Earth Friendly Hostess Gifts In September I attended the annual fundraising event for Surfrider Foundation – an organization that’s doing all it can to save the world’s oceans from pollution—no easy task. We go every year since Surfrider Foundation is run by our close friend, Chad Nelson, but this year the message really hit home and I keep thinking about […] Read More…
Low, Medium, High | Thanksgiving
One of my favorite aspects of Thanksgiving is setting the table. I love all the fall colors, the warmth of the holiday and the idea of sitting down with the people I love and appreciating each other and the beauty that surrounds us. This year I’ve been busy figuring out how I want my […] Read More…
Go Green to Add Value to Your Home
With so many amazing eco-friendly building products on the market (like the recycled herringbone tile pictured above) we can all toast to a future of more sustainable and earth friendly building practices. Although it’s so important that we don’t harm the earth as we improve our living, working and playing environments it is a fact that sustainable methods and […] Read More…
The Nine | Barcelona Inspiration
I had the good fortune of spending a few nights at the Cotton House Hotel in Barcelona recently and can’t stop thinking about the gorgeous Library Room there. The mix of styles and layers of rich color and texture gave the space a sense of luxury and history fitting for an old-world European city, yet […] Read More…
Venice Beach Master Bathroom
Bathrooms are some of my favorite rooms to plan and design. Their small size allows for pushing the design envelope and getting extra creative when it comes to spacial planning and storage — two of my specialties. I love moving bathroom elements around to find the perfect combination – it’s like a puzzle and when […] Read More…
