ornaments: 

made mini gingerbread doughnuts: 

the tree went up:

and lastly, we celebrated 6 years last week! {picture from last year}

Thank you all for being here with me in 2011! I am very blessed to have such amazing readers! I said this last year, and I'll say it again, it would not be the same without you all!

Can't wait to see what 2012 brings!

Happy New Year!!!

*2010 recap

going away!

boston poster, panama hat, bag, cover up, chair

Finally taking off to Lanai today for a little vacation and I couldn't be more excited!  I've been meaning to take a shot of the Boston poster that friends Stephanie & Linds gave me before moving away from Boston (Thank you!!!) and finally snapped a quick pic before we take off.  I framed it in white because there is a little speaker to the right that is black and a dark frame draws more attention to the speaker.  Every time I look at it I think of them and how much I miss them & Boston (daily!).  I'm entertaining the idea of adding color to our old neighborhood, Back Bay with a colored pencil.  Anyway, hope everyone has a nice Father's Day.  See you in a week!

deliciously organized 2010 {a few of my favorites!}

In January, a little paper was added to dress up a medicine cabinet:

In February, the 10 habits of Highly Organized People were discussed {I should re-read this!} and a spring makeover in the bedroom:

In March, I finally tried the mercury glass!

 and there was a series on getting organized, including organizing your health

 In April, we had a beautiful Spring her in Boston and I made a skirted table

 In May, we got engaged!

In June, fresh strawberry butta and organic body scrubs were made

In July, the bench got a makeover

makeup brushes got organized...

and lastly, a trip back to California...

In August, we finally made it to Martha's Vineyard

and made a very easy go-to meal

In September, I met some wonderful bloggers

& made a trip to Montreal

In October, I tried making apple crisp and apple pie

In November, the bedroom got a little fall makeover

and in December, I thoroughly enjoyed making these ornaments!

thank you so much for reading in 2010!  it would not be the same without you all!

can't wait to see what 2011 brings~

happy new year!!!!

anyone doing anything fun tonight?!!!

*Striped Storage Boxes were originally purchased white from IKEA and then gray paint was added to create stripes