Hillside Sustainability

designed by SB Architects // photography by Mariko Reed

The hillside San Francisco home designed to perfection by SB Architects is the ideal balance of handsome clean lines with warm aesthetic finishes.  The home screams modernistic while still achieving a welcoming comfortable interior.  The four story home - beautifully faced with sustainable Western Red Cedar siding - is a testament of what is possible when combing high design with sustainability. 

The best part is the 'Hillside House' has recently received certification as the first LEED for Homes Platinum custom home in Marin County, and one in only a handful in all of Northern California.  Bravo!

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Fall/Winter 2013 Burgundy aka The New Black

           DVF FALL 2012

  DKNY FALL 2012

 VERSUS FALL 2012

KENZO FALL 2012

KENZO FALL 2012

The burgundy color trend for Fall/Winter 2013 is so chic, sophisticated, and wearable.  Burgundy was seen throughout Fall Fashion Week this September and has been quoted many times as 'the new black'.  Below are some street pieces with the gorgeous rich and vivid Bordeaux color.  Wear it casually or dress it up.  It is the perfect color for a holiday party or winter dinner get together. 

Alexander Wang shoes seen here

Nanette Lepore skirt seen here

Tory Burch clutch seen here

Zara pants seen here

Topshop shirt seen here

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Hotel Icon, Hong Kong

Images via cl3 luke hayes

Hotel Icon is one of my favorite designed hotels in Asia -- I have used this hotel design as a precedent for past projects and last winter I was so excited to see the hotel in person while on holiday in Hong Kong.  The 470,000 square meter hotel completed in March 2011 was designed by celebrated architects Terence Conran, Rocco Yim, and William Lim.  Hotel Icon's design concept had to combine ecology,  education,  art,  and design.  A major project focus was the incorporation of art installations and designs by students and locally-based artists.  One of the most breathtaking elements I saw was the enormous interior living green wall used in the lobby and restaurant to absorb carbon.  Be inspired.....


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Chic Reads

Here are some fashion reads that are not only informative but inspirational.  Belle & Clive is having a limited time 15-50% discount on the fashion books seen above, plus more.  These are some that I would choose.  Get one or maybe a few and be inspired...


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All That Is Gold...

It seems any project that Kelly Wearstler touches turns to gold and my all time favorite designer has done it again with the interior design of this 11,000 square-foot home on Mercer Island, Washington. Wearstler's latest project, pictured above, takes glitz and glamour to a whole new inspired level.  From the purple Venetian glass chandeliers to the brass island in the kitchen, Wearstler, is a true master at collaborating exquisite elements.

Images via Elle Decor

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Autumn Light

Shirt:  H&M  |  Pants:  Naked & Famous  |  Bag: Hermes Birkin  |  Jewelry:  Ily Couture, CC Skye

Sweater:  H&M  |  Neon Yellow Pants:  Zara  |  Bag:  Alexander Wang  |  Flats:  Tory Burch

It is getting colder outside but don't put all your summer pieces into storage just yet.  You should still wear your bright colors into the fall.  While an all black outfit is sophisticated and classic don't be afraid to change it up by adding a pop of bright color to your look!

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