it's always good to take a break from work for a nice collaboration. Fabienne Slama and I had a great time at 1 Oz Coffee in Mountain View talking about our businesses. She knows a lot of Realtors but asked me about what sets me apart - and we talked ...

Kavita Melwani from The Enlightened Heart and I both really wanted to try Bluestone Lane in Los Altos. It's a full table service cafe with espresso drinks, pastries, and many gluten free options. Her golden latte (turmeric and almond milk) looked amazing!

Aside from getting caught up, we also ...

Sometimes despite the most concerted time management efforts, I have 30 minutes or an hour of "dead" time in between appointments. I've come to grips with this and instead of frustration am embracing my love of independent coffee houses. These brief respites are a great time to check and ...

Alice R. Kempton turned me on to the lattes at S'bastians in Redwood City, CA. This local independent coffee shop is minutes off 280 and features beans from a variety of California roasters.

Equally wonderful as her taste in coffee is her acumen for designing closets. I've heard many ...