Everyone has them – a Big White Wall. White walls — especially large walls — present us with a blank canvas that begs the question — how do I fill it?! The short answer is to...

I recently returned from a trip outside the country, and it got me thinking–about the gift of travel and just how much it can enhance our lives. For me, travel has always been a rich source of...

Every year when it starts to feel like spring I feel an itch…to open up the house, air things out, and enhance my surroundings by embracing something fresh and new...

Each year, a dear friend of mine – Amy Kartheiser, also a designer – and I head out of town together to a fabulous spa to reflect, reboot and recharge...

For me, the new year brings a renewed sense of possibility, and in turbulent times it feels like this sense of possibility is more needed than ever...

The holidays are upon us, with all of the joy and busy-ness they bring. At this time of year, more than any other, I try to remind myself to slow down, savor every moment and...

When I entertain, my goal is to be a relaxed hostess. (I definitely don’t enjoy a fire drill!) For decades, two of my favorite entertaining mentors have been...

Here in Northern California, it’s still warm outside, but we’re well into October and fall is in full swing. As our thoughts have turned to the bounties of...

As summer turns to fall, we start to think of gathering together at home, and celebrating the traditions that we’ve built over the years. Yet our traditions are not static; they...

Every project gives us a new opportunity to envision a home custom-designed to fit the needs and desires of our client, blending beauty and function to create spaces that...

Living in the San Francisco Bay Area, we're lucky to have a great climate that lets us enjoy the outdoors most of the year. As designers, we get to...

I believe art and beauty are essential. Original art elevates a room from ordinary to extraordinary. It can...

Living in Northern California, we’re surrounded by the beauty of nature and blessed with a climate that allows us to...

Over our busy lifetimes, we have accumulated a lot of stuff – stuff that might not add to our lives any longer, but that we just haven’t taken the time to...

Companionship and self-care are a wonderful way to kick off the year, giving us a sense of optimism and positivity. Last month, I...