It happens every summer at this time, I get hit with an extreme case of idleness that renders me completely unmotivated to do anything other than sit outside drinking iced tea or take an afternoon nap next to a whirring fan. I’ve been guilty of doing just that three times this week! It feels good so I…
Hello friends, whatcha up to this weekend? Tomorrow morning, I’m driving a group of my fitness buddies to the Tough Mudder in Sacramento. I’m just a spectator for the event but perhaps they’ll inspire me to give it a go next year! :) Sunday I’m flying to Vegas for a few days, I’m overseeing the…
So many of my friends took off for the weekend on camping trips or destination getaways but I’m staying put with some work I need to wrap up at my desk. I’m making some final design choices for the flip house in the next few days and buying all the appliances because of the big…
It was such an honor and a pleasure being one of the featured designers in the most recent One Room Challenge. I’ll admit, it was a lot of work but it so worth it! I’m still enjoying waking up in my refreshed master bedroom every morning. As you know there were Guest Participants (over 250…
I added chrome base club chairs to my master bedroom because the combination of navy fabric and shiny metal appealed to me. Counter stools are available in all shapes and styles, but the ones that have caught my eye lately add a bit of bling. We add metallic finishes to spaces with hardware, lighting, and faucets, why not with the…
Hello and Happy Mother’s Day weekend! My mother-in-law and her husband are visiting this weekend so we will be showing off the wine country with a trip to Healdsburg and a few other local adventures. I’m excited to do a little wine tasting and try a new restaurant tomorrow. Thanks for all the love on…
Designing a space from scratch is always a challenge, if it’s for a client the final look must meet their needs and expectations and when you finish you can walk away. But when you design for yourself you have to look at it everyday and really love what you’ve created. You need to ask yourself,…
Hi everyone! I’m finishing up my trip to Scandinavia, ending it this weekend after a few days in Stockholm. I rode into Sweden on the train yesterday, it is such a beautiful country! I’ve been checking in online and doing some reading between countries. Favorite links below! Wood trim making a comeback. What a pretty…
Oh wow you guys so much happening in the world right now. It’s hard to focus on work and design when there is so much going that is far more serious. I’ll be paying close attention all weekend. Anyway, I do have some diversions planned. Tonight I’m attending a local play and tomorrow I’ll be…
Exciting news friends! I’ve agreed to take on a major room makeover as part of the now famous One Room Challenge. The room I’ll be tackling is my master bedroom. I haven’t given my master bedroom a makeover in five years. It’s been a while since I’ve shared pictures of this space, but long time…
Spring hellos everyone! I have a full weekend, today I’m off to Sonoma with a group of girlfriends to taste wine and have dinner, the weather is perfect so it should make for a day filled with fun and laughter! Tomorrow I’m starting on a few projects in my master bedroom, I’ll have more exciting…
I spent yesterday planning out my summer, booking a few camps for the kids and making reservations for a few short trips I’m taking. This week I took my 11 year old son to see Alton Brown’s Eat Your Science show in San Francisco, it was hilarious and I highly recommend it if you’re a fan! We…
Finally it’s a beautiful weekend here in Sonoma County. The sun is out so I’m off to the seed store to pick out a few greens to plant this season, it’s time to get those seedlings started! I’m meeting a friend for a wine date later today and tomorrow who knows, perhaps an afternoon spent…
For me, travel is the best form of education. I find I learn and grow so much when I place myself in environments outside the one I live in, the one that is so familiar. I’m an independent person so I’m pretty comfortable being on my own. Journeying halfway around the world last month reminded me of…