Living in San Diego, we’re lucky. We get to trade snow shovels for surfboards, and “winter” usually just means reaching for a Patagonia fleece when the marine layer rolls in. But then, the SDG&E bill arrives. We’ve all had that moment: opening the...
Let’s talk about the most valuable investment you already have: your current home. Winters in San Diego brings their own kind of weather and potential headaches. I’m talking about those little maintenance issues that seem small in the sunshine but turn into...
The holidays have a funny way of sneaking up on us. One minute you are planning to decorate early, and the next thing you know, guests are texting that they are “five minutes away.” The good news is that you do not need a full renovation or a designer budget to make...
Finding the right gift for a homeowner can feel surprisingly tricky. You want something thoughtful but useful, personal but not clutter. That is exactly why we asked our real estate agents and staff to share their go to gift ideas. After years of working with...
It is officially that time of year when our homes start glowing with twinkling lights, wreaths on every door, and someone in the neighborhood inevitably attempts a Clark Griswold-level display. Even though we live in sunny San Diego, where winter is more...
You’ll usually see a solid fabric or leather sofa paired with a patterned rug. But what happens when you flip that idea around? For years, neutral sofas ruled the design world. Beige, gray, cream, and taupe were safe choices that promised flexibility. Now, we’re...
