Tag Archives: vintage furniture

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 →

Posted in Apartment 46, Good Design, Inspiration, Lovely Things | Tagged bar, bench seat, chevron tile, contemporary design, contemporary kitchen, eclectic decor, eclectic design, eco design, Industrial Design, interior design, modern design, morroccan design, morroccan light, morroccan pendant, reclaimed wood, reclaimed wood shelves, san mateo interior designer, vintage furniture, window seat, wood crates | 1 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 →

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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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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 →

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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

Modern Romantic – Simple Seductive Style

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Melisa

Tweet How would I describe a romantic room? I don’t think of it as a room where the romance necessarily happens, but a space that inspires a romantic feeling. The Fontana Park Design Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal (above) is a … Continue reading →

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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 →

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From F**ked to Fabulous

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Melisa

Tweet I heart previously loved furniture and objects that had a life previous to Apartment 46. I am attracted to things with a soul. The idea of returning something to its “original” condition bothers me.

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Sexy Spaces

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Melisa

Tweet There are certain spaces that are so compelling to me that they conjure up fantasies of wine-filled nights or whispers of things I hardly ever share. In my opinion there are a lot of elements that need to come … Continue reading →

Posted in Apartment 46, Good Design, Lovely Things | Tagged Clift Hotel, contemporary design, custom upholstery, eclectic design, eco design, High Fashion Home, Hotel Vitale, Industrial Design, interior design, Marie Antoinette, modern design, san mateo floral design, san mateo interior designer, vintage furniture, W Hotel | 2 Comments

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 →

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