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 […]
Apr 08, 2019 | read more
Did you know Kimball Starr is the featured interior design expert on a nationally televised series of PBS Creative Living? For this series, the San Francisco interior designer teaches how to combine color, patterns, and texture to liven up your home’s interior. In this second video, Kimball shares how to mix fabric patterns in a traditional living and […]
Dec 17, 2018 | read more
Have you ever driven around a neighborhood just to look at holiday decorations? Today I’m sharing some beautifully decorated front porches, doors, and entrances to inspire your own holiday creations! You can also view these on my Grand Holiday Entrances Pinterest board. Love the basket and boots! Triple-impact wreaths with ribbon, and tiny boxwood […]
Aug 02, 2018 | read more
Continuing our focus on the great outdoors, here are what some very talented artists are doing to create outdoor art that interacts with nature. This is not a paid post and I’m not connected to the artists. I simply find their work interesting and would like to share my excitement with you in the hope […]
Jul 16, 2018 | read more
As the long summer days stretch into warm summer nights, one thought keeps returning: How wonderful it is to have access to cool running water. Showing off your beautiful water feature is part of a properly landscaped home, and if you can really WOW people, you should. Here are a few of my favorites, just […]
Jul 02, 2018 | read more
In our prior blog, we talked about 3 of the hottest trends in Northern California outdoor living. During my years as an interior designer, I come across so many exciting ideas that I decided to make a part 2 to share them with you. Here are 3 more of the hottest outdoor living trends under […]
