A Saturday Drive

Nothing better than a sunny Saturday with no where to be and great company…We took the Coug out and headed to the Marin Headlands with sandwiches and speakers…Good day.

One Kearny / Herman Miller Showroom

After our Interior Finishes and Materials final exam yesterday, we walked over to the Herman Miller showroom at One Kearny and got a little history about the company and a look around their space on the 9th floor. We were also escorted up to the private 11th floor, which is a newly remodeled retreat or conference space rented out by the owner of the building and full of great Herman Miller pieces.

Fire escape shot for MW; 9th Floor View

Conference room on the 11th Floor. Exposed earthquake safety beams add architectural interest.

11th Floor Rooftop Garden.

Vase display on the 11th Floor

Books gone green! Herman Miller Showroom bookshelf display

Wall Quote @ Herman Miller

Flora Grubb

I had to head back out to Bayview this morning to get a mirror on my car fixed. While I was waiting, I stumbled into Flora Grubb for some coffee and immediately I was taken by the beauty of the grounds, especially inspiring bathed in the early San Francisco morning sun. I cannot wait to go back and do a little shopping. Besides the amazing plants and great coffee (it was Ritual!), my favorite part was the kitty sleeping in the sun. So all and all, I guess I’m glad my mirror broke because I finally made it in here and I had a nice morning. Enjoy my pictures and make sure to check out the Flora Grubb Gardens website! xo

SF Love

Below are a few pics from Saturday, when my boyfriend gave the front of Flax some Golden Gate love! (The iconic bridge’s 75th anniversary is fast approaching!) You can check out Mel’s art archives here, or if you’re feeling really frisky, go get a tattoo from him and the boys at Dean’s Tattoo Headquarters!

Market Street, San Francisco

The tools

Website

{I Love Coffee}

I’m neck deep in paper, it’s nowhere near 5 and I’m feeling a little extra love for my Blue Bottle Coffee today. Now, if only it were Friday…

ASN Stone

Sample wall in the warehouse

A sample board in the showroom

Work in progress area but I love the space

Marble- those stripes are naturally occurring!

Warehouse

I had the best time visiting with ASN Stone yesterday. The amazing products and good business ethics were plentiful and I can’t wait to work with them in the future.

Miette

Among Hayes Valley’s many treats…Miette! Can’t wait to put together some cute little Easter baskets…

Design San Francisco

Yesterday was a lovely February San Francisco day (today’s not bad either!) and I had the pleasure of spending the afternoon at the San Francisco Design Center, amidst the Design San Francisco event and the winter market. First I toured the lovely Baker showroom. Then I sat in on an inspiring and very informational panel discussion regarding licensing versus manufacturing furniture and the likes. Finally, I strolled the grounds of Restoration Hardware, wine in hand…lovely event, wonderful design center! Here’s to San Francisco and good design…enjoy my humble photos.

San Francisco Design Center

Light Fixture; Baker Showroom

Baker Showroom, SFDC

Very Klismos esque! Love. Baker Showroom, SFDC

Castle cut outs on the bowl...love the pendant! @ Baker

Micahel Smith, the Interior Designer behind the Obama's Whitehouse @ Baker, SFDC

@ Restoration Hardware Entry

Restoration Hardware

Love the gray upholstered bed! @ Restoration Hardware, SFDC

Chunky Knit Throw, Restoration Hardware

Let It Shine

Today is another cold, dark, wet one in SF. Football is in the air and I suspect many of us are off with family or friends watching the game. I spent my morning with my wonderful boyfriend and the afternoon with a Reiki energy worker in the Marina.

I was drawn to the idea of energy work, after a referral from a good friend, almost immediately because I, like many of us perhaps, feel a little (or a lot) ‘stuck’ in certain areas. After an insightful (and tearful) session, I am happy to say I home home safe and sound, happily working away on projects that really do inspire me. I was reminded to let, and will continue to work on letting, that precious light inside myself shine. These winter months are for embracing the quiet, reflective time inside and I will certainly turn to my home, my sancturary, for some comfort and guidance. Candles are lit, sage is burning. Happy ‘Sun’day my friends. xo

Via Pinterest

Via Long Live What You Love on Tumblr

Via notetosarah.tumblr

via Pinterset

Lantern Festival, Thailand

Contents

I thought I’d give my readers a peak inside my purse, in an effort to let everyone get to know me a little better…So here’s a snapshot of what’s inside:

Hairbrush, checkbook and pen, hand lotion, Ray Ban boyfriend sunglasses, a copy of dwell, the new crate & barrel catalog and my yellow notebook that goes everywhere. A mini umbrella and of course my wallet and makeup bag (stuffed!). Not pictured is my iPhone because it’s my only camera and my keys because they are with my parking lot attendant…So what’s in your purse?? xo