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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 →

Posted in Apartment 46, Good Design, Inspiration | Tagged bar, bar cabinet, Baywood, eclectic design, girl's bedroom. shadowbox, interior design, leather chair, leather sofa, little girl's room, Persian home, room makeovers, san mateo interior designer, SF Bay Area interior designer, traditional design, transitional design, vintage art | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Apartment 46, Cool Plants, Good Design, Inspiration, Lovely Things | Tagged Air plants, anthropologie, apothecary cabinets, apothecary jars, Bibliotèque centrale du Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, bizarre, Bonnier de la Mosson, cabinets, collections, curios, Curiosities, curiosity shop, curiosity Shoppe, eclectic design, Etsy, Fall decor, Floral Design, Halloween, Halloween decor, Industrial Design, interior design, Lindsey Carr, Little Robot, Louisiana, modern design, natural collections, natural history, nature collections, Paris., Real Simple, san mateo floral design, san mateo interior designer, Society 6, spanish moss, Specimen bottles, specimens, spooky vintage, steampunk, victorian, vignettes, vintage art, vintage containers, Vintage Spooky | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Apartment 46, Good Design, Inspiration, Lovely Things | Tagged contemporary design, eclectic design, Industrial Design, interior design, modern design, OKL, One Kings Lane, room makeovers, san mateo interior designer, vintage art, vintage furniture | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Apartment 46, Good Design, Inspiration, Lovely Things | Tagged American Picker, bohemian, contemporary design, custom upholstery, Dear Genevieve, Decorpad, Design on a Dime, Design Shuffle, eclectic design, eco design, ethno-glamour, HGTV, Houzz, Industrial Design, interior design, Lost Art Salon, Mix and Match, modern design, rattan, san francisco interior design, san mateo interior designer, Sarah.Wandering, throw pillows, vintage art, vintage furniture, World Market | Leave a comment

The Religion of Lovely Things

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Melisa

Tweet The name of our shop is often confused with the words I painted on the outside of our black awnings. In a fit of inspiration one day I decided to add the words, “Beautiful Things” to our storefront. While … Continue reading →

Posted in Apartment 46, Good Design, Inspiration, Lovely Things | Tagged contemporary design, de Vera, eclectic design, Elle Decor, Evolution NYC, Federico de Vera, home accessories, Industrial Design, interior design, modern design, objets de art, san mateo interior designer, vintage art, vintage furniture | Leave a comment

Eternal Decemberist

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Melisa

Tweet An aside: 2011 was a year full of opportunities, changes and challenges on both personal and professional levels. When I stop to think about it (and I often do), I am overwhelmed with the amount of love our … Continue reading →

Posted in Apartment 46, Events, Good Design, Inspiration, Lovely Things | Tagged Beach chic, beach style Christmas, christmas decor, contemporary design, distressed christmas, distressed furniture, eclectic design, french country christmas, interior design, modern design, shabby chic, shabby chic christmas, vintage art, vintage furniture, vintage glassware | Leave a comment

No Room Left Behind!

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Melisa

Tweet Long ago I read Karen Kingston’s enlightening book, “Creating Sacred Space With Feng Shui,” and much of what I read has become a building block for how I work with my clients to define their current and future space. … Continue reading →

Posted in Apartment 46, Good Design, Inspiration, Lovely Things | Tagged apartment therapy, bohemian, contemporary design, custom upholstery, eclectic design, eco design, guest room, guest room decor, HGTV, home office decor, House beautiful, House to Home, karen kingston, office decorating, room makeovers, san mateo interior designer, Small Spaces, vintage art, vintage furniture | Leave a comment

Cheap vs. Chic

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Melisa

Tweet I am mad about New York-based designer James Huniford. This room he designed above and everything in it – yes please! His rooms are places people could actually live in, and that’s important to me. I don’t want to … Continue reading →

Posted in Apartment 46, Good Design, Inspiration, Lovely Things | Tagged anthropologie, Bottega Veneta, cheap vs. chic, contemporary design, Dwell, eclectic design, Elle Decor, Home Goods, interior design, James Huniford, luxury, modern design, refined interiors, Target, Traditional Home, Veranda, vintage art, vintage finds, vintage furniture, vintage stores | Leave a comment

What is “Industrial” Really?

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Melisa

Tweet Flipping through the latest issue of Elle Decor I came across the new Restoration Hardware ad campaign. They’ve taken a new direction and that’s good, however, I think someone drank too much of the Kool-Aid with respect to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Apartment 46, Good Design, Inspiration, Lovely Things | Tagged anthropologie, apartment therapy, contemporary design, Craigs List, eclectic design, eco design, Elle Decor, European design, Flea market finds, flea-market chic, Industrial Design, inustrial, modern design, Restoration hardware, san mateo interior designer, Small Spaces, vintage art, vintage furniture | 2 Comments

Fabulous Finds for the Budget Impaired

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Melisa

Tweet I love the space and time that we’re in when it comes to interior design. There has never been a moment like this one – a place where industrial, French, traditional, vintage, ethno-glamour, and minimalist can co-exist at auction, … Continue reading →

Posted in Apartment 46, Good Design, Inspiration, Lovely Things | Tagged anthropologie, Barbara Barry, contemporary design, custom upholstery, eclectic design, eco design, ethno-glamour, French Interior Design, Industrial Design, interior design, minimalist interior design, modern design, Natuzzi, room makeovers, san mateo interior designer, secondrvivl, Small Spaces, The Second Revival, traditional, upcycled furniture, vintage art, vintage furniture | Leave a comment