feldman victorian update

if you’re an avid reader you know that i am obsessed with the san francisco firm feldman architecture. if you’re a new reader, welcome! you’re about to be introduced to a truly awe-inspiring firm. today i’m featuring one of their many san francisco victorian home renovations.
the dated residence received an extensive overhaul welcoming it into the twenty first century. chock full of charming architectural details, the residence is now a clean-lined breath of fresh air. with rich furnishings and a sumptuous palette it’s impossible not to feel at home and at ease in this feldman recreation.

i'd once again like to thank jonathan feldman + camille cladouhos at feldman architecture for taking the time to send me photos and stories about their fantastic renovations! i'd also like to credit paul dyer for shooting their stunning afters.

presidio heights home

the west coast dream team of interior design and decoration is back! since founding massucco warner miller in 2008, julie, melissa, and carrie have created so many stunning before + after transformations, i can’t blog about them fast enough. today’s star renovation is located in the san francisco district of presidio heights. they’ve adapted the home’s overly designed interior, ridding the residence of its dated faux paint and dark palette. my absolute favorite details include the bright white mantel, dining room chandelier, and family room artwork. be sure to tune in for more from massucco warner miller interior design and decoration, because their transformations are unstoppable and i just can’t get enough.

i would especially like to thank ms. julie massucco at massucco warner miller interior design and decoration for submitting this splendid renovation. the after photos were shot by the accomplished photographer, david fenton.

little miss heirlooms

guess what? the lovely priscila of little miss heirlooms (the trendsetters spot for your little tot) is graciously hosting me as a guest blogger today! priscila reports the insiders scoop on all things vintage, modern, and stylish for kids. and although i’m not yet a mommy, i've wanted to be one ever since i realized that i have girl parts, so i was delighted to blog with wee ones in mind. please head on over to little miss heirlooms and check it out!

santa barbara garden

they say that the month of march comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. well after a LION of a weekend i need that lamb, pronto. fortunately the landscape design and build firm, grace design associates, of santa barbara always creates lamb-like settings. principal, margaret grace, and her team of talented designers recently revitalized a local backyard that had been nicknamed ‘the crematorium’. rebuilt with plantings in containers and architectural elements, the garden is low maintenance and intimate. grace also created a healthy division between the property’s main living quarters and rental cottage, allowing intimacy for all tenants. go lamb!

i would especially like to thank ms. karen strickholm at the strickholm company for submitting this gorgeous grace design associates garden. the after photos were shot by the talented dawn close photography.

knight moves

kyle knight, author of knight moves, is a true decorating visionary. she and her husband moved into their dallas home in the summer of 2009 and have been transforming it ever since. her witty blog, knight moves, includes ramblings about their house, the things in it, and the things they’d like to have in it. fall in love with the array of before + after photos i'm offering and then get lost in the magic of knight moves.

i would especially like to thank the lovely kyle knight for granting me permission to publish her flickr photos. i’m seriously considering packing up my things, trekking across the country, and moving into her guest bedroom.

noe valley victorian

the days of small, dark and dreary rooms are over thanks to the talented team at amoroso design! after wowing us with their retro hollywood glam revitalization, i couldn’t resist begging them for every before and after project they’ve ever created. today’s victorian home in noe valley, san francisco is no exception.

the dated residence received an extensive renovation welcoming it into the twenty first century. chock full of charming architectural details, the home is now clean-lined, bright and airy. with simple furnishings and upbeat pops of color it’s impossible not to feel at home and at ease. an added renovation bonus is the new thriving urban garden out back!

i would once again like to thank ms. abby stopper for submitting amoroso design’s dazzling transformative projects. the after photos were shot by the accomplished photography firm open homes photography.