the journal

Notes on homes, objects, memory, and the
beauty of a life well lived.

As we leave the pandemic rethinking past norms, leaning into strong values, and embracing change while demonstrating resilience – we are incredibly grateful for everyone who opened their doors to Rincon Road. With 2022 on the horizon, December is the perfect time to slow down and reflect on what we accomplished this year. Enjoy some […]

A Year in Review

Design

Capturing the essence of old California with confidence and ease, Iron and Resin is a reflection of the rugged spirit of the untamed American West. It’s no wonder that founder, Thom Hill, knows the better side of life – whether he’s surfing, riding motorcycles, or on any other adventure that begins where the pavement ends. […]

The Road is Home: Rincon Road with Iron & Resin

Living

Trading her small-town roots in Carpinteria for Los Angeles, Heidi’s name continues as a trailblazer in one of the nation’s most popular design scenes. But look a little closer, and you’ll find her story starts a lot closer to home.

In Conversation with Heidi Merrick

Living

Every creative process is different, but they all lead to good work. Here at Rincon Rd., we do things a little differently. Same spirit, but with our own twist.

A Day in the Life: My Creative Process

Living

Growing up there are certain spaces we all romanticize. Maybe it’s our childhood home, a church, a home of a neighbor or grandparent. I have several of these spaces that live on in my head.

Wallpaper + Memories

Living

Paisly yellow, red, and green wallpaper with white window trim

Well, here we are almost a full month into the new year! How did that happen?! I don’t know about you but, after last year’s madness of fires and mudslides, I am so ready to get back into the swing of things.

Designer + Client

Design

Potted Succulent

Have I ever mentioned that children are literally THE BEST CLIENTS?! In this case I was officially working for mom and grandma, but the kids were the main focus, no adulating allowed!

Before + After

Design

Bookshelves in attic playroom with cloud wallpaper on the ceiling

The link between interior design and our emotions is not a new concept, think the Chinese concept of Feng Shui, or the Indian Vastu Shastra, not to mention the latest to hit the States, the Scandinavian philosophy of Hygge.

Design + Our Well-being

Design

Tabletop close up of shell, succulent, and wood vase

Let me introduce you to a little life long dream of mine: her name, The Bandolero. She is a long and lanky silver beauty, a 1968 Sovereign Airstream. Fate brought us together while on a family road trip through Utah a few years ago. We had stopped for a couple days in Park City, and stumbled across an […]

Meet The Bandolero

Living

Melinda and her 1968 Airstream

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