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A Ray of Light at ZD Wines

By Annette Hanami / 05/09/13 at 12:00 pm / Comments

A restored Victorian and modern barn is home to ZD Wines and symbolizes what Carneros stands for today – a respect for tradition with a bright and shining future. Read More...

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One Kings Lane Founder Alison Pincus Launches Hunters Alley

By Sarah White / 05/08/13 at 3:43 pm / Comments

Pegged as a curated, peer-to-peer marketplace, Hunters Alley is the newest addition to the One Kings Lane family. It promises to give individual tastemakers a platform for selling home and vintage items. Read More...

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Design DIY: IKEA Kitchen Cart Makeover

By Rachel Greenberg / 05/08/13 at 1:00 pm / Comments

While IKEA occasionally has some fabulous, reasonably priced gems, we usually find their basic items could use a little spiffing up. This DIY helps you transform a generic wooden kitchen cart into a chic and fun focal point in just a few easy steps.

I Could Live Here: The Georgian Hotel

By Erin Feher / 05/07/13 at 5:49 pm / Comments

I've been traveling so much recently it seems rare that I actually get to fall asleep in my own bed. Between hotels and friends' guest rooms, I've mastered the art living out of a bag and relying on teeny tiny versions of my favorite beauty products. Read More...

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Real Estate Report: Carl Maston in Studio City, $1.995M

By Philip Ferrato / 05/07/13 at 3:50 pm / Comments

It was once all redwood, but this classic Post & Beam with a "Folded Plate" roof by a Mid-Century architect has been sensitively re-worked in white paint, steel, acid-etched glass, and concrete. Read More...

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Designer Crush Q&A: Cora Sue Anthony of HGTV's Real Estate Intervention

By Rachel Greenberg / 05/07/13 at 2:00 pm / Comments

If Cora Sue Anthony's bright, smiling face looks familiar, it's probably because you've seen her stage and renovate hopelessly outdated homes on her HGTV show Real Estate Intervention. The seasoned designer and NorCal enthusiast is now adding another item to her resume - author. Cora will be releasing her first book Epic Homes of the East Bay in November of this year, and we for one can't wait to ogle all the gorgeous properties from this often-overlooked part of the Bay Area.

Design Daily: New Ceramic Designs From Oakland's Sara Paloma

By Sarah White / 05/07/13 at 12:30 pm / Comments

We've been fans of Emeryville ceramicist Sara Paloma for a long time (ever since we first wrote about her elegant vessels back in 2007). Read More...

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Handy Apps for the DIY Decorator

By Elysa Hill / 05/07/13 at 10:00 am / Comments

For tech-savvy homeowners jonesing to add a new coat of paint and a dash of panache to their living spaces, we’ve rounded up some helpful design apps to guide your creative process. Download the following programs to your mobile device and join the DIY revolution!

Party Time: Not-to-Miss Events at Legends of La Cienega

By Erin Feher / 05/06/13 at 3:46 pm / Comments

Legends of La Cienega kicks off this Wednesday and I couldn't be more excited. Read More...

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SF Agenda: Design and Arts Events in the Bay Area

By Dara Kerr / 05/06/13 at 2:00 pm / Comments

The one, the only, Heath Ceramics is once again hosting its annual Open Studios event. Visitors to the San Francisco and Sausalito shops can get a taste of tile glazing, explore the history of Heath, and peruse current projects and collections. Read More...

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