In the last few months, twenty-seven leading West Coast interior design firms have transformed 2800 Pacific Avenue into the 2013 San Francisco Decorator Showcase. Known as “Herbst Manor,” the iconic 8,000+ square foot Georgian mansion is located atop San Francisco’s coveted Pacific Heights at the corner of Divisadero and Pacific. The elegant home features sweeping panoramic views of the bay and city. Truly spectacular in and of itself.
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Sneak Peek :: San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2013
Interior Designer, Angie Hranowsky’s Home + Weekend Reads
I’ve long been a fan of Charleston, South Carolina-based interior designer, Angie Hranowky. The former graphic designer mixes pattern and color effortlessly. I especially like Angie’s style because it feels so personal, inviting and organic. When I heard that her new pad (a charming historic 1850’s home) was being featured in the latest Lonny Magazine, I just knew I’d love it. And indeed I did. Angie’s renting the home which has it’s challenges for anyone (including designers), yet she pulls it off amazingly. As you will see the window treatment, wall paint and lighting fixtures she selected make a huge impact in the space. In the article, Angie gives great tips on making a rental your own.
*images via Lonny Magazine
It’s Friday… one of my favorite days of the week. Over the weekend I’ll be diving into more shelter magazines and blogs. I thought I’d share a few links to blog articles I enjoyed this past week.
I Heart Organizing’s Kitchen Link Party Faves
Pure Style Home’s Client’s Family Room Reveal
And a big thank you for supporting and voting for the bee at Circle of Moms (there is still time to vote!). Enjoy your weekend!
xoxo
Cristin
Matchbook Mag + Home of Elizabeth McKay
This month’s Matchbook Magazine is not to be missed. The issue features interviews with several inspiring women entrepreneurs including Dabney Lee Woglom (home product designer), Kayce Hughes (fashion designer) and Erin Fetherston (fashion designer).
My favorite however an interview with fashion designer, Elizabeth McKay Jenkins. The Parson’s alum founded the Elizabeth McKay clothing company with women of all shapes and sizes in mind. It’s been a huge success. Matchbook also takes us on a tour of her family home. It’s adorable.
I love all the patterned wallpaper, chinoiserie fabrics and pops of color she used throughout. How cute is that crib for her baby girl? Love!
Drop by Matchbook Mag for more!
Cristin
*photography by Fred Castleberry
Lonny Mag’s Latest and Black + White Decor
Lonny Mag’s March issue is here, gorgeous as ever and centered around designing for kids and growing families. Love! It takes us on a tour of two family homes. The first is a retreat in Connecticut designed by Lisa Sherry. Then we tour the adorable Swedish home of Jennifer Jansch (creator of a reusable gift bag company). Although not kid-friendly, I also loved the tour of Editor-in-Chief’s Michelle Adam‘s new pad in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. It’s a girl’s dream!
I know black and white is trending both on the fashion runways and in interiors. So I’ve pulled my favorites from Lonny’s latest to celebrate the classic color combo.
I was surprised and bummed to learn Michelle is leaving Lonny. She has done such an amazing job creating the inspiring online magazine. Lonny has truly been a trail blazer and has changed the landscape of they way we view all shelter magazines. She will be missed! Can’t wait to find out what she has planned!
Cristin
*images via Lonny