Campbell Cottage
I fell in love with the charm of this cottage home near downtown Campbell. Who wouldn’t? When you can walk to the best Farmer’s Market in the Bay Area (my personal opinion) every Sunday morning. Look at that window—wonderful light fills the foyer. The living room is spacious with plantation-style shutters. The wood floors are [...]
Read More »Peek of the Week
Remodeled 1927 Woodside Cottage
This cottage is full of classic charm. The wall of windows draws you in. It feels as if you are living in the treetops. The outdoor living areas are beautiful and relaxing. I can easily picture myself sipping on coffee or a glass of wine—depending on time of day! I have been trying to achieve [...]
Read More »
Tuscan Design: Indoor-outdoor, Stonework Galore
A Tuscan home in San Jose’s Rose Garden took advantage of the homeowner’s masonry business, adding stonework and tile indoors and out. Check out the sliding wall of windows to the veranda!
Read More »
Contest: Win Tickets to Rose Garden Homes Tour!
Feel that crispness in the air? It’s home tour season! And Lookiloos is giving away two pairs of tickets to the 2011 Rose Garden Homes Tour in San Jose this weekend, Oct. 15-16.
Read More »Inside Stories
Neoclassical Victorian Fully Restored with New Master
Rebecca and John Lane were avid fans of “This Old House” and looking for a new project when they first laid eyes on this 1905 Neoclassical Victorian. The house with its Roman-style round columns and dental moldings was in nearly original condition, but needed a lot of work.
Read More »
Decorative Tile Fills Spanish-Style Home
A San Jose family revives an old Spanish-style house, adding special tile from Mission Tile West. And with floral displays from designer Jose Ibarra, the effect was stunning for the Rose Garden Homes Tour.
Read More »
Charming Cabin Style at San Clemente Rancho
Deep in the hills behind the Carmel Valley, retreat-seekers have found San Clemente Rancho, where modern organic, Americana and rustic styles have found a home in vintage cabins.
Read More »Looki What I Found
Looki What I Found: My Two Favorite Things
I’m not big on after dinner drinks. They just are too sweet for my taste. I decided a little experiment was in order—mixing two of my current favorite things Mionetto Prosecco and Ciao Bella Sorbet. The result was exactly what I was hoping for. This little after dinner cocktail really hit the spot. Perfect for [...]
Read More »
Looki What I Found: Your TV is Art
That big ol’ flat screen TV in your family room never looks better than during the Superbowl, right? Well, what about when the TV is off and that massive piece of electronics you salivated over becomes an overpowering focal point — the big black hole? Hiding TVs has been a chronic conundrum for designers, architects [...]
Read More »
Logitech Harmony Remotes – Livingroom Hero Giveaway!
Logitech and the entire Harmony line has finally come to along to solve the problem of managing multiple remote controls and devices. Count ‘em up – flat screen TV, surround sound speakers, DVD player, apple TV, cable TV and video game consoles fill my living room with remote controls!
We love the Harmony Remotes and know you will too, there are 5 types in the Harmony line from the Harmony 300i which manages 4 devices to the Harmony which is touch screen. We are giving away a Harmony 650 to one lucky reader…
Read More »Q & A
Looki: A Valentine Craft!
Valentine’s Day should be all about crafty gifts—things you make—from the heart! Right?
Read More »
Looki: I Did It Myself
Ten years ago we remodeled our cute little home, because the duct tape we were using to hold it together was starting to peel. I never really gave too much thought about a front porch—but thank goodness my fabulous architect did! When we got the first round of plans, I loved the front porch. I [...]
Read More »
All In The Family Jeans
Jeans are being used for everything these days from insulating homes to just about a million different crafts. A few years back a friend of mine had made this wonderful quilt using old jeans. It was beautiful. At that moment, I started saving every pair of out-grown, worn-out and not fit to be worn in [...]
Read More »This Darned House
Lookiloos: Home (finally!) for the Holidays
Lisa Murray was getting down to the wire. House guests from Australia were expected that afternoon, barely two weeks after she moved her family of four out of their tiny cottage on the back of the property and into their newly remodeled house in Los Gatos. Unpacked boxes were everywhere. Only the living room and [...]
Read More »
This Darned House: A Wet Winter Destroys Heirlooms in Remodel
A Los Gatos couple lose family heirlooms in the end stage of Los Gatos remodel and feel like they are “limping to the finish line.”
Read More »
House Remodel Means No Water and Lots of Poison Oak
In the midst of a major house remodel, Lisa Murray encounters poison oak and plumbing problems. Can anything be easy? See how she and her family of four — and dog Milly — deal with it…
Read More »My Favorite Space
Favorite Spots Regaled at Hanchett Park Home Tour
Perhaps this woman on the Hanchett Park Home Tour summed it up best when she said, “It’s such a surprise to see all these gems all around.” The little known San Jose neighborhood opened five historic homes, from California Craftsmen to an Italian Revival in late May. Listen to what they liked best and check out photos of these unique homes.
Watch the Video »Unreal Estate
Unreal Estate: Luca Brasi Sleeps with the Fishes
Here’s an offer you can’t refuse—The Godfather house is on the market. For $2.9 million you can own a piece of Hollywood history. Along with the sale you get one of Marlon Brando’s cue cards and a piece of the stone wall the studio created out of canvas. This home needs some updating, but c’mon [...]
Read More »
Recent Posts
