White is the new black

Pallid, glazed earthenware and porcelain bisque objets d' art are making a comeback. Check out our favorite modern finds fresh from the kiln.

New flea market hits home run

Bay Area collectors have a new shopping spot: Candlestick Park Antiques and Collectible Faire, which happens the third Sunday of each month.

The home-team advantage

For George Brazil and Cecilia Sagrera-Hill interior design isn't just about decorating a home. It's about helping clients create a comfortable space.

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Curtains for vinyl?

The usual cheap and serviceable vinyl options for shower curtains are slowly giving ground to more ecologically sound and creative approaches.

Bohemian rhapsody in glass

This line of wine, martini and water goblets is made with a technique called vitrage, which produces a sinuous, mosaic pattern in many color themes.

The future of lighting

Lighting designer Randall Whitehead knows what most homeowners don't: Energy-efficient lighting can be aesthetically pleasing.

A guide to managing chaos

Lisa Quinn, who says the aesthetic of her home is "managed chaos," provides decorating expertise that is often budget conscious.

Homes on the water

To appreciate the exuberant variety of floating homes in Sausalito, the 29th annual open house on Sept. 25 is a good place to start.

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Can you dig the no-dig method?

Can you dig the no-dig method?

Is your garden limited by small spaces, unworkable soil or tight budgets. Straw-bale planting could be what you're looking for.

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The Wallflower

The next step for The Wallflower (plus Top 10 favorites)

For more than a year, I've had the pleasure of writing about all the amazing people and projects that make...

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20 best backyard projects

Turn your back yard into a private oasis with these DIY patios, paths, trellises, planters, fountains and more.


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Trends with Staying Power

Trends with Staying Power

There are some trends that I would love to see disappear (granite, are we done yet?!...

Rocking Chairs: Not Just for Nana

Rocking Chairs: Not Just for Nana

Ah rocking chairs - one may think of knitting and nervous cats at first. But once...

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