WHO'S HUNGRY?

Hunger is still one of the most pressing problems facing California families this season. Organize a food drive or donate directly to your local food bank:

San Francisco Food Bank
Alameda County Community Food Bank
Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo
Marin Community Food Bank
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
San Diego food Bank

HOW ARE YOU GIVING??

PG&E's Reach Program, which will add a set amount of your choosing to each month’s bill. The monthly donation will be forwarded to The Salvation Army to help those in need of energy assistance.

TIS THE SEASON HOW TO GIVE BACK

Our local office, located in none better than Oakland: 9235 San Leandro Blvd
Oakland, CA 94603 Phone: (510) 777-1447

LESLIE ALLEN SHOWING @ DONNA SEAGER GALLERY

Painting for Leslie Allen is more than just a medium, it is subject, object and verb. This new series is the culmination of years of immersion in approaching a flat surface and transforming it into a vital and living work. These are sophisticated paintings with a keen sense of color, gesture and division of space.
Show runs 12/16-1/30. Artist Reception Saturday 1/9 6-10pm

A BETTER POT TO________ IN

Amid the roster of rooms touched by our efforts here at 3rings (living, dining, bed, etc.), it's safe to say that bathrooms are rather low on the ladder's rungs. This isn't to suggest that we've purposefully neglected this space of particularly intimate repose, only that the demands of the marketplace work toward more press for larger spaces. Even so, we've managed to profile a few shining stars that are sure to enliven any lavatory

NEW FROM CLODAGH

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Global Passage by Clodagh for Duralee

Irish designer Clodagh suffers from wanderlust. Having traveled to more than 90 countries, her inspiration library includes spice markets in Morocco and desert grasses in Sonora. Deciding to channel her memories, Clodagh partnered with Duralee in order to "reach out democratically" and present a collection of sustainable fabrics. The resulting Global Passage textiles are all 51%+ recycled content:"renewable bamboos, organic cottons, post-con...

PANTONE ANNOUNCES "THE" COLOR FOR 2010

The global authority on color, and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, selected Turquoise for 2010 based on its juxtaposition of tranquil blue notes and energizing green tones.

WRIGHT RESTAURANT opens @ Guggenheim

NEW Fine Jewelry for ceilings and walls

DESIGN IS IN THE DETAILS

H2 Design/Alamo Residence

George Bevan & Associates and a wine cellar to lust after

Bevan & Associates continue to rock. Check out their recent work....

LEATHER AND LACE NAUGHTY AND NICE

We are so enthused about these new products.Look for them to take center stage in 2010 in a spectacular Master Suite designed by H2.
Unlike the sandblasting that had been done to completed slabs, these embossed patterns are produced by Caesarstone and are guaranteed for life. Kudos to Caesarstone for listening and wow are these new patterns beautiful or what?

GOOD THINGS COME IN TWO'S

Talented Interior Designer Kathy Bloodworth is also a skilled photographer.
Kathy studied fine art photography long before she began the practice of interior design. Kathy has always been fascinated by the play of light and shadow, "how these elements enhance and alter silhouette, how the juxtaposition of shape and texture create a visual image. These elements inform the creation of interior space, allowing movement from two dimensions into three. And in turn, that compositional formality leads to new discovery in the perception of that which seems random and decomposed."
SEE HER WORK CURRENTLY ON SHOW @ SF ARTHAUS

CALIFORNIA HOME & DESIGN THIS MONTH

http://chdmag.com/article/radiating-history

WYATT ELLISON NEW SHOWROOM

Definitely worth a stop by! The very talented Wyatt Ellison has been hard at work. His new showroom is now open! Check it out:
www.wyattstudio.com
Wyatt Ellison
(415) 559-9131
Showplace East Building
111 Rhode Island Street Suite #13
San Francisco, CA 94103

NESTING NEWBIES ON LINE PUBLICATION--WORTH A PEEK

In Nesting Newbies™ Magazine,the overall message is that decorating can be stylish and affordable. The magazine shows lots of examples and offers insights, tips and advice to help readers find their own unique design style.
Keep an eye out for the next issue in WINTER 2010!

HENRY CALVIN ECO FABRICS

Beautiful textiles, eco conscious, and a great hand to boot

COUP D'ETAT SHOWROOM SF

Check it out! Not only are the items insanely unique but merchandised like art

HOW BRILLANT ARE THESE?

Stolen from my daughters also "brillant" blog: secretsofacitygirl.blogspot.com

LEATHER AND LACE CAESARSTONE MOTIVO COLLECTION

Fabulous surface, this in the crocodile look!

HERSHON HARTLEY DESIGN CONTEST WINNER

CAESARSTONE WINNERS ANNOUNCED! Hershon Hartley a winner!

STATE OF STYLE

This Week's Hot Ticket: Dining by Design
DIFFA's Dining by Design, in its ninth year in San Francisco,
is the most anticipated high-design charitable event in the city.
With events kicking off tommorow, the showcase features top designers
who create fantastic, one-of-a-kind table installations.
These tables are unveiled for two nights only, all to raise money for the fight against AIDS.

UPCOMING EVENTS IN TIBURON

BEAUTY IS ALL AROUND US

Nature provides the best color palette

THIS SEASONS COLORS TANGERINE AND CLOVE

The yummy combo of 2 warm colors together in all different applications is what makes a room buzzzzzzzzzz out loud.

SHOWING NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 22ND

Might be worth a stop by to see. Word has it that the organizer might have some personal interest in the shows success... like owning 4 of the units!
The latest showcase house to take to the sky is Icons of Design at San Francisco’s Millennium Tower, where 29 designers took over the 52nd floor of the recently completed luxury condo project and created amazing rooms that more than stand up to the breathtaking views.

THOMAS MOSER BOOK SIGNING

Moser will be holding a design talk and signing his new book, Artistry in Wood, which is a retrospective on Thos. Moser cabinetmakers. RSVP is requested, as seating is limited. Saturday, November 21; 12pm-5pm; 3395 Sacramento St., SF, 415-931-8131.

DONNA SEAGER ART GALLERY SAN RAFAEL

Kay Bradner : Tender Observations
November 1 - December 14, 2009

Kay Bradner has a reverence for detail. She records faithfully what she sees but is able to incorporate abstract elements that punctuate and heighten the experience. Her skills as a painter and printmaker are considerable, but that and her commitment to fidelity are not enough to explain the particular quality of her work. She is like a musician who not only has the ability to hit every note, but the virtuosity that allows the listener to be transported by it.

DU CHATEAU FLOORS GOTTA HAVE IT

Shown here: Zimbabwe Material. DuChateau holds every single green certification. The eco conscious aspect is further enhanced by the oil/wax finish on all the flooring.
DuChateau's aesthetics and powerful green certifications backing their product can only mean you will have to have it too! www.duchateaufloors.com

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT DON'T MISS IT!

Now on Exhibit
the FINE ART OF DESIGNers
Works in various media on exhibit
By Bay Area interior designers
November 5 – December 23

CHRISTMAS IS COMING...

YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING IS WAITING TO HAPPEN: www.themarinstore.com

BLACK IS BLACK

Material ConneXion pioneering database and consulting agency has an ever expanding library of over 4,500 materials. Generally for commercial now finding its way into our homes

GREAT NEW GLASS USES

Decorative Glass-- Imagine the uses!

SILVER LININGS

Aluminum and Steel 100% recyclable adds instant high-tech look edge

THE BLACK AND WHITE OF IT ALL FROM MARGOT HARTFORD

More from Margot Hartford. Check out more of her work: www.margothartford.com