Apartment Therapy San Francisco

House Tour: Kelly and Mike's Layered Collage
San Francisco

Name: Kelly Wilkinson and Mike O’Neill
Location: Cole Valley, San Francisco
Size: 1200 sq. ft.
Years lived in: Rented for 2 years

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One of the things we most adore is to peek into the homes of creative people. And Kelly and Mike are certainly that. Kelly says, I split my time between working as a reporter at KQED here in SF (the NPR affiliate), and launching a craft/media empire at Make Grow Gather! My husband Mike O’Neill is the creator of the Jimi wallet. It’s a modern update of the classic bifold wallet, and is made from recycled plastic in Massachusetts. He runs the company out of our second bedroom and has gotten love everywhere from the New York Times to the MoMA Design Store to Treehugger. So between the two of us, we’re always hatching new projects and grand life plans here at home.

House Tour: Lisa Marie and Stephen's Antiques Meet Mid-Century
San Francisco

Name: Stephen & Lisa Marie Grillos
Location: Mission Dolores, San Francisco
Size: 750 sq. ft. + two units downstairs that serve as a small craft room and a "man room" (which is where Stephen does some of his rough mix recordings)
Years lived in: 1.5

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How can you not love a home that the homeowners say is inspired by "50's television shows, 60's french pop, Asian antiques, grandmothers everywhere"? And art-filled, to boot? Take a look at this creative pair's funky abode in the City.

Laurie Colwin: The Domestic Sensualist

There is one author whose books have moved with us to every single place we've lived. We turn to her when we're sick, sad, exhausted, or stressed -- and yet we've also read her books on airplanes and sunny Mexican rooftop decks and in Manhattan lofts on rainy days. For those of you who have not yet discovered her magical writing, we offer you a gift: Laurie Colwin.

Scavenger: Restoration Hardware Shelby Arm Chair for $450
San Francisco

Can't you just picture curling up in this Restoration Hardware Shelby Arm Chair in Custom Fabric with a cup of tea and a good book? Jump below for links to this and other good finds.

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Inspiration: Vintage Sign as Rolling Door

If we had a spot for it, we'd jump on this idea of using a sign as a rolling door in a minute. In fact, we'd already be perusing eBay and Craigslist...

Scavenger: Modernica Original Case Study Daybed Sofa for $1000
San Francisco

Snap up a Modernica Original Case Study Daybed Sofa - Like New! in "chautauqua drift" and have a place for a guest to crash over the holidays. Jump below for links to this and other good finds.

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Green Holiday Decorating Ideas from Tim and Linda Arbogast

Sacramento-based designers Tim and Linda Arbogast -- they helped Bridget with her lovely Sacramento Cottage -- recently decorated a home that was on the Sacred Heart Home Tour. They decided to "go green," which meant recycling, re-purposing, and re-doing. The result? Charming.

Scavenger: Buttercup Chair for $500/$400
San Francisco

There are two Buttercup Chairs in Sausalito looking for a new home. One's new in the box and the other's a display model. Both are cheaper than retail. Jump below for links to this and other good finds.

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HGTV Dream Home Comes to Wine Country
San Francisco Chronicle

For the first time ever, the HGTV Dream Home is located in California. The new, Victorian farmhouse-style residence in Sonoma has three bedrooms and an office, a wine cellar, and a two-car garage (complete with vehicle). Any guesses as to the size? And value?

Scavenger: CB2 Indie Table and Bench for $750/BO
San Francisco

Remember when we wrote about Indie Furniture at CB2? Well, here's a CB2 Indie Table+Bench for sale because the seller's leaving the country. Jump below for links to this and other good finds.

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Adam Neale and Megan Freitas' Dream House
San Francisco Chronicle

Adam Neale and Megan Freitas' Inverness home is a mix of modernism and Bernard Maybeck's Arts and Crafts-era building style. Chronicle design editor Zahid Sardar calls it "sensible" and even goes so far as to say that "it could well be used as a template for other homes in the West"...

Scavenger: Room & Board Dean Sofa/Couch for $800
San Francisco

We like the look of this graphite-colored Room & Board Dean Sofa/Couch-Vintage Modern. The seller says it was purchased last year and is in as-new condition. Jump below for links to this and other good finds.

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12 Easy Holiday Design Details
Canadian House & Home

This year we're just not feeling the love for red and green over-the-top holiday decorations. So we felt very inspired when we saw this gallery of 12 simple holiday design details with a muted yet festive color palette. For starters, these branches in a wide glass vase, and a few silver ornaments...

Scavenger: Moooi Random Light for $275/BO
San Francisco

You've read about the Moooi Random Light, White, 19.7" diameter here on AT; here's your chance to get one at a discount. Jump below for links to this and other good finds.

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Scavenger: Ligne Roset Nomade Express Sofabed for $2800
San Francisco

While the seller's selling a Ligne Roset Nomade Express Sofabed (in chocolate microfiber) because it's too big for his guest bedroom, perhaps it's the right size for yours? Jump below for links to this and other good finds.