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Late Mornings

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

Small, Medium, Large ... the Key to Good Design

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Small, Medium, Large ... the Key to Good Design

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...

Can you Give Some Tips on Creating a Gallery Wall?

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Can you Give Some Tips on Creating a Gallery Wall?

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...

Are Home Furnishings Really Cheaper Online? Get the Inside Scoop!

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Are Home Furnishings Really Cheaper Online? Get the Inside Scoop!

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...

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Instagram Inspiration

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

Question: How can we make a big backyard cozy?

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Question: How can we make a big backyard cozy?

There’s a backstory to this question. It was asked by my friend, Cathy, during a small dinner gathering in my own backyard. It was one of...

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Transforming Lonely Rooms

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...

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The Art of Decision-Making

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...

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Small Space - Big Flair

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...

Commissioned Art Adds Final Touch to a Tiny Bath Update

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Commissioned Art Adds Final Touch to a Tiny Bath Update

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.

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Is the Gray Trend Dead?

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

San Francisco’s Own Versailles Chateau ... Designers Transform Le Petit Trianon

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San Francisco’s Own Versailles Chateau ... Designers Transform Le Petit Trianon

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

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Behind the Scenes of Designer Showcases

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

Lunch With Architect and Legend - John Pflueger

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Lunch With Architect and Legend - John Pflueger

My lunch date with John Pflueger, Sonoma-based architect and head of the oldest architectural firm west of the Mississippi, included a memor

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My Oblivious Mentor - John Saladino

After 30 years, John Saladino still makes me swoon. This New York architect and designer doesn’t know me from a hole in the wall. Nonetheles

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Coastal Style

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

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Three D-I-Y Problems Solved

Today’s column comes to you by way of permission from three recent clients. Clients who, before undertaking do-it-yourself projects,...

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Patti's 10 Favorites Beyond Design

"Getting to Know Your Designer" ... by Joan McDonald, An interview by Aspired Design Magazine ADM: Favorite book? PLC: The Count of Monte...

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The Road to Remodeling Success

No matter the scope of your remodeling project, there are three words that can help it go more smoothly. “Plan, plan, plan”. I admit to bein

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Mixing High and Low-End Furnishings

When it comes to home furnishings, I know it’s true. That is, investing in select pieces, while holding back on others, can create a well-pu

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Looking at a Space with a Fresh Eye

There’s a Stephen Sondheim song titled, “A funny thing happened on the way to the forum.” That’s how I felt on my way out the door after mee

Verre Églomisé ... A Pre-Roman Artistic Technique Still Practiced Today

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Verre Églomisé ... A Pre-Roman Artistic Technique Still Practiced Today

Let’s get the hard part out of the way. Verre Églomisé is pronounced “ver A-glowm-ee-zay” with a slight pause after the “ver” and an emphasi

How Architecture Inspired a Color Palette

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How Architecture Inspired a Color Palette

Colors aside, when I pulled up to the front of the building, I was immediately struck by one significant feature — its portico. It led to th

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When to Create an Accent Wall

When is the best time to create an accent wall? While the idea is still brewing in a designer’s or architect’s imagination and in time to be

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