Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Tineke Triggs: Artistic Designs for Living

Artistic Designs for Living is more than an interior design firm. They  specialize in space planning, structural design, and concept-to-finish project management.


This color palate is brilliant.



They practice a wide range of design styles from traditional Victorian to contemporary.


This hallway is so clean and airy. We are finding a perfect Chinese Ming style antique console table for one of their clients' hallway now. Can't wait to see the new pix :)


Fabulous kitchen remodeling. It will even make my cooking taste delicious. 



Their designs are always very simple, modern but warm. It feels like a home, not a fancy hotel room.





Before & After. What a transformation!
  


Walking into the bath room and feeling like king & queen !! Love it.


You can reach Tineke Triggs at 
www.artisticdesignsforliving.com

Monday, March 29, 2010

Unusual Chinese Altar Table


Circa early 1800, Gansu province.
Unusual Chinese black lacquered altar table. 

Great carving and patina.

It's very long: 115 3/4"L x 17 1/2"D x 35"H



Elm wood. Some candle and incense burns on top. 

I personally like this table a lot. It's a little bit awkward/unique. But I do think the arrangement of the carvings are very nice. I think (in fact I know) it's very hard to sell this piece. Somehow I just love it. In the right setting, this table will be so stunning!    

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Beautiful Gates.

On the way to store we can see many beautiful houses.  I will post them gradually.
This is one of the things I enjoy the most to take a walk in SF.



This Victorian Swedish church has beautiful iron window and gates.






They were black and looked stunning. New owner changed the color, still nice but no drama.





Love this Japanese style doors and fences with lotus and dragonflies.




Incredible Mansion. They have incredible Bay and Golden Gate view.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Which lunch box will you choose today?




I never though "brown rice is so cute"......


Hello Kitty pretends to be a rabbit with cabbage.....


Polar bear on vacation.


short carrot nose :)


Penguin Sushi


I love this sleeping lamp the most. 
Sprouts as grass bed. 
How comfortable is that!

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

100 Reasons to Love SF !





I love San Francisco. I love to walk with my dog from home to store to work. We walk by park to meet dog friends.



We saw many beautiful houses. We also like to see through the windows to peek the decoration.....



This Victorian house goes so well with blue sky.


Cute house, just like in country Europe.





Some house owners do not only have sense of beauty but also very good sense of humor. 
These 2 wood carvings make every guest smile :)