Monthly Archives: May 2013

Hot new hotel

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Home away from home.

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It’s pretty obvious that San Francisco is a haven for tourists that travel from near and far. And the city is in no shortage of chic hotels that can offer plenty of design inspiration. Continue reading →

Cisco Home

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We all just want to

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….especially when we find time to shop over long holiday weekends. One of my favorite things to do is plant myself in a neighborhood, grab a bite to eat in one of its many small restaurants, and stroll along a shop-lined street in search of interesting merchandise. Continue reading →

Lights….camera…..hottie!

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I am so completely in love with this city, it’s ridiculous. Giving in to its breathtaking landscape is easy…..

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….which is why it has always been a popular shooting location for movies and tv shows. The city is also ladened with iconic landmarks that are camera-ready any time of the year. Continue reading →

Gah gah for Guerneville

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Phoebe, we’re not in San Francisco anymore.

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Feeling the urge to get away from it all and replenish our souls with some clean, non-city living, we packed up for the weekend and drove north to one of my favorite spots in search of respite and renewal: the Russian River. Continue reading →

Destination Restoration

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Having spent most of the day lounging on my friend’s huge deck during our brief brush with summer recently, thoughts of creating a serene outdoor space were fresh on my mind.

Enter the gates of Restoration Hardware in San Francisco’s Design District, a playground for the artistically superior and those eager to spend their immeasurable disposable incomes. Continue reading →

Recycle me this

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Let’s face it, there’s a ton of crap out there you could spend your money on, and I’m the first to admit that I’ve fallen victim several times to the occasional buyer’s remorse-inducing purchase. Attempts are made daily not to contradict my desired minimalist approach to life and home design. I have every intention of becoming the ultimate conscious consumer – BUY LOCAL! SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS! PRACTICE GREEN!

However… Continue reading →