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The Weekend Guide: February 10, 2012 National, Local & Online Sales and Events Calendar

Jason Loper — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:15:00 -0500

TGIF! It's Friday again and that means it's time for another edition of The Weekend Guide. This week we're seeing some big pretty sales from the likes of Homesite, Unison, Lightology and Cuddledown, all shown above. Check out these and many more sales and events in The Weekend Guide. Then, pass it on and send us your sale or event.

Shown Above: Homesite Winter Clearance, Unison Online Warehouse Sale,
Cuddledown.com Annual Comforter Sale, Lightology Bathroom Lighting Sale

Office Table by Day, Dining Table by Night Sunset

Taryn Fiol — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:30:00 -0500

Designer Lotta Jansdotter knows a little something about making the best of small-ish spaces; the 725 square foot home she and her husband used to share in San Francisco is full of ideas and inspiration for small space dwellers. One particularly impressive attribute is this transforming home office and dining room. More

12 Hyperlocal Apps: Yelp Alternatives for Urban Dwellers Weekly Smartphone App Roundup

Jason Rodway — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:00:00 -0500

Where would you like to go? A good question, especially when you're in a city rich with choices and opportunities like New York, LA or San Francisco. 'If you want it, I will find it' your smartphone beckons and it certainly will with the help of point of interest apps like these. Whether you're an out of towner experiencing new territory or an adventurer searching for a pot of gold on your very own turf, these apps can find an amazing Italian restaurant that was under your nose the whole time. Exploration hasn't died yet, it just changed into a new form we can all appreciate. More

Before & After: Painting a San Francisco Victorian

Lindsay Tella & Kathryn Wiens — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:00:00 -0500

When Andi, Dean and their building neighbors decided to re-paint the faded exterior of their Victorian home, it quickly became apparent that the process was not for amateurs. Located in the Alamo Square neighborhood of San Francisco, not far from the famous painted ladies, their building is over a century old. Full of intricate architectural detailing and historical significance, it was important to take the proper steps to restore their exterior, both for the sake of maintaining its historical value and bringing back the vibrant color and detail it once embodied.
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Agustin's Barrio Baroque House Tour

Patrick J. Hamilton — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:00:00 -0500

Name: Agustin Sanders
Occupation: Interior Designer
Location: Nob Hill — San Francisco, California
Size: 650 square feet
Years lived in: 3-1/2 years — rented

The story reads a bit like the treatment for Harry Potter: Young man enters specialized and venerable college, learns artful sorcery and a mastery of the dark arts. He waves a magic wand, sees into the future and pulls from the past, all while channeling the skills of his mother's craft. All is possible, in the wizarding world (and San Francisco home) of interior designer Agustin Sanders.

Carly & Chip's Resourceful & Refined Home House Tour

Lindsay Tella & Kathryn Wiens — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:15:00 -0500

Name: Carly, Chip and their dog Lucy
Location: Pacific Heights — San Francisco, California
Size: 1,200 square feet
Years lived in: 3 — rented

Carly, Chip and Lucy live down the street from Alta Vista Park, in an apartment set on the hillside overlooking San Francisco. On top of their serene location, there is something about this couple's home that draws you in and makes you want to stay. Part of the charm may be contributed to the soothing soundtrack of Chip's record player humming in the background and their adorable pup Lucy, always in the center of the action. All elements factored in, their home embodies the perfect mix of elegant homeyness, with a refreshing style, that's both eclectic and sophisticated.

Carly's Little Red Victorian House Call

Janel Laban — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:30:00 -0500

Name: Carly
Location: Gerstle Park, San Rafael, California

Our litte red victorian house was built in 1900, has 13 foot ceilings and is 1300 square feet. The ceilings and the light (it's a corner lot) make it feel much larger and we love our small home. We have lived here for 2 years and got married in the back yard! More

Kristy's Lovely Bedroom + Workspace Tech Tour

Bethany Nauert — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:00:00 -0500

Name: Kristy Ahumada of Volatile Photography + her trusty assistant Lewey
Location: Petaluma, California
Size/Room: 11ft x 13ft bedroom + workspace
Years lived in: 26 years

Kristy and I met 6 years ago when I was working in Petaluma. She was an aspiring photographer quickly building a great local clientele and reputation for her stunning imagery. Living at home in her childhood bedroom, she invites us to see how she runs a full blown international photography business in a converted closet workspace.

Baby Roo's Cozy & Colorful City Digs My Room

Carrie McBride — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:45:00 -0500

Name: Baby Roo
Location: Bernal Heights — San Francisco, California

When I started thinking about designing a space for our January 2012 baby (nicknamed 'Roo'), I knew I wanted it to be gender-neutral, bright, colorful and modern, with a nod to our urban San Francisco environment. I also wanted to incorporate as many DIY, recycled, and secondhand items as possible. More

A San Fran Office Harnesses Energy From City Streets Design News 11.22.11

Mat Sanders — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:45:00 -0500

The new headquarters for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, set to open in 2012, will gather seven percent of its energy through a series of wind turbines affixed to the side of the building. In other news, Garden & Gun announces Made in the South award winners, and take a look at five absurdly expensive dining rooms for a little Thanksgiving inferiority.

Check out the headlines after the jump. More