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 elements to reside right alongside those antiques. This week’s home tour is a great example of achieving just that — keeping your interest high from room to room, filled with personality that reflects the homeowners. 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…
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…
Look, it wasn’t that long ago that I was single and hitting the town, going on horrible dates, strangely weird dates, or just simply, not-so-great dates. You are told to put yourself out there, which you do; if you work for yourself, there is…
As you may recall, I recently had window treatments installed in my dining room from The Shade Store, which added pattern, color, depth, and visual movement (due to layers, fabric and hardware selections – see post here). In order to create more of a…
Room & Board has always been a go-to for me personally and when selecting items for my clients. With their furniture’s clean lines, options to customize, and a gorgeous showroom to boot, I’m found there a little too often. When Room & Board approached…
Having recently moved from a rental with one non-working fireplace into our first home, we now have two fireplaces. It’s San Francisco, though, so we still don’t have one that works. Not a huge surprise, as often the Victorian and Edwardian homes in San…