It's August 2012, officially, meaning my 10th anniversary is fast approaching! One decade, five apartments, two continents, two kids...we've been busy, to say the very least.In honor of the occasion we are throwing a strictly grown-ups cocktail party in about three weeks. Mommy needs an outfit that says "10 years older, and better than ever". At the moment I'm torn between two looks: relaxed... Read more
So, the largest, most detailed renovation we are doing in the new house is the kitchen. Currently the kitchen is a bad flashback to the 50's and there is an overly large powder room at the back that is modeled after a meadow of screamingly colorful flowers (sans the flower scent). Here is what it looks like now.And what it looks like in plan.We're thinking we will widen the kitchen opening to... Read more
Recently my friends Kellie and Adam asked me to help them with the design of their upstairs patio. I had previously helped them with the interiors of their home, so I jumped at the opportunity to work with them on an outdoor space. They're out in LA, but since I'd seen their patio before and knew their style, I figured it was a challenge that I could tackle (and Kellie provided some thorough... Read more
2. Interior by Florence Lopez 3. Kitchen by Albert Hadley- Lauren Read more
Well it's been raining cats and dogs here lately. I'm definitely looking forward to the rain when I have my new garden up and running, but for now it has me confused. Four and a half years in LA and I have no idea how to dress for summer rains. My basic warm weather rain uniform for trekking around in the city has been a t-shirt, shorts rubber flip flops and an umbrella.... not exactly something... Read more
A few scenes from the past few weeks..... Read more
1. Interior Photograph by Paul Raeside 2. Area Rug by Loom Rugs3. Bathroom by Unknown- Lauren Read more
So, I promised some progress / concept on the house exterior. I had a tiny bit of time last week between packing for a family reunion, getting things squared away before closing, figuring out part time child care, etc etc etc.... to get some photoshopping done. Here is what the house looks like now (photo care of my dad).And here is what I'm sort of envisioning. The siding is vinyl, which I've... Read more
Last weekend found us in Bodega Bay, hitting up the windy shore for some sun, salt air, and relaxation. Up here in Northern California, beaches mean wetsuits and jeans more than skimpy bikinis...or perhaps a comfy cozy dress like this one. (in "tempest")If you don't own white Chuck Taylors, BUY SOME. You will thank me. Are you a hipster? Perhaps not. But you can fool a lot people inthese... Read more
One of the things I am going to do in the new place (at least I'm pretty sure about this) is paint our dining room black. I love a cozy / dramatic dining room. Our guest room at Chez Davis West was black and it really worked out well. I feel like dining rooms and bedrooms and powder rooms look great in black because you're not focused on getting a ton of lighting into the space and often they are... Read more
Well, our edition of NJ House Huntersis about to wrap. We on the Millburn house and have gone through all the rigamarole of inspections and negotiations and we are almost out the other end - closing and officially getting the keys. Can't wait to start in on those renovations and show you what we have in store. First on the agenda will be doing a little concepting on the interior and then maybe... Read more
1. Bathroom by Brooke Giannetti 2. Office by Farrow & Ball3. Living Room by Unknown - Lauren Read more