When I speak with potential clients, they usually focus on the significant financial implications that come with hiring an interior designer, both the initial investment and their return on investment.

We’ve all heard it…kids grow up in the blink of an eye. As a parent of two rapidly growing girls, I have to agree.

Coming from a background in the art world, I am always thrilled when asked to help curate meaningful artwork for a client’s home.

Interior design trends and hanging out with friends over wine and furniture?

If you’re investing in a renovation or in new furnishings for your home, you probably want the peace of mind that your design is going to last.

Think about standing in front of the breathtaking Taj Mahal in India, tossing a coin into the Trevi Fountain in Rome, or feeling small beside massive colonnades at the Parthenon in Athens. What do all 3 of these landmarks have in common? Marble. 

Organic modern is my latest design crush.

Delays, supply chain issues, and shortages…oh my! We’ve all seen the memes and heard about the many downfalls that the home industry boom has caused, but we like to look at the bright side of things over here. You know…focus on the good. Or at least what’s in our control.

Traditional architecture, old-world charm, and lived-in character are all qualities you can expect when strolling through places like SoMa, Pac Heights, and even our new digs in historic Oakland.

Well, here we are again...we blinked, and somehow another year is coming to an end. Doesn’t it feel like that sometimes?

In our digital world, nothing seems to go unseen. It’s become the norm to share our daily activities, our food, our children, and invite the entire world into our homes with a few taps on our phones.

It doesn’t have to be 4th of July weekend to support American companies who are creating beautiful things and serving our communities well, right?