Gear Review: Instant Arches


Updated 06/29/09 11:06 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 13 comments

Gear Review: Instant Arches

Running shoes feel great on my feet, but a woman cannot live in sneakers alone, so I have been looking for new ways to give my tired feet a little extra support. I found Instant Arches ($8), a comfy one-size-fits-all arch support. I literally stuck a pair into my flats — they have adhesive backing to keep the support in place. I wore the shoes all day, and like most days I logged a fair bit of Read more

Do You Have an Exposed Brick or Stone Wall?


Updated 05/02/11 8:51 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Exposed Brick and Stone Walls

I spotted this photo in an absolute lovely house tour of a Spanish home on Desire to Inspire and instantly thought, "I NEED an exposed brick wall!" On second glance, I realized it's not exposed brick, but stone — even cooler! I love the way the arch surrounds it, too. I've always loved the look of exposed brick, but it's an unlikely sight in San Francisco, as brick buildings aren't quite Read more

On the Market: SF Mayor Gavin Newsom's Prime Penthouse


Updated 08/09/11 9:04 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 9 comments

On the Market: SF Mayor Gavin Newsom's Prime Penthouse

Mayor of San Francisco Gavin Newsom, who recently announced his candidacy for governor of California in the 2010 election, is on the move. Newsom has listed his 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath Russian Hill penthouse for $2.9 million, which he purchased from family friend Peter Getty for $2.35 million in February 2006. The spread sits in the Bellaire Tower, a 20-story, art-deco 1930 highrise, but it's Read more