San Francisco Decorator Showcase

It’s that time of year again for the San Francisco Decorator Showcase. How was it just a year ago that I designed the dining room?  Time flies…as the saying goes. I was able to get a sneak peek this week and I was quite impressed with all of the designs, work and creativity that was put […]

Greetings from Morocco!

My traveling adventures in Morocco have come to an end.  It is hard to believe that I was away for two weeks.  So many stories of such amazing adventures to share.  As soon as I recover from jet lag, settle in and unpack my overflowing suitcases,  I promise to share everything!  

Spring is in the air…

  Though the rainy San Francisco climate may not feel like Spring, I get a craving this time of year to get things freshly organized -not only for myself, but with my clients as well. Keeping up with all of the details around a client’s house can be overwhelming. I am a big list maker. […]

Inspiration

At a dinner party a few weeks ago, I served smoked trout on crackers, with creme fraiche, Meyer lemon zest and some homemade pickled onions. I got the idea while in Portland having dinner at Clyde Common. You never know where you are going to find inspiration. While gutting a kitchen, we discovered this floral […]

Inspiration

    I love the process of designing pillows. After completing a project, I enjoy working with clients on layering just the right fabrics. For this project, I love the glow of the saffron color on the Indian textile and the grey Greek key against the rich caramel linen.     I’m currently designing custom […]

Happy Birthday!

Happy 19th Birthday to Campbell and Wallace! I never thought that two white fur balls could bring so much joy into my life. Such personality and love that they offer every day. Today is their 19th birthday (yes you read that correctly). Still so much energy and spunk in them. Campbell loves sleeping and snuggling. […]

Shopping on Taigan

  Taigan (a fabulous online shopping source for just about everything!) interviewed me for their online publication Fetch.   Hope that you enjoy the article below and some of my favorite finds on their website.     Gaga for Grant APRIL 3RD, 2012 Grant K. Gibson has been wowing us for years with the inspired […]

In Memoriam: Albert Hadley

“Decorating is not about making stage sets, it’s not about making pretty pictures for the magazines; it’s really about creating a quality of life, a beauty that nourishes the soul.” -Albert Hadley On March 30th, the world bid adieu to the marvelous Albert Hadley. The renowned designer has been such an inspiration in my career […]

Inspiration

I love signage. Even graphic signs on the freeway. Last week I was able to check up on a few projects under construction in Carmel and catch up with some good friends over dinner and wine. Always a treat to get away even if just for the night. I love the smell of interesting and […]

Marbling

As you all know, I am most always adorned in black and white, so it would only be fitting that I dream in black and white as well – white Calacatta marble with gray veins covering my kitchen counters. I just picture myself as an Italian chef taking a big heap of fresh pizza dough […]