a brand new week . . .

After an amazing long weekend spending time with family, enjoying San Francisco's bright blue skies, moving my mom into her condo and having delicious meals filled with lots of laughter, I'm ready for the week ahead. I've been giddy about Alt Summit rapidly approaching - I cannot believe I'll be boarding a plane on Wednesday for Salt Lake. It's going to be fun seeing old friends and meeting new people. I have a feeling this week is going to be incredibly inspiring!

Hope all of you had a lovely weekend. Cheers to a fun filled week ahead.

Photo by Caitlin Flemming

outdoor living: which one do you adore?

With the sun and bright blue skies still gracing us with its presence, all I can think about is having a deck or outdoor patio. I imagine eating al fresco as the sun sets over the bay . . . maybe we'll get lucky and have one in our next home. When you I don’t have something in my home, I always dream up what I would do if I did have it. All of the above images have little bits that are dream-worthy.

What would you look for in an outdoor patio or deck? Would you use it to lounge around or to host a little dinner party? Ahhhhh . . . the possibilities and have a little oasis to call you own.

Images: 1. French by Design 2. Melanie Acevedo for Domino 3. House & Home Summer 2003, photography by George Whiteside 4. Frank Features via Coco + Kelley 5. Thom Filicia

a return to my favorites

What a busy week, I've been running around working 24/7, but when you love what you do working around the clock doesn't seem to matter. I've posted this office multiple times, I find it an incredibly inspiring place to work day in and day out - don't you? Someday, I hope to have a office this beautiful!

With that said, I've been turning to my trusty skinny jeans, camel tote and adding a touch of spring with open toed heels and a light weight top. The perfect combination for my hectic schedule. Do you have a go-to outfit that you gravitate to when you're on the run?

At least tomorrow is Friday . . . hip hip hooray!

Photo: living room via domino magazine

Clothing: Madewell embroidered dot top, Zara leather belt, Cheap Money jeans, Madewell oxford slingback, Zara plaited shopper

art wall: which one do you adore?

I've got a entire wall above my bar cabinet in my dining room that needs some serious help. I've been contemplating what to do with the blank wall and I've finally come to the conclusion that an art wall is the way to go. I have begun my quest to find beautiful art and treasure to fill this space.

As I started browsing for inspiration, I found that Domino Magazine has some beautiful versions that I was attracted to - in different ways of course. Out of the five art walls above I think the first is my favorite. If you have a favorite art wall, please leave a link in the comments.

Let the art wall hunt commence!

*Photos: Domino Magazine

10 Things That Make Me Happy: Plush Palate

10 Things that Make Me Happy was the first thing I turned to when I got Domino in the mail, so I figured; why not bring it back here? When I first started thinking about what type of guest post I’d want to feature on Sacramento Street, I tried to imagine who I’d want to have as my very first guest and who better than Crystal, author of Plush Palate. I’m truly honored to have her on my blog today. Her stylish and sophisticated blog is my first stop during my morning reading routine.

I couldn’t be happier to have one of my first friends in the blogosphere guest post for me today. We found out early on that we had a lot in common. Crystal not only manages her inspirational blog, but also works in the publishing world, does freelance writing and is working on a top-secret business plan, which is very exciting! Wouldn’t we all like to know more? She promises we'll all find out soon.

When I got Crystal’s 10 Things that Make Me Happy list I fell in love with everything and I think you will too. 

Thanks again Crystal for guest posting today!

Condé Nast Has Done It Again

Today is a sad day; Condé Nast announced they will be shutting down four magazines. All of us will miss Gourmet, Cookie, Modern Bride and Elegant Bride. The NY Times reports that the shutdown is taking place because of financial reasons. I’m stilling getting over the fact that they closed Domino, and now this. Oy veh!

Condé Nast, I don’t understand why you keep shutting down the magazines that have loyal readers (cough, cough, why do you keep Architectural Digest around)? At the very least you could keep images and articles that we love online. Everyday I wish you had kept Domino online just for the images, but that didn’t happen. I’m hoping it will happen with Gourmet.

R.I.P Gourmet, Cookie, Modern Bride and Elegant Bride. We will miss you!

House Envy: Jenna Lyon's Brooklyn Townhouse

Livingetc is one of my new favorite home decorating magazine. In their September issue they feature J. Crew's creative director Jenna Lyon's simple, elegant and chic Brooklyn townhouse. After two years of renovations and decorating Jenna and husband, Vincent Mazeu now have their dream home. One of my favorite lines in the article is how Jenna approaching interior design. She explains, "My trick has been to approach each area like putting together an outfit. You might start with an old pair of jeans, a cashmere cardigan, or a floral belt, and work around that central fashion statement." I never thought about interior design in that way but now it totally makes sense. 

The George Sherlock sofa is outstanding. It adds the pop of color that people often don't have in their home or are too afraid to use. Another favorite of mine is the chandelier. Not only is it beautiful by itself but with the reflection in the mirror it adds even more impact to the room. Oh, I forgot to mention Jenna's outfit. If only I could work a J. Crew. Sigh.

What can I say. I wish I had windows that opened up like these. Plus, look at the beautiful trees. 

I'm usually not a big fan of black walls but in Jenna's house they work so well. I love the way the fireplace pops out of the wall because of the drastic contrast between the fireplace and walls. 

I've always been a fan of bedrooms and bathrooms being attached in this was. To me, it would make me feel like I had my own little abode in my very own house. Plus, the fact that if doesn't have a shower curtain. Oh la la!

This is my FAVORITE part of every apartment, especially this one. I mean why wouldn't it be. Plus, the fact that it's filled with everything J. Crew is truly divine. She's changed her closet since her apartment was photographed in Domino. I love the fact that everything is exposed. I would kill to have a rolling rack of clothes and to have shelves for my shoes like Jenna does. One thing that is unique about Jenna and Vincent's dressing room is that it's decorated like another room in their apartment. If I had a dressing room, I would do the same.

Don't miss of out of picking up the September issue of Livingetc. I promise it's worth it!

{photo's courtesy of Livingetc}

Inspiring Apartment: Deborah Needleman

Deborah Needleman, Editor-in-Chief of Domino Magazine was an inspiration to interior designers throughout the world. It’s heartbreaking that we have to live without Domino Magazine these days. I came across these photos taken of Deborah’s Tribeca loft in New York City by the New York Times. The way she designed her loft is what I aspire to have in the future. Although it’s a loft, she made it feel like there are different rooms/areas of the one big living room. One thing that draws me to her design aesthetic is how she combines antiques with modern pieces, like the lucite coffee table. The color palette Deborah uses is refreshing and natural. She painted all of the walls white, which was a Domino trick. Because she has everything so calm and simple in her loft you can tell that it is a peaceful place to live; Even with the kid’s castle set up in the living room. But that’s what makes it feel real.

In the dining room, I love the mix of high-low end pieces she mixes throughout the room. The table and chairs with the huge paper lantern is one example that I can’t get enough of.

In the master bedroom, the bed looks simple yet chic with the headboard that Needleman designed herself. She also uses the round lantern effect that she has throughout the house in several rooms.

I love the color used in the kid’s rooms. Especially the LOVE pillow.

{photo courtesy of the New York Times}

Day Dreaming: A New Bed

When I want to redecorate a little something in my apartment I usually get a new pillow, candle or pillowcase. Lately, I’ve had a hankering to do something bigger. Since we’re not moving anytime soon something’s got to give, right? 

First of all, I want to buy a queen mattress. I’m tired of a full size bed. We really do need that extra four or five inches that the queen offers. Second on my list is a cushioned headboard. Every time I look through my old domino magazines (tear) I just tell myself over and over again that we need to buckle down and get a beautiful cushioned headboard. Not only are they sleek and stylish, but when you’re laying in bed reading it’s just more comfortable. One of these days I’m going to break down and buy one, but in the mean time I’ll just day dream.

{photo's from flickr and coco+kelley flickr}