A Designer’s Guide to Luxury Home Maintenance
When I bought my first home, I thought I had factored in all the expenses: the mortgage, insurance, and property tax. What I naively failed to...
Selecting High-Quality Kitchen Appliances for Your Lifestyle
Kitchen appliances are like unsung heroes — not exactly the sexiest, but they need to be reliable. So while it’s easy for me to obsess over...
The Tahoe Project: Rustic Allure Meets Modern Sophistication
This savvy businesswoman (let’s call her Shannon) isn’t just conquering her career — she’s also acing her real estate investments with this piece...
Your Renovation Dream Team: Hiring the Best of the Best (in the Bay Area & Beyond)
Whether you’re embarking on a Bay Area renovation as far east as Oakland or as south as Palo Alto, success starts by assembling your dream team...
The Georgian Home: Sneak Peek of a Piedmont Renovation
This dynamic lesbian couple knows how to make a statement, whether it’s in fashion or in their choice of homes. Their recent purchase of a stunning...
From Dated to Luxurious: Melanie’s Oakland Hills Home Renovation
Are you following along with my home renovation journey in Oakland Hills? If not, you’re missing out. This month, I’m showcasing some exciting...
Designer On Demand: Customized Design Support on Your Terms
You’ve purchased a home, curated a vision board, and you’re finally ready to transform the space into your own. Only one problem: You have a few...
4 Tips for Selecting the Perfect Kitchen Stools
If you’ve ever lived in San Francisco, you know the city is a mecca of amazing food. Even after a decade, the memories of my favorite taqueria...
5 Tips for a Successful Home Renovation
If you’re considering a home renovation, you’re likely riding the rollercoaster of excitement and anxiety. Remodels hold the promise of...
What I Really Think About Timeless Design
For as long as I have been an interior designer (17+ years), “timeless design” has been a major topic of discussion. Industry experts try to define...