Hi Friends,  The professional images, taken by Lauren Edith Anderson, are here. Below are my pics, unretouched, with all of the details you never knew you wanted of my latest job, my own home. Forgive me for this layout, I chose to cut and paste everything, instead of spending hours sizing and uploading the photos to...Read More

  Hi Friends,  I hope you are having a fantastic 2018. I am thoroughly enjoying this weather, and watching the front yard transformation from my office window. Here is the before and in progress: I may have stated this before, but this yard is not like a room. It is super sloped in both directions. I have...Read More

Current Favorite House – Sarah Waller, Australia  Hi Friends,  I’ve many times written posts about what I would like to see (and no longer see) in design. I never publish them because I prefer to always be positive. I do not want to offend anyone who may have and enjoy the things I no longer...Read More

Hi Friends,  I hope as this year begins to wind down that you are happy and healthy. We’ve had a crazy time, and very sad times, not only in the US but globally, but I really do still think that good can come of the bad. I have to 🙂 I am grateful this year...Read More

Hello Friends, Those of us up here in Northern California are having a tough time with these fires, whether we know people that have been affected, the smoke is burning our eyes and we can’t go outside, just watching this horrible devastation on the news and not being able to do anything about it is...Read More

Hi Friends, Well it’s been exactly 12 years since I opened Saffron and Genevieve, and this is probably the last time I will celebrate that anniversary. The store was incredible for me, it changed my life, my outlook, me as a person and it led me to make so many friends that are the best...Read More

Hi Friends, I am back from my trip to Europe with no jet lag! It’s funny, the first time I went I had so much to say. The second time I was still in awe but sat back and enjoyed more. This third time was a bit different because we first went to Tuscany, a...Read More

Hi Friends, My goodness, isn’t this weather uplifting? I’ve been getting up unusually early for walk/sprints, a swim, and getting my fair share of vitamin D. The light and the sun and the warmth is so energizing to me! I hope whatever weather you have is also good for your soul. I’ve had many big...Read More

Hi Friends, How are you? I’m still waiting somewhat impatiently for summer, but not at all ignoring this gorgeous green spring. Every time I go outside a different fragrance is perfuming the air, and I can’t get enough! I am walking these hills more and more for a healthy mind and body. Breathing in the...Read More

Hello Friends, For those of us in Northern California who are anxious for blue skies and warmer weather, hooray, it is here!  The online shop – By George I think I’ve got it! I have been hoarding vintage and antique accessories – some of my very favorite pieces – for the online shop. I didn’t want...Read More