The Backyard Blog
Happy June! Even though we still have 21 days until summer officially begins, it feels like it’s already here. Eating dinner on the veranda, having a pool party, entertaining friends–this is the season to make the backyard a useful space. So, we’ve put together some of our backyard designs (and tips) for inspiration! S’more Summer […]
Coastal Design Done Right
As a design firm located in a beach town, we end up doing a lot of coastal design. Bringing a bit of the seaside into a home can mean elegance and relaxation, but it can also turn into a conglomerate of mismatched bobbles and rustic signs, which doesn’t always evoke that serene seashore feel. Coastal […]
The Three Most Common DIY Design Mistakes
After 18 years of design experience, our team knows what to do when it comes to making a house into a home…but, that also means we know what NOT to do. Sometimes we get called into a project after a client realizes they might just be in over their head. They’ve put in time, sweat, […]
Mid-Century Restored
Sometimes the houses that have something unique to offer are the ones with a bit of history behind them. So, when our client had the opportunity to restore his childhood home he took it, ready to create new memories within an updated design. While some houses allow you to fill them with the style of […]
More Than Just a Pretty Pool House
When you live in California, sunny days and poolside weather shine down on us most of the year. So, why not take advantage of the easy breezy sunshine with a backyard haven? This next client did just that with a pretty pool house that dazzles. Of course, this poolside bungalow is more than just a […]
Friday Favorites
It’s that time again—Friday Favorites are here! I thought I’d share something close to my heart as a homemaker and an interior designer…ambiance! Whether I’m revealing a design to a client for the first time or walking into my own home after a day of work, the lighting, the scent, and the sounds can make […]
Friday Favorites
One of my favorite things about friendship is sharing–swapping recipes, telling each other about a good sale, even sharing product reviews. I like to think that those of you who take the time to visit this blog are a part of a community and that makes us friends! So as friends of mine, I’d like […]
Time to Hit Refresh!
It’s that time again–when we say good-bye to one year and embrace the new. We begin to take stock of 2017, the good and the bad, learning from mistakes and celebrating the wonderful changes. Come January 1st, a lot of us will be pressing the “refresh” button on our lives–but what about pressing refresh on […]
Cozy Contemporary
When a client comes to me and presents their dream home, I love to see that dream through…especially if there’s a bit of a challenge. And, this next home, definitely had its challenges! We needed to take a significant space with cool colors, such as gray and dark wood, and warm the whole look up. […]
Ahh…Light and Airy
As newlyweds, first-time homeowners, and soon-to-be parents, this young couple was ready to create a forever home for their future family. Of course, that’s what we love to do most! When we came in, this coastal home felt closed in and dark. Aiming for light and airy, we began with Dunn Edwards paint in the color Whisper […]