A darling floor lamp

Sarah Coombs August 19, 2014

I've had a crush on this mid century classic for years, but it's no bargain. So I was just thrilled to find a darling alternative, at a totally amazing price.

Coronata Star wallpaper by Osborne & Little

Sarah Coombs August 12, 2014

Have you ever noticed that tomato stems look like stars? I've eaten many a tomato in my time, yet this was still news to me. It struck me as utterly charming, this extra dose of beauty on an already pretty object. It also got me thinking that although stars are a lovely shape, I don't tend to use them often. So I went in search of a great star pattern, and this is what I found.

Gray works great for kids

Sarah Coombs August 4, 2014

One doesn't tend to think of doing a kid's room in gray. Kids rooms are fun, sprightly places, and that doesn't exactly describe gray. But gray is actually a great neutral. It's more unusual than white, and colors really pop against it, which makes it ideal for a kid's space. Dubious? Check this out.

Geodes wallpaper by Flat Vernacular

Sarah Coombs July 28, 2014

This find is borne of a road trip. A road trip to California's central coast, specifically. We saw plenty of fabulous things, but it was the sardines at the Monterey Bay Aquarium that really captured my fancy. I was so inspired by their shimmering, glimmering quality, I had to track down a wallpaper that captured that effect.

Pretty in pink

Sarah Coombs July 21, 2014

A new client pinned the image above, as inspiration for her young daughter's bedroom. I loved it immediately. Years ago I might not have said this. I've traditionally used pink in smaller doses, and pink walls: well, that's a whole lot of pink. But lately I've been really taken with this look.

So why do I find pink walls so appealing? Read on to find out.

Oakland Magazine (July 2014) — *Oakland Magazine* (July 2014)

SCD in Oakland Magazine: how to prettify your stoop

Sarah Coombs July 15, 2014

From my article in the latest issue of Oakland Magazine:

As we roll into summer here in the East Bay, one thing is certain: We’ll all be spending lots of time outdoors. That makes this the perfect time to update your home’s exterior. No need to undertake a major renovation, though. Just concentrate your efforts on the entrance. A few quick changes there are enough to make the whole place feel refreshed.

"And what may those quick changes be?" you ask. Read on to find out!

SCD featured on Today.com

Sarah Coombs July 8, 2014

I'm so pleased to announce that I was featured this week in an article for Today.com, the website for the Today Show on NBC.

I was asked to weigh in on some of my favorite items from Ikea. One of my projects (that makes use of some Ikea goods) is showcased, too.

Hand Made by Paper Boy Wallpaper — *Hand Made* by Paper Boy Wallpaper

Shadow Puppet wallpaper by Paper Boy

Sarah Coombs July 1, 2014

At some point awhile back, I pinned a photo of this wallpaper, from British company Paper Boy. Called Hand Made, it's a graphic pattern made with shapes of shadow puppets. Upon seeing it on my kid room board this week, I found myself charmed all over again, and decided to take a closer look at it.