January has set such an exciting tone for the year ahead. We’re welcoming new projects and also seeing the finish line on several we’ve been working on for a while. It’s a really fun mix of fresh starts and long-awaited reveals, and I’m so excited to share what we’ve been working on. As I was looking for photos for this month, I realized how challenging this recap was—the only thing to photograph is us at our desks, currently littered with papers and coffees, deep in logistics, plans, and behind-the-scenes details.

For the home- Of course, I’ve been gravitating toward anything that adds texture, tradition, and a sense of history—especially when completely redoing a room. It’s so easy for a space to feel too clean, and I love when a home feels layered and a little collected. Pattern has been a big conversation lately, and I’m noticing more of it showing up in retail stores, which I think helps clients get on board a little more easily. I’m also loving traditional sofa shapes that feel nostalgic and soft (versus a blocky modern sofa), and woven details like cane and wicker that add warmth without feeling heavy like solid wood.

In the kitchen-

My friends are probably sick of hearing about this, but one of my New Year’s resolutions is to eat some kind of raw greens every day… which has turned into a mission to perfect a breakfast salad. I know it doesn’t sound that exciting, but hear me out. It’s just a bowl of leafy greens (spinach, arugula, whatever you have) tossed with lemon and olive oil, topped with a couple of poached eggs and a drizzle of chili oil—and of course served with a side of toast (dare I say avocado toast).

In the garden-

We’re in Zone 8b, which means I’m deep in seed starting. I currently have about 150 seedlings in the basement (ah). A few new varietals I’m especially excited about this year are Habanada peppers, Ananas Noire tomatoes, and Unwins dahlias—I ordered most of my seeds from Baker Creek this year. I’ve also recently discovered the Green Acres Podcast, and it’s been such a good listen. I’ve tried a handful of gardening podcasts in the past and never fully clicked with them, but this one really does. I think a lot of that has to do with the fact that it’s a local company, so everything is geared toward the Northern California climate.