Chasing magic... Architecture can be enticing, inviting, and especially magical with the right ingredients. I was thumbing through my Pinterest page of architecture looking for some inspiration. Everything there from fairytale treehouse to bulbous
Sometimes I buy things just because they put a smile on my face, and this cute guy did just that. Bought locally from a man who traveled the world to find such treasures... he has a story for every item he found in some distant land. Wish I could r
It is hard not to love every angle and view when you are in the Santa Lucia Preserve. No other home in sight for miles, sculptured oaks that hang their sturdy branches over the road. Birds of prey soaring through the air, circling again and again.
Creating calm little nooks and crannies like this little spot away from the flurry. During the pandemic it was the perfect place to set up a temporary school work hub for 2. Now that time is coming to a close the big computers are put away and this
What creates nuance in a home…why is it important? Nuance creates subtle distinctions that give the element of surprise, that says this detail was thought through, it brings joy to the viewer. Sometimes, as in the case of this arched passage
Not much inspiration came my way today jumping from one task to another with little breathing room between. Not much until I happened across this photo from a project a few years back. The image beckoning me, whispering “put your feet up, rela
col·lab·o·ra·tion /kəˌlabəˈrāSH(ə)n/ noun noun: collaboration; plural noun: collaborations 1. 
the action of working with someone to produce or create something. I love collaboration and have emphasized this with my clien
One of my favorite things to do when visiting Coronado is to walk the neighborhoods, soak in the visual charm of new and old homes, well established gardens, and enjoy the warmth of the day. This trip I selected a few new streets and reaped a bounty
Walking dog beach in Coronado...sand filling the spaces between my toes and the sun illuminating the wet sand left by the wave that found its way back to sea. My husband and I were hunting for clams, you have to look really closely for a tiny tuft o
Just celebrated this one’s birthday and hard to believe how the years have passed so quickly. It is nice to see him as a young adult and he is a joy to be around. Our adventure started at Alice’s Restaurant in La Honda. Languishing in t
Pivot by providing solutions… Something my coach recently said to me that really rang true. I love to find solutions and to not give up, to expand the imagination of what could be…I’m always looking for opportunities for my clie
Had a blast last week working out the details with my metal worker, who is a gifted artist. He is making a dream come true for my clients opening a restaurant in Carmel. These bar caddies in the works will be the highlight of the bar and focal poin
fa·mil·iar·i·ty /fəˌmilyˈerədē/ The quality of being well known; recognizability based on long or close association… My neighbors are moving today and I’m feeling sad. Honestly we don’t know them well
Is it our frame of mind or the novelty? Many times when we have guests in our home they get so excited when they see the local deer family meandering down the road, taking their time as they scavenge one yard and then another. I cringe and wonder w
Process=Results Process....process...process. I am reminded today of how important it is to stick to your process. If yours is like mine it has evolved over time, been trimmed, refined, added to, adjusted to fit. Each project is it’s own un