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Coming to the end of a very productive week. ☕️ But when you have a toddler the work continues on the weekends 😉🧒🏼🤍

There were (many) points in my adult life where mo

There were (many) points in my adult life where money was tight. And yet during those times I never felt discouraged about making my home speak to me. So, long before I ever could even imagine affording original art I went to the Museum of Photographic Arts at @balboapark in #sandiego and purchased some $1 black and white postcards. I got some free frames and black spray paint off of Craigslist and created a cute and inspiring gallery wall. I don’t have a picture of that original wall but I do have one from the rental I lived in next (swipe to see). Today I still have some of those framed postcards. This one shown is my favorite. It has attitude and style and currently hangs above the toilet in the primary water closet. It’s literally perfect there and a nice daily reminder that though money can help add character to a home, sometimes the best outcomes come from a little ingenuity.

Second image by @ahessphoto

#designonabudget #blackandwhitephoto #ingenuity #millvalleylife #floralwallpaper #naturaldesigns

The Fall mood is hitting me hard. I’m ready to m

The Fall mood is hitting me hard. I’m ready to make anything and everything pumpkin flavored ☕️

📷 @througha.lenz

#fallmood #countrykitchen #chickenwire #twotonekitchen #bestofinteriors #bayareainteriordesign #millvallleyinteriors

Immediately after the completion of this home, the

Immediately after the completion of this home, the Covid lockdowns started and this dining table ended up doing a lot more heavy lifting than we had initially intended! There were three kids doing virtual learning and two adults working from home along with three family meals a day. The kids are now finally back in school and this table, though I’m sure still a central part of the home, now probably gets a chance to breathe every one in a while.

📷 @chipperhatter

#bohostyle #bohodecor #bohodiningroom #banquetteseating #diningroomgoals #jungalowstyle

He felt very strongly that the art from his first

He felt very strongly that the art from his first day of preschool deserved a spot on the wall. Who am I do argue with that?!

A little shameless #selfie #naturalhome #homedec

A little shameless #selfie

#naturalhome #homedecor #nuetraldecor #indoorplants #homeswithasoul #coastalhomes #oldhouse

Multipurpose spaces were extremely popular before

Multipurpose spaces were extremely popular before the pandemic but now are more vital than ever. Our homes are doing a lot of heavy lifting and when they function as we need them to, the rest of daily living seems to come easier.

This room is one of those multipurpose rooms. It’s a two person office, a more private getaway from the main house and functions as a guestroom when needed. It was originally used as a boat house and then a barbershop and then an art studio. It’s a special space with a particularly lively history for a residential home.

📷 @carlaypage

#homeoffice #multipurposespaces #officeinteriordesign #cozyspaces #workfromhome #guestbedrooms #officedesignideas #designtransformation

Now that’s how you make an entrance 🎩 📷

Now that’s how you make an entrance 🎩

📷 @carlaypage

#grandentrance #checkeredfloor #blackandwhiteinteriors #luxeinteriors #welcomehome #cmnaturaldesigns

Can I please spend the weekend curled up in front

Can I please spend the weekend curled up in front of the fire with a good book?? 📖

Cue the thunderstorm ⚡️

📷 @carlaypage

#blackandwhiteinteriors
#oldfireplace
#texture
#cabinstyle
#naturalinteriors
#inverness
#perfectlyimperfect

If you were ever looking for heaven on earth, we t

If you were ever looking for heaven on earth, we think we may have found it in Inverness. This project was almost three years in the making and I am SOOO excited to finally be able to start sharing it with you.

📷 @carlaypage is my industry sister and worked her tail feather off during our four days of shooting. What a gift to have her in my circle 💫

This before and after may be an oldie but boy is i

This before and after may be an oldie but boy is it a goodie.

📷 @chipperhatter

Today I gave myself a haircut. I’ve cut my own h

Today I gave myself a haircut. I’ve cut my own hair for at least 9 years now and it’s not because I’m creative or particularly good at it, I am just an incredibly impatient person and can’t bear the thought of sitting through a professional haircut.

Most people I know, especially other moms, love this kind of downtime (haircuts, manicures, massages, etc). I find sitting unproductive that long unbearable. The haircuts I give myself take no more than three minutes and I don’t even have to leave the house! #lifehack

I’m the weirdo who kind of likes the look of cup

I’m the weirdo who kind of likes the look of cup stains on my marble counters 🙋🏼‍♀️

#marble #marblecounter #coffee #home

This week has been a major catch up week as I craw

This week has been a major catch up week as I crawl my way back through the time lost last week during the photo shoots.

In one of my many meetings this week, and were discussing what to do for a particular cabinet with the client and the architect and I suddenly had this great idea only to realize I had actually done something relatively similar six years ago 😂 Bringing back the piano hinge with centered hardware to our Mill Valley #houseonahill project!

📷 @chipperhatter

It’s been an exciting and productive week, as yo

It’s been an exciting and productive week, as you can probably tell by my feed. But I feel compelled to be truthful in the struggle I feel moving about my life when there is such real and serious suffering happening, specifically in Afghanistan and Haiti. My joys are joys that come with privilege and pure good luck and that feels so unfair.

As a mother I can’t help but imagine what it must be like to be trying to survive and keep a child safe in such desperate situations. The loss of life, the loss of dreams, the loss of innocence, the loss of home and family. It’s unbearable. I feel conflicted about going about my day with meetings, cooking dinner, opening the mail, etc. I feel confused on why I get to do these things and others don’t.

I’m trying to slow down, take inventory of my privilege, have gratitude and learn to be better. This photo I’m sharing is of my grandparents when they were young, happy, in love and on their way to immigrating to the United States for a better life. They’re no longer alive but their choices changed the course of my life and set the stage for every good thing I have.

As a designer I often feel like so much of my time and energy is spent chasing beauty. But for all it’s beauty, life can be random, painful and unfair.

I’m a big believer in styling with things found

I’m a big believer in styling with things found in my yard or on the side of the road. Though you can’t find everything this way, a lot of the good stuff is just out there waiting to be utilized. I was grateful that our clients were game for us to hack away at their gorgeous greenery for the photo shoots last week. This is a great example of our photographer @carlaypage dragging in some olive branches that her husband bravely climbed a tree for and our client graciously obliged to.

ABUNDANCE 🙌🏻 #abundance #cucumber #pears #f

ABUNDANCE 🙌🏻

#abundance #cucumber #pears #figs #onions #jicama

Last but not least, day four of our photo shoot ma

Last but not least, day four of our photo shoot marathon is MY home ☺️

#interiordesigninspiration #interiorphotography #interiordesign #interiordesignkitchens #kitchens

Day two done, two to go. We are working long days

Day two done, two to go. We are working long days but the results are going to be show stopping. Can’t wait to show you all!

#interiordesign #interiordesignphotography #bedroomstyling #masterbedroom #roomswithaview #cozybedroom

Finishing up some styling before we start the shoo

Finishing up some styling before we start the shoot today!

#interiordesign #interiordesignstaging #kitchens #interiordesignphotography #kitchenwindowview

Guess who’s in town this week?!?! Having a blast

Guess who’s in town this week?!?! Having a blast on day one of our photo shoot week.

#masterbathroom #interiordesign #bathdesigns #bathroomideas #interiordesignphotography

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