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Things to Love

February 13, 2011 No Comments

With Valentine’s Day upon us, it seemed appropriately cliche to talk about love. Specifically a few of the things I love. When it comes to tokens of affection, I love the idea of giving someone something really unexpected and thoughtful, like a tiny box. I am mad about boxes!

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Monster has come so far on the journey to restorat Monster has come so far on the journey to restoration but she still has a looong way to go. I knew it would be a long process but it's taken much longer for so many reasons.

🖤 Sometimes it's frustrating feeling like it'll never be "done" but other times I'm excited all over again that I'm driving a literal beast of a car and I couldn't love the square body, squat suspension any more than I do. My tires make my heart happy. Obsessed (clearly) so I hang on. 

 🖤 It took me several years to find all the auto body parts I've collected and there's a few more things I'm on the hunt for still but I realize that it may never be truly finished. A new thing goes in and something else breaks. It's a constant cycle.

🖤 I have always restored cars and it's a sickness. I need to get her finished and I will. I hope to get her paint and upholstery done next but we'll see what the universe has in store for us. 

#apartment46 #monstersmakeover #moparornocar #dodgemagnum #restoration #lovemycar #stationwagon
It's been a year since my brother left us. We are It's been a year since my brother left us. We are all still so.brokenhearted and I can't even think about Jason without crying. Today is a hard day.❤️‍🩹
I don't post in my standard feed very often anymor I don't post in my standard feed very often anymore. When my brother Jason died last year a huge part of me died with him. So much of my creative spirit was extinguished by his loss. 💔

Day by day I'm working through it, posting my brand of weirdness in stories. Thank you for sticking by me. I have never lost a brother before and this journey has been horrible.  I am blessed to still have my other brothers David and Jeffrey earthside and still tell everyone I have 3.  Wow, grief is such a huge process that requires so much grace.
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#imissyou #sistersandbrothers #loss #siblingloss #apartment46  #loveyoutilthedayIdie
Re-sharing one of my favorite projects for some of Re-sharing one of my favorite projects for some of my most favorite people. @bcastillogarza and @vggarza. 

Embracing their Mexican heritage through bold, modern patterns and curated vintage accessories, I designed their primary bedroom to be cozy, welcoming, elegant, unexpected and more aligned with who they are. 🥰

My favorites are the mother of pearl chandelier, the pair of framed 1800s floral etchings and the ironing board nook-turned accessory shelves. ❤️‍🔥

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Monster has come so far on the journey to restorat Monster has come so far on the journey to restoration but she still has a looong way to go. I knew it would be a long process but it's taken much longer for so many reasons.

🖤 Sometimes it's frustrating feeling like it'll never be "done" but other times I'm excited all over again that I'm driving a literal beast of a car and I couldn't love the square body, squat suspension any more than I do. My tires make my heart happy. Obsessed (clearly) so I hang on. 

 🖤 It took me several years to find all the auto body parts I've collected and there's a few more things I'm on the hunt for still but I realize that it may never be truly finished. A new thing goes in and something else breaks. It's a constant cycle.

🖤 I have always restored cars and it's a sickness. I need to get her finished and I will. I hope to get her paint and upholstery done next but we'll see what the universe has in store for us. 

#apartment46 #monstersmakeover #moparornocar #dodgemagnum #restoration #lovemycar #stationwagon
It's been a year since my brother left us. We are It's been a year since my brother left us. We are all still so.brokenhearted and I can't even think about Jason without crying. Today is a hard day.❤️‍🩹
I don't post in my standard feed very often anymor I don't post in my standard feed very often anymore. When my brother Jason died last year a huge part of me died with him. So much of my creative spirit was extinguished by his loss. 💔

Day by day I'm working through it, posting my brand of weirdness in stories. Thank you for sticking by me. I have never lost a brother before and this journey has been horrible.  I am blessed to still have my other brothers David and Jeffrey earthside and still tell everyone I have 3.  Wow, grief is such a huge process that requires so much grace.
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#imissyou #sistersandbrothers #loss #siblingloss #apartment46  #loveyoutilthedayIdie
Re-sharing one of my favorite projects for some of Re-sharing one of my favorite projects for some of my most favorite people. @bcastillogarza and @vggarza. 

Embracing their Mexican heritage through bold, modern patterns and curated vintage accessories, I designed their primary bedroom to be cozy, welcoming, elegant, unexpected and more aligned with who they are. 🥰

My favorites are the mother of pearl chandelier, the pair of framed 1800s floral etchings and the ironing board nook-turned accessory shelves. ❤️‍🔥
Celebrating you today and all of the amazing, crea Celebrating you today and all of the amazing, creative, boundary-pushing radness you have brought to this world. You inspire me to be a better person. I love you. ❤️‍🔥
I love you @xxclearxx ❤️‍🔥 I love you @xxclearxx ❤️‍🔥
Happy birthday beautiful daughter @miranda_ashlock Happy birthday beautiful daughter @miranda_ashlock You are ALL the things- you're brave, hilarious, kind, generous, intelligent, talented, strong and loving. How lucky am I to be your mom? 
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 I'm really proud of the woman you've become and of all the obstacles you've overcome to get here. 
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I'm so fortunate I get to know you as you make your path in the world. I love you always.💗
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#apartment46 #mothersanddaughters #birthdaygirl #mylove #mydaughter #operasinger #soprano #redhead #daughterlove
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Why is this fucking REAL? I am so so broken I can Why is this fucking REAL? I am so so broken I can barely breathe.
The way the trees are honored here feels perfect. The way the trees are honored here feels perfect. After all of our lightning storms, fires and floods, they have been under siege for years. 
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With new stalks peeking out and bright green growth on the edge of old redwoods, it's so awesome to see. It gives me hope.
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The forest is always healing. 🖤
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#apartment46 #redwoods #capitolainteriordesigner #gardendesigner #beautifulplaces #foresthealing #santacruzhome
Some very special things curated from my extensive Some very special things curated from my extensive personal collection. All are up for purchase, ready to bring a sense of magic, history and mystery to your home. Please visit @apartment46shop for more info. 🖤
My garden isn't huge, but it's been so generous la My garden isn't huge, but it's been so generous lately! All of the hot pinks and deep crimson colors mixed with lavender, bright orange and dusty blues...my very favorite colors, shapes and sizes ready for me to make weekly bouquets. 🥰
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This week I used hummingbird mint, honeywort, nasturtium, spray roses (3 kinds), petunias, snapdragons, scabiosa, ranunculus, geranium and lunaria.
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#apartment46 #gardendesign #gardendesigner #flowers #capitolagardendesign #interiordesigner #capitolainteriordesigner #floraldesign #gardenbouquets #designwithsoul #mygarden
Our home💀🖤 . . . . . . . #apartment46 #inter Our home💀🖤
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I have so many feelings about this birthday. It's I have so many feelings about this birthday. It's probably the gloomy California weather because it makes everything so melancholy but wow, where did the years go? Did I make the most of it all? Will I still achieve, dream and experience things? Will I still bring beauty to the world? I have so many questions and so much left to do. ❤
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Thank you @xxclearxx and @miranda_ashlock for filling my day with love. 
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#birthdaygirl #grateful #wiser #older #aries #capitolainteriordesigner #santacruzinteriordesigner #makethemostofit #lifeisshort #lemoncake #gaylesbakery #birthdaycake
Heading to sale: Sacred objects, beautiful bowls, Heading to sale: Sacred objects, beautiful bowls, antique clay beads, elegant blown glass  small but precious things. This is a sneak peek. 🥰
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For as long as I can remember I've had altars in my room. As a child I didn't know I was creating altars, but I did know I was creating small groups of things that felt beautiful, special and important to me. They were my talismans to keep me safe.
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Now I have shelves filled with curiosities and things that feel sacred to me -- from found seed pods to antique clay beads to 1900s sterling serving trays -- I also now have a proper antique altar in my room. 😍 Things come and go from it depending on what I want to surround myself with. It's fairly small but holds things I want to be reminded of. 
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I think having a spot in your home where you can clear your mind, sit in appreciation and enjoy beauty lis critical to your well-being. Having a collection of sacred objects  you can be in that space with is so healing and grounding. 
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On offer are items from my own sacred object collection ready to move on from me to create a place of beauty for someone else. ❤
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#apartment46 #interiordesign #interiordesigner #homedecor #santacruzinteriordesigner #capitolainteriordesigner #sacredobjects #curiousthings #beautifulthings #curiositycabinetstyle #personalsltar #livewithbeauty
It feels like forever since I've posted any of my It feels like forever since I've posted any of my design work so I'm happy to have these phone  photos my sweet clients shared of their new primary suite bathroom addition in San Mateo. I designed the whole thing almost entirely virtually. Without their day to day help on site we never could have pulled it off.💙
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We overcame so many insane obstacles during the pandemic years as box after box of tile arrived shattered, the vanity disappeared and pieces were backordered until the end of time. 
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These awesome people took all 2 million design pivots in stride, each forced change causing us to revise our plans again and again and yet, it turned out better than we  imagined! Super in love with the varied tile colors and textures. 💙
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Besides the heated floor, my favorite touch is the dog bone shower drain. They foster rescue dogs and are great advocates for pet adoption. It was a fun way to acknowledge my clients' fun personalities.
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I also snuck in two medicine cabinets that don't look like awful 70s motel pieces. 😅 The clients insisted! 
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Before and After camera shots 🥰 . . I still ha Before and After camera shots 🥰 
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I still have to take final photos of the green bathroom so these were in progress.
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So grateful that these families trusted me to give them brand new spaces. 
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#apartment46 #interiordesign #interiordesigner bathroomdesigner #beforeandafter #sanmateointeriordesigner #santacruzinteriordesigner #renovation #designwithlove
I listed a bunch of beautiful, vintage items perfe I listed a bunch of beautiful, vintage items perfect for entertaining or gift giving in my Chairish shop (link in profile). All are from my personal collection. I believe in sharing beauty so every so often I let special things go.❤️ 
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I'm giving tips on how I'd style every one of these pieces on my Instastories tonight, like, the ruby red cocktail glasses are gorgeous filled with votive candles or small bouquets. Perfect for holiday tabletop decorating. 🥰
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#chairish #apartment46 #interiordesign #interiordesigner #mycollection #vintagedecor #holidaydecor #entertaining #hosting #giftgiving #capitolainteriordesigner #beautifulthings #sharebeauty #tabletopdecor #falldecor
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Time definitely has not flown by, but it seems lik Time definitely has not flown by, but it seems like a million years ago I was 21 living in #santacruz. After several countries, many cities, so many jobs, a marriage, a divorce, my daughter graduating college and so much more, 32 years later I'm back in town. 🖤
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#apartment46 #lifegoeson #thenandnow #mirandasmom #interiordesigner #interiordesign #blondemom #oldlady #thankful #grateful #notdeadyet
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      • Adam and Jessica
      • Cathy and Tim
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