serena & lily summer prep sale!
i’m so looking forward to summer, but not as much excited about L.A.’s killer summer heat, but i’ve got that covered now, thanks to my diy cowb...
22-05-2019 21:59
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on trend: built to last.
popular in the 1950 & 60’s built-in furniture seems to be making a strong comeback. and there’s a lot to love about built-in furniture — for on...
21-05-2019 21:58
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the row dtla.
i don’t know why it’s taken me so long to check out the ROW DTLA except that i sometimes realize that i really need to get out more! i had a frie...
21-05-2019 21:58
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a pastel paris abode.
welcome to the stunning and sophisticated right bank paris apartment of a globetrotting Australian stylist and entrepreneur featured recently in vogu...
20-05-2019 22:04
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wear this there: bavel.
we’re sticking close to home yet again this week because there is just so much going on in Downtown Los Angeles? bustling Arts District i just canâ...
17-05-2019 21:55
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a charming apartment in copenhagen.
this lovely apartment in vesterbro, copenhagen is not big on space, but it’s huge on style. it’s the very charming apartment of Barbara Le Svarre...
16-05-2019 22:00
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eclectic dining style.
when it comes to dining rooms, the more mismatched and eclectic for me all the better. it’s almost as if your dinner party grew organically and gue...
16-05-2019 22:00
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color story: grass green.
as they very often say, the grass is always greener, and on this week’s ...
15-05-2019 22:00
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devol kitchens hops across the pond.
all devotees of U.K.-based devol kitchens have opened an inspiring new kitchen showroom in a renovated mid-19th-century building on lovely Bond Stree...
14-05-2019 22:00
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instagram worthy: @jerseyicecreamco.
we’ve shared their inspiring home renovation and design work here before, but this week’s ...
14-05-2019 22:00
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wear this there: don francisco’s coffee casa cubana.
we’re sticking around the neighborhood on this week’s ...
10-05-2019 22:03
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celebratory weekend!
hi y’all! i’m having a big birthday this sunday so i’m taking a long, celebratory weekend to spend some time with friends and do a little stayc...
10-05-2019 22:03
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summer bag style.
if you ask any of my friends they’re likely to agree that i’m a bit of a bag freak. i like to call it aficionado, but hey, semantics. i just love...
09-05-2019 22:04
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picture this: summer vibes.
my gosh, it’s mighty chilly here in los angles today, and i’m hankering for summer to officially arrive and warm up around here already! so this ...
09-05-2019 22:04
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unexpected guests: vincent joliet.
i am so very excited to share this latest ...
08-05-2019 22:03
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instagram worthy: @evantetreault.
if you’d like a very authentic, refreshing glimpse at los angeles, i think you’re going to really love this week’s evan’s got a dreamy, kind ...
07-05-2019 21:59
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a trip to menorca.
i’ve only been to the island of menorca in spain for literally one day — a stop on a cruise through the Mediterranean, but that stop was most mem...
07-05-2019 21:59
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good reads: abode.
i first began my admiration for artist serena Mitnick-miller and her architect husband Mason St. Peter when in 2009 they opened their inspiring and v...
06-05-2019 22:08
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wear this there: willmott’s ghost.
this week we’re headed to the great pacific northwest and one of my favorite cities, seattle, washington. and we’re visiting an almost secret spo...
03-05-2019 22:00
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restored by the fords: exclusive.
it’s no secret i’m completely in sync and a fan of interior designer leanne ford’s eclectic aesthetic. it’s everything i love about design â€...
03-05-2019 22:00
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when in rome.
located in one of my favorite neighborhoods, this dreamy abode is tucked away in the very bohemian and colorful Trastevere, with the feel of a tradit...
01-05-2019 22:03
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01-05-2019 22:03
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good reads: paris by design.
by now you’re all pretty aware of my love for paris already — it’s no secret i’m a Francophile through and through. so you can imagine my exc...
30-04-2019 22:00
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nola’s garden district.
i know we just took a brief visit to new orleans recently with guest writer bon traveler, but as you may have seen from my instagram overload (sorry,...
30-04-2019 22:00
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wear this there: rosetta.
every time i see someone galavanting around mexico city i have major FOMO. this place is very high up on my list of must-visits and now that i’ve d...
26-04-2019 22:01
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embrace the funky.
i love a great, unexpected, very eclectic and funky kinda vibe — that truly effortless european look with pairings you might not think of. but when...
25-04-2019 22:05
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honor that which is meaningful.
i didn’t share this personal news because at the time it was honestly just too painful to make public, but in june of 2018 my dear mum passed away ...
24-04-2019 22:04
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23-04-2019 22:02
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once upon a beach shack.
i miss living by the beach, so much so that i sometimes spend time creating my own little beach shack in my imagination and on pinterest — saving i...
23-04-2019 22:02
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22-04-2019 22:02
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wear this there: little collins street kitchen.
this week we’re getting very monochromatic as we head down under to another of australia’s well-designed eateries. we’re stopping in at little ...
19-04-2019 22:00
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the vintage romantic bath.
there’s something just so soothing about a romantic bathroom. vintage clawfoot tubs take bubble baths to a whole new level, and hardwood and rustic...
18-04-2019 22:11
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picture this: the female form.
the beautiful female form — she comes in all colors, shapes and sizes. and since so many of us are trying to embrace ourselves wholly, what better ...
17-04-2019 22:06
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black windows to your world.
one of the reasons i painted the exterior of my house black is because i really love the way greenery takes a shine when contrasted with black. every...
16-04-2019 22:06
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inside sebit min’s pastel world.
Sebit Min has such a keen eye for simple but interesting details, nuances of color and seeing beauty in the ordinary that she can even make someone l...
16-04-2019 22:06
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instagram worthy: @riadjardinsecret.
if you’re looking for a bit of wanderlust to brighten your day, then you’re going to want to follow this ...
15-04-2019 22:09
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color story: brass.
this week’s apartment therapy; Izola Brass Comb; jenna lyons’ home via t magazine; west elm Marble-Topped Pedestal Coffee Table in White Marble/A...
15-04-2019 22:09
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wear this there: bun house & tea room.
what’s better than chinese steamed buns" eating them in london’s soho district, that’s what — and more specifically at bun house. bun house i...
12-04-2019 21:59
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making a rental feel like home.
what really makes a house a home" it’s not necessarily a mortgage, is it" we’ve all rented at one point in our lives, and until recently i’ve r...
11-04-2019 22:03
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weekend escape: along highway one.
As a weekend warrior, some of the best trips have been a few nights exploring up and down the coast of Northern California. Being based in the Bay Ar...
10-04-2019 22:07
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a cozy getaway in tasmania.
i guess today’s theme is all about getting away because we’ve got another destination for you wanderers. homes to love recently featured this cha...
10-04-2019 22:07
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a less-styled life.
when it comes to styling or rather the ‘unstyled, but styled look’ (stay with me here) i’m gonna give big props to interior designer leanne for...
09-04-2019 22:05
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a blush-hued office makeover.
In 2014, three best friends in Australia decided to quit their jobs and start a home renovation business together, hoping to have more fulfilling liv...
08-04-2019 22:04
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at home in queens park.
est living nails it again with a spot-on home tour with interior designer Sheena Murphy, the founder of nune — a small design studio with locations...
08-04-2019 22:04
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wear this there: hotel san cristobal.
i thought for this week’s Hotel Phoenix Sleep Mask; anthropologie Splendid Heavenly Striped Sleep Set; Herbivore Rose Hibiscus Hydrating Face Mist;...
05-04-2019 22:01
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color story: rootbeer.
this week’s Food52 Knit French Market Tote.
clockwise, l to r: the socialite family bamboo daybed; terrain Colored Glass Tea Light Holder; Ha...
04-04-2019 22:02
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behind the scenes: le petit appartement.
if you follow us on instagram you probably saw a glimpse of the super marché + elsie green pop-up shop a couple of weekends ago in san francisco. we ...
03-04-2019 22:02
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my bedroom gets an update.
y’all know me — i get bored of the same old look so i like to change things up now and then. i took spring cleaning to a whole other level and ga...
03-04-2019 22:02
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03-04-2019 22:02
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weekend escape: new orleans.
Somewhere between a Sazerac-fueled evening and an early morning of rich, powdery beignets, New Orleans won me over. I had put off visiting this city ...
03-04-2019 22:02
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the stylists: anne parker.
Prop stylist Anne Parker might be one of the first Instagram accounts I started following long ago, and she’s been inspiring me all these years thr...
01-04-2019 22:02
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best of: peaceful easy feeling.
as you may have seen on lighting pendant from an old church, my mid-century modern dresser, and a crochet bed throw, but i just need to realize this ...
28-03-2019 22:03
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best of: lounge-worthy.
some days, you just wanna lay down. not necessarily go back to bed, per se, but just lounge a bit. on those lazy days a chair just doesn’t cut it â...
28-03-2019 22:03
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best of: going green in the kitchen.
lately, i’ve been trying to incorporate a little more green in my life, especially when it comes to the kitchen. i speak both literally, and figura...
27-03-2019 22:01
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best of: built for style.
there are so many great things about built-in furniture. first of all, you can customize it to your own very specific needs so a piece fits your spac...
26-03-2019 21:59
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best of: the little desk that could.
sometimes, just a little desk will do ya. a sweet spot to store your bills (i.e. hide!), a favorite journal, laptop and a drawer or two for art suppl...
26-03-2019 21:59
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best of: raise the roof beams.
last week we shared a peek at domino’s feature on restored by the fords, interior designer leanne ford’s HGTV show with her brother steve. well, ...
25-03-2019 22:02
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best of: ceramics, a love story.
even though ceramics and pottery have been around since like, what, the caveman days, i feel like it’s been having this real renaissance of late. p...
25-03-2019 22:02
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wear this there: overeasy orchard.
this week we’re headed all the way to singapore to a modern diner that i think would have the fonz freaking out just a little bit over its distinct...
22-03-2019 21:59
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chez valentin loellmann.
oh la la! this home is truly something special. called the riverhouse, it almost reminds me (in a good way) of a little hobbit house, the way it’s ...
21-03-2019 22:08
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picture this: interiors.
this week’s christies; bella foster.
The post picture this: interiors. appeared first on sfgirlbybay....
21-03-2019 22:08
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weekend escape: amsterdam.
editor’s note: i’m so pleased and excited to introduce you to our brand new contributor, jessica from bon traveler. jessica really gets around (th...
19-03-2019 21:59
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it’s only a paper moon.
should you be looking for some affordable lighting options that make a huge impact you might just consider the paper lantern, and in my opinion the b...
19-03-2019 21:59
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everybody puts baby in a corner.
it’s true, right" lost & found; domino; essential home.
The post everybody puts baby in a corner. appeared first on sfgirlbybay....
18-03-2019 22:01
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wear this there: villon.
this week we’re heading to my beloved san francisco by the bay. specifically, we’re hopping on a market street trolly and heading to villon resta...
15-03-2019 22:00
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disco fever.
i once designed a bedroom makeover for a friend who had recently divorced and wanted a fresh start. and the one thing she wanted more than anything w...
14-03-2019 21:57
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good reads: 91 magazine.
i’m not sure how i could have been oblivious to this UK-based design blog and magazine for so long, but it’s one to take a long first look at for...
13-03-2019 22:00
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color story: sunset.
it’s a pretty glorious day out in los angeles (at long last) and the sunsets lately have been utterly epic. so, this week’s tappan collective; ti...
13-03-2019 22:00
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instagram worthy: @kawa_heart_studio.
i guess i’m still in a seaside surf mode after my long weekend in laguna, because this week’s ...
12-03-2019 22:02
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a mini holiday at hotel joaquin.
as some of you may have noticed, i played hooky this weekend because i snuck away for a long weekend in laguna beach for bri’s epic bachelorette we...
12-03-2019 22:02
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wear this there: audrey at the hammer museum.
we may be sticking close to home today, but we’re headed to someplace brand new in los angeles. we’re getting our art on and having a delicious b...
08-03-2019 21:58
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the timeless beauty of bentwood.
i never tire of a beautiful bentwood chair, or thonet as some are called. you can recognize the real thonets by signature steam bent legs, backs and ...
07-03-2019 21:57
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picture this: bauhaus.
i’m a big fan of all things Bauhaus– in fact, awhile back i did a blog post about Bauhaus design influences in today’s world — stylistic insp...
07-03-2019 21:57
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color story: noir.
if you’ve ever met me, you’ll probably know that black is my favorite color. and yes, it’s a color! therefore, this week’s apartment therapy;...
06-03-2019 21:58
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instagram worthy: @ericatanov.
i’m such a big, no make that huge, fan of designer erica tanov, that it’s only logical i would also love her very lovely instagram feed. for @er...
05-03-2019 21:59
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getting toasty in here.
no built-in fireplace" no problem! at least not with these freestanding mid-century modern fireplaces. i’ve often thought about installing one of t...
04-03-2019 22:00
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aqualand.
it’s dark and stormy again in L.A. this weekend, so i’m just going with the flow, following its lead. i love all shades of blue, but a kind of gr...
04-03-2019 22:00
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wear this there: maman hudson.
let’s have a coffee in new york city today, shall we" we’re going to pop into this very charming spot, maman hudson in soho. maman (which means m...
01-03-2019 22:00
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hollywood spanish revival.
even though i love my home, i’ve often fantasized about owning a beautiful old spanish revival home california is so well-known for. built in the 2...
28-02-2019 21:57
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dream worthy bedrooms.
i’m not sure why i was so drawn to sharing dreamy bedrooms with you today, but i am feeling a little sleepy as i put together this blog post. somet...
27-02-2019 21:59
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picture this: women.
welcome to a new series i thought might be fun, and hopefully inspiring: picture this. i thought i’d like to create a curation of artwork around va...
26-02-2019 22:03
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friday finds.
i’ve had a rough week emotionally — you know the kind. you just don’t sleep well and feel down in the dumps. it happens, and thankfully today i...
26-02-2019 22:11
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sophisticated whimsy.
these spaces are all on the sophisticated end of the design spectrum, but i also sense a touch of whimsy that sets them apart from something too soph...
25-02-2019 22:01
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wear this there: hotel clermont.
today we’re headed south — atlanta, georgia to be specific and checking in at the hotel clermont. vintage vibes abound at hotel clermont open sin...
22-02-2019 21:57
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color story: winter blues.
the winter blues — a lot of us get them, but the secret may be to actually embrace them. there’s so many beautiful shades of blue out there in th...
21-02-2019 21:58
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wireless charger" yes, please!
okay, who here hates wires and phone chargers and whatnots as much as i do" i’ll bet a lot of you. because with technology and smartphones come cha...
21-02-2019 21:58
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good reads: a round-up.
if you’ve seen my floor to ceiling built-in bookcase, it’s probably no secret i have a thing for collecting and reading books. the real thing, th...
20-02-2019 22:00
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instagram worthy: @pionfotografia.
one of the things i love best about instagram — especially pre-algorithm — is seeing into other people’s far away worlds. say for instance, i w...
20-02-2019 22:00
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vintage modern vibes.
sometimes i think when people mention the word ‘vintage’ it evokes for some a dark, musty old antique store. one could never conjure up that imag...
19-02-2019 21:57
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wear this there: true true.
true story: today we’re headed to toronto, canada. well, at least virtually. today’s ...
15-02-2019 21:58
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let’s get romantic.
i guess yesterday was galentine’s day, but today is the tried and true valentine’s day so i thought it might be fun to get a little romantic. som...
14-02-2019 21:55
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best of: my funny valentine.
hey hey, happy valentine’s day! do you believe in the romance of this holiday, or is it just a scam brought to you by hallmark cards" i’m single ...
14-02-2019 21:55
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what’s new is old at super marché.
our latest container from france has arrived and we’ve got a whole lot of new, but very vintage treasures in the super marché shop. it’s obvious ...
13-02-2019 22:01
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a light-filled b&b in the tuscan hills.
Valdirose is a family-run bed and breakfast in Florence, italy owned by Irene Berni and her husband, Paolo Moretti. Passed down by Irene’s grandmot...
13-02-2019 22:01
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outdoor living in california.
i know this post could cause a major migration to sunny california, but you must trust me when i tell you we photographed my friend, artist kim schoe...
12-02-2019 21:57
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bold lights, bright style.
i have a lot of decor addictions — chairs, vintage art and lighting. lighting can be so sculptural and beautiful and really make a huge impact on a...
11-02-2019 22:00
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instagram worthy: @by_sp.
i’m afraid this week’s ...
11-02-2019 22:00
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wear this there: clown bar.
let’s head to france today, shall we" and specifically the city of lights because, well, paris is always a good idea. and although the name of our ...
08-02-2019 21:57
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the beauty of the single sink.
so many of us have been blessed (or is that cursed") with just a single bathroom sink. I’ve walked that walk before I remodeled, and i had a teeny ...
07-02-2019 22:03
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the shutterbugs: marina denisova.
I love the feeling that photographer Marina Denisova has captured in the photos here. It’s a storied simplicity — quite minimal but with a little...
06-02-2019 22:00
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