In many regions, wintertime means more time spent indoors. This is especially true of the Scandinavian cultures, where there are only a few hours of sunlight each day. These long winters ... Read More >
Woodwork of Norway
Chair Transformations – Before + After
The end of the year is often a time to reflect on the past, and formulate aspirations for the next year. It can be a time to think about transformation. Today I’m sharing my favorite kind of ... Read More >
Holiday Traditions
The stories behind holiday traditions are often as much fun as the actual traditions. One of my favorite personal traditions is the Hanukkah party we throw each year, which has come to be known ... Read More >
Winter Hikes
As we approach the winter solstice, many of us bemoan the shorter daylight hours. But there is a particular quality to winter light that I find to be especially captivating. It has to do ... Read More >
Entertaining with Style and Ease
As the holidays approach, it’s the perfect time to think about entertaining, and the design touches that make it possible to host gatherings with style, ease, and comfort. When we work with ... Read More >
Bridget’s Favorite Bay Area Pizza Places
My assistant, Bridget Kelley, has many areas of expertise, and one of them is pizza! Here’s Bridget’s advice for where to get your pizza fix: While Ellen’s passion may be French Fries, mine ... Read More >
First Impressions
As the saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and the entry foyer of a home is a great place to convey the personal style of the owner and set the tone for the rest of ... Read More >
Garden Hopping in France and Norway – Part 2
A few weeks ago, I shared some of the formal gardens I visited last summer in France. That trip continued on to Norway, and this week's dose of nature therapy is about the Norwegian gardens that ... Read More >
Open Studios Begin This Weekend!
The fall season in San Francisco is packed with design and art-related events. One of my favorites is Open Studios, a month-long event where over 800 local artists open up their studios and showcase ... Read More >
Get Ready for the San Francisco Fall Art + Antiques Show
Mark your calendar for the upcoming San Francisco Fall Show at Fort Mason from October 3 – 6. The themes this year is: Wanderlust: Around the World with Art, Antiques, and Design, and the show will ... Read More >
