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We spend countless hours working on, thinking abou

We spend countless hours working on, thinking about, visiting, imaging and dreaming about each of the homes we work on. And then, usually after many months/years after the family has moved back from in and, in some cases, the photos have been taken, we say goodbye and never enter the spaces again. It’s strange but also necessary and beautiful in its own way. But each of our client’s homes make an impact on us and we love imaging the families making precious memories in the spaces we have so passionately cared for and developed.

📷 @j_r_zaro

There are never too many before and afters on the

There are never too many before and afters on the internet. 🙌🏻 Or in this case after and before.

📷 @kuohphotography

Mother’s Day can be pretty challenging for many:

Mother’s Day can be pretty challenging for many: those who have lost their mothers/children, those who never met their mothers, those who are estranged from their mothers/children, and those who struggle to become mothers. It can be a tough day. It can also be a tough day for those of us who are mothers and struggle with all the complications that seem to tag along with the joys of being a mother. But nonetheless it’s a day where those women who have created and guided a child through this abstract existence we call life deserve a moment of acknowledgment. I tip my hat to you. #happymothersday

Do people still look at still images on Instagram

Do people still look at still images on Instagram or is it all about the videos only these days? Also, it’s kind of weird that I’m in an industry where I can post a picture of where people go to the bathroom and it’s considered content 😂 This is actually my water closet and I do love it. 🥰

📷 @bessfriday

Its been a long but satisfying week: one day of in

Its been a long but satisfying week: one day of installation, one day of photoshoot prep and two days of photography. A little behind on all my other work but feeling happy with all the productivity!

When our clients got their new dining table, they

When our clients got their new dining table, they hadn’t yet gotten rid of their old one, and they put it in their entryway for the time being. But they quickly learned that they loved having it there because the kids could do art projects on it, and when they had a lot of guests over, it became the kid eating zone. The space is definitely not big enough to handle a standard size dining table though, and so we’ve been on the hunt for some thing that would work but it was basically impossible to find….UNTIL one of my many late evening Facebook marketplace searches brought up this incredible table. I have never seen a table where the leaf expands in the width direction instead of the length, but this is absolutely perfect because it can be in the smaller position as an entry table most of the time, but quickly widened for when it needs to serve another purpose. And in this case, we hand-delivered it to the client and then sent them this video on how to use it!

This before and after is a great example of how yo

This before and after is a great example of how you don’t always need to re-space plan a room to make a big improvement. Sometimes you just need to make smart material choices. We always joked about this project having an effortless look and yet it took a lot of effort to get there. 😂 But know it’s a good design when it feels like the space was always meant to be that way. Swipe to see the before!

📷 @samfroststudio
Styling @yeddamorrison
Architecture @cmnaturaldesigns
Construction @wright.residential

Wishing all of you a restful and restorative weeke

Wishing all of you a restful and restorative weekend. Also wishing that for myself. June’s sleep regression is hitting us hard. 🥱

Also, swipe for the before. I don’t even know why I post any afters without befores. They are just so stinkin’ fun.

📷 and styling @carlaypage

#inverness #beforeandafter #coastalliving #vaultedceiling

I’ve only had the opportunity to do soapstone co

I’ve only had the opportunity to do soapstone counters twice in my 12 year career. But it’s such an incredible stone I wish more people were into it. Does anyone out there have soapstone and love it or hate it?

📷 and styling @carlaypage
Construction @wright.residential
Architecture: Obie Bowman

#soapstone #industrialkitchen

This warmer weather has me so excited about spendi

This warmer weather has me so excited about spending more time enjoying the garden and the outdoors. So thankful for sunshine and iced tea ☀️

📷 @chipperhatter

Some VERY satisfying before and afters. Plus, sinc

Some VERY satisfying before and afters. Plus, since we took a little inspiration from Italy, you get to listen to my favorite Il Volo song. Might be a little dramatic, but I think it’s perfect 🤗 🎶

📷 @kuohphotographyinteriors
Construction: @gfamilyconstruction

One of my favorite parts of the design of Shiloh’s room is the black and white images of his grandparents is toddlers 🥰

Design @cmnaturaldesigns
📷 @bessfriday

#kidsroom #millvalleyinteriors #millvalleylife #sfinteriordesign

Easter is right around the corner and my phone sur

Easter is right around the corner and my phone surprised me with this major throwback from 2015 when I was on the local news chatting about how to decorate for the season 😆🐰🪴

We are so in LOVE with how beautifully this kitche

We are so in LOVE with how beautifully this kitchen turned out. It’s such a dreamy space to gather and create memories in. We’ll be sharing some before and afters in the days to come. You won’t want to miss it.

Design and styling: @cmnaturaldesigns
📷 @kuohphotographyinteriors
Construction: @gfamily.inc

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a new befo

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a new before and after. How about this one for a wow factor? 💁🏼‍♀️

Design and styling by us: @cmnaturaldesigns
📷 @kuohphotographyinteriors
Construction: @gfamily.inc

One of my favorite things is stepping back after t

One of my favorite things is stepping back after the hard work (in this case 3 years!) and seeing the spaces all dressed up for their photo-ready moment. We photograph so few projects that these moments are rare and I try to enjoy them through all the hustle and bustle of these photoshoot days. But, I mean come on, isn’t she BEAUTIFUL?! 🥖🍶

Construction: @gfamily.inc

#interiordesign #millvalleyinteriordesign #marincounty #marincountyinteriors #californialifestyle #sfinteriordesign

When you need a lot of bread and pastries and what

When you need a lot of bread and pastries and whatnot for tomorrow’s photo shoot but the nanny had a Covid exposure 🥖 🍼

We had an early morning visit to the San Francisco

We had an early morning visit to the San Francisco flower market (my first time!) to get the goods for tomorrow’s photoshoot.

We have had quite a rainy winter. And though it wa

We have had quite a rainy winter. And though it was much needed, I’m looking forward to a little warmth and sunshine 🌞

📷 @chipperhatter

“ The power of finding beauty and the humblest o

“ The power of finding beauty and the humblest of things makes homme happy in life lovely” - Louisa May Alcott

Interior design: @cmnaturaldesigns
📷 and styling: @carlaypage

Might I advise installing a swing in your house? I

Might I advise installing a swing in your house? It’s good ol’ fashioned fun for kids and adults!

Swing was purchased a couple of years ago from @thesocietyinc

#millvalley #millvalleylife #millvalleyinteriors #californiakid #indoorswing #swinglifeaway #designtip #bestofinteriors #countryliving #kidfriendly

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