

TWEAKS+inspiration : Turmoil in Tesla Land
If you live in Northern California like we do, you get used to power shut offs by PG&E. For the last 5 or so years, multiple times each...


Places We Go : Carrara+Italy = Marble
Armed with booster shots and plenty of masks, John & Jim left San Francisco for glorious Italy in late September, 2021. Part of their 6...


Places We Go : A White House in San Jose
A few weeks ago, we looked at Jennifer & Javier's new interior in sunny San Jose, California. Then, as they were "in for a penny, in for...


Happy Hour : A Portable Accent Wall
Every been in a restaurant when it turns "Happy Hour?" You notice the mood instantly changes as everyone is ready for fun. Whenever I'm...


DecorBook Classic : Treats for Fall Rooms
Fall purred in under sunny, albeit smokey skies last week. I was chomping at the bit to get our rooms looking a bit more seasonal. ...


TWEAKS+inspiration : Fall Rooms
Happy Fall! Autumn officially kicks off on Wednesday, September 21. My house hasn't quite turned into a pumpkin but the entryway table...


Places We Go : Jennifer's Kitchen
Let's say you are ready to remodel your kitchen. You find a very able contractor. How far do you go? As most contractors will tell you,...


Color Game : Ruddy Reds
The dog days of summer. The sky is smokey pink in Oakland, CA as we're indoors under a neon red sun. Is this the new natural? I'd like...


Places We Go : Television Land
True confession. Since I started binging on home remodeling shows, I could have built a house. I've watch almost every interior design...


DecorBook Classic : Indoor/Outdoor Rugs
Do you have an indoor/outdoor rug on your patio? If you do, you know how comfy, stylish and durable an outdoor rug can be. Plus they...
















