Going Green in Healdsburg

San Francisco Magazine did the dreamiest spread on Julie Dowlings breath taking modern platinum LEED certified home in Healdsburg. Julie is the Dowling in Dowling Kimm Studios, a bay area based architecture firm that specializes in modern design. Coincidently, these ladies are also the talented designers behind Solage Caliostoga. Julie's goal for this house was to "meet the highest criteria for green living" while staying true to her modern aesthetic. I think she hit it out of the park. These images are being ripped out of the magazine and tacked up onto my inspiration board immediately. Pick up the latest edition of SF magazine as the website only has a condensed version of the article and only a few of the photos. Enjoy!

Photographs by Matthew Millman via San Francisco Magazine.

My Hero

Zenyatta left it all out on the track today. After a delay in the gate, a slow break and a lot of traffic, she still crushed the competition and the record books. She crossed the finish line with her ears pricked and a smile on her face. It's been a long time since I've seen an animal capture the hearts of people like she has and I myself have fallen hard. I must also mention the brilliance of her jockey, Mike Smith. He sits quietly with soft hands and the patient demeanor of a veteran while effortlessly guiding her to the win. He is a class act in every way. In my opinion he rides a lot like Bill Shoemaker, which for those of you who know me, is the highest compliment I could give. What a thrill!

Dreaming of the Breeders Cup

I get a little nostalgic every year around Breeders Cup time as I spent much of my childhood at or around the race track. Well, that and because all the parties surrounding the two biggest days in California racing are amazingly fun. The series of Grade I races held over the course of two days represent the best horses, trainers and jockeys from all over the world. This year is no different and you better believe I will be watching on TV! I will be rooting for Zenyatta and jockey Mike Smith. Zenyatta will be facing her male rivals in Saturday's $5 million Classic with her 13-0 winning streak on the line. Let's hear it for the girls!

Today I Am Loving.....

....Jonathan Adler's Shelter Island chair made from hand woven rattan on a white metal frame. The bright orange cushions make me smile.