Archive for March, 2011
Spring into action! Spring Design Inspiration from this-and-that
Design inspiration is lurking around every corner. New Posts every Monday and Friday. Chinatown archway photo I snapped in SF. Lead me to… these vintage bathroom tile designs which could have taken their cue from the fashion industry. Spring-time fresh! Pretty in pink. Photos from humblelabor. More snappy spring colors! Some more photos I took [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Mid Century Retro -turn back the clock!
I’m a tad obsessed, as many of you know, with mid-century styles. And this period commitment has only been enhanced since we purchased of our 1955 home. We move in May so soon I will share photos of our new place! retro renovation “Gee Bill, this home looks like it will be perfect to raise [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Kenwood Rammed Earth Home
Last week I photographed this beautiful rammed earth home, currently listed on the market with Maurice Tegelaar. More than thirty-percent of the world uses earth as a building material. Adobe-style homes come to mind, but a colonial plantation house in North Carolina was built of rammed earth in 1821! Rammed earth homes cost around two [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )In honor of Japan
Beauty; carry a light in your heart for the people of Japan. Keep posted for upcoming information on a fundraiser put together by my friend, Julie Dalrmple, at the Napa Opera House. Mark you calendar for Sunday May 27th- one week from now. I will have more info for you on this event on Monday. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Office Inspiration: Get ready, get set, organize!
As the seasons change and we wait, anticipating warmer days, an instinctual urge arises to readjust the home. Spring cleaning is just around the corner. Time to clear out the cobwebs and begin a-fresh. A good place to begin this process is in the office; reevaluate how the space works for you and discover new [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Studio Inspiration: Get the creative juices flowing
After discussing a new artists studio venture with my friend Ann Trinca, I’m ready to move my compilation of mid-century furnishings out of my garage and into a studio! Soon you will be able to buy one of a kind pieces from me in this downtown Napa location. Thus the inspiration for this week’s blog [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Warm and cozy look and feel
Still a few rainy day’s left in this years calendar. Cuddle up with a book and get cozy, or throw on a knit scarf and grab a glass of red to warm you blood on these chilly nights. Photos by Location 78 owned and run by photographer Graham Atkins-Hughes and stylist Jo Atkins-Hughes. Anthropology wool [...]
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