Warm Summer Sun

Red Trumpet Vine, Campsis Radicans

This weekend and the next few days will be record highs for the local bay area. How are you staying cool during these warm times? The mornings begin very warm and are tell tale signs of a hot day ahead. I usually retreat inside or sit by the pool and catch some sun. The beauty about living near the coast has to be the ocean breeze that rolls in around 5, allows some time to open up the windows and cool down the house.How are you staying cool during these warm times?

“Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.”

— Mark Twain

Scents of fresh blooms

Decorator Showcase, K Interiors

Burlingame, Ca - Dining Room

Everyone should have a fresh set of flowers in the house to start the week of right. The smells of the blooms linger in the air and throughout the house. Two bouquets from the store can split into at least 3 - 4 vases. One could be the larger vase for the dining table. The second and third can be split into smaller vases for your nightstand and or dresser top. If you happen to have a larger bathroom and enough counter space the vanity top is the perfect place for a few green stems and one or two flowers. The key to creating beautiful arrangements isn't trying to squeeze one vase full but separating the flowers. I so often will only put 2 - 3 stems in the vase on the dining table. Some flowers can stand alone and steal the show themselves.

Happy Friday

What Magical places will you discover this weekend? The excitement over the weekend is always so anticipated and unexpected of the adventures in store. 

Daffodil Bulbs - Lilies & Roses

Looking back to April where spring finally sprung. The special events from the beautiful wild flowers to the easter bouquet in the dining room. Spring time is full of bright colors and reminds us how beautiful this time of year is. 

Colorful Additions

Just because it's spring that doesn't mean hide the blankets and put away the throws. Yes, the weather is warming up and maybe we don't need the fur throws on the sofa any longer. A new element in a space can change it dramatically, introducing a new color or texture like this wool throw for instance adds color we didn't have in the living room before. This can be achieved through any piece in a home through a new entry rug, table cloth and or duvet cover. It is the little changes that can make a dramatic impact and change the feeling of a space.

Decorator Showcase

San Francisco Decorator Showcase House, 2015

Every year at the end of April the biggest thing to hit San Francisco Interior Design Community comes around. It is known as the Decorator Showcase House. Groups of local designers, some known in the industry and many are using this as a platform to be known. The designers get a room in the house and transform it into something beautiful. The funds raised through this event go towards the San Francisco University High School. 

This years house is at 2698 Pacific Avenue San Francisco, California 94115.

This is a must see and go to event and not to be missed. I know I look forward to this event every year and carve out an evening to attend.

http://decoratorshowcase.org

Spring Mix

The vibrancy and colors of spring is something I enjoy every time April comes around. The rolling green hills, sprinkled with wildflowers lush from the months of rain fall. The amount of colors present in nature this time of year is unreal. Gardner's and people alike flock to their local nursery's to replicate the scenes they find in nature. Bright colors bring joy to the soul and through this people plant beautiful flowers and nurture their gardens all spring for summer time harvest.

“Spring is a time of plans and projects.”

— Leo Tolstoy

Florals & Thanksgiving

Before we know it November turns into December and the Holiday season is in full force. I wanted to take a moment and share this beautiful table setting I created for Thanksgiving at my grand-mothers home. 

The idea for this design was inspired by my many trips to the San Francisco Flower Mart. A corner block of warehouses full of vendors packed with flowers, plants and craft supplies. It is simply heaven for a girl like me. 

This project was a lot of fun in the way of letting my creativity flow, choosing flowers, foliage and decorations that not only made me feel good but also went well together. Everything came together very nicely and my grandmother was very happy indeed. 

Nob Hill, San Francisco

Whenever the office life and paper work is getting a little too crazy take a break escape the office. I had an opportunity last week to run some errands with my boss and we ended up at the top of nob hill. The views were amazing as was the architecture.