Closed for Maintenance
After writing this blog for almost two years now, I thought it was about time for a fresh look. To me a blog is different from a website, which is often more static. I feel like this is a place for fresh ideas and random thoughts. So why not have a new look? I should […]
Painting the town black
I have been doing a lot of driving around San Francisco lately. I am on a NEW mission lately, and no, it doesn’t involve anymore porta potty sightings! Now, my latest obsession is seeing a trend of painting houses black. Yes, I said black. Is this the hottest new trend? Do you think it is […]
Trend Alert: Refined Raffia
1. Chanel runway (Photo by Karl Prouse/Catwalking/Getty Images); 2. Williams Sonoma-Home Hampstead Raffia Desk ($1,450); 3. Pottery Barn Raffia Trunk ($799); 4. Tory Burch Jelly Raffia Flat ($110); 5.Ballard Designs Manguiere Table Lamp ($299); 6. Raffia Crochet Cowboy Hat ($98) Have you checked out The Insider Source? I was quoted today on RAFFIA and how […]
The Perfect Bath
So pleased to learn that Barbara Sallick has started a design journal-The Perfect Bath– which will feature design trends, advice and conversations with today’s preeminent designers and architects on all things bath! Barbara and her husband founded Waterworks (one of my favorite place to collaborate with when I am designing kitchens and bathrooms) in 1978 […]
Great things- March
Happy March everyone! I thought that I would start with something new this month. I love reading about peoples favorite things- and many of you have asked me questions about what MY favorite things are- so this thought entered my mind a few days ago that I would start a new monthly blog post (oh […]
The starburst mirror
After hanging this in a clients house today because we BOTH agreed that it would be perfect above the fireplace in the dining room- it makes me think: IS this a trend that everyone is sick of? Do we see the starburst everywhere and it isn’t unique and different anymore? Or does that really matter […]
10 things…
10 things to love… Courtney from one of my favorite blogs- Style Court– was asked what 10 of her favorite things were and she mentioned me and my bathroom for an article in one of my new favorite magazines that I was turned on to by writer Anh- Minh (who has a great blog if […]
P.S. I love you IKEA!
IKEA has done it again- those Swedes- got to love them (I am 1/2 Swedish)! The NEW P.S. Collection is just about to come out and it is going to be FAB! Look at all of this great stuff! It seems to be all available in Europe so far and we have to wait until […]
Julia and Grant
Most of you know that I just LOVE to cook. I always have loved it and I find it strangly very relaxing and peaceful. To me nothing is better at the end of the day to be a the ktichen and be creative. I love throwing dinner parties and also just making dinner just for […]
Jute rug
I just love the look of this jute area rug from Pottery Barn. Great price as well. I used to have one just like it in my LR but then I found the antique one to replace it. It adds such warmth and texture to a space. Reminds me of all of the houses in […]