Yesterday, I had the chance to attend a press preview of the 2012 San Francisco Decorator Showcase located in a historic Pacific Heights mansion. With over 31 beautiful spaces to browse and even more designers to meet, I left feeling incredibly inspired. Each space, whether it was a cramped elevator or a spacious dining room, was brimming with innovative design concepts. Although each space Read more

As Nate Berkus so poignantly pointed out, "Paint is the greatest equalizer," because everyone can afford it and do it themselves, and it "cuts out the middle man between Fashion Week and your living room." Berkus was talking paint because he was speaking on behalf of Valspar, but I think the same is true for color in general. That said, I decided to take a look back at the gorgeously appointed Read more

Now that you've seen my preview of the San Francisco Decorator Showcase and some lovely little vignettes from the mansion, I wanted to share with you some decorating ideas that I'm planning to steal! I'm not looking to hire an interior designer any time soon, but I do love to visit showhouses just for the sake of finding design inspiration. Come check out this slideshow for some very chic and Read more

Did you get a chance to check out my preview of the San Francisco Decorator Showcase? I hope so! If you're hankering for more interior design eye candy from the mansion, I've rounded up my favorite lovely little vignettes that the designers created! Check them out! I hope they inspire you to share some of your own decorating arrangements with our Lovely Little Vignettes group. Read more

Last week the San Francisco Decorator Showcase opened in posh Pacific Heights, and I was lucky enough to attend the media preview day. If you saw my coverage of the 2010 showhouse, you might remember that it's one of my favorite events of the year! This time around, the new crop of designers did not disappoint, and I left feeling inspired and envious. If you live in the Bay Area, you can visit Read more