The word vignette in French originally meant “little vines” ultimately morphing into “vineyard”. In 1751 this historic French word was documented in English and offers a number of meanings, [...]

When we made the decision to move from our home in Tiburon, we knew where we wanted to go - the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, about 45 minutes north of Santa Barbara on California’s Central Coast. [...]

To take your mind off the exceedingly gnarly news of the day, let’s celebrate the beginning of summer with images of a beat-up 1950s beach house with shabby bohemian style rejiggered into a [...]

After five years of waiting, Marshall and I were elated when the city of Belvedere approved our renovation project. Dining on the terrace that night with Toby, we toasted our good fortune, vowing [...]

I dream every day of my vision for Golden Gate, as I have for many years. What are you dreaming about? That longed for kitchen remodel, updated family room or entire home renovation? Trust me, [...]

I’ve led a privileged life of helping people remodel their properties. It can be a daunting process – tearing structures apart while standing in the holy mess of it – constantly reassuring [...]