Some homes just get you at first sight, and this was one of them. Built in the 1960s on a breathtaking property, this ranch-style home had adobe walls, warm wood details, and incredible outdoor views, but the interiors weren’t quite living up to their potential. The homeowners loved the character of their home, but they needed it to feel more functional, welcoming, and refined. Instead of a full renovation, we took a thoughtful approach, embracing the home’s midcentury roots while adding layers, softness, and a touch of ‘70s cool. One of the biggest challenges? Filling the large, open spaces with...
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Client Reveal: Boho Angels Playroom
So many of my clients have small kids and we’re always working together to curb their stuff. What I love about this project is that instead of banishing their daughters’ toys into a hidden corner, they converted their dining room into the playroom and made it a star attraction. Before The clients came to me looking for
West Elm Purpose Dinner
Last week I was invited to a West Elm Purpose Dinner a block from the future home of West Elm Sacramento. Purpose Dinners are intimate sit-down meals hosted by West Elm stores all over the country with the simple belief that the dining table is a vehicle for connection, discovery, and change. The city of
Treat a mom (or yourself)!
Sacramento area friends! I’ve had a few clients tell me recently that their appointment with me was a gift to themselves. So in the spirit of mother’s week (I say we get a whole week) I’m offering a last-minute gift option for a 2-hr consultation with me! Perfect for someone who’s not quite ready to
Quick home updates: Part 2
Finish a simple project I’ve had this canvas my grandpa painted in every home I’ve lived in for the last 25 years. And for all of those years (decades!!) its bugged me that it has looked incomplete. I’ve always thought about making a simple frame for it, but when I saw Jenny’s DIY post on
Quick home updates: Part 1
Happy Monday friends! Living in an older home that needs a lot of work (read: $$$$) its easy to get overwhelmed and frustrated when your beer budget isn’t aligned with your champagne dreams (and I like expensive bubbly). So, instead of dwelling in that space I’ve been working on some quick and easy little projects
Let’s do this
When my 3 year old is excited about an adventure or activity she ball up her little fists, pumps both arms and yells, “let’s do this!” So without further ado, I’m finally ready to announce the next chapter of my entrepreneurial life. P.S., she also took my portrait here and I may start hiring her
How I learned to meditate
Are you guys sick of me talking about my little routines yet? Well, here’s one more for you. I’ve been meditating erratically for the past few years but haven’t stuck to a consistent practice until recently. I suppose I started when I was pregnant and would listen to guided meditations for relaxation. I didn’t know
New year, new routines
That should actually say, “New year, start an actual routine.” I tend to always get sucked into the optimistic pull of January 1st but this year I want to set attainable goals and break them into smaller, incremental changes. Since January coincided with my husband switching schedules, our first big pains of re-entry into school,
