THE WELL-MADE HOME

Designing the well-made home is a journey. . . a journey of discovery, surprise and delight.

 

 
Chasing magic... Architecture can be enticing, inviting, and especially magical with the right ingredients. I was thumbing through my Pinterest page of architecture looking for some inspiration. Everything there from fairytale treehouse to bulbous
Sometimes I buy things just because they put a smile on my face, and this cute guy did just that. Bought locally from a man who traveled the world to find such treasures... he has a story for every item he found in some distant land. Wish I could r
It is hard not to love every angle and view when you are in the Santa Lucia Preserve. No other home in sight for miles, sculptured oaks that hang their sturdy branches over the road. Birds of prey soaring through the air, circling again and again.
Creating calm little nooks and crannies like this little spot away from the flurry. During the pandemic it was the perfect place to set up a temporary school work hub for 2. Now that time is coming to a close the big computers are put away and this
What creates nuance in a home…why is it important? Nuance creates subtle distinctions that give the element of surprise, that says this detail was thought through, it brings joy to the viewer. Sometimes, as in the case of this arched passage
Not much inspiration came my way today jumping from one task to another with little breathing room between. Not much until I happened across this photo from a project a few years back. The image beckoning me, whispering “put your feet up, rela