PLC2 min readTropics in the Napa ValleyMy friend, Meryll, and I circled the displays at the Napa Valley Orchid Society a dozen times. Each lap delivered a new discovery. Intricate
PLC4 min readThe Art of Storage ... Daily Life Made Easier“A place for everything and everything in its place.” Although this phrase is sometimes credited to Benjamin Franklin, the Oxford Book of Qu
PLC3 min readWhich White Works?As we went down her written list of questions, we came to the subject of wall color. I suggested one that may not seem very creative. White.
PLC4 min readEclectic Style from Different Continents and a Pop of OrangeAn eclectic style is hard to describe and even harder to create. It’s a careful mix of treasures, travels and memories reflected in furnishi
PLC5 min readC2 Paint ... Artisan Pigments, Exclusive Technology, and Eco-Friendly The most durable paint has historically been oil-based. However, it is increasingly difficult to find, especially in California due to its r
PLC3 min readCoco Chanel Whispered in my Ear At the end of a recent meeting with a client, I said, “I’m going to write about this”. Not only had Coco Chanel’s words come to mind (which
PLC2 min readQuestion: We have a Cape Cod house but most of our furniture is very Japanese. We like a clean ...Asian style and don’t want to change. Our problem is the garden especially the front yard. We have about 30 rose bushes, a large climbing...
PLC4 min readMaking a Splash with TileOne of the most consequential decisions homeowners make during the construction of their homes is choosing their tile. It can define, suppor