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These are my favorite outdoor throws made of heavy

These are my favorite outdoor throws made of heavy cotton in Portugal and they come in many pretty colors and designs. It’s Weekend Meanderings time with Juliet and Elizabeth and these throws, our new solar sail, great makeup tips, a Chanel inspired hoodie and more is on the post!

Stop on by our blogs- links as always, in our bios or stories:
@northerncalstyle
@makemineaspritzer
@pineconesandacorns

Have a great weekend!

#outdoordecor #outdoorthrows #patiostyle #northerncalstyle #northerncalifornia #bayareablog

Our Signature Style for the month is up and for Au

Our Signature Style for the month is up and for August we are chatting about linen! My post has some great linen pieces you need for your wardrobe if you love a California casual feel. The great thing about linen is it’s good for the planet and it looks great for many years. It always has a luxe look that never goes out of style..

Stop on by my blog and see what linen pieces I use all the time and a few new ones I’ve added this summer like these @rails dresses I’ve been loving.

#linen #signaturestyle #californiastyle #casualchic #californialook #linenclothes #railsclothing

Please visit Cindy and Sarah’s blogs too!
As always links are in our bios and stories..
@northerncalstyle
@cindyhattersley
@sarahlondonstyle

A little clip from Saturday at the @_filoli art sh

A little clip from Saturday at the @_filoli art show visiting @heidimichelle.artstudio and seeing the gardens -which are always amazing..

I bought a few of Heidi’s works and her and daughter Maia were so busy selling! It was such a special place for her to show her pieces. I can’t wait to share what I bought from her.

Max and I had a beautiful day walking around, visiting the plant shop and a nice dinner afterwards at one of my favorites, Portola Kitchen. The weather here has been oddly midwestern with rain and clouds and wind and we are loving it. If you haven’t gotten to Filoli this summer it’s a perfect time!

#filoligardens #bayareahomes #woodside #heidimichelleartstudio #northerncalifornia #northerncalstyleblog

It’s that time again for my Weekend Meandering p

It’s that time again for my Weekend Meandering post with Juliet and Elizabeth.. Today I am sharing this pretty hand blown vase that is my new obsession and on sale plus a dress that I took to Atlanta that is perfect for looking chic in the heat and travels well, summer pajamas I love, a day trip for lunch and consignment shopping in Palo Alto and more. Pop by the blog!

As always our links are in our stories and bios..
@northerncalstyle
@pineconesandacorns
@makemineaspritzer

Have a great weekend !

#californiahome #bayareahome #californiakitchen #cb2 #vasesofinstagram #handblownglass #proteas

A little before and after..A great way to raise th

A little before and after..A great way to raise the height of your windows, make your ceilings feel higher, and your walls taller is to hang your window treatments several inches above your window. I just hung my new window treatments 12 inches above the windows to cover the blank spaces and extend the windows.

I’ve been meaning to do this since we moved in, but I wasn’t sure if I wanted to go with a patterned fabric or something more neutral and classic. The neutral won out and I went with this creamy linen cotton blend called Carlsbad. I chose a Roman shade that’s cordless in a soft creamy white. I’m loving the texture of these window treatments with the woven basket lights in here. I also like how the shades kind of soften the harder edges of the black modern windows. I did the same shades in the main living room and above my bathtub too.

These are from @smithandnoble and they came in a little over a month which is remarkable. I’ve used them for all the window coverings in my house and also ordered curtains from them and some bamboo shades before. This is not an ad, but I highly recommend them as they’re extremely competent and the products are excellent quality.

So how do you feel about simple window coverings? I hope I didn’t miss an opportunity to add pattern in here, but I know I like to change things up. I also like a classic in a heavy textured linen/cotton will look elegant and play nice with other neutrals and textures that I love! They often though don’t Instagram as well, but in person they are lovely! Love to hear your go to for window treatments.

#windowtreatments #kitchenremodel #kitchenwindow #homeremodelingideas #blackwindowframes #smithandnoble #northerncalstyle #californiahome #californiacasual #coastalliving #casualchic #linenwindowshades #summervibes #summerhousestyle #beforeandafter #beforeandafterwindowtreatments

Just a few photos of my lovely pal Mary Ann @class

Just a few photos of my lovely pal Mary Ann @classiccasualhome and I at the Haven Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. I’ve never been to Georgia before and it blew me away. The beauty (so green) and the hospitality and kindness of everyone was something I won’t ever forget! I’m so glad I pushed myself out of my comfort zone and went.

Mary Ann and I missed Juliet and Annie, who both got sick and couldn’t come, but we made the best of it. We learned a ton- especially from @thistlewood and @simply2moms who gave great talks. We squeezed in a little fun in too thanks to the fabulous Atlanta girl about town, @sherryhdesigns who took us to the best restaurant @southcitykitchen.atl where we indulged in some Southern delights like fried chicken, fried green tomatoes, cornbread and biscuits and peach sundaes! Our lovely hotel @grandhyattatlanta also had the best peach flatbreads and peach spritzer which I am going to share soon! I am hooked. 🧡

Just so I can remember this time with dear pal Mary Ann, who is the kindest friend and a lot of fun, I made a little reel. If you haven’t been to the south in along time, get to Buckhead! I want to go back someday soon. I know there’s much more to see and the people are lovely.

#atlanta #buckhead #georgiaonmymind #peaches🍑 #havenconference #classiccasualhome #northerncalstyle #grandhyattatlanta

It is Weekend Meanderings time with Juliet and Eli

It is Weekend Meanderings time with Juliet and Elizabeth and this week I have all my best travel related posts and this beautiful vintage book.. I’m sharing my Hawaii, Bora Bora, and London trip posts. Some packing posts too. My other top posts are -Traveling Abroad with Children, ( my favorite) and what to pack for a trip to Carmel/Monterey!

Link to all of our posts on our bios and in stories…
@northerncalstyle
@makemineaspritzer
@pineconesandacorns

This Resort Fashions book is a gem filled with the most gorgeous photographs and inspiration for resort dressing divided into sections like stripes, playclothes, and other fun categories! This was gift from my travel loving pal Erin, but I linked to where to find it and shared some of the lovely content.

Well it’s been a crazy week, but I am finally on

Well it’s been a crazy week, but I am finally on my way to the blogger @havenconference .. Wasn’t sure if it was going to happen. I had a bad cold, then some of my family got Covid, then two of our blog buddies @makemineaspritzer and @most_lovely_things got sick!!!Things didn’t look good..

But I’m fine and now flying out to meet dear Mary Ann @classiccasualhome who said let’s go for it! Also excited to meet @sherryhdesigns and so many others.

Wish me luck. I’m not a great solo traveler, but I am pushing myself out of my comfort zone. 😦 I’ll be missing Juliet my travel buddy and sweet Annie and hope they are well soon. I’m loaded up and ready to fly. ✈️The airports are insane right now! Stay safe kids. I’ve got like 500 masks with me. 😷

#havenconference2022 #havenconf #covidtraveldiaries #atlantabound #sfo #californiablogger

Today on Weekend Meanderings with Elizabeth and Ju

Today on Weekend Meanderings with Elizabeth and Juliet, a pretty San Francisco townhouse, summer whites to love in dresses and home decor, a new book about Princess Diana and her secret clothing messages and more fun.. Pop on by our blogs and see what we’re sharing this weekend!

Isn’t this a dreamy 1920’s SF townhome? The owner had some beautiful things she collected and ideas on how she wanted each room. More details on this home from @Frederic magazine in the post. Design by @allisoncaccoma and remodel by architect @andrewskurmanarchitects

Links to our blogs as always in our bios and in stories..
@northerncalstyle
@pineconesandacorns
@makemineaspritzer

Have a great weekend !

#sfbayarea #bayareablogger #northerncalifornia #northerncaliforniastyle #californiahomes #weekendmeanderings #weekendpost #prettyhomes #sftownhouse #sanfranciscostyle

My new pendants are up and I’m liking the change

My new pendants are up and I’m liking the change in here. It gives the kitchen space a little more natural vibe and the light is so pretty too. These @serenaandlily pendants are still on sale at a very good price for the pretty look and quality. My window coverings are getting hung Monday just in time to help with the summer sun in here!

I love this Doris Day song. Did anyone else grow up watching her films? My mom and I would always watch the old ones on Saturday afternoons. My favorite is The Thrill if it All, with James Garner.. I think he comes back from a business trip and drives into the pool she’s built in the yard! Those were great escapes and so fun.

Have a great day everyone.

#kitchenpendants #kitchenremodel #kitchendesign #prettylighting #californiahomestyle #thecaliforniahouse #serenaandlily #slpartner #coastalgrandmother #coastaldecor #beachvibes

Three years ago today we were completing the home

Three years ago today we were completing the home remodel and moving back in! This was the last weeks of finishing the kitchen which was moved to center of the house. We removed a major wall and opened everything up so we had more light, and more space in the kitchen where we always are. It was the best thing we ever did and we were lucky to do this before the pandemic when we were all home together for so long. We lived in this home ten years before we had the money and time to do it.

I’m still getting it the way I want. It takes time to know what you really need and want don’t you think?

I was helped in this remodel by a designer Debbie who did my space planning for this house and by Mike my builder who suggested all kinds of things like popping up my ceilings and bigger windows and French doors. It’s still a work in progress and I always have more ideas!

The counters are quartzite and the cabinets were custom built and painted @benjaminmoore Winter White.

#ranchrenovation #californiaremodel #kitchenrenovation #kitchenremodel #californiahomestyle #1960srenovation #bayareahomeremodel #openkitchen #openshelving #mikemccloudconstruction #justmdesign #northerncaliforniastyle

I actually did a bit of swimming for once today! M

I actually did a bit of swimming for once today! My son bought some pool toys and I had forgotten how good it feels to float on a raft for a bit..
Hoping your Sunday is lovely and relaxing too.

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