This is a tough time of year for San Franciscans. Summer weather in SF is so abysmal that Mark Twain famously derided it, and modern-day meteorologists have coined the term "June Gloom". It's hard to get dressed when the calendar (and shop window) screams "shift and sandals", but the thermometer compels you to wear a pea coat and boots. This might be the one city in the world where girls throw... Read more
If you've been following along on the blog, you know that the inside of our house is mostly done (at least until we decide to do something major like finish the attic). So I've been focusing on the outside - planting, dressing up our porch and deck etc. Gardening is so therapeutic for me, all these projects have been so gratifying and fun. The first and largest project that happened in the spring... Read more
My close friend from college Jen has managed to have babies 3 months before me both with Bryan and with Lucy. Sadly, she lives on the west coast so we have yet to arrange a meetup of our spawn, but can't wait to do so at some point. Her new son Rory commandeered what was the former guest room in her house. Similar to with Bryan's room in our old LA house, Jen wanted to keep the wall color and... Read more
One of the most challenging, yet most fun type of spaces to design is one with an eclectic aesthetic. It requires pulling from many different sources and styles.This bedroom, designed by Holly Becker and Joanna Copestick, brilliantly coordinates a broad color palette, modern furniture and fun wall art. The room is both whimsical and sophisticated, not an easy combination to achieve.Design... Read more
I don't know why there's any rules about when to wear white; it's perfect. It might just be a California thing, but I tend to ignore those color guidelines.And to take it one step further, in my opinion, you can never go wrong with white on white. This oversized hat, paired with a that dress is the definition of casual elegance. Don't worry about matching the perfect shades of white, mixing it... Read more
Last summer I wrote up a little post referencing Parent Trap-style camping glamour. But let's be real: camping is actually a pretty dirty, dusty, and sweaty enterprise. It's all well and good to dream about pulling off Betty Draper bermudas and polos with a straw bag to match, but at the end of the day it's like: What do I own that I don't care if it gets destroyed in the mud or eaten by a deer? Read more
When you're home, you should feel collected and rested. And in order to accomplish this, your surroundings need to be thought out and well curated. Form and function must work together, but it's not as easy as it sounds.The living room above, found via Caitlin Flemming, is both sophisticated and relaxed, not an easy combination to achieve in any space. When accomplished, this is perfect... Read more
It's pool party season! But pool party doesn't have to mean you throw your design aesthetic out the window.You can include all your fun pool toys and juice cups, but add a little sophistication too... why not?! Your exterior should look just as good as your interior, even for a 1-day party.Here's some ideas for your outdoor entertaining this Summer.... 1. Drink Dispenser / CB2 2. Juniper Ridge... Read more
This past weekend found me in Healdsburg in the NorCal wine country, loving some sun and girl time at my friend's bachelorette extravaganza.The rambling party house had a long lovely pool, which became command center of the weekend festivities: tunes on the Jambox, magazines, and of course a whole lotta pink wine.To kick off every summer I indulge in a little Old Navy mix-n-match. The price... Read more
I posted Lucy's stats and a few photos of her with big brother Bryan after her birth, but here is her official birth announcement and hospital photo (announcement design by my sister-in-law Soyoung Oh of Dogear Press) Read more
This living room, found on SF Girl by Bay and photographed by Idha Linkhag made me stop and stare, for quite a while. Unfortunately, Victoria Smith was blogging about Linkhag's amazing interior design photography and not spec'ing this room for us. But don't worry, I have spec'd this room for you. Or at least very similar furnishings. You can get this cool, modern and sophisticated look by using... Read more
In honor of Baby Lucy's recent arrival, I decided to round up some super stylish baby gear. There's lots of fun sources for those of us who think babies should have just as much style as we do, and that their nursery should look just as good as the rest of the house!1. Animal Box / Poketo 2. Kilimanjaro Pouf / Fine Little Day 3. Baby Fox Print / The Animal Print Shop 4. Giraffe Wall Sconce / Jonath... Read more