A relaxing outdoor seating area continues to be one of the most requested features from my clients. Here a few tips to consider when planning your own: How will you use the space? For intimate gatherings? Large parties? Make sure you allow enough room to enjoy the area the way you would like to.  For...Read More

When I need to scout for pottery or furnishings for a client, I often head to Potted in Atwater Village. Owners Mary Gray and Annette Gutierrez offer a delightfully bohemian mix of fountains, outdoor furniture, succulents, lighting, and of course, pots. On a recent trip, I admired a new tiled table of their own design,...Read More

Have you ever walked into a nursery a coveted everything–absolutely everything?  Recently I visited Flora Grubb Gardens in San Francisco and could have happily purchased all that they sold.  If you are a plant nut, or even just a color/texture nut like I am, you’ll love Flora Grubb.  There is a wonderfully curated selection of...Read More