This week marks one year of living in our first home in San Francisco. It has had its ups and downs of course, but we look back on it with a bit of pride, to be frank. Buying a home felt very much like…
In any remodel, no matter what the size of the project, there is an incredible amount of detail to pay attention to which results in sleepless nights, hours of research, and contemplation. As a designer, I am often called into a project at the…
While I love a beach home, homes that lean away from the blue and white that one might expect of a beach home, sing to me every time. This coastal home is filled with natural elements but has unexpected touches and a nod towards…
As always, here are the links from the week that made me smile and feel inspired. What links did you love this week? {{ Currently picturing my friends and I on all of these fun 5 girl trip ideas. {{ After seeing these gorgeous potting…
Last weekend was filled with family time; with my younger sister living just 8 blocks away, we spend a lot of time together. My older sister lives about 45min out of town, but she had news to share with us this past weekend and…
It must be a sign that I need a vacation that each home tour that I want to share with you is near the water, in warm weather, and typically found Down Under. I haven’t been back to Australia since I was a kid, and…
There is one particular question that I often get when I meet someone new and they find out I’m an Interior Designer — How do you feel about, IKEA? There are great deals and I love seeing their new collections, as noted here and here. This…
{{ 9 Things You Should Never Say to a Prego Person. I know I’m guilty of at least one of these questions, are you? {{ How one woman started a 10 million dollar business after being let go, now that is what I call…
The Mr. and I had a superb week, but how could we not when on Saturday night the Mr. surprised me with dinner at one of our favorite spots, { Al’s Place – seriously go, it’s delish} then followed it up with two tickets…
There is nothing like opening the door to your own backyard, but there is also nothing like opening the door to friends and family for regular gatherings. When the Mr. and I were house hunting, finding a home that allowed for relaxed entertaining was…