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Shop It Now6 S.F. Decor Bloggers Dish On Their Must-Haves For The Home!
Home improvement can be an overwhelming task. Just look around your space, then peep the plethora of design options out there — from Mid-Century modern classics to minimalist-meets-maximilist style, they really are endless. And we can pretty much feel your headache. Of course, having so much good stuff to choose from isn't necessarily a horrible thing, but we still love looking to our impressive homegrown crop of design bloggers and home editors to distill all of that info for us.
And that's why we tapped six of the savviest decor scribes in the Bay — from the iconic S.F. Girl By Bay, Victoria Smith, to the editors of Rue, Anthology, Matchbook, and Apartment Therapy — to share the items they're coveting most right now. Read up, and get ready to next-level your crib.
And that's why we tapped six of the savviest decor scribes in the Bay — from the iconic S.F. Girl By Bay, Victoria Smith, to the editors of Rue, Anthology, Matchbook, and Apartment Therapy — to share the items they're coveting most right now. Read up, and get ready to next-level your crib.
Vase Cadets, Get Crafty With This Beyond-Easy Spring DIY!
Whether we’re working out our closet kinks, juice cleansing it up, or hightailing it to the hairdresser — we’re all about revamping our sitch for the season. And what fits the bill better than an easy DIY project? It’s a fuss-free way to instantly jazz up old-school products you already own (or can buy on the cheap).
So, we’ve tapped Kiersten Stevens, the DIY and event-planning mastermind behind It's A Hit Events, to school us on how to brighten up some standard household items. The blazin'-blonde craft master whipped up a super-simple flower experiment that will add va va voom to any snoozy springtime floral arrangement. All you have to do is peep our step-by-step guide right here.
Photographed by Christine Ting
So, we’ve tapped Kiersten Stevens, the DIY and event-planning mastermind behind It's A Hit Events, to school us on how to brighten up some standard household items. The blazin'-blonde craft master whipped up a super-simple flower experiment that will add va va voom to any snoozy springtime floral arrangement. All you have to do is peep our step-by-step guide right here.
Photographed by Christine Ting
A Stellar Styling Duo Shows Off Its Modern Novato Pad
There’s nothing quite like a put-together power couple to give us an instant spark of inspiration. Dolce & Gabbana, Ray and Charles Eames, Yoko and John — we really fancy ourselves a dynamic duo ‘round here. And if the trusty adage that good things come in pairs proves true, you are in for a very special treat.
Because nothing is quite as aww-inducing as a creative couple collaborating on their craft, we booked it up north to Novato to seek out the husband-and-wife styling team of Jasmine Hamed and Justin Segall. The hip Marin residents work as one to outfit a slew of bodies for top-notch clients like Adidas, BMW, and Sephora, and, naturally, their pad is just as expertly styled. To prove it, we took a tour of their modern casa, lush garden, and eye-catching closets. Prepare for a heavy dose of California dreaming.
Photographed by Christine Ting
Because nothing is quite as aww-inducing as a creative couple collaborating on their craft, we booked it up north to Novato to seek out the husband-and-wife styling team of Jasmine Hamed and Justin Segall. The hip Marin residents work as one to outfit a slew of bodies for top-notch clients like Adidas, BMW, and Sephora, and, naturally, their pad is just as expertly styled. To prove it, we took a tour of their modern casa, lush garden, and eye-catching closets. Prepare for a heavy dose of California dreaming.
Photographed by Christine Ting
West Elm Hits The Road & Heads To Marin For Its Summer Catalog
Anyone who’s driven along the super-scenic Highway 1 knows that the lush stretch of Northern California coast is about as glorious as it gets. Not only does the unpolluted redwood-meets-oceanic backdrop serve as a nice respite from city living, but it continually provides a point of inspiration for artists and designers alike.
And it looks like the peeps over at West Elm took to the turf to soak in the scenery. The home brand headed to the gorgeous Stinson Beach and Mount Tam in Marin to marvel at the sights and sounds for their summer catalog — and we have the images to prove it. With crazy-pretty pics of everything representative of NorCal — like a sun-soaked campsite and an eclectic table-scape on the beach — these awe-inspiring snaps are truly meant to be taken in. Um, could summer get here already?!
Photos: Courtesy of West Elm
Photos: Courtesy of West Elm
6 Locals Show Us Their Cool Mommy Style And Ultra-Adorbs Kids!
There's really no vision as sweet as that of a mother and her child…unless, of course, it involves a pair of ill-fitting mom jeans. But thankfully, times are a-changing and it seems motherhood has become as fashionable as it is awwww-worthy. To help hammer this point home, we tracked down six of our favorite, extra-stylish S.F. moms (and one mom-to-be!), and asked them to show off their cool mommy style and adorbs kids, and share their insight on raising healthy and happy families in the Bay. Ready to oooh and aahhh and gut-check your maternal instincts? Just take a few tips from these local moms on work, play, and keeping those hideous mom jeans as far away as possible!
Photographed by Molly DeCoudreaux
Photographed by Molly DeCoudreaux
Office Porn! Check Out The Bold Italic's New Jazzed-Up Workspace
Can't get enough voyeuristic peeks into local home and workspaces? Obviously, we're in the same boat. That's why we were extra-hyped that the folks over at California Home + Design rolled up at the newly revamped headquarters of website The Bold Italic to take (and snap) a little tour.The office-slash-event space was designed by Workshop S.F.'s head DIY master, Kelly Malone, who gave several local artisans "$100 challenges" to create crafty and functional pieces for the Civic Center locale. One of our favorite results: A room divider made up of hundreds of classic Number 2 pencils glued to a wall!
And, of course, there's more where that came from. Peep the rest of the inventive space here. Then, take a look around your own office (or, ahem, table) and get ready to get creative!
Photo: Via Myleen Hollero/CH+D
Surf 'N Turf: S.F.'s Coolest Artist Couple Shows Off Their Beachside Crib
Think waking up and hitting the Ocean Beach waves, drinking java at Trouble Coffee, grubbing at epically tasty Outerlands, and then making some utterly rad art in an equally awesome setting is the stuff of dreams? Us, too. But for one of S.F.'s coolest artist couples, architect Jay Nelson and fine artist and stylist Rachel Kaye, it's actually the stuff of pure reality. The two Outer Sunset dwellers and CCA grads invited us into their extra-upgraded beach shack a few blocks from the ocean (they share the property with Outerlands' owners), as well as their studio space, housed in a revamped barn, to give us a glimpse into their work-home lives. Both spaces are anchored by a common aesthetic that is totally original and goes hand-in-hand with the feel of their beachside 'hood. Want to see what effortless cool is all about? Click through for a serious dose of inspiration.
10 Awww-Inducing Love Stories From S.F.'s Cutest Creatives
Us S.F.-dwellers are obviously head over heels for our stellar supply
of shops and restos. And how sweet is it that some of the
powers that be behind some of the coolest local companies are actually
in love with each other? To warm your heart this Valentine's Day, we've
gathered 10 of our favorite creative couples and asked
them to share their totally awwww-inducing love stories. From the
dapper fellas behind Unionmade to the curio-curators over at The
Curiosity Shoppe and General Store, get to know all the happy pairs
after the jump, including how they met, what makes them click, and
where they like to hit the town come date night. Seriously, it's all
so sweet it'll have you believing in cupid.
The 6 Downright Dreamiest Florists in S.F.!
While we'd never complain (too loudly) about receiving
flowers for Valentine's Day, there's also really nothing that says
"lack of imagination" quite like a dozen long-stemmed red roses, most
likely bought at the corner store on the way home. Of course, we all
know by now that sometimes to get what you really want, you have to do
some of the research for your sweetie, which is precisely what we've
done right here. After the jump, we've rounded up the most stellar of
local florists and, along with them, their dreamiest creations that
are anything but meh-inducing basic. From bountiful numbers featuring
lush accessories (ostrich feathers, anyone?) to the most romantic
bundles of sweet peas and succulents, our roundup is sure to please
even the pickiest of valentines. Just not-so-subtly slide this guide
to whoever is doing the ordering and try to save your “oohs” and
“aahs” for when they arrive at your door.
Photo: Courtesy of Sharla Flock Designs
Photo: Courtesy of Sharla Flock Designs
The Dudes Behind High/Low Film Show Us Their Rad Office Space
Ready for some pangs of major job envy? Then simply meet the trio behind High/Low Film, a production company nestled in S.F.'s historic Jackson Square 'hood. The brainchild of producer Keenan Newman, director Britton Caillouette, and editor Dana Shaw, the super-talented story-telling team is responsible for crafting mega-dreamy films for the likes of Phillip Lim, Levi's, Patagonia, and many more. Just take a look at their reels and it'll come as no surprise that the guys' workspace (which also doubles as Britt and his wife's apartment) is beyond awesome. Soaked in light and peppered with antiques from around the globe, it's something to behold. Get to know the gang — and their HQ — and be prepared for a visual high.
Photographed by Tomo Saito
Photographed by Tomo Saito
12 Stylish Accessories To Jazz Up Your Bathroom
Looking to upgrade your bathroom without tossing gobs of money down the drain? Turns out, you can seriously improve the digs you already have, on any budget. In fact, when it comes to dressing up your washroom, we believe making small changes can add up to a big impact.
That's why we've rounded up the best little finishing touches — from
monogrammed hand towels and sleek soap dispensers to artsy shower
curtains and a scale you won't want to curse at — that'll actually
make waking up a helluva lot more joyful. Is it bath time yet?
A Local Gardening Goddess Dishes 4 DIYs For The Plant Killer
If you have dreams of lush green gardens and plentiful windowsill arrangements, but cannot for the life of you stop killing your beloved plants, we totally feel your pain. But don’t break out your compost bin just yet. We've recruited the gorgeous and talented Katie Goldman Macdonald from S.F.'s own Botany Factory to show us four simple DIY gardening projects that'll have folks admiring your green thumb in no time.
From a delightful terrarium stuffed with self-sufficient succulents to a vertical garden you can assemble in five minutes, these step-by-step guides are about as foolproof as they come — and perfect for tiny-apartment dwellers. Suddenly budding with ambition? Click through and break out your gardening gloves.
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