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2333 Gretchen Elizabeth Ct Tracy, CA

kitchen features newer stainless appl, gas cooktop, convection m/w, SS fridge stays, added top-row cabinets for an abundance of storage, Corian counters & full backsplash and peninsula island with breakfast bar, breakfast nook has extra cab's & B/I desk, custom light in DR, FR has stacked-stone gas fireplace & surround sound speakers, primary BR includes newer quartz counter, 2 sinks, newer sink faucets, tub, stall shower with quartz surround, new rainwater glass, walk-in closet & tile floor, 4t

Preparatory drawing for wallpaper design, John Aldridge.

From Half Baked Harvest: Quick and Cozy by Tieghan Gerard

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just a classic basil sauce with some ricotta salata

my new basil plant also sprouted ☺️

La Tête d'Or

L'Observatoire International illuminates Daniel Boulud's latest culinary venture, La Tête d'Or, with a lighting design that is both a subtle backdrop and a defining feature of the space. In collaboration with the Rockwell Group, the design team has crafted an atmosphere that seamlessly blends Art Deco influences with a contemporary sensibility, resulting in a dining experience that is both timeless and of the moment. From the street, a warm invitation emanates through the double-height glass façade. Inside, custom-designed ribbed umber glass fixtures, crafted by Preciosa, cast an amber hue throughout the entry vestibule, offering a serene transition from the bustling city. Within the main dining area, a delicate balance of functional and atmospheric lighting enhances the rich materiality of the space: deep blue tones, dark marble, and supple leather. Soft, diffused light washes over the millwork, while strategically placed fixtures accentuate the intricate ceiling details. Jesse Willems' artwork takes center stage, illuminated with precision using concealed LED strips to amplify textures and colors, creating a dynamic interplay between art and design. Intimate private dining spaces are adorned with ribbed glass pendants and brass accents, enhancing the luxurious silk-look wallpaper and floral murals. The bar area, a study in blue tones, dark marble, wood, and leather, is bathed in a soft, flattering light that enhances the Art Deco-inspired details and creates a sense of understated elegance. Throughout La Tête d'Or, the lighting design acts as an invisible hand, shaping the mood, drawing attention to textures, and ultimately elevating the dining experience to one of refined luxury.

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Timeless Elegance in Old Palo Alto 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms 3,450 SF, 15,000 SF Lot www.1404bryant.com Timeless Elegance in Prestigious Old Palo Alto Nestled in the heart of Old Palo Alto, this beautifully preserved home showcases the elegance of early 20th-century architecture blended seamlessly with thoughtful modern updates. Originally constructed in 1915, this home stands as a rare and refined example of classic design in one of Silicon Valley’s most desirable neighborhoods. With approximately 3,450 square feet of living space, this charming residence includes 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The main house features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms upstairs, with a half-bath on the ground floor. A separate detached den/guest room with a full bathroom provides a versatile space for guests, a home office, or a creative studio. Enjoy quiet moments in the sunroom/library area, lined with built-in bookcases and large windows that overlook the serene backyard. A wonderful sunroom lined with windows overlooks the rose garden & adds a special solace for home office or a crafts room. The space includes built-in cabinets including a cutting table, and plentiful drawers. Interior highlights include hardwood flooring throughout the main areas, complemented by carpeted bedrooms. An unfinished basement offers additional storage or expansion potential. The downstairs bath, offering access to the pool, has been lovingly styled with WIlliam Morris wallpaper and thoughtful finishes. The formal dining room features a Venetian chandelier and built-in cabinets for china, glassware, and table linens. Situated on an expansive 0.34-acre (15,000) lot, one of the largest in this section of Palo Alto, this home offers rare and generous outdoor space perfect for both entertaining and everyday enjoyment. A safety-covered pool, expansive heated deck, and open yard make it an entertainer’s paradise—perfect for games like croquet or bocce ball. Garage & Additional Structures: The property includes a pristine 2-car garage, with electronic openers adaptable to remote opening, featuring an easily accessible attic storage area and room for shelving, plus a work sink and space for tools, built in 1989 to complement the existing architecture. Behind it is the original carriage house/garage with original windowed sliding doors, suitable for a workshop, place to tinker on or store a classic vehicle, use for additional storage, or adapt to a pool house or full ADU. This structure also features an attached backyard cottage with full bath and kitchinette—for use as an additional bedroom, guest room, office, rental unit, or as a garden retreat. This full structure also presents an opportunity for removal to expand the landscaped yard. Located in the coveted Old Palo Alto neighborhood, the home is just minutes from top-rated schools, local parks, downtown Palo Alto, Stanford University, and Stanford Hospital—placing convenience and prestige at your doorstep. This home is equipped with a brand new solar system installed in 2024 for electricity, mix of heat pump, radiant, electric, and gas heating systems. Included appliances: dishwasher, dryer, garbage disposal, range/oven, refrigerator, and washer. In the basement comes a chest freezer for additional storage. A cozy working fireplace completes the interior ambiance. The new roof was installed in 2024 by one of the area’s top providers, and the entire exterior was freshly painted in early 2025. New Solar - owned. #paloaltohomesforsale #paloaltoluxuryhomes #siliconvalleyhomesforsale #christiesinternational #oldpaloalto #luxuryhomes

Creating a Hygge Space with Textile Folding Doors

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ARMAGGEDON OR SUNRISE OR SOMETHING_44 seconds

ARMAGEDDON OR SUNRISE OR SOMETHING “It feels like a dive inside to maneuver the body elsewhere… a resistant state of internality against a hideous political world we live in right now.” dance scholar/choreographer, Tere O’Connor ARMAGEDDON OR SUNRISE OR SOMETHING is an evening length duet made and performed alongside my collaborator Leah Wilks. The work is built on scores investigating exhaustion, endurance and the sensuality/the geographic of both internal and external landscapes. The work grapples with the necessity of proximity to each other: we shake, rumble and drag each other to the ground, carry + sing to each other. Pulling from our different training histories in improvisation, Olympic-level sport, ballet, modern dance technique, photography, and sound design, the piece functions as both a grief ritual and a space for reckoning with limitation. Throughout the work the body becomes landscape, home, monument, spellcaster, caretaker, boundary, and the location of desire. Duration: 65 minutes, Clip duration: 44 seconds Premiered: May 2019, Bluestem Hall, Barnhardt Prairie, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign Made and performed in collaboration with Leah Wilks. Choreography + Performance: L+M (Leah Wilks, Mauriah Donegan Kraker) Lighting: Alena Samoray Sound: Leah Wilks, Hayat Dominguez Costumes: Larissa Almanza Dramaturgy/jill-of-all-trades: El Emadian Production Management: Rebecca Ferrell Videography: Mya Mcclellan, Stephanie Shaw Video editing: Mauriah Donegan Kraker, Mary Kate Ford

Home Showcase: Style, design highlight Needham home

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Peter Kogler: Showroom at Impromptu Storefront (TDM English news broadcast)

Since the 1980s, Peter Kogler has developed a specific vocabulary of constructive, symbolic and biomorphic structures that form the basis of his computer-generated, space-filling installations. In close dialogue with the architecture of the site, Kogler uses wallpaper, video projections and traditional elements of interior design to create visual experiences that are often compared to illusionist labyrinths. He was one of the first of his generation to experiment artistically with computers.

IDEO picks former partner Mike Peng to reinvent the storied home of ‘design thinking’ for the age of AI

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The Charm of the Swimming Pool

The Charm of the Swimming PoolThe Enduring Charm of the Swimming Pool: More Than Just a Place to Swim.The swimming pool. The very words evoke a sense of relaxation, freedom, and shimmering summer heat. Beyond its practical function as a place to swim, the pool holds a unique and enduring charm, a magnetic pull that has captivated generations. But what is it about this seemingly simple body of water that makes it so…View On WordPress