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Ashley Geene stepped out onto the red carpet in a custom leather and lace DKNY creation. Her onyx Jacob & Co. black diamond floral cuff, chandelier earrings, and black patent leather pumps lend a chic add-on to her edgier ensemble. And to complete the look, she wears loose, romantic waves and and a berry-toned lip color. What do you think? People's Choice Awards: Ashley Greene Read more
Fab reader Blair Stubbe channeled 20s-inspired evening glamour with a sweet dropwaist ensemble. Her long black and sheer Daisy Buchanan-esque dress featured pretty floral appliques and was topped off with a cropped faux fur jacket. She wore vintage chandelier earrings and black pointy-toe pumps as equally Great Gatsby worthy accessorizing touches — definitely a perfect example of understated Read more
With a nip in the air and frost covering the ground, I'm ready for some cozy hibernating. For San Francisco Bay Area folks like me, this often means dreaming of a Lake Tahoe area ski cabin. This Tahoe A-frame, shown below, was once a rundown rental cabin, but thanks to a lot of hard work from its owners, it's been transformed into a rustic chic getaway.Featured in Sunset magazine, you can check Read more
Brass is undeniably beautiful, but this Winter season I'm attracted to the burnished warm color of copper as it adorns chandeliers, napkin rings, chairs, and much more. Read more
While pumpkin carving and spiderwebs are fun, you may want something a little more mature for your All Hallows' Eve-theme shindig. For a more sophisticated ambiance, create a séance room without the usual suspects (velvet tablecloth, piles of old books) and blow your guests and ghosts away with your unique style. Not only will it make a great appetizer and gathering room, but calling forth the Read more
Velvet has long been associated with nobility and elegance, and this Fall, the oh-so noble fabric has made a serious comeback with some much-needed, updated charm. All over the showrooms, warmer Autumnal colors and rich jewel-toned shades provide perfect hues for the velvet trend. Read more
I love it when clothing patterns take an architectural bent, incorporating cutout patterns that create major visual interest. This Slung Slash Tee ($88) is miles more interesting than your standard jersey piece, but just as comfortable and versatile. Furniture and home accessories also benefit from a little peekaboo intrigue. From chandeliers to elegant chairs, a little glimpse of the air in Read more
I love color as much as the next gal, but there's also so much appeal in a classic black and white color palette. This look may seem predictable, but it has as many variations as the number of patterns it can be added to. From scripted print to a kilim or even barcode, black and white can go from modern to historic in the blink of an eye. Read more
In the new September/October issue of CA Home+Design, we take a tour of the home of St. Helena wine country family The Witts, which was designed by local designer Erin Martin. One of my favorite elements of the rustic industrial space is the branch-like socket sconce above the sink, which Martin made herself by screwing several sockets together and filling them with Edison bulbs. I've seen Read more
For those who dream of their own Holly Golightly experience, or have always wanted to climb inside those Tiffany blue boxes, this might be your moment. The St. Regis Hotel in New York partnered with the Tiffany's design team to create the Tiffany suite, complete with Tiffany blue walls, a bar cart accessorized with Tiffany barware, and a crystal chandelier that looks draped in gems. Read more
