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Take a Virtual Walk Through a Designer’s California Outdoor Oasis

n this episode of Houzz TV, interior designer Wendy Glaister gives a video tour of her backyard and side yards in Modesto, California. The outdoor spaces feature an herb garden, two fire features, several lounge areas, an outdoor kitchen, pergola-covered dining area, swimming pool and a rose-lined footpath with heart-shaped flagstones. Glaister talks about how she used mostly white flowering plants and why it’s important to let a space evolve over time.

IDS May Member Spotlight

When did you realize that you wanted to become an interior designer?
My grandmother encouraged me to be a designer. My son was in first grade and she could see I was having a hard time figuring out what to do with my life. She asked me to call a lady that had been asking me for help with her home. She said she’d love to hear how it went the next day when I came to see her. Smart cookie…she put a timeframe on her expectation. So, I called the lady because I didn’t want to disappoint my grandma, and I have been working ever since.

Who was the first interior designer to make an impression on you?
Mario Buatta. I loved looking at AD when I was little at the cabin we’d visit every summer at Pinecrest Lake. Same 5 issues of AD year after year and the biggest impression was made by Mario Buatta and the BMW 750 iL ads. 😂

KBIS/Las Vegas Market

Have you ever had a moment in your life where you realize, “Wow! This is me and this is my life!” I’ve been in a place of grace and gratitude lately noticing how profoundly my life has changed over the last decade and how grateful I am for the opportunities that have come my way. I will be in Las Vegas for the next 8 days, learning about all that is new and exciting in kitchen and bath design at KBIS and what gorgeous new things have been designed for interiors at Las Vegas Market.

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See what happened at the SF Fall Show

The SF Fall Show, formerly called The San Francisco Fall Antique Show, is known the world over for its ability to garner attendance from the most exclusive art and antiques dealers, top interior designers and most posh art patrons in the country. The gala event, held the Wednesday evening before the show opens to the public, has been noted as one of the most lavish events of the season in San Francisco. At the gala, vignettes from guest interior designers are unveiled, champagne and caviar abound, connections are made and old friendships rekindled. It’s the best of both old and new San Francisco society.

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Dream Home – 209 Magazine

Carl Wesenburg and Joe Smith of API Architects have a clear vision: A professional couple, recently empty-nesters who enjoy the country club lifestyle, their friends and community. A couple ready to simplify, pare down and eliminate the burden of a large home and all the maintenance it brings. It’s downsizing without downgrading, and it’s a powerful design trend sweeping the nation.

Enter Enclave at Del Rio, a brand-new gated community in the prestigious Del Rio Country Club neighborhood in Modesto.

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Spotted on Social: Next Season’s Trends

What a warm and wonderful week we shared this summer at Las Vegas Market. So many beautiful things to see and inspire our work and each other toward the creation of high design in our clients’ homes.

Four distinct trends emerged from tastemaker contributions to the Instagram Takeover page of Las Vegas Market: Statement Consoles, Rocks and Fossils, Earthy Rugs, and Soft Touch Upholstery.

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Design with Down Syndrome in Mind

Details make a difference, especially when creating a home for a family that includes a child with Down Syndrome. So Modesto, California, designer Wendy Glaister emphasized the practical as she also brought on the pretty—and the just plain fun—for Jon and Dawna Rebiero and their kids, Gianna, Genevieve (who has Down Syndrome), and Joseph.

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