Eye On Design

Napa Ranch House: Life on the farm

Posted on May 13, 2012. Filed under: Animal Kingdom, Eye On Design, Home Inspiration | Tags: , , , , , , |

I’m switching tracks, I had planned on sharing a secluded Petaluma ranch with you, but my article for Napa Valley Life was just released so I’m sharing another farmhouse with you. This home belongs to my dear friends Nick and Kim Cavanaugh. Kim used to work for me as a designer in my shop La [...]

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Sonoma Style: Beautiful wine country home

Posted on April 2, 2012. Filed under: Architectural Inspiration, Eye On Design, Home Inspiration, Kitchen Inspiration | Tags: , , , , , |

This handsome house is located down a quiet street bordered by country. I stopped my car to admire the interesting architecture and then realized that this was the house I was hired to photograph! Next Friday look for a new blog featuring the rest of the home – get bedroom, bathroom and garden inspiration! This [...]

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Artist at home: Calistoga rectory is turned into funky artist pad

Posted on February 20, 2012. Filed under: Art spotlight, Eye On Design | Tags: , , , , , , , |

Part 3 of 3 Home Tour. J Kirk and Ann Trinca. J Kirk in his Calistoga coffee shop Yo El Rey. Photo by Ann Trinca. Ann Trinca preparing a shop display for Napa Nest North located in Ella Blue, downtown Calistoga. House Tour: Photos by Indra Fortney, copyright applies. The bedroom: DIY: the headboard is [...]

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Lofty Heights: DIY for a clean, modern, loft inspired look

Posted on January 31, 2012. Filed under: Eye On Design, Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

For me a loft conjures thoughts of massive windows spilling light over a vast ballroom wood floor, the kind of space that encourages paint to be splashed on canvas. A lively chasm between aloof, towering structures. A corner of the city where people mingle late into the night,  arriving via a warehouse shaft elevator. But [...]

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Bay Area Style: Visiting the marina neighborhood, Shopping in Healdsburg

Posted on January 27, 2012. Filed under: Eye On Design, Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , |

New blog every Friday! Become a fan on Facebook. Living in the bay area is a luxury. From the salty, cool streets of San Francisco to the warm nestled valley of Sonoma, beauty abounds. Streets of San Francisco. These sweet 1930′s, 40′s pastel  homes are  located in one of my favorite pockets of the city, [...]

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Color Trends for 2012

Posted on January 20, 2012. Filed under: Eye On Design | Tags: |

A new year and a chance to make a fresh start- time to start thinking about paint! Color Futures has outlined the trends for 2012. New post every Friday. Follow me by e-mail or facebook for updates. Elegant Neutrals: Warm camels, blushy coral and nude pinks. weheartit Paired with forged iron, steel, and polished concrete. [...]

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Bring Africa Home

Posted on January 15, 2012. Filed under: Eye On Design, Uncategorized | Tags: , , |

Homes touches a different base emotion in each us. Where is home, what is home? Let it begin as an idea, imagine how this place feels, looks and even smells. This week my inspiration is Africa. Wide open plains, a dirt heavy with the ancient remains of our first civilization. A wind that carries the [...]

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DIY Home Decor, Get The Look: Sonoma home with hints of scandinavia

Posted on December 30, 2011. Filed under: Eye On Design | Tags: , |

I love the cozy little hamlet that is Sonoma town. These sweet tree lined streets are lined with a variety of cottage style homes.  House photos by Indra Fortney. This home is listed with Jennifer Powers. New blog every Friday. Things got a little hectic around the holidays, but I’m going to try to get [...]

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Napa Bungalow: DIY Winter Decorating Inspiration

Posted on November 28, 2011. Filed under: Eye On Design, Uncategorized | Tags: , |

Napa is dotted with quaint bungalows. These sweet little houses are perfect for snuggling into on cold winter days. New post on Monday Dec 5th. Photos by Indra Fortney. Decorating by Domus Designers.  Homes listed by Kathyrn de Maigret. 1.) Add a flavor of fall with colorful pillows in orange, yellow and brown. Check out [...]

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Sha Bam! Mutiny in Napa. It’s groovy baby.

Posted on November 7, 2011. Filed under: Eye On Design, Food and Wine | Tags: , , , , |

Like a batman signal calling the hip, Hollywood lights circle outside the Napa Opera House.  Droves of stylish Napkins are ushered down the red carpet and guests are checked off by a radiant girl in sparkling shoes that look like the silver version of Dorthy’s heels from Wizard of Oz.  Alan the publisher and editor [...]

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