The Palecek line of furnishings and décor are so well-suited to the relaxed style and eco-conscious mindset of California. I recently had the opportunity to go behind the scenes and attend a tour of ... Read More >
Palecek Factory Tour
Timeless Design
Timeless Design is one of those terms that seems a little subjective, but there are spaces that remain relevant throughout the decades and even centuries. The ballroom of Château de Chenonceau in ... Read More >
Garden Hopping in France and Norway – Part 1
As a gardening enthusiast (one with more enthusiasm than expertise!) I love to visit gardens when I travel, compare different approaches to planning a garden, and pick up ideas that I may attempt to ... Read More >
Cheers to a Successful Project
The completion of every project feels like a milestone worthy of celebration. Whether it’s the addition of a tiny powder room or furnishing an entire new home, it represents a ... Read More >
Art Scene
Original artwork enlivens a space by adding the touch of the artist who created it, and the story of how and why it was made. Many pieces of art also have a discovery story, or a memory attached to it ... Read More >
Top 5 Places to get French Fries in San Francisco
I take my French fries very seriously, so let me save you the work and tell you my Top 5 places to get French Fries in San Francisco: 1) Trick Dog – Thrice Cooked French Fries! Also, a creative ... Read More >
Chair of the Week
I started the #chairoftheweek several years ago because I find chairs to be such an expressive design element, and I love the way that each chair tells a different story, depending on what it’s paired ... Read More >
