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Buying a Murphy Bed From A Showroom: 3 Reasons Why In-Person Shopping Is Best

When some people picture a wall bed, comedic scenes from silent movies come to mind. Charlie Chaplin, the Three Stooges, and even James Bond have used these beds as comic props at one point or another. I love a good gag as...

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Celebrate Pleasanton’s Open Heart Kitchen By Donating Goods From a Newly Remodeled Pantry

Pleasantonians are proud of their picturesque, quiet city, and rightfully so. With First Wednesdays, the best fairgrounds in the Tri-Valley, and a charming downtown—plus free parking throughout the city—this is definitely a...

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Cabinetry Finishes Inspired By the Historic Style Of Tri-Valley Wine Country

Tri-Valley residents understand what many tourists seem to miss: this is some of the best wine country in Northern California. Sonoma and Napa have had their day, and slowly we’re starting to acknowledge the charm and...

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Make Your Own Custom LaFayette Theatre at Home (Though It Won't Be as Historic as the Park)

I’ll never forget rushing to the Park Theater in LaFayette to see “Cinema Paradiso” on its last weekend performance. The Streamline Moderne mainstay of downtown LaFayette was one of my favorite single-screen theaters in the...

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Celebrate Bay Area House Values Hitting a Record High with a Closet Makeover

If Chicagoans discuss the Cubs and Portlanders chat about the rain, Bay Area residents belabor house prices. It’s always on our minds—rising mortgages, increased rent prices, and an ever-growing influx of new neighbors make...

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How to Recreate Palo Alto’s Rinconada Library in Your Own Master Bedroom

I recently got into a somewhat heated debate with a colleague about a very pressing current issue—e-readers versus paperbacks. While my opponent made some good points about accessibility, I couldn’t concede. You just can’t...

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New Bay Area Cabinetry Design Trends to Look For in 2017

The new year always comes with new trends—whether in fashion, food, decor, or design, the movers and shakers of our society love to predict what will be popular when the new year hits. The Bay Area is no exception—in fact,...

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Customize Your Alamo Home's Laundry Room to Accommodate Visiting Holiday Houseguests

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry just purchased another Bay Area mansion—this time, in Alamo. The town is already home to a few big-name celebrities, so I’m interested in learning more about the specific property he...

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Custom Cabinets Turn Spare Rooms into Dream Playrooms for Kids in Danville

In Danville, “family-friendly” is the name of the game. Between pre-preschool performances at the Village Theatre, a playground that integrates local history, and a tree-lighting ceremony during the holidays, it’s a pretty...

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External Wardrobes Help New San Francisco Condo Owners Maximize Their Space

It’s getting less expensive to buy a condo in San Francisco. Of course, when I tell people this, they’re understandably skeptical. Less expensive than what, they ask—going to Mars with Elon? Well, yes—and also less expensive...

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