one friend is off to bali. another is off to costa rica for surfing lessons. damn, why why why, can’t the beaches in san francisco be sunny and warm? we have a lot to be grateful for up here in the north, it’s true. but a wee bit of warmth in the summer isn’t too much to ask, is it? i spy surf style today, and fantasizing about fun in the sun. the design... 
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anamu. i do like a bit of industrial strength edge to my decor. a few strong, muscular pieces thrown around a pretty room, add character and a hint of rugged masculinity for contrast. boy meets girl, girl meets boy…it sometimes works! so today i’ve got my i spy on the softer side of your typical factory girl. now this is a creative and high-tech idea — patchwork... 
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lonny. i’m never gonna get over my love affair with white. the more i see it, the more i want to reinvent my house again (maybe even covering up some of those chalkboard black walls!), and start fresh. i love the black & white floral draperies and pop of pink in lonny’s new office. that Scandinavian white just feels so fresh, and so happy! how can you be in... 
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houzz. sometimes, i like a little bit of what i like to call ‘fancy pants’ around the house. not a lot, mind you, but styling with some glam gilded gold accent pieces, a tufted baroque looking little settee, or an unexpected chandelier can create some nice contrast to vintage-modern, or mid-century pieces, such as in the image above of mikel irastorza’s home.... 
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greenpoint works. it rained the entire time i was in new york. and then, i got home and it started raining here in san francisco. it may have suited my melancholy mood for a while, but i think, like anything — enough is enough. i need to see some sunshine and signs of spring. it’s almost june, for heaven’s sake, so before san francisco skips summer all together,... 
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