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Grab your hat, dust the mud off your boots, and get ready to follow our road map to the home of your dreams. With interior design, planning, and preparation are essential to creating a cohesive project that reflects your personality and needs. That’s why we’ve carefully curated a guide to walk you through every step […]
As the days grow shorter and the air crisper, we lean into long family meals, sharing delicious food and heart-warming company. Oh, the stories our dining room could tell! Inspired by the season of connection, say hello to the Rincon Rd. Gather Collection — specially curated to invite moments of intention and togetherness as we […]
In this project, our client was hoping to modernize the common areas of their home. The family’s sons are all in college now, so they moved out of Minnesota to escape the cold and settle down in a place where their surroundings would inspire their active lifestyle year-round. We envisioned these rooms as a place […]
November’s beauty radiates from within as the colder days draw us inside to gather together, find rest, and be nourished. We make time to linger around the table under warm candlelight, sharing conversation and meals that become memories. Our holiday gatherings rotated between houses, the collective family favorite being “The Ojai, ” my Noni’s house. […]
Why do we all love “Before & Afters” so much? There’s something so satisfying about seeing things “fixed” and the chaos sorted – how one photo can represent months of hard work in an easy, tangible way. We can’t help but feel inspired by seeing someone else transform their space because, if they can do […]
As many of us know, a successful design process takes planning and preparation. So as you’re standing in your space, ready for a change, you probably feel a little overwhelmed. You have all these ideas but aren’t sure where to begin. Good news, you just made the first step in your design journey! As a […]
Perfecting that effortlessly curated yet lived-in aesthetic can seem easier said than done. What better way to breathe life into your home than expressing yourself through vintage pieces? Start your treasure hunt with a few of our tips below! Start Your Search Somewhere Local If you’re in the market for vintage furniture, you’re in the […]
Elizabeth Poett is a 7th generation cattle rancher, mother, and host of Magnolia Network’s cooking show “Ranch to Table.” She was raised on a 14,000-acre ranch above Santa Barbara, where she discovered her passion for bringing people together, growing humanely-raised foods, and preserving the land that’s been in her family since 1837. It’s safe to […]
