Have a gloriously sunny and inspiring weekend, everyone! *Beautiful photograph from mainemomma2007.  
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Portland-based Popina Swimwear is inspired by the past and the great women who wore them. Born from a vacation to the Mexican Riviera, one of Popina’s first swim suit styles was created because designer Pamela Levenson could not find a fashionable swimsuit that fit and flattered. Pamela has always had a passion for styling of the past (40’s and 50’s in particular)... 
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Since 1) it’s cherry season and 2) y’all seem to really love it when I post about cocktails, I thought I’d tell you about a little something-something I cooked up last cherry season: Brandied Cherries. They are a bit of work to make, but only if you pit them first (which I do like to do, but I’m funny that way – you don’t need to bother if... 
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The Maker Faire is back! The Bay Area’s 4th annual DIY extravaganza and clothing swap returns this year with 600 plus crafters. The Maker Faire is a two-day, event that celebrates the DIY mindset. It’s what I would best describe as crafts-meet-burning man-meet-mad science, a strange combo to be sure, but maybe not all that surprising. I see more and more lately... 
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I love that it is Thursday and I get to spend my morning here with all of you. My name is mrs. french and I feel so very honored to post here on sfgirlbybay…the excitement never wears off… In my opinion, one of the loveliest things about photography is the different interpretation each photographer has of one particular subject. This is how I get lost for hours…it... 
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