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What Do I Do For A Living?

I posted a short online survey asking people what I do for a living. I only got 4 (heart-warming) responses: Maker of fine tea bags, interior designer and space planner, freelance autoCAD or technical drawings for other designers Designer Drafting design Beautiful interior/deco design I wasn’t too surprised how few people responded. I am gladContinue reading “What Do I Do For A Living?”

2015 was Great!

Looking back, so many wonderful things had happened in 2015.   – A lovely young lady that I met through work decided to go back to school to study interior design after we chatted a couple of times. This brings me so much joy! I can’t stress enough about the importance of education. Soon, IContinue reading “2015 was Great!”

San Jose / San Francisco Victorian Themed Tour – Day 4

This was the last day of our tour. Sutro’s at Cliff House: Our last meal in San Francisco was this elegant brunch with a view of the ocean. While we were browsing the old photos on walls, the executive chef came to us and told us the story of Cliff House. It was destroyed andContinue reading “San Jose / San Francisco Victorian Themed Tour – Day 4”

San Jose / San Francisco Victorian Themed Tour – Day 3

We slept in and walked through Union Square to meet with the group for lunch. It was so crowded on Independence Day. Neiman Marcus The department store, designed by Architect Philip Johnson, houses the beautiful rotunda from the original City of Paris Building (http://noehill.com/sf/landmarks/nat1975000471.asp). This article (http://blog.sfgate.com/thebigevent/2011/10/06/remembering-the-city-of-paris-department-store-photos/#photo-31891) features photos of the City of Paris. We enjoyedContinue reading “San Jose / San Francisco Victorian Themed Tour – Day 3”

San Jose / San Francisco Victorian Themed Tour – Day 1

After meeting everyone in the group at dinner the night before and a good night sleep, we officially started our excited tour. Winchester Mystery House: I can only describe 38 years (1884 – 1922) of non-stopping construction as ‘crazy’! A humble farm house turned into a mansion of approximately 24,000 square feet of living space.Continue reading “San Jose / San Francisco Victorian Themed Tour – Day 1”