A Handmade Home in the Bay Area

The night before Becca Piastrelli and her husband Tim were going to sign a lease for a rental in another town, a poorly written and poorly photographed ad for a house in Mill Valley, CA popped up. It was where they wanted to be. Becca trusted her intuition and went to the open house and they both found what they were looking for. Timing is everything sometimes, and even the most thorough searches can be set off by one last look.

Becca is a full-time blogger, maker and doer. “I am passionate about dabbling and making — working with my hands is what makes me happiest. I used to work in the corporate tech industry in San Francisco, but found I was much happier making lip balm and kombucha than presenting power points to executive boards,” Becca says. “So I made the leap into blogging full-time several years ago and haven’t looked back.” Tim is a computer engineer who loves all things practical and efficient.

The bohemian-meets-semi-traditional vibe in this space is a fair representation of the couple. “The decorating process has been an organic one. I’ve learned, over the years, to patiently wait for the right pieces to come across your path,” Becca says. “We wanted it to feel cozy, magical, and like a blend of our two styles. My style is natural with a bit of worldly woo woo (my own term) and my husband’s is modern with a hint of Star Wars. We make quite the pair and a lot of that is reflected in our home together.” The mix of cool green walls and architectural quirks in the home supports both styles, allowing the couple to feel creative and inspiring them to continue to make their home a collaborative and loved space. —Lauren

Photography by Rosa Delgado

SOURCE LIST

LIVING ROOM
Couch – IKEA
Turkish Kilim Pillows – Etsy
Bar Hutch – Alameda Flea Market
Ottoman Bench – Alameda Flea Market
Diffuser – Saje Natural Wellness
Standing Lamp – Amazon

KITCHEN
Wood Clock – Viva Terra

ENTRYWAY
Rug – Gift from Morrocco
Wood Cabinet – Viva Terra
Key Holder – handmade

BEDROOM
Bed – Living Spaces
Duvet – IKEA
Throw Pillows – West Elm
Side Lamps – World Market

DINING ROOM
Table – World Market
Sari Rug – World Market
Fruit Bowl – Heath Ceramics
Candleholders – Viva Terra

WORKSPACE
Standing Desk – IKEA
Calendar – Rifle Paper Co.