2021-22 - CHHH CHHH CHANGES…

After the craziness of 2020 a few fairly significant changes have happened. I (Penelope) have up sticks and moved back to New Zealand to embark on a big new project - the renovation and restoration of an old country homestead. This will be my main design project and focus for the next year or so, and is a bit of a change since I will be working on my own home instead of with my wonderful clients. I am also taking this opportunity to slow down, focus on family, learn how to garden and take some time out to rejuvenate, evaluate and refocus.

2019 - Maverick Jacks-San Carlos is open and doing fabulously on Laurel St in San Carlos, CA.

My little “Luxe Beach House” in Island Bay, Wellington, NZ is up and running renting out as an Airbnb when we aren’t able to be there.

We are working on the renovation and updating of a Eye Doctors office (retail & office) in San Mateo at the moment - having fun with the challenges of accommodating over a 1000 glasses frames for display in a fairly limited and very busy Optometrist’s practice .

Various residential projects are cranking along in Woodside, Redwood City, and Menlo Park, California.

In 2018 we were fortunate to collaborate and work with a wonderful landscape designer: the talented Sheila Bailey, to expand our offerings to clients beyond interior architecture & design, to integrate living spaces inside and out. It’s been such a pleasure and joy to learn allot more about plants with her guidance and expertise.

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MENLO PARK - FAMILY HOME #2

A few before and after’s from this developing project for a wonderful family in Menlo park. Custom sofa’s, my dining table design - ‘the dOG table’ and some great chairs.


Spring - this year is already speeding by. We started the year with a well needed break and a family vacation back to New Zealand.  Personal goals this year: great work with great clients, travel and a healthy work-life balance.

Currently in development: 

  • New build in Old Palo Alto, CA

  • Renovation: beach house on the southern coast of New Zealand

  • Landscaping and getting the large compound photographed on the peninsular. i.e.: addition to 1889 house and addition of 'pool pavilion' (full kitchen & lounge) and 'water shed' (bathing block & wine room) in old Redwood city.

  • Living room, guest bed & office in Redwood City, CA

  • Kitchen design - Bay of Plenty, NZ

  • Ongoing work with existing clients

  • Travel

Celebrating Spring: blues and greens from various projects in development (note: not the only color palate we do!). 

2016/17 - With lots of projects in preliminary design phases, developed design phases and installation phases this is our opportunity to give you a sneak peak at works in progress.

Currently in development:

  • grand addition to 1889 house and addition of 'pool pavilion' (full kitchen & lounge) and 'water shed' (bathing block & wine room) in old Redwood city.

  • fully furnishing new family homes in Menlo Park, CA (x 2)

  • remodel: kitchen, master bath, guest bath and play room in Old Palo Alto, CA

  • remodel: beach house remodel, kitchens, baths & furniture in Laguna Beach, Southern California

  • breakfast nook upgrade, architecture & design in Redwood City, CA

  • Ronald McDonald House - Palo Alto, CA

  • family lounge & hangout, furnishing - Palo Alto, CA

  • Maverick Jacks & Jacks Prime - in Burlingame & Hillsdale, CA (a burger joint = design fun).

  • Home improvements: designer's own... although I never seem to have time to work on it

 

RONALD McDONALD HOUSE - PALO ALTO.  Snap shots of boards submitted for designs for guest rooms at the new Ronald McDonald House in Palo Alto.

MENLO PARK - FAMILY HOME #1

Joyful furnishing for a fun, dynamic family with an international outlook, active lifestyle and love of color. Traditional without stuffiness.