From my article in the most recent issue of Alameda Magazine:
Here in the Bay Area, people are fond of the unconventional garden. Locals know that grass isn’t the only way to fill a front yard—vegetables and shrubs work, too—and they don’t shy away from a good-looking rock display, either. So it’s not surprising that living walls have taken root here in a major way.
Want to know more? Read on.
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Oakland Magazine April 2014
From an article I wrote for the latest issue of Oakland Magazine:
"It’s your day.” That’s a common refrain for any big event: wedding, bar mitzvah, and quinceañera alike. But how do you design a celebration that really feels like you?
Read on to learn more!
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Oakland Magazine March 2014
I'm happy to announce that I'll be writing regularly for Oakland Magazine--and its sister publication Alameda Magazine--on issues of interior design and style.
For my first piece, I tackle the issue of updating older homes. How can you get modern functionality while maintaining classic styling? Read the article to find out!
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design by Sharon Eiger, via Home Adore
As someone who's spent much of my life living in small surroundings, I can vouch for the importance of ceiling height. They give you the feeling of space without additional square footage. So if you can't expand outward, one option is go up, by vaulting your ceilings.
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studio of Oh Joy, design by Emily Henderson
In Latin, pax means peace. In Swedish, I'm pretty sure it means: totally brilliant, extremely versatile and wonderfully affordable cabinet. Yes, the Ikea Pax is a great solution to many a storage woe, and the one I turn to when a client's budget doesn't allow for custom built wardrobes.
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via Domino
A reporter asked me recently what I thought the next big trend in pattern would be. I think my answer surprised her: plaid. Yep, that same preppy, masculine, and--dare I say old-fashioned--pattern is definitely having a moment. Here's why: despite its density, it plays surprisingly well with others. It's great in a mountain cabin, of course, or a manly den. But it is also pleasingly fresh in less rugged surroundings. Unconvinced? Let me show you what I mean.
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via Elle Decor March 2012
When it comes to a dining table and chairs, I love to mix and match. I find it's often more chic--and certainly more interesting--than doing a perfect set. That being said, not every chair will look good with every table, and not every grouping will work in every home. There are a few guidelines to work with here. Let me walk you through them.
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Loom jewel glass mosiac from New Ravenna Mosiacs
Known as "half baths" in real estate speak, powder rooms usually contain only a toilet and sink, and they're often quite minimal in square footage. That's no drawback, though. Precisely because they're tiny, you can go all out when designing one. So let's take a look at some beautiful examples, and then I'll break one down for you, so you can see why it works so well.
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