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- When to Paint Your Stained Wood FurnitureFor a good mix, every home should have some painted furniture. We bought this 1860's French bookcase when we lived in Paris. We need it to store dishes in our dining room.Since it's an antique, I struggled whether or not to paint the insi...
- Healthy Tips: Tasty Gazpacho, Lime/Mint/Grapefruit Spritzer, Gratitudeon Jan 27, 2015 in Lime Mint Grapefruit Spritzer No Fat GazpachoThe last year living in San Francisco with all the fabulous restaurants and a husband who cooks things like braised short ribs with creamy (and buttery) polenta, has been rough on my waistline/derriere. But Howard and I are on the road to being...
- Refreshing a Vintage Bungalow in Alameda, CaliforniaTerry from La Dolfina introduced me to her friend, Kathy from her Alameda neighborhood. Alameda is cool little town on an island in the East Bay. The first time Terry (love that girl) and I were at Kathy's house, there was whirlwind of arrangin...
- Pretty Things and a Cupcake Tour Carolyn got some new, cushy pillows (in Robert Allen United Vines and David Hicks cut velvet) for her classic sofa. So, Carolyn toss out these little hard pillows…ok?I like the little, solid colored, flat welt. Liana, the pillow m...
- Ranch House Living Room Before and Afteron Jan 16, 2015 in Ballard Design equestrian Living Room Pottery B Ranch Schumacher Lydia Vine and CamberwellThis suburban ranch style home feels modern due to the large windows. The owners built much of it themselves and knew it needed updating but they wanted to keep the character. The wife, Carolyn has always had a love for horses and I thoug...
- 8 Decorating Mistakes to Avoidon Jan 12, 2015 in Decorating Mistakes instagram1. Clutter: too many small things. This is a good time of year to eliminate and consolidate. I just redid the our mantel after removing Christmas decorations.2. Buying a Sectional Sofa (if it's not for the long haul). Ri...
- A Phased Decorating ApproachSometimes, it makes more sense financially to decorate in stages. At my sister, Teresa's house, we have been making improvements over time. Here, you can see the new Darlana Lanterns that were just installed over the island.There were two reces...
- Happy 2015!on Jan 2, 2015 in New Years Eve PartyWell, we had a fun New Years Party!My sister, Teresa brought the good Champagne on the left and it's lesser quality "After Party" on on the right. This was the wine and Champagne station.We made guests' first drink and then let them help themse...
- Ringing In The New Yearon Dec 30, 2014 in The Enchanted HomeWe are back in San Francisco and getting ready for our New Years Eve soirée. This morning, I am off to the SF Flower Mart for inspiration. My answers to Tina's questions about the new year along with other blogging friends' are here…Rin...
- Style For Less and Company Ready!on Dec 22, 2014 in Christmas Coffee station guest room Home Goods Saltwater soap Target Vintage clock facesHome Goods in San Mateo, CA has a lot of blue and white china (I like to duck in there when coming back from clients on the Peninsula). That vase in the back center is misshaped though…you have to select carefully. Great prices!And while out s...
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