DAY 2: Adventures in Moving a (my) College Student!

The Adventure continues! PHOTO’S ABOVE: MC’s Bedroom as it looked on moving day…with nary a box in sight, or packed! As I shared with you in yesterday’s post, our daughter had fulfilled just one my preparatory requests: She had made an early appointment with a handyman to help us put her room back into sub-par condition. Very good! I thought. … Read More

Adventures in Moving a College Student! Day 1

Day 1: Adventures in Moving a (my) College Student! Last week was the end of final exams for our daughter at the University of Arizona. She was moving out of her rental house, because she is moving to New York City to do an internship with Vogue Magazine for the Spring semester. The plan was for me to fly out … Read More

HOLLAND & SHERRY Interior Fabric's Availabe at CABANA HOME

Cabana Home President Steve Thompson announced the addition of HOLLAND & SHERRY Interior Textiles at the Cabana Home Store in Santa Barbara, CA. For over 175 years, a fixture of London’s Savile Row, the HOLLAND and SHERRY name has been synonymous with luxury textiles and fine bespoke men’s suiting’s. Now, perfectly translated to the interior, the tradition of HOLLAND and … Read More

HIGH POINT MARKET DAY 5 -Part I of II

Well day five rolled around and we were still working from 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., or until the time that Security starts trying to throw us out of the building! Visual Comfort John Coltrane Bliss Ryan Studio Regina Andrew

HIGH POINT MARKET – DAY FOUR Part I of II

HIGH POINT MARKET – DAY FOUR / Part I of II …I know, I know, the market is over and I’m still writing like it just happened. Well it did just happen…a few days ago anyway! I’ve just gotten back to Santa Barbara after seven very long days in High Point, NC. Now don’t get me wrong, High Point is … Read More

HIGH POINT MARKET – DAY 3

Whew! here we are already at Day three! Well actually its day six, but I’m typing as fast as I can, and dozing over the keyboard every once in a while!________________________________________________ On my way to our first appointment, I strayed off of my course when I noticed a chair maker that I hadn’t seen before. The company was located in … Read More

High Point Market – Day 2

High Point Market – Day 2 Okay, I know, it’s actually day four, and I’m two day behind. Read on and see why! First stop Currey & Company, maker of interior table lamps, chandeliers, and sconce lighting, which is available at both the Santa Barbara and Mill Valley Cabana Home Stores. Most interesting find: An elaborate shell encrusted Console Table, … Read More

Part IV of IV…No make that part IV of VII: Sonoma Wine Country Tour

Part IV of VII: My Sonoma Wine Country Tour, without touring one vineyard or tasting a drop of wine—what a concept! A map of the Sonoma Valley and the location of Cornerstone Sonoma, pictured left, highlighted with “HA” This series was going to be a IV part series but I just can’t get it all in…there were so many great … Read More

Part III of IV: Sonoma Wine Country Tour

Part III of IV, of the series…Sonoma Wine Country Tour, without touring one vineyard or tasting a drop of wine—what a concept! THE STORES of CORNERSTONE SONOMA, Cont’d: Next stop: TRANSLATIONS, a hip importer of reclaimed Elm, Rosewood, Teak and other hardwoods, “repurposed” (yes, another word for “Green”) into modern furnishings and wares. They also import a line of contemporary … Read More

No. 2 of 4: Sonoma Wine Country Tour Series

Part Two of Four: A continuation…Sonoma Wine Country Tour, without touring one vineyard or tasting a drop of wine—what a concept! THE STORES of CORNERSTONE SONOMA, Cont’d – Next stop, ARTEFACT DESIGN & SALVAGE INC. (www.artefactdesignsalvage.com) , founded by Dave Allen a disenfranchised Silicone Valley refugee, opened in the Cornerstone Sonona garden /shopping center in 2003. His story is detailed … Read More