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Designing a Space that Makes You Happy Every Day (plus 2 Before & Afters!)
Has anyone else kicked life into overdrive this past week? In a good way?
Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall... Which of You is the Most Stylish of Them All?
One of my favorite paintings growing up was The Arnolfini Portrait by Dutch painter Jan van Eyck (1434, oil on panel). What makes this piece particularly cool is the convex mirror at the focal point, like a painting within a painting. Can you see it?
Thanksgiving Decor: How to Spice up More than Your Turkey This Year
Well, it’s November... Thanksgiving is practically here!! Are you ready? Do you have the menu planned? Did you check the guest list twice?
Our Top Picks for Simple, Beautiful & Clever Tiles
Did you know people were actually ripping subway tile out of their homes left and right only a couple decades ago? Isn’t it funny how trends change?
Before & After: This Dated SF Home Gets a Suave New Shot at Life
An updated suave space including fabulous tiles and a super-fly home bar...? What more could you ask for in a San Francisco renovation?
Mixing Design Genres II: Traditional Decor Gets A Modern Update
Last month, we talked about Modern Comfort, which is one of my favorite ways to combine clean, crisp style with the cozy feeling of home.
Mixing Design Genres I: Modern Style Meets Real World Comfort
I love how the crisp lines of modern style bring a sense of sophistication and order to a space. A design style I love even more: Modern Comfort.
Susie’s Decor & Tabletop Picks for a Beautiful Easter
I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love the springtime. Sure, Oakland is a sunny place where season changes aren’t as drastic for us, but I still get a thrill from subtly rising temperatures, a good ol’ spring cleaning, and preparing to entertain for Easter!
Top Design Trends from Las Vegas Market 2018
As always, Las Vegas Market was a blast to attend. The next best part... getting to share my discoveries with you!
Blush Furniture Roundup
If you're like me, you can't seem to get enough of fall's favorite tone, blush. There is something about it that evokes spring but still so appropriate for fall as the weather is getting cooler and the days a bit shorter. I love how fresh and warm it looks and feels. And a great thing about a consistent colorway is you can mix up the styles like these here. Check out this curated selection of a few of my current favorites in furniture and accessories!
Latest Obsession.....Metal Square Frame Chairs
Over the past few months I've developed a undeniable obsession with these square frame chairs. What's so great about them? Well, since you asked I'm happy to divulge......
The One-Minute-Moodboard
There is a super awesome site (maketrays.com) that allows you to make moodboards in a matter of mere minutes! If putting together moodboards is a regular part of your day-to-day then you know how time consuming they can be. But even if they are not and you want to make a moodboard for a party theme idea, home decor, or purely inspirational you gotta check out this site.