Jun 22, 2026 | read more
Do you want to live or vacation at Lake Tahoe? A relaxing living room to enjoy the view is essential. Welcome friends and family into the modern kitchen with a window out to the sky and water. A bedroom with a seating area is a luxury, plus another stunning view of the water. The spa-like […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jul 10, 2023 | read more
What’s more California than relaxing in a sunny space with a glass of wine in your hand? Here are two inspiring homes with tasting areas from Napa and Sonoma counties in California wine country. Rustic Modern Villa I like the reclaimed wood dining table and walls treated by soda blasting, a process that brings extra […]
Jun 19, 2023 | read more
Summer is here, along with warmer, drier weather! Home buyers will be looking for potential real estate purchases. Even if you’re not selling, you want to think about how your home looks from the street, so you aren’t dragging down the neighborhood! Here are some tips. What I love here is the stonework and manicured […]
