Category Archives: Inspiration

Apartment 46 Featured in Romantic Homes

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Melisa

Tweet It’s been a really exciting month for Apartment 46! I’m excited to share that our shop is featured in the March 2013 issue of Romantic Homes Magazine. As of this blog post, their online site was not yet updated, … Continue reading →

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Hayward Park Residence II

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Melisa

Tweet A reclaimed wood cabinet does double-duty as both a mail/key drop off area and bar in the entry space. A custom Moroccan pendant hangs in the entry space and casts gorgeous shadows on the ceiling and surrounding walls. A … Continue reading →

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Baywood Residence

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Melisa

Tweet A San Mateo couple with a young daughter requested that I do a makeover on their space utilizing existing furnishings where possible. Art and accessories warmed up the space and gave the rooms a more finished look. Husband and … Continue reading →

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The Wonder of Wall Coverings

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Melisa

Tweet Let’s put it on the table straight away. I love wallpaper. Would I paper an entire house? Probably not. For one thing, the paper I covet is probably the most costly available, and for another, I am a renter, … Continue reading →

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Creating Curious Displays

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Melisa

Tweet There’s a romantic crispness to the air right now. Night comes earlier and it’s the perfect time to cocoon under warm blankets in candlelit rooms. It’s my favorite season of the year. As the last days of summer disappear, … Continue reading →

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Kittredge Home

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Melisa

Tweet Pravina and Perry Kittredge are a well-traveled, well-educated, and super interesting couple with three young children. As a scientist, Pravina loves interesting objects and odd things. Perry, a middle-school math and social studies teacher, likes a relaxing and uncomplicated … Continue reading →

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We’re An Official One Kings Lane Affiliate!

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Melisa

Tweet We are so excited to announce that we’ve been approved as a One Kings Lane affiliate! We have been in love with OKL since the day it began and being able to offer their collection of products through our … Continue reading →

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Dez and Jeremy’s Wedding

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Melisa

Tweet Desiree and Jeremy were married at Crystal Springs in Burlingame, California, in June 2012. We are so grateful to Carlos Hernandez for taking such awesome photos and for allowing us to use them on our site. The ceremony overlooked … Continue reading →

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The Art of Creating an Eclectic Style

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Melisa

Tweet I’ve written before about eclectic style, and it occurred to me that it was definitely time to revisit the topic. With the increasing popularity of HGTV, and a slew of shows like Design on a Dime, Dear Genevieve, and … Continue reading →

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Apartment 46 Featured in Bridal Musings!

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Melisa

Tweet We are so happy to have been featured in Bridal Musings for the wedding of Erin-Joy and James last year in Livermore. It was one of the most difficult events we’ve pulled off due to the distance, extreme heat … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Inspiration

Apartment 46 Featured in Romantic Homes

Hayward Park Residence II

Baywood Residence

The Wonder of Wall Coverings

Creating Curious Displays

Kittredge Home

We’re An Official One Kings Lane Affiliate!

Dez and Jeremy’s Wedding

The Art of Creating an Eclectic Style

Apartment 46 Featured in Bridal Musings!

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