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Case Study: Reimagining a Home Filled with Family History

February 7, 2024 // Design Tips

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We recently had the pleasure of designing a home for the grandson of the late Sister Parish. Not to worry if that name does not ring a bell. Sister Parish is an icon in the interior design world, but ... Read More >

Fall Art Scene

November 10, 2023 // Art Scene

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Fall is prime time for the art scene in the Bay Area, so this month’s blog post is dedicated to helping you fill your walls with art you love! Art Events A great place to start shopping for art is ... Read More >

Interior Design for Downsizing

September 29, 2023 // Design Tips

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Downsizing is a special kind of interior design project that calls for creative thinking, mental discipline, and compassion.  Last fall my interior design skillset came in handy when I helped my ... Read More >

Case Study: California Rustic Style in Lafayette

August 22, 2023 // Design Tips

Rendering of Family Room
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When a former client contacted us about a second phase of work at her Lafayette home, we agreed that our Reinvent Your Room service was the best match for her goals. The project entailed new ... Read More >

Travel Log: Canada

August 18, 2023 // Out and About

Lake Louise in Banff National Park
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When you travel, do you gravitate towards the natural world or a more metropolitan experience? On my family's trip to Canada this summer, I felt like we got the best of both worlds, dividing our ... Read More >

Case Study: Serene and Minimal in Glen Park

July 28, 2023 // Design Tips

Ellen Nystrom Glen Park Living Room
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Our Reinvent Your Room service was created for clients who want access to our design expertise, who value beautiful and cohesive home décor, and who want clear direction that they can implement ... Read More >

New and Old in Paris

April 28, 2023 // Out and About

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In many of our interior design projects, we are asked to integrate a client’s old and new belongings to achieve a fresh vibe.  I always love this challenge because the old pieces often have a ... Read More >

Secretary Desks in the Modern World

April 21, 2023 // Design Tips

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I have a thing with Secretary Desks. My grandmother had one in the guest room where I stayed when I would visit her in Memphis as a child, and I was obsessed with it. All those little compartments and ... Read More >

A Mindful Practice for Joyful Home Beautification

February 23, 2023 // Design Tips

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Recently a good friend asked me to be a guest on her podcast, Swimming and Singing, to talk about ways to create a home that nurtures and delights the soul. This was the perfect nudge for me to ... Read More >

Art and Nature from Asheville to Atlanta

October 28, 2022 // Art Scene

Folk Art Center Ceramics
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My family kicked off the summer with a trip to North and South Carolina with plans to explore the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Smokey Mountain National Park.  We were delighted to ... Read More >

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