Save the Retro Pink Bathroom

I recently finished up a fun, little project in Alameda, CA.  The client owns one of those fabulous Mediterraneans in the heart of the city.  Here is what the bathroom looked liked prior to My Big Save – the wallpaper had pussy willows on it and the sheer drape in front of the tub and window, well let’s just say… I think this look is … Read more

Shades of Green…

This weekend I went to Davenport, CA for a funeral. It was a beautiful celebration of one man’s life. He lived a simple life and his purpose was so obvious. He was here to give to his family and friends. This picture I took as I was leaving the gathering. It reminded me of a the little bathroom in a cottage that I helped to … Read more

Flower Power!

I am in love with the retro whimsical feel of the flower patterns that I am seeing around these days… This Villa Romo Fabric in PINK is from De Sousa Hughes at the San Francisco Design Center. The manufacturer Villa Romo, recently changed it’s USA name to match the rest of the world. It’s now Villa Nova. It’s color name is Elodie Carmine number V3101/02.  … Read more

This Bathroom went from DRAB to FAB!

This is my latest project… a master bath renovation in Oakland, CA. We stole about a foot of linear space around the perimeter of the bathroom from the master bedroom and closet then gave it to this tiny Master Bath. I am so pleased to see this design become a reality! The client selected this fabulous Walker Zanger tile. It is called Tozen and it … Read more

Is that Black? …because I think I have seen the light!

I am so in love with the black wall! I painted my office bathroom, BLACK! This fabulous black color that now adorns my bathroom is a Sherwin-Williams color called Black Fox, number SW7020. It has warm brown undertones, but in my space looks very BLACK and EDGY!  I love the capriz shell chandelier and the extra bling from the crystals, too. I recently went to … Read more