From conversation pits to garden retreats, discover the spaces that best captured the intersection of design, emotion, and human experience at the 2026 San Francisco Decorator Showcase.

After revisiting journals and notebooks spanning decades—from elementary school diaries to notes from a corporate internship—I realized I wasn’t just documenting moments. I was studying leadership in real time. This piece explores the quiet practice of observation, the patterns leaders leave behind, and how paying attention can shape the kind of leader you become long before you ever hold the title.

Strategic planning isn’t just for organizations. This article breaks down the annual Family Strategy Session my husband and I use to align priorities, define success, and build intentional systems for life, leadership, and partnership.

In Oakland, the conversation around neighborhood change is often framed as “natives vs. newcomers.” But a deeper tension is unfolding within the community itself. As longtime residents step into ownership, leadership, and neighborhood stewardship, some are pushing back against cycles of neglect, illegal dumping, and disinvestment—only to be labeled “gentrifiers” for demanding safer, cleaner streets. This article explores the complicated intersection of accountability, community pride, and the misuse of the word gentrification in urban neighborhoods fighting for progress from within.

Uncover key insights in the June 2025 Market Report, featuring economic trends, upcoming events, and the seasonal rhythms of the Bay Area real estate market. Explore valuable resources to help you seize opportunities and build lasting wealth in the year ahead.

Uncover key insights in the May 2025 Market Report, featuring economic trends, upcoming events, and the seasonal rhythms of the Bay Area real estate market. Explore valuable resources to help you seize opportunities and build lasting wealth in the year ahead.

Uncover key insights in the April 2025 Market Report, featuring economic trends, upcoming events, and the seasonal rhythms of the Bay Area real estate market. Explore valuable resources to help you seize opportunities and build lasting wealth in the year ahead.

Music moves me—it’s more than sound, it’s a feeling. Trinidad Carnival 2025 was pure vibes, and this playlist keeps the energy alive. Whether you’re reliving the moment or getting hype for the next one, tap in and let’s share the music! 🎶🔥

Uncover key insights in the March 2025 Market Report, featuring economic trends, upcoming events, and the seasonal rhythms of the Bay Area real estate market. Explore valuable resources to help you seize opportunities and build lasting wealth in the year ahead.

Uncover key insights in the February 2025 Market Report, featuring economic trends, upcoming events, and the seasonal rhythms of the Bay Area real estate market. Explore valuable resources to help you seize opportunities and build lasting wealth in the year ahead.

Uncover key insights in the January 2025 Market Report, featuring economic trends, upcoming events, and the seasonal rhythms of the Bay Area real estate market. Explore valuable resources to help you seize opportunities and build lasting wealth in the year ahead.

Wrapping up the year in gratitude for this amazing community. Let’s continue to grow as we push towards the successes of the new year!

Indulge in the ultimate experience with the 2024 San Francisco Decorator Showcase. Join me in exploring Billionaire's Row and immersing in the opulence as I uncover the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship in every corner of this historic Dutch Colonial Revival estate.

Explore the latest trends and insights in the East Bay real estate market with our January 2024 Market Report. From housing inventory to neighborhood highlights, stay informed and make informed decisions for the new year.

The ups and downs of the holiday season are here!

Having complete project management and creative control is an exciting, yet heavy responsibility. From securing the location to renovations, to interior and landscape design, to organizing the back end operations for launch, everything in between and beyond. I’m excited to finally share this part of the journey.

Keep the love alive and escape for dinner and some night time adventure.

Looking at the overall Bay Area, buyer demand has continued to rebound from its late 2022 nadir.

Buyer demand continued to rebound from the depths of the mid-winter slowdown: The number and percentage of listings going into contract, and…

Celebrating Women Real Estate Pioneers, taking a look at the contrasts in Bay Area wealth, and getting ready to feast during Oakland Restaurant Week. Thrive Where You Reside!