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

Hi Friends,  I hope you’re doing well. Me? I’m enjoying life, smelling the roses, working with lovely clients, and piddling along with my online shop.  I wouldn’t say I am any more or less productive or determined than I have ever been. I’m not searching or looking for my next step any more or less...Read More

Hello Friends, Only 11 more days of my retail shop. I knew it was coming but I am not ready! I’m not ready to let you go. Once I am working from home, I’ll be seeing clients, yes, and talking with sales reps and the like. But I will so miss the inspirational conversations I...Read More

Hello Friends, I just wanted to check in and ramble a bit. DESIGN: When I first opened Saffron and Genevieve, one of the reasons was to showcase my interior design style. Almost all of my jobs came because one of you walked in and wanted that feeling in their home. Now that I am getting...Read More

My Friends, It is time. I think many of you knew before I realized it. In these 10+ years, I accomplished everything I wanted to here in the shop. It is a beautiful, peaceful place filled with loveliness and the support and camaraderie of the absolute best customers, the best humans. I have earned the...Read More

    Hello Friends, I’m back from the Las Vegas Home Show, totally inspired and ready to incorporate some really wonderful new merchandise into the store. I found myself longing for a larger showroom to showcase all the beauty!   As you may know, Saffron and Genevieve has reached a 10-year milestone. This special anniversary has given me...Read More

Hello Friends, I’ve been thinking about this end of year note for weeks. Usually a topic comes to me, something I feel I need to talk about. However, I realized last night that I have said everything that is on my mind this year. I had one of the best and happiest years of my...Read More

  Hi Friends, We’ve come a long way from 2005. When I first opened the shop I was amped but a bit shaky on my feet. I had the background and experience but had yet to find my own voice. At first I tried hard to provide killer deals on everything. It took me a while...Read More

Hi Friends, First I have to thank you and maybe say you are welcome, the response I got from my post on terra was overwhelming and I so appreciate you letting me know it meant something to you. Now for this eye-opening turn of events. Seriously. Recent circumstances have forced me to go where I...Read More

    Hi Friends, If you read my blog and are a fan of my shop you are probably aware of the term wabi-sabi, you might live it in one way or another, or embrace it completely. I don’t use the term often, but in the description of my shop and interior design process it...Read More