Jan 27, 2020 | read more
Near the end of 2019, a legendary lighting designer, Ingo Maurer, passed away. He left behind a huge body of inspiring work, and today I’m sharing a few of his ideas. Ingo Maurer’s passion for light began in the mid 1960s, birthed from some of his earliest memories of fishing with his father, seeing the […]
Jan 13, 2020 | read more
Pantone recently announced their annual Color of the Year – Classic Blue. From their website, “Instilling calm, confidence, and connection, this enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.” Because Classic Blue is, well, classic, I’ve worked with […]
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 […]