Monthly Archives: March 2024

Simultaneously fabulous and functional, these quiet, contemplative home offices are private retreats designed to increase productivity and inspire new ideas. Victorian Inspiration in Sonoma Ginger Martin | Sotheby’s International Realty – St. Helena Brokerage In the prestigious Armstrong Estates neighborhood of Sonoma, just blocks from the vibrant town Plaza, this renovated 2000 Victorian-style home pays homage to architectural history with […]

There’s the statement wall, where one side of the room sports a patterned wallpaper or signature paint. There’s statement furniture, which lends character and serves as a conversation starter. And of course, there’s the statement work of art that speaks volumes without saying a word. But the statement rug is unique in its function. Its […]

Introduced to St. Patrick’s Day festivities in the 18th century, when the shamrock became a national symbol of Ireland, green is a soothing, refreshing hue that brings to mind rolling meadows, leafy groves, and idyllic forests. A welcome reminder of the long, warmer days ahead, it provides any home with a sense of cheer and […]

Gardens and green spaces can be like rooms; expansions of the home that serve as lively entertainment spaces or comfortably cloistered retreats. With gazebos set amid shady groves, orangeries overlooking quiet copses, or pavilions sporting sunny pools, there’s no end to the built features that can factor into a property’s natural environment. So with the […]