My obsession with unfinished tile edges is nothing new, and it’s not really that they are unfinished and raw but rather that the tile doesn’t end in one clean line. There is a balance to the “unfinished look,” however. You wouldn’t want the edge to look like a fence; in order to avoid this, the scale of the tile, the room, and each individual tile’s placement is key. You will see this concept a lot on backsplashes and, in…
This past Saturday we headed out for an urban hike taking us from the Mission District to the Marina District with our pup, Rufus, in tow. We made a stop in Hayes Valley, a unique district that is great for strolling, grabbing a bite,…
Spending most of my childhood in California, outdoor living is part of the culture. In our family home, we have a beautiful deck right off of the kitchen that overlooks our backyard and a large blue swimming pool. Many nights we dined alfresco, and…
With so many client projects that are in full swing. there are never enough hours in the day. Seeing a project come together never gets old so long as fun details continue to come to the surface. Yesterday, the Mr., my family, and I…
From a Stanford football game with friends to treasure hunting at the Alameda Point Antiques Faire (see my guide, here) it was a pretty full weekend. This week while had it’s ups and downs (downs due to the election) it was jammed packed with client meetings,…
Not everything is black and white in life, so maybe having a space that is simple, clean and clear is just what you need. This past year, bathrooms have taken center stage in the design world by featuring bold wallpaper, fixtures, and tile –…