Jan 16, 2018 | read more
As a longtime fan of purple, I’m excited Pantone announced Ultra Violet as their 2018 Color of the Year! I created this San Francisco mid-century modern dining room a couple years ago for a city-dweller who isn’t afraid of color, contrasting the violet walls with chartreuse chairs. I’m imagining what fun it would […]
Dec 18, 2015 | read more
Finishing up our series pairing design and drinks – we round out the holiday season with a modern bachelor pad paired with a Bloody Mary, inspired by the color of the living room’s design. In the sumptuous San Francisco apartment above, featuring a lampshade and high pile rug in Pantone’s color-of-the-year Marsala, the decor exudes luxury that makes you want […]
Nov 12, 2015 | read more
Continuing our series inspired by our love of Mad Men, interior decor and cocktails, we are pairing design and drinks! This post, a manly room needs a manly drink, and with the upcoming holidays we decide on a classic cocktail for this classic contemporary interior. As you can see in this San Francisco apartment, strong rich colors complement warm wood and tactile […]
Jul 08, 2015 | read more
Continuing our series inspired by our love of Mad Men, interior decor and summer cocktails, pairing design and drinks! Following on the heels of our last post on pairing Melon Madness with décor, this edition is a playful and colorful interior that makes entertaining fun and easy. Above in this San Francisco condo, custom chartreuse-and-silver custom cabinetry opens to reveal […]
Dec 31, 2014 | read more
The new year brings with it new energy to refresh, enliven and redesign your life! An easy and fun way to inject your life with new energy is by using color – we recommend Pantone’s 2015 Color of the Year – Marsala. “Much like the fortified wine that gives Marsala its name, this tasteful hue embodies the […]
May 10, 2014 | read more
Last time in this series of 3, we gave tips and ideas on how to maximize space in small kitchens . In this final edition of small space living, let’s look at how we entertain in our homes, and how we can make a space feel welcoming to guests as well as yourself! The living room […]
