When facing an empty room it’s difficult for many homeowners to imagine what all the different pieces of furniture and accessories will look like when everything is finally in place. It’s often very helpful to bring in a professional to offer advice on bringing the many details of a space together so that it flows […]
You never know what you’ll find when you visit a second-hand store or junk yard. If you have a keen eye for potential, you might spot an old, discarded pendant that only needs cleaning, rewiring, and a new shade to become a spiffed-up version of its former self. Read More »
Everyone has storage issues. Whether you live alone with a collection of furniture that will one day make you the star of “Antiques Roadshow” or you have five kids and need some place to park all the bikes, storage can be critical. This beautiful building, crafted by our friends at Morton Buildings, features plenty of […]
What’s not to love about porcelain enamel lighting? It comes in all shapes and sizes, from goosenecks to cord-hung fixtures to classic stem-mount pendants. It’s hand crafted right here in America from commercial grade materials, and its shiny, high-gloss finish will never fade. And cleanup is an occasional mild, soap-and-water wash. How could porcelain enamel lighting […]
You probably don’t need a climatologist to tell you that 2012 was one steamy year in the United States, but it’s official — 2012 was the hottest year on record for the lower 48 according to NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center. The record warm temps shattered previous records and were more than three degrees warmer […]
Though they live on the eastern seaboard, these homeowners cherish their frequent trips to the Sonoma County wine country. When it came time to replace their dilapidated deck, they turned to Pete Cooper of Spring Creek Design to create a California mission-style design for their new outdoor kitchen and patio. We recently caught up with […]
