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 we all cherished those warm nights. With our own home in San Francisco, we are lucky enough to have a backyard which we share with our two neighbors. While the yard has tons of potential due…
I often find homes abroad that I lust after, but this week’s home tour is a mere 45 minutes away from me tucked on a ranch property in Sonoma, California. Photographer, Laura Resen, and her partner, Cloud Devine, stripped away shag carpeting, unfortunate wood…
Living in an older home and dreaming of a renovation, I’m naturally drawn to homes where the owner/designer preserved what mattered {architectural details} and let go of what didn’t. Finding that balance is not easy, and what can be even trickier is introducing modern…
While we love living in San Francisco, the Mr. and I often talk about where else we can picture ourselves living. There are quite a few places that have been thrown out there over the years, but Seattle is one that we think of…
So maybe not all of us can get away with such a glam home as this one or maybe it’s even too much glam for you, but if you break it all down there are elements that you can take with you to work…
While I don’t have kids of my own, I am a proud aunt and have designed more kids rooms and nurseries than I can count over the past 15+ years. Designing kids rooms is of course tons of fun, but there are some pieces…
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…
If you are following me over on Instagram or have seen my portfolio, you know I don’t shy away from dark woods, metal, or even cement; but that doesn’t mean that’s all I love when it comes to wood tones. Recently, I’ve been pulling more…
Living in San Francisco has its moments of pure bliss, but there are the times where we crave something a little quieter than what our current neighborhood offers. While we have no plans to move, we are open to it and the endless possibilities…
When seasons change it’s a perfect reminder to put a little love back into your home. It is the place, after all, that you count on to keep you calm and refreshed each day and to provide you with inspiration and love. With spring approaching,…