Homeowners in all stages of life – from first-time buyers to retirees – are seeing the merit of living in less space. Downsizing and consequently de-cluttering or simplifying, has become a popular “less is more” trend.

Choosing paint can be a difficult and daunting task – of the thousand shades of white, one may be too gray, another too green or too yellow. On many occasions, I’ve walked into a client’s home and found small patches of various shades of paint on the walls where colors are being “tested.” But what clients don’t realize is that the paint finish, or sheen, is just as important as the color they’re meticulously debating.

Lake Tahoe, located in the Lake Tahoe Basin which spans California and Nevada, is one of the largest (largest Alpine lake in North America), deepest (6,223 ft), and clearest lakes in the world. It is so clear in fact that many communities around Tahoe take their tap water right from Lake Tahoe.   Tahoe Tap Tahoe water (or “Tahoe Tap”) is recognized as being among the best water in the world. When you turn the tap on your sink, the water that comes out of the faucet is not only cleaner, safer and healthier than bottled water, but it is also much better for the environment. Tahoe Tap is so pure that a number of the Tahoe Water Suppliers Association members are exempt from having to provide filtration to it before providing it as drinking water in the Basin.   Preservation and Restoration Lake Tahoe and the surrounding basin are part of a highly complex biophysical and social environment. The challenges posed by its restoration and continued management for multiple benefits are paralleled by few places in the world. Restoration and management of the Basin’s ecosystem have required the sustained engagement of federal, state, and local governments, and the […]

Talie Jane Interiors takes a unique approach to its initial client meetings. The firm refers to the initial Client meeting as a “Discovery Session.”

Whether you’re installing brand new kitchen cabinets or looking to refurbish existing ones, the range of available kitchen cabinet styles can seem overwhelming at first. Exploring the most common options and keeping a few helpful pointers in mind will help you choose the style that’s right for your home. (1)