I am definitely not the first to see this....over 8 million already have, but in case you havent, this is perhaps the best proposal I have ever seen. A Facebook friend brought it to my attention.Just...
It has been very quiet in town this weekend. The weather is beautiful, so I think many have taken the opportunity to head out for the weekend....perhaps to the coast, the wine country or the mountain...
Modern Pantry It seems that every San Francisco Decorator Showcase I have visited has been in the Presidio Heights area of San Francisco. This area is known for the historic mansions with panora...
A new book for those who like to play, whether you are young, or simply young at heart has recently come out called Playful Home. Rizzoli is famous for their design books. I have a million of em. And...
I hope you all had a relaxing and eventful Mothers Day! This will be the second year that my mother and I have gone together to the Sacramento Antique Faire to celebrate our mutual love of the ...
Hello all! I am a bit behind! A little back injury, but I am back in action and determined to show you not only the San Francisco Showcase, but quite a few other design events that have heralded in t...
After oohhhing and aaahhhing at the Front Hall at the San Francisco Decorator Showcase, we walked into this gracious, elegant "City Salon" designed by Steve Henry and Michael Booth of BAMO. T...
Last week was a whirlwind of activity....client meetings and projects, birthday celebrations (Tim is yet another year older!) , the new months magazine perusals to name a few.But something I look for...
Kitchen by Katie Denham InteriorsI love getting reader emails....especially really nice ones that add a smile to my day. This morning I had a question from a reader about the stainless steel caps on ...
I have been very late in getting through all of the photos from our little jaunt to the Central California Coast over Spring Break, but I am determined to let you all in on the fun.San Luis Obispo, h...
Photo by Keith Sutter I was thrilled when Sacramento Magazine recently published a story about an ongoing project of mine for a wonderful couple and their two kids. We have been working on the w...
If the cover is any indication, it looks like THIS will be another addition to the library. Amanda Nisbet also has beautiful fabrics, lighting and linens. You can check them all out on he...
....TRADhome!TRADhome the new online magazine being put out by Traditional Home is debuting next Friday, one week from today. Traditional Home has partnered with Lonny Magazine to come up with a chic...
Spring Break....it conjures up all sorts of things doesnt it? But no matter how one spends their time during this somewhat notorious week of Spring, it never seems to be quite enough.....time. And so...
Things are waking up around here in the yard....The rain is finally here after a little hiatus during December and January.But everything seems to be catching up and doing their job.....growing....bl...
One of the many white marble statues scattered throughout the gardens of Hearst CastleLast Saturday, we found ourselves at the beach in San Simeon enjoying a picnic lunch and a perfect day of sunshin...
The desk I designed especially for the Showcase was built for me by Puente Wood Products and the metal work is by George Rosenburger. The photograph, Intrepid II, is by James Bleecker. I select...
Hello everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend. The "fam" and I were away last week enjoying all of the sunshine on the Central California coast, and I have lots to share...
Spring Break. It is fast approaching, and it does cross my mind in between the day to day whirl of client projects, replacing printers and washing machines, Surewest techies fixing the frozen TV scre...
Chocolate prints on a sofa I could lounge on for days ....... it is going to be the fabric of MY life one way or another! Katherine Rally has just updated their website in commemoration of their...
The weather around here has turned rainy. And it is about time! We need the rain after a very dry winter. The down side might be that all of the new blossoms on the trees might get washed right off! ...
With all of the excitement of the Marin Designer Showcase, one might think that is all that has been going on around here! Not so, not so. I have been quite busy with client projects, some of w...
Master Bedroom by Gioi TranI have promised....so here you have it! More from the Marin Designers Showcase....the Bedrooms. The house has a total of 7 bedrooms....enough for anyone, wouldnt you say? E...
Lina Woven Ballet FlatsI admit it. I have a problem with catalogs. I get at least 3 or 4 per day shooting through my mail slot. You would think that You Tube, or Facebook would get more of my attenti...
Just a taste of the fabulous collection at Ma(i)sonryA couple of weekends ago, I hopped in the car and headed to Napa where I picked up my aunt and mom, then headed up to Yountville for a girls day a...
Family Room by David KensingtonToday is the last day that the Marin Designer Showcase will be open to the public for tours! It has been a whirlwind month, and it is a bittersweet ending to a very suc...
There is nothing like coming home and being greeted by comfort and beauty. Candace Barnes shows us how it is done with her Private Entry design at the Marin Designers Showcase. The home ...
One of a pair of chests flanking the fireplace in the Living Room. The Marin Designers Showcase this year is on Belvedere Island in the San Francisco Bay. I think the location alone is enough t...
Mirrors are one of the most useful tools in design. They offer a way to visually expand a small space. They can be used to create another "window" to balance or lighten up a room without enou...
......to figure out that the dog is wearing a fur cape of sorts, and not just having a bad hair day. But either way, doesnt he....or she....make you grin?OK...its really about the wallpaper. I ...
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