Hi Friends, I am so excited about this installation! Tuesday and Wednesday I set up my goods in the entry, staircase, and upper hallway in a really lovely Craftsman home for the Summit Leagues Home for the Holidays Tour in Los Gatos. Thursday and Friday (the 21st) you can view three homes, opened up...Read More

For most of my life; I slept with a fitted sheet, a top sheet, and a blanket or down comforter, depending on the season. A while back I discovered the duvet (down comforter) with cover only, no top sheet. How wonderful it is not to have a top sheet to tangle you up! Just wash the duvet cover....Read More

This time last year I made my second trip to New York for the gift show. The first time I went by myself and I was fine, actually proud of myself, not being a big city girl. This time I did it with a good friend and shop owner, and met up with wonderfully gracious...Read More

Hello my friends. On this date in 2005 I signed a lease and gave myself one month to set the stage that is Saffron and Genevieve. It’s been 85% wonderful because my customers are awesome, but admittedly I can be a bit jaded about this business where I used to be inspired (only when I pay attention to...Read More

Good morning Friends, As America gets ready to celebrate our independence, I’m reflecting on how happy I am to have independence in my work life. In 1998, I started my journey to gather knowledge so that I could open a shop exactly like mine. In 2005, I finally quit all those educational but stressful jobs...Read More

Not in the fall. The heat is too much to bear. Also, I can’t justify the costs for as little as I found this trip. Just so you have an idea – in case you’d like to go – the flight, truck rental, accommodations (not swanky), keeping my shop open at home and gas back...Read More