Before And After // Tahoe Guest Bathroom

This was an exciting project me. Not only did I love the house, its lakefront Tahoe setting and architecture, but I also happened to be a huge fan of the client. She is the founder of Ommmhome, a home and office organizing service in the San Francisco’s East Bay Area, which I highly recommend. Personally, I’m still benefiting from working with Ommmhome in my own work space.

In renovating this bathroom, I needed to update its functionality while stylistically blending it with the rest of the already beautifully appointed house. It being a guest bath, my client and I decide to go a bid bold. We chose a repetitive black and white patterned tile, fashion forward faucets and lighting, sleek cabinetry and chic leather pulls which were designed by me and hand crafted from genuine Cass Clutch napa leather.

The overall effect is of a note worthy room that my client loves and one that her guest will not only enjoy but remember.

Contractor: North Tahoe Builders. Architect/Renderings: Shilpa Thomas. Cabinet Builder: Ken Goodman. Interior Design: Cocoon Home. Photos: Debra Cass Szidon.

Room elevations and renderings show different iterations of the vanity design, tile placement and mirror shape and style.

The Cass Clutch: Photo Shoot, Sale And Benefit

 A greenhouse at The Ruth Bancroft Garden was the setting for Cass Clutch's Spring photo shoot.  Showcasing all its colors we captured  the ease and elegance of the handbag.  For Mother's Day we're running a sale with a special purpose.  All the Cass clutches are 25% off, with 10% of the profits benefiting Bloom, a San Rafael based organization that provides complimentary wardrobes and job skills' training to women, men and children in the Bay area.  If ever you wanted to own a Cass Clutch or gift one to your Mom or a special friend, your time is now. 

Use code Bloom2017 online at www.thecassclutch.com at check out to receive your discount.

Thank you!

The Way We Live: A Fashion Designer's Home

Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting Nanette Mervin of Ginger at her home in Berkley.  We got together to discuss collaborating on a photo shoot featuring her stylish caftans and The Cass Clutch, but I had an ulterior motive.   Having seen images of her home on Instagram and admiring her style, I knew it was going to be an amazing space to photograph for my blog.  Sooo, I brought along my camera and without any advance notice, I convinced her to let me take some snapshots of it.  She was a bit apprehensive at first, but as we discussed what makes a house a home (in my opinion*), and the criteria at play before I consider doing a "The Way We Live" feature, she graciously obliged.

Nan's passion for art, vintage glass and fashion is showcased in each of the rooms adding warmth, creativity and substance to the entire home.  Her caftans are offsprings of 'something old made new again' just like The Cass Clutch is.  

I'm so glad to have met her and look forward to working together in the future.  In the mean time, take a tour of this very unique home.

Thank you, Nanette, for sharing your beautiful home with my readers!

*"The Way We Live" features spaces that reflect the character, interests and personality of their inhabitants.  Spaces that are both lived in and deliberately appointed.