Jun 08, 2026 | read more
Want a vacation escape at your home, with no traveling required? Even better, a space you can rent out when you need extra income. Here are some ideas. Do you have a shed, exterior home office, or outbuilding? Convert to a mini-vacay spot! This isn’t a full rental, so you don’t need to provide a […]
Apr 27, 2026 | read more
Do you have a shed in the backyard, or want to get one? Here are some inspiring ideas what to use it for — I’d LOVE to help convert or install for you! Cottage Glam Combine cottage style with chic chandeliers for a glam chillout space. Skip the kitchen and bathroom to make an ADU-less […]
Aug 18, 2025 | read more
Inspired by our love of Mad Men, interior decor and summer cocktails, we’re continuing a fun series of posts pairing design and drinks to inspire your own entertaining and interior design style combinations. Today, a kicky bungalow patio is paired with melon-infused goodness to celebrate summer breezes and fresh fruit season. Above in a Palo […]
Jan 20, 2025 | read more
2025’s Color of the Year has been announced by Pantone: Mocha Mousse 17-1230 From the Pantone main site: “Pantone selects a color each year that captures the global zeitgeist—the Color of the Year express[es] a global mood and an attitude, reflecting collective desire in the form of a single, distinct hue. For 2025, the Pantone […]
Aug 12, 2024 | read more
Where can you go, when you need to escape the outside world into a personal oasis? Here are some ideas from around the web for creating an oasis in your home. Bring the outdoors in with wood, plants, and natural textures. Scents and tastes: A simple wooden board holds your drink. Soak with a view: […]
Jul 24, 2023 | read more
What kid didn’t want to live among the treetops every summer? I sure did, and still do! Here are some inspiring treehouses in Northern California. Post Ranch Inn Treehouse This treehouse is very modern, with full height glass windows and skylights. You’d expect a treehouse to be full of wood elements, but perhaps not to […]
