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The Gracious Host: Welcome to San Francisco
Many first time visits to San Francisco include the expected: Ghirardelli Square, Alcatraz, cable cars, Fisherman’s Wharf…you get the idea. As the city is my “Home”, I feel a personal responsibility to show guests the best of San Francisco (and frankly, get them out beyond the usual suspects mentioned above). To get you started here are a couple neighborhood detours to consider for your next visit.
Collecting Books: A Love Story
We love books. Here we share a few tips for keeping your book collection under control…sort of. Because in addition to our tips for limiting inventory, we’re announcing a series where we share our book recommendations. You’re likely to love them as much as we do…sorry, not sorry. Happy reading and browsing.
Art: Let’s Hang
Art can be anywhere and is everywhere. There’s not a hard and fast rule for where art “has to go” in your home. However, once you decide to hang here are some #EverydayBeautiful tips to give your home a gallery-like feel.
Art: Time to Get Serious? Five Artists You’ll Want to Meet.
Have you found what your looking for? Here are few of the eligible art dates that you may want to get to know. They represent different styles and mediums, and some offer both originals and prints.
Art: Do I Have a Type?
Finding your personal art style can take time. It's a bit like searching for a soulmate. Sometimes you see something and you're just not into it. Other times there is an undeniable connection that unites you with certain pieces of art. It's uniquely personal. Trying to figure out your type? We have some thoughts on how to develop your own art style.
Eat More Art.
Do you feel overwhelmed when you hear the word “art”? Do you immediately conjure up images of fancy auctions where people pay millions of dollars for a single painting? Do you think you can’t own original art? Fear not…we have a great menu to get you started.
If Books Are Your Style Read This
Although I don’t subscribe to the “no more than 30 books” philosophy, you don’t need to own hundreds of titles in order to start styling with books. Just a few books can express your interests and add warmth to a home. In fact, you can begin with a single book.
The Gracious Host: Welcoming Traveling Friends to Your Home
Once you have made the decision to invite guests into your home, there are few things that you can do to make the experience great for both you and them.
My Pursuit of #DesignLife
My appreciation for design was sparked early, though pursuing it as my day job definitely took some time. Sometimes I wonder why it took me so long to land here but if I’m honest each of my stops on the path, albeit circuitous, prepared me to fully embrace and enjoy my #DesignLife.
Hosting Gift Ideas in a Post Pandemic World
Whether it’s an afternoon visit for a cup of coffee and a catch-up conversation, a formal dinner party, backyard barbecue, or a weekend stay, a thoughtful hosting gift is a way to express gratitude for being included and make the time together even more special.