Crafting the Perfect Cup of Coffee at Home
Billions of people all around the world begin their day with coffee. In 2019, 64% of Americans over 18 drank two and a half cups of coffee daily. Over a year, that is 150 million Americans, 400 million […]
Entries by The Dawn Thomas Team
Restful Bedroom Design
Lately, we’ve been talking about the ways to improve our health and wellbeing, from the Blue Mind Effect promoted by being in proximity to water or through introducing nature into our homes through biophilic design. Another cornerstone of […]
The Beauty of Biophilic Design
Last week’s blog talked about the Blue Mind effect and how being in or near water offers restorative benefits. (People will pay 127% more for a property with a water view.) Being in and experiencing nature is something humans […]
Blue Mind Effect: The Power of Water
Have you ever wondered why so many people will crowd onto highway 17, enduring a slow-moving crawl over the hill to Santa Cruz? It’s the ocean. Or more specifically, water. Since water symbolizes life, we are drawn to […]
Transcendence Theatre Company Presents Broadway Under the Stars
For those who love live theater productions, the virtual curtains are parting beginning this month as Sonoma-based Transcendence Theatre Company offers its annual Broadway Under the Stars summer series free of charge. The highly acclaimed Transcendence Theatre Company is […]
Stocking an Outdoor Bar
Last week, we shared how to step up your summer libation game by growing a cocktail herb garden. Now, let’s turn to keeping your guests in good spirits. A well-stocked outdoor bar is key especially if that entails a […]
Crafting a Home Cocktail Herb Garden
Vegetable gardens have been a pastime of choice for many residents of Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Mountain View and Willow Glen as a shelter in place pastime. Another great option, especially for those who love a good cocktail, is to […]
How to Choose an Outdoor Grill
Backyard BBQs are a quintessential summer activity throughout Silicon Valley and beyond. Having the right outdoor grill to meet your culinary needs is equally as important as the food you select. The success of the meal depends on […]
Morrison Planetarium Events Livestreaming “From Home”
Last week, the United States entered into a new era of spaceflight thanks to the partnership between NASA and Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The two organizations, which have been working collaboratively for almost a decade, made history with Demo-2, the […]
Stay at Home Hard on Pets
Our pets may be used to being home 24/7 but one thing is certain — they aren’t used to us being around every day as we have been for the better part of ten weeks. And they certainly […]
Windy Chien’s Contemporary Art Is Tied Up In Knots
Artist Windy Chien has no formal artistic training but her cultural heritage, love of music and technology merged with her “outsider upbringing” create a unique form of contemporary sculpture. Her studio is located in San Francisco’s Mission District and […]