For those of us that don’t have a budget of thousands to spend on Christmas gifts, here’s a list of goodies that are just as cool.  I like my house to be filled only with the things I love, from chairs to coffee cups to trash cans.  If I don’t enjoy seeing it every day, [...]

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Photographer Julia Baum has snapped a wonderful new series called Houses, documenting how homeowners have made unique their identically constructed 1950’s Santa Clara homes.  While driving around our old neighborhood it was always interesting to see when houses were the same underneath yet full of personality and charm on the outside.
(via The Retro Blog)

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As seen on our recent trip to Charlotte, the Plaza Midwood neighborhood right outside of the city center is beautiful and wonderfully eclectic.  Here are a sample of houses that piqued my interest.

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I’m a sucker for simple gray houses with white trim and colorful doors.

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Located just down the street from our house, this modern Noe Valley home is a perfect example of how to combine contemporary lines with a natural feel.  I stumbled upon it while browsing for neighborhood real estate.  As it turns out, it’s the residence and studio of the talented industrial designer responsible for, among other [...]

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I don’t have any children (yet), but I’m nevertheless fascinated by high quality products for kids.  The Stokke Tripp Trapp highchair is a classic example of a piece of furniture that is both ubiquitous and iconic.  It’s simple design might hide the fact that it is superbly ergonomic, adjustable and sturdy.  One can only wish [...]

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When looking for a new place to live, one of our requirements was outdoor space.  San Francisco apartments are generally lacking in this regard, even though we have fairly nice weather.  Needless to say, our new flat’s back yard was one of its most desirable features for us.  For the past few months it was [...]

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My Danish mom-in-law may not be into design, but she always manages to introduce me to the most wonderful home accessories.  My favorite so far have to be from Trip Trap, a furniture and home décor firm based in Hadsund, Denmark.  We’ve had their cool coasters and trivets for a few years now, but our [...]

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It’s another hot and sunny day in San Francisco, and our old house doesn’t have AC.  I love having the windows open, but it means the door to our kitchen keeps slamming shut in the breeze.  If only I’d purchased one of these awesome doorstops I spotted in Denmark, I wouldn’t have this problem.  Designed [...]

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I have always loved the look of old fashioned bell alarm clocks, and the animal faces make these perfect for a kid’s room.  I’m partial to the orange monkey clock.  Available for $19 at The Touch, a vintage furniture store in the Mission neighborhood here in San Francisco.

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