

In Carmel Highlands, just across the street from the iconic DL James House, an archetypal American Arts and Crafts style home owned by Brad Pitt, sits a very different kind of California retreat belonging to a brother and sister…

I worked with Alexis Smith, who runs an interior design studio and a lethally charming boutique, Shoshin, in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Calif…


“Keep it weird” has long been an unofficial slogan of the city of Santa Cruz. About 50 miles down the California coast, interior designer Alexis Smith and her clients—siblings who live on opposite ends of the state—brought that mindset to the Carmel Highlands…


With longtime lures like beaches, galleries and golf courses, plus new design-minded spots, Carmel-by-the-Sea beckons…

Interior Design Alexis Smith’s shop Shoshin has plenty in store this summer….

An exquisite estate is returned to its early 1900s glory, with seamless updates for modern living…
Smart changes to this Piedmont home mean it’s just as comfortable for big get-togethers as it is for a family of five…

Creatives share the unexpected colors they adore—and tips for incorporating them into your home…
When it comes to bathroom flooring ideas to choices really are endless, so we asked designers for their favorite looks to help you make some decisions…