DIY: A Great Resource for Alpaca Yarns

Fall is right around the corner and for those do-it-yourself knitters out there its time to think about fun projects for this winter.  As a knitter myself, I find myself thinking about new project in ... [Continue Reading]

Plantation Design: Great Source for Furniture and Accessories in San Franciso

Plantation Design in Hayes Valley, San Francisco is one of my favorite sources for great furniture and accessories.  They have their own line of well designed, quality furniture as well as a great ... [Continue Reading]

Inman Family Winery: Eco-Friendly and Sustainable

If you have the chance to go to Sonoma,  you must stop by Inman Family Winery. Located in Santa Rosa, their wines are not only delicious, but their practice of eco-ethics makes this winery a definite ... [Continue Reading]

Heath Ceramics: Mid-Century America Pottery

I've been a big fan of Heath Ceramics for some time now.  I was delighted to visit their outpost at the Ferry Terminal Building in San Francisco.  Filled with wonderful mid-century American Pottery, ... [Continue Reading]

Pantone’s Top 10 Colors for Spring 2011

Fashion week is underway in NYC and Pantone has just released its Top 10 colors for Spring 2011. Inspired by exotic places like Africa, India, Peru and Turkey - warm/cool tones such as Honeysuckle, ... [Continue Reading]

Joseph Eichler – Developer of “California Modern”

Every time I head to Northern California, I often find myself totally hooked on California Modern Architecture.  On this trip, I've been interested in homes built by Joseph Eichler's company - Eichler ... [Continue Reading]

Design Philosophy: My Approach When Working With Clients

As an Interior Designer and founder of Cheeky Living, I've often been asked by many - what is your signature style?  What do you like using most when working on your interior design projects?  What is ... [Continue Reading]

Decorating How-To: Transforming a Pedestal Base Into a Table Using Vinyl

Check out this great table I designed for a client using an old pedestal base that was lying around.  The table was going in front of a window bench and gets used a lot since its near the front door.  ... [Continue Reading]

Healthy Living: Thieves is a Must Have in Every Household

Folks here at Cheeky Living are totally hooked on aromatherapy.  For those of you who read my Eat, Pray, Love blog article, I always bring a small amount of Young Living's Thieves Essential Oil blend ... [Continue Reading]

Inside Peek: Flavor Paper in Action

We were lucky enough to get an personal insider tour of Flavor Paper's new showroom in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.  I got the chance to see a flavor paper favorite - Kabloom being printed for a project I'm ... [Continue Reading]