My frequent walks to the Dark Horse coffee shop in Golden Hill over the past year have introduced me to many recurring faces. Among those is Jesse, an entrepreneur who sells herb- infused, raw chocolate. …
September 26, 2019
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Stories by Miranda Potmesil
Dark Horse Jesse driven by sustainability, Salvation Army, and Etsy
Zanzea jumper and Birkenstocks for the criminally indigent
The best part of contributing to this column is the people I get to meet on the streets of our city. Our interactions provide me with small glimpses into the worlds of others. On a …
August 15, 2019
Complement your patterned pants with a Bebe mini backpack
Although Golden Hill may not necessarily be one of San Diego’s hippest neighborhoods, wherever there is Dark Horse Coffee Roasters, there also is the eclectic mix of their cult following. It was there I spotted …
July 11, 2019
Josie’s forest sunset from from Nepal, Free People, and Autumn Teneyl
Part of my ritual for dropping friends off at the San Diego Airport includes a stop at James Coffee Co. in Little Italy. Tucked away in a transformed warehouse at the very end of the …
June 13, 2019
Pajama suit inspired by Pheobe Philo-era Celine in Bankers Hill
Cloudy days in San Diego aren’t the most welcome, but they do give locals an opportunity to show a different side of their fashion sense. Colder weather means warmer clothes instead of the tank tops, …
May 16, 2019
Wear bright pink octopus leggings from Society6 for yoga, climbing, and comfort
Strolling down the sunny streets of South Park on a Saturday afternoon, I came across a young woman with brightly colored leggings that caught my eye. Jessica Roque, a lead software engineer, was making her …
April 18, 2019