Dec 02, 2019 | read more
The holidays are a time for grand entertaining and welcoming guests old and new. Here are a few of my favorite tablescape designs, curated with a designer’s eye from around the internet. What could be as inspiring as alfresco dining in Provence? Dining outside in your own backyard, of course! Here the focus is on […]
Oct 21, 2019 | read more
Everyone loves a makeover, right? I do, too, so here are two of my favorite and most dramatic before-and-after projects in San Francisco! Guatemalan-Inspired Downtown Condo I met with the owners of a two-bedroom condo located steps from the San Francisco waterfront. The clients are a retired couple moving from the suburbs to the city […]
Sep 09, 2019 | read more
Have you heard of living in place? Also known as aging in place, it’s the concept that people want to remain in their homes as long as possible, as we age and our health and lifestyle needs change. For example, in the kitchen above, a simple faucet with a pull-out nozzle will make washing up […]
Jul 29, 2019 | read more
Drop a pin on a map anywhere in Northern California and you’re already close to water – an important element in luxury home design. Today I’m sharing a few aspects of California coastal style that will make your spirit soar! Neutral Color & Texture Palette The coastal color palette is simple, light and breezy. Create […]
May 20, 2019 | read more
We’re entering the summer travel season, with Memorial Day coming up quickly. For fun, here are five interior design images and ideas inspired by wanderlust! There’s nothing quite like swinging lazily, napping in a hammock. Bring that peaceful feeling to your home, in an attic, basement, or guest bedroom for a delightful surprise. An ingenious […]
Feb 25, 2019 | read more
The bathroom really is the hardest working room in the house. That’s why a bathroom makeover can be so pivotal to household happiness. Today I’m sharing a really dramatic renovation that took a couple’s bathroom from blah to beautiful! In the before photo above, it’s clear this bathroom’s layout just did not function well, wasting […]
