Dec 03, 2018 | read more
Are you ready for holiday guests to arrive? Me neither! But I do have some easy-to-do ideas to welcome them to a festive home! Read on for quick entertaining and decorating tips. Make a Shrub to Drink When your guests arrive, the first thing you want to do — after taking their coat […]
Nov 05, 2018 | read more
If you have a spare bedroom in a big city like San Francisco, lucky you! For urban dwellers who want to welcome friends and relatives and maybe don’t have a dedicated extra room, or even if you do, read on for three examples of how to create welcoming guest bedrooms. Transform Your Open […]
Oct 22, 2018 | read more
A few weeks ago we looked at dining room styles, so I thought it might be fun and useful to continue the series with living rooms, especially with the holiday entertaining season on the way. I hope this gives you some ideas of which one might be right for YOUR living room and lifestyle! […]
Sep 24, 2018 | read more
Don’t you just love the breezy, open feeling of a residential loft? What most lofts don’t offer is built-in storage, and if there’s one thing that every city-dweller needs, it’s storage for their personal items. Looking at one of my favorite examples, a San Francisco loft that won a Design Excellence Award, here’s how you […]
Sep 10, 2018 | read more
When designing their home, people sometimes leave their dining room as an afterthought. Here’s why you shouldn’t do that! Your dining room is essential for entertaining, as well as showing off your style choices. Let me show you what I mean. This Oakland condo was purchased by a female doctor who wanted a little more […]
Jun 04, 2018 | read more
June brings with it a change of season and change in life: Students graduating out into the world, leaving their former homes behind. But what about those parents who are now “empty nesters”? This is a great opportunity to reconsider priorities and resources, especially if you’re nearing retirement or want to travel. It’s time to […]
