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In October of 2019, homeowners, John and Janet German, asked for my help in renovating their newly purchased home. It was a home that...

What does “less is more” really mean? It applies to various areas of life but usually enters a conversation when the topic is about style,

Luckily for us in the Napa Valley, any and all colors work. In fact, any and all parts of these philosophies can bring health and harmony to

I meant to write today’s column sometime last year. I was going to do it after finishing a certain DIY project, and if I had done a good...

Ask Napa resident, Holly Quate, what her favorite design style is and she’ll answer, “Art Deco or Mid-century Modern or maybe Craftsman.” As

Are great rooms great? Each case is different. If omitting walls exposes a beautiful view or allows for more natural light, then yest. If

Beautiful stationery, refined fountain pens, and handwritten notes. Today’s times are fast, hurried, digital, and in my opinion, in need of

these sheets feel so good that I don’t want to get out of bed in the morning

I have a friendly challenge for you. There’s no prize at the end other than a growing awareness of what constitutes good design. The...

There are as many ways to create a gallery wall as there are walls in the world. There are no rules but I can give a few tips to make...

I’ve been wanting to address the topic of purchasing product online for a long time. Years, in fact. But I knew it would require research...

I admit that I’ve come late to two popular and entertaining phenomena. One is BritBox, a massive collection of streaming British...

While my power was off last week, and the week before, I did something crazy. Something that I love to do but have not done for the...

I’m fairly certain that today’s topic sparked an interest in more than a few of you. “Analysis to paralysis”. Can you relate? When it...

As I write today’s column, I have eight bathrooms and two powder rooms in the works. Six are new construction, one is a remodel and the...

Final touches to a bathroom update. It was a 1959 San Francisco flat where most bathrooms of that era and in that city, are itty bitty.

According to design industry gurus, the gray trend is dead and the brown trend is returning. However, they’ve been predicting such changes

I had a feeling that this year’s San Francisco Decorator Showcase would be spectacular. I had been following its progress on Instagram and

Since I’ve participated in seven showcases, myself, I thought I’d give you an idea of what happens behind the scenes. If you’re not familiar

Have you ever wondered why you’re drawn to one style over another? Did your childhood home, a vacation or other travels influence your prefe