How do I know Spring is in SF ??

How do I know spring in coming? 

Cherry blossoms.

My cats are rolling and rolling in the sunroom.

People start to dress African style to beach.

My dog is so happy to sitting in the warmer ocean.

Beautiful butterflies became..........

Just like grapes.

Moon is coming out so early.

Colorful flowers everywhere.

People painted their cars pink to match the flowers.

People start to remodeling homes. If I can get this mansion for free, I can live in it as "as is" condition.

Spring is here ! 

Beautiful Gates in SF (2)

Fancy gate but I am so scared if I get too close, the security guard will push that button.....

Simple + Art Deco flavor

My favorite. Not really like the stairs, but the hand wrought iron doors with the yellow walls are just amazing.
  

Click to see why these are 3 different units.
Black & White / Black / white & Black

Your guests can always find your house.

Classic.

YES, these red iron railings are more beautiful then the house.

Feel like in Europe :)

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

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!