As a designer, I get to transform houses and turn them into homes – all to fit the desires, needs, and wants of my clients. Luckily, I get to use the same methods in my own home. With a crazy work life and a…
Whether you want to admit to it or not, reality tv has made a huge impact on who we admire, obsess over, or simply who we can’t look away from when the tube is on. One show franchise that grabbed my attention is The…
Summer days are upon us, and while we love to cook, it’s the heat that has been taking us out of the kitchen. I’ve had a desire to create something new and light to enjoy on these hot days. These Mediterranean style popsicles were…
Last weekend was filled with summer sun; we took full advantage of our gorgeous city and all the love within it (Pride was in full force) by grabbing lunch and drinks with friends at new and undiscovered eateries / watering holes and spending time…
It was almost a year ago that B and I moved in together; he was coming from an apartment that was as complete as you might expect from a young bachelor’s rental apartment — black Ikea furniture, brown and black bedding, a giant dog…
I’m switching it up a bit for this week’s home tour, and once you see these photos you will see why. I’m dreaming of vacations all day every day; this week’s home tour is a dream vacation home where there’s no need for a…
It’s officially summer; I don’t know about you, but I’ve been soaking in the warm sun and enjoying a lazy weekend so far. As warm as it has been, I’m dreaming of a tropical getaway and have been clicking on image after image of…
{The perfect Father’s Day at the beach} Summer days are here; while the sun shined bright Saturday and Sunday, it was also Fathers’ Day weekend. Having lost my father almost three years ago, this particular day is always hard. A day that should be…
Okay, so there are some little places that I shop that have no actual door fronts and lack store names. Sounds sketchy, but I promise you it really isn’t. One of these places is a little gem that I lovingly call “a plant garage sale.”…
With wine country a relatively quick drive from San Francisco, we visit often – the endless wineries and gorgeous landscapes beckon to us when the city becomes all too much to take. City people we claim to be, however, with a country cottage such as…