I think you all know by now that when I get a wild hair to do something, it’s pretty much going to happen. An idea gets into my head, actually it’s usually an idea that has been there, waiting in the wings for many many years, and when it is the right time it comes...Read More

Hi, I’m back! That, my twelfth trip to the Texas antique fair, was the best one by far for buying. Yes, things were more expensive, there’s no getting around that. The internet, tv shows and social media has told us that our junk is worth more. Junk that I can do cool things with has...Read More

Making the Most Out of a Small Space Scarlett Fiona Reed of Saffron and Genevieve talks quality over quantity “I could almost tent it here and be happy,” says Scarlett Fiona Reed, referring to her quaint cottage, which overlooks Schwan Lake in Santa Cruz. The founder/owner of local home furnishing shop Saffron and Genevieve moved...Read More

1. Free yourself. Unless you are living with your parents or grandparents you are under no obligation to live with their furniture and belongings. As much as I love old things, if they do not work in your home and you do not love them you should not be living with them. Your memories are...Read More

  Update* This was my new home in Jan of 2012. I have moved twice since then! Pictures of my new real home coming soon. Hi, I do plan on having some professional photos taken but these will do for now. I hope you like, and feel free to pin 🙂 I do hope you...Read More

    It was only one year ago that I heard about the awesomeness that is Jody Alexander.  Michelle Stitz was preparing for her show here at the shop and r.r.jones was taking pictures for her.  We got to talking and he told me to look up Jody’s website.  I swear to you it changed...Read More

  I wasn’t allowed to talk about it, but now it’s out there, and I’m getting very exciting phone calls and emails!  Design Sponge did a sneak peek of my little cottage.  I understand there might be some of you that don’t know what Design Sponge is, so I will tell you that this is a...Read More

                I just LOVE my new awning!  For over four years now I think some people were confused as to what type of shop Saffron and Genevieve is (so am I, sometimes;).  Now they will know!  So, I took that photo of the front of my shop, but...Read More

I am so excited to exhibit the new Clear Forest Series by Michelle Stitz here at  Saffron and Genevieve.  I first learned about her from a client, who showed me a piece she had of Michelle’s right off the bat and said “this we love, this is the feeling we want in our home”.  Peruse...Read More

  I went to Alameda on Sunday, and found some fabulous things, which you can see here.  Monday I went to the SF gift show, where I was stoked to find a new perfume line.  I’m a sucker for good packaging, a good story and most importantly a great scent.  Should be arriving shortly, so...Read More