color story: perfectly pink.
this week’s color story was inspired by all the pretty cherry and quince blossoms that are beginning to bloom right now — my very favorite florals. and i mean, who doesn’t have a nostalgic fondness...
View Articleshop small: bookhou.
for this week’s shop small, we’re headed to beautiful toronto — one of my very favorite cities (and my parent’s hometown!). we’re dropping in on bookhou, a charming shop run by founders and creative...
View Articlefriday finds.
i’m trying to keep the inspiration upbeat again on this week’s friday finds — we’re getting a wee bit whimsical and quite quirky this time around, with some looks that are bound to cheer you up and...
View Articleshop small: support black-owned businesses.
above: @findingpaola for her company @fanmdjanm. we’ve been off for a week or so in respect and support, and to allow black voices to not only rise up and be seen, but heard — loud and proud. while...
View Articleeclectic elegance.
i love the look of modern, understated elegance especially when it’s uniquely executed with unexpected elements. where classical architecture merges with the use of contemporary and eclectic elements...
View Articlesummery surf shack.
the june gloom as they like to call it in beach towns has rolled in and has me hunkered down under a cozy blanket as i write this, but i’m still inspired by the look a summery surf shack. nina...
View Articlebuilt-ins for the win.
popular in the 1950 & 60’s built-in furniture seems to be making a strong comeback. and there’s a lot to love about built-in furniture — for one, it’s custom, which means if done correctly and...
View Articlefriday finds.
we’ve made it through yet another week of 2020, much of it painful, but some of it uplifting especially when we see positive changes resulting from the public outcry, and yet we’re still figuring out...
View Articleshop small: bon boutique.
top photo by Kate Edmonson. the first thing you’ll notice about bon boutique is how exceedingly charming everything about it is. from the uniquely creative and stunning styling and photography, to, of...
View Articlewhimsy meets sophistication.
this is one very beautiful collaboration between some very talented designers. featured on sight unseen this project from hovey design — two sisters Hollister and Porter Hovey, who specialize in...
View Articleinstagram worthy: @kimficaro.
yay! i’m back from my mini-break and hope you all kept healthy and entertained while i was catching up on some r & r at home. this week’s instagram worthy account isn’t helping with the wanderlust...
View Articlecolor story: keeping it green.
good morning one and all! i’m trying to keep things nice and upbeat today, with lots of light-filled rooms and a good, healthy dose of green. both natural, living elements, and green as an accent...
View Articleintroducing trove, by crate and barrel.
as a very long time fan of Crate and Barrel, i am most excited to share their brand new collection with you — meet Trove, Crate and Barrel’s new exclusive collection inspired by modern design cities —...
View Articlehigh desert home.
i mentioned this home briefly on last friday’s finds, but i decided this high desert home very much deserved its own post. meet the MERCHANT HOUSE, located in Morongo Valley, california, it’s a...
View Articlegood looking summertime gear.
it looks as though we’ll be spending the summer sunbathing either at home, perhaps by the pool, or if you’re lucky to live near enough — somewhere safely distanced outdoors at a beautiful lake, park...
View Articlefriday finds.
is it friday, already? yes it would appear to be, just in time for this week’s friday finds. this time i’m rounding up some lovely work from a few favorite designers and blogs that i love showcasing...
View Articlea few words from me to you.
hi guys, i haven’t checked in from a personal standpoint in a while, so i thought i’d kind of give you an update of what’s been happening here at sfgirl. some of you might be new here, too, so if you...
View Articlebiarritz surf style.
a much as i adore my cottage in laguna beach, i’m well aware there are surf spots like this small town all over the europe, too — Biarritz, france for example. i picture these surf shacks to be très...
View Articlecolor story: the aqua blue sea.
maybe it’s my current accessibility to the sea, but this week’s color story is all about living the life aquatic (one of my favorite wes anderson films, too, btw). there are many shades of aquatic,...
View Articlefriday finds.
hurrah! it’s a long holiday weekend as we technically end summer with labor day here in the states, but honestly, this is the part of summer i start to really enjoy, as crowds (yes, even during covid)...
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