My California Closet

Californians at Home is back and today I’m excit

Californians at Home is back and today I’m excited to have my friend, San Francisco designer Mary Ann Pickett as the guest. Besides being a busy designer, Mary Ann also writes the popular blog, @classiccasualhome. Today she opens her San Francisco hilltop apartment to us and answers my questions about how living in San Francisco and all over the world, has influenced her life and decorating.
In a fun swap, Mary Ann also invited me to answer the same questions on her blog today. I just adore her and you will too!

Pop on by our blogs at:
@northerncalstyle and
@classiccasualhome
Links in our bios.

#californiansathome #californiastyle #californiahomes bayareablogger #sanfranciscolife #sanfranciscohome #bayareainteriordesign #classiccasualhome

A new blog post is up and to kick off our first Si

A new blog post is up and to kick off our first Signature Style of 2022 we ask, can you ‘relove’ what you already own? Today’s post has all kinds of ideas and ways to motivate you to shop your closet before buying anything new this year.

One example is this @equipmentfr dress I’ve had for many years and I show six new ways to wear it. I’m loving using my favorite pieces in more ways instead of letting them gather dust. Why not use the nice things we have instead of shopping? Break the rules and get your closet out of it’s rut. It’s all about being inventive and creating personal style.✨

Join Cindy, Sarah and myself as we each share our thoughts on how to shop your own closet.
Links to post in our bios
@northerncalstyle
@cindyhattersley
@sarahlondonstyle

#shopyourcloset #reloveution #reloveyourclothes #howtoshopyourcloset #2022goals #northerncaliforniastyle

We took a little drive to Tahoma this weekend and

We took a little drive to Tahoma this weekend and the snow and views made for some of the prettiest photos, but then Tahoe never takes a bad picture. I love how you can see how clear the water is now. 💙

#tahoe #westshoretahoe #tahoma #keeptahoeblue #snowytahoe #ourgoldenstate #visitcalifornia

If we could only listen to the words of Dr. Martin

If we could only listen to the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. more our nation would be in better shape. So would our world.❤️ We need to come together people. Words for a new year.

#mlkday #mlkquotes #drmartinlutherkingjr

Down by the lake last night. The sky was so beauti

Down by the lake last night. The sky was so beautiful too. It’s been very cold, but clear and lovely. Hoping to get out today and explore a bit more. Have a great Saturday everyone.

#tahoe #tahoecity #januaryincalifornia #laketahoe

I just wanted to give you a peek at my new desk i

I just wanted to give you a peek at my new desk in my little space here off the hallway. My boucle chair hasn’t come yet, so I stole my son’s for a bit while he’s at college. I’m kind of excited to have my own designated space and desk after almost 12 years of blogging at the kitchen table. It’s making me feel legit! I honestly was more concerned about my kids having an extra space for themselves than my own, but now that everyone is out, I’m taking it over.

The desk was a from @livingspaces and it’s a beautiful piece, nicely made with a heavy base and top. I wanted glass in here to reflect the light and keep the space feeling open without obscuring the doors to the pool. I used an old Ethan Allan lamp and it’s kind of coming together and feels like me. I filled my bookshelf with my vintage Domino magazines and my favorite books. The cat has a spot to curl up with me too. 🤍

For those who asked :
Desk- @livingspaces
Rug and bookshelf @serenaandlily
Chair on right @harvest_furniture

Happy Thursday friends! We’ve almost made it to the weekend.

#wfhstyle #workingfromhomelife #glassdesk #livingspaces #californiaroom #bayareablog #northerncalstyle #californiastyle #californiahome #northerncalifornia #californiadecor #northerncaliforniastyle #bayareahome

It’s time for my annual post on what spend your

What’s your opinion of long puffer coats? As som

What’s your opinion of long puffer coats? As someone who hates being cold more than anything, I’m a fan!

Today on the blog, six long puffer coats to consider.. plus some chat about what I am planning for my house this year and thoughts on putting ourselves first in 2022.. How many of you need to get better at that? Let me know your thoughts. Link to the post in bio and on my story.

This pic is pre-pandemic in a very chilly Bend, Oregon. This puffer was a Zara find and when I zip it all the way up no cold can get to me! We all need at least one coat like that!

#longpufferjacket #pufferjacket #zaracoat #blogpostalert #californiawinter

This is a sneak peek of the beginning of a redo an

This is a sneak peek of the beginning of a redo and new daybed in Max’s office/guest room. It’s been kind of bland and empty since my oldest moved to his apartment in spring.
I found a daybed at @wayfair that was affordable and didn’t take up too much room in this small bedroom which also holds a large desk and chair. I will link to it on my story..and on the blog.
So far I just threw a quilted coverlet on it and pillows we already had. I’m going to pull it together more with some wall art with birds (my husband loves them) and more pillows.

I was impressed with the quality for the price and ease of ordering this daybed which we got under a week! Putting it together took fifteen minutes. The mattress also from Wayfair is a regular size twin and so nice.

My rug is another pretty piece from @homebylinginteriors and I think it pulls this room together and really warms it up with the warm and grey tones.

Are you thinking about a daybed? I’ve looked at a million and this is a nice one for a tight space and the neutral linen material makes it very versatile. Now we have a spot for guests and for someone to nap or chill out!

#daybed #wayfair #wayfairfinds #homeofficeideas #homeoffice #guestroom #californiahome #californiaremodel #bayareablogger #homereno

A view of my Stella rug I love from @serenaandlily

A view of my Stella rug I love from @serenaandlily. I think it actually should have been in our main living space all along. It wasn’t fully appreciated under the dining table.. and getting abused by the table. I have an idea of doing a couple of see through bookcases behind the sofa here to house all our books.. Still noodling it.

I’ve broken up the sectional when the boys were all home to give us more seating and I am kind of liking it for now..

We are almost to Friday! Have a great one. 🤍

#greatroom #livingroom #remodel
#bayareablog #northerncalstyle #californiastyle #californiahome #northerncalifornia #neutralterritory #californiadecor #losgatos #northerncaliforniastyle #vintagecaliforniahome #bayareahome #mikemccloudconstruction

A better look at my new dining rug from @homebylin

A better look at my new dining rug from @homebylinginteriors. I’m loving the sort of teal blue and blush tones and variations on color which will wear much better than my cream carpet in this spot. I have been craving a pop of color and it’s just the thing.

I have another rug from Ling’s lovely shop that fit perfect in our office/guest room and I’ll share it tomorrow.
The off white rug that was here is now in the main living area.

I still don’t know what to do in the table decor. After the holidays things seem almost bare! I have my vintage punch bowl filled with lemons from the yard on the table. It’s all that I can muster around here, but it’s very January in California!

#bayareablog #januarystyle #rugsofinstagram #diningroom #northerncalstyle #californiastyle #californiahome #northerncalifornia #californiadecor #losgatos #northerncaliforniastyle #vintagecaliforniahome #bayareahome

I did the French girl thing yesterday and wore dar

I did the French girl thing yesterday and wore dark socks with my loafers and cropped jeans, black turtleneck and camel coat. I have to say my feel felt cozy and warm all day! I love all the inspiration from some of those European street style accounts right now.

This is my new rug I just added to my dining room. I’ll share more photos and details and a few other house things I am working on later this week on the blog. Are you ready to mix things up? I always get a lot of ideas this time of year for changing the house. I’m working on all the bedrooms now ( finally), and switching up the rugs and furniture placement and trying to create my own office. So stay tuned…My rug is from @homebylinginteriors, a new shop in town and I’ll share a whole photo later.

Have a great day.

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