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FALL 2015 | KITCHENS & BATHS CONTENTS

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MBA BUILT

CHEF'S SPECIAL

Marin Builders Member Crescent Builders Transforms Home from Shabby to Chic

How to Start Planning Your Dream Kitchen Like a Pro

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DEPARTMENTS 08 EDITOR’S PAGE

40 MH EATS

10 CALENDAR

Our Picks for Dining Out in Marin.

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42 THE SHOP

Beautifying the Bathroom.

How to Create an Inviting & Functional Entryway.

14 ICONS & INNOVATORS Marin Joe's and the Della Santina Family.

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46 GREEN CORNER Heritage Salvage. Where Every Sliver Tells a Story.

Must Haves and Must Dos for Your Next Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel.

48 MADE OF MARIN

24 HOME WITH HOUZZ

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Marin Builders Bath and Spa Showcase.

By Paige Porter Fischer

By MBA Staff

Beauty Buzz. Get Salon Savvy.

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26 AT HOME

66 MEET A MEMBER

Laurel & Wolf. 10 Ways to Update Your Bathroom Over the Weekend.

Perfectly Prepared.

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EDITOR’S PAGE

'TIS THE SEASON Ah, the holiday season is upon us! That festive time for gathering with family and friends for bountiful feasts, cozy get-togethers, and glittering soirees.

The center of all this joyous celebrating will likely be your home—more specifically, your kitchen. The heart and soul of any house, your kitchen feeds more than just hungry stomachs—it prepares the most essential nourishments: zesty banter, hearty laughter, and sweet memories.

(But if you need some inspiration for feeding those hungry stomachs, check out the cookbooks I have chosen from some local chefs and, of course, the tried-and-true books we all grew up with.)

This special time of year can be full of joy and magic, but—let’s face it—it can add its fair share of stress and chaos too. So this issue of Marin Home celebrates the season with expert tips for holiday entertaining with ease and practical advice for preparing your house for guests.

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JOY OF COOKING For those who enjoy culinary classics, this book is the backbone to all home cooks’ libraries.

Happy Holidays!

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Searching for the perfect gift for the foodies in your life? These cookbooks will inspire your favorite home chefs, and maybe even earn you a dinner invite!

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Because the number one ingredient for a joyous fete is a relaxed host!

Speaking of relaxing, while you’re busy preparing for holiday visitors, don’t forget to take a break for some rejuvenating me-time. Check out our guide to transforming your bathroom into your own personal sanctuary of tranquility. And don’t miss our Made of Marin section with top local salons that will keep you looking effortlessly fabulous through it all!

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As ever, Libra, balance and harmony are the keys to your happiness. And that goes for your surroundings. You love elegance and glamour, and what better season than fall to bring out the lush bling?

Think warm, inviting colors and shiny metal accents when you take on that living room revamp. (Yes, it’s time.)

Consider furry pillows, velvet accents, and exotic, fragrant candles. Surround yourself with the bounty of fall luxury!

Okay, Scorpio, we get it.

You’re a control freak. (But in a good way!) This fall, ease up on the control, and get your house in relaxation mode for the holidays. No way, you say? Au contraire!

We love easy, simple fall decor that goes from one holiday to the next. Think beautiful strands of shells adorned with pinecones, shimmery silver balls, rustic greens, and some twinkly white lights. Hang that swag in your dining room, and move effortlessly through the holiday months without lifting a perfectly manicured finger.

Sag, your vibrant personality, natural curiosity, and love of all things new are the perfect storm for an exotic home freshen-up this season. Why not take that love of travel and rock out your guest bedroom with a bright beaded bedspread, a gorgeous Indian-inspired lamp, and some bamboo side tables? Frame those train tickets you saved from your college trip to Marrakesh; add some amazing brass accents, and some yummy throw pillows; and your houseguests this holiday season will be drifting off to a tryptophan-induced sleep in international style.

Oh sweet, Cap, how you love to see things in black and white. Well guess what?

It’s time to step out of the boring part of the color wheel and play! Baby steps, baby!

Instead of painting an entire room that amazing peacock blue (which you totally should, duh) start with just one wall.

Then, play with lighting. This season calls for low lights— candles, hurricanes, and table lamps in jewel tones can really cozy up your space.

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DEAR HE + SHE, We just bought an amazing older house and can’t wait to get started turning it into our dream home. But in terms of timing and budget, that won’t be happening overnight. In the meantime, we have lots of family and friends coming to stay with us for the holidays, and our bathrooms are dated, dark, and depressing. What can we do to update them in the short term so they’re company-ready?

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HE SAID Congratulations on the house and an even bigger congratulations on not attempting a bathroom remodel during the holidays! Even though it’s not the biggest room in the house, a bathroom remodel is by far one of the most challenging a homeowner can sign up for. From plumbing to tile to grout, it’s no small undertaking even though it’s a relatively small space.

But have no fear. There are lots of upgrades that can be made relatively painlessly and can change the look of your bathrooms dramatically without a dramatic hit to your budget.

Hardware—drawer pulls, cabinet knobs, and towel racks— instantly changes the look and feel of any space. And so do mirrors—a fast, affordable fix and an instant, easy upgrade.

Lighting fixtures can be relatively easy to switch out too. With so many great options available online, you can turn a mid-century mess into a modern masterpiece with just a click of your mouse.

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Hey, don’t forget my favorite fix: paint! It’s important to have fun with color especially in small spaces. Lighten things up with a soft white, or make it pop with a bold, vibrant navy. Remember, bathroom paint should be a semi-gloss or satin. Oh, and don’t forget the primer—a tinted primer to be exact. Tinted primers are super important if you’ve chosen a bright, eye-popping color. Not only will your paint go on more evenly, you’ll use less and (even better during the busy holiday months) it’ll take less time! Then, upgrade those baseboards with a crisp white semi-gloss. Add a new rug, throw a clean, crisp white shower curtain and some inexpensive nickel rings onto your existing shower rod, and you’ve gone from dark and depressing to bright and cheerful.

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HE SAID I don’t blame you. Small bathrooms with large cabinets or vanities tend to feel cramped and suffocating.

Consider removing the vanity, and replacing it with a sleek, updated pedestal sink. A pedestal sink is a bath fixture that blends the base and the sink together. They’re cute, original, and uniquely stylish, but they require a little more thought in the storage department.

(You also might need the help of your favorite plumber to hide the plumbing lines discreetly.)

Once you open up the floor, the space will feel less crowded, but now you need to address the storage issue. A wall-mounted medicine cabinet with a mirrored door is a classic way to create storage.

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Also, when solving small-space design challenges, stay away from small, repeating patterns, like on shower curtains or towels. Make the room look bigger by using a simple color palette and one accent color— for instance, a soft gray paint on the walls and towels with a pop of burnt orange in a lamp or small vase.

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ICONS & INNOVATORS

MARIN JOE’S & THE DELLA SANTINA FAMILY Three generations of the Della Santina family have made Marin Joe’s the go-to gathering place for generations of other Marin County families. text by Kathryn Loosli Pritchett/ photography by Trevor Henley

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hen Adolph Della Santina opened Marin Joe’s in Corte Madera in 1954, most people thought he was crazy to leave San Francisco. A partner in Original Joe’s in the Marina District, Adolph had decided to branch out by building his own restaurant next to a four-lane highway in the North Bay.

“He built it in this location because the property was available,” says his great-nephew Paul Della Santina, who now owns the restaurant with his brother Ralph. “People thought he was crazy, but he knew something they didn’t. He truly believed that if you put good food on the table, they would come.”

And for 61 years that’s just what the Della Santina family has done. Loyal customers come for traditional food like the signature “Joe’s Special” (a ground beef, egg, and spinach hash) inspired by family recipes from Lucca, Italy, made with quality ingredients. “This whole farm-to-table movement is nothing new to us,” says Ralph.

The Della Santina brothers began working in the business as kids under the direction of their father, Romano, who had gone into business with his uncle Adolph shortly after Marin

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Joe’s opened.

“Dad just recently passed away, but he was still minding the shop right up until he died,” says Paul.

“He’d come in and make sure he couldn’t find a stray spoon or fork in the trash—though sometimes we wondered if he planted them—because he wanted to make sure we weren’t wasting anything and losing profits,” says Ralph. “He kept us on our toes.”

Both men credit their father and uncle with instilling a strong work ethic and teaching them how to run a successful business through hands-on experience.

“We both started as dishwashers and worked our way up through parking cars and doing prep work in the kitchen,” says Paul. “I worked the line for years.”

Ralph left the family business for 20 years to work at IBM, but when the company wanted him to relocate he decided it was time to come back home. “I was tired of the corporate ‘bull’ and decided to take on the family ‘bull’ instead.”

“THERE’S A FAMILY– NOT A CORPORATE– FEELING HERE”

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ne of the ways they’ve been able to maintain their place in a much more competitive field of restaurants— “there were only four restaurants between here and San Rafael when Uncle Adolph first opened the place,” says Paul—is by continuing to take an active role in the management of the restaurant.

“We make sure that one or the other of us works every shift,” says Ralph. “If someone doesn’t show up, we can plug in anywhere—we know how to do every job in the restaurant. More importantly, people see that we care about what goes on here.”

Loyal employees recognize that as well. Many of the servers and staff have been there for decades. “They’re not employees to us; they’re family,” says Paul. “Our dad always told us that if you treat people right, they’ll treat you the same way. We really believe that.”

With changing times, the menu at Marin Joe’s has changed slightly—there are more chicken and fish offerings, for example, and when asked whether a recipe is ever altered to appeal to a

lighter, modern palate, Ralph says, “it’s been known to happen.”

But most people come to Marin Joe’s because they want something familiar and dependable. It’s a place where you bring your family for special celebrations—birthdays, graduations, weddings, and even memorial services. “For many families we’ve been their living room, dining room, even their mortuary chapel,” says Ralph. “The older generation makes up a good portion of our regulars, but when their kids come to visit they return here because this is where their folks took them when they were growing up.”

The brothers talk about chefs from more upscale restaurants coming to Marin Joe’s at the end of the night for a good bowl of minestrone. They talk about it being the kind of place where the bartender has your drink ready when you come in the door, and you can tell the chef to cook the chicken just the way you like it and he’ll know what that means.

“There’s a family—not a corporate—feeling here,” says Ralph.

“Our grandfather’s generation brought us up in this business—not many people can say that.”

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Laurel & Wolf: 10 Ways to Update Your Bathroom over the Weekend

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our bathroom serves a variety of functions. It’s the place where you spend hours preparing for a highly anticipated event. It’s the place where you run a hot bath after a long, stressful workday. It might even be the place you retreat to for a minute of silence from the rest of the world. Whether or not you have the time and budget to devote to a floorto-ceiling remodel, your bathroom should be your sanctuary. In just one weekend, easily elevate your bathroom to five-star hotel status with these simple updates.

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Replace old light fixtures.

Nothing is more important than good lighting when getting ready. With a multitude of options on the market in a wide range of prices, you will be able to find an updated light fixture to match any style. Create a focal point in your bathroom with wall sconces or a luxurious chandelier.

Update the faucet.

Do you find yourself constantly scrubbing your sink faucet, only to find that it still appears dirty after the next use? This may be a good indicator that it’s time for an upgrade. Why not nix your classic silver faucet and go with a polished brass one? Not only will your bathroom look instantly chic, this finish will also protect against water spots and fingerprints.

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Replace old shower curtains.

A simple way to revamp your bath is to buy a new shower curtain. Better yet, buy two! Achieve an ultraluxurious look by hanging both shower curtains as if you are styling a window with drapery.

Make a statement with wallpaper.

We all know that paint works wonders, but you can give your walls an even bolder facelift with wallpaper. For small spaces such as powder rooms, wallpaper can make a huge impact.

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Add some entertainment.

While a built-in television may sound pricey, it doesn’t have to be. Mount a small screen to enjoy your favorite shows from the bathtub, or catch the morning news as you prep for the day. It’s the perfect use for those sky-high top shelves.

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Replace outdated hardware.

This old trick isn’t only for kitchens! Replacing outdated knobs and handles is a simple, yet impactful way to style your space without making permanent changes.

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Install storage bins.

Does your counter always appear cluttered? If you are lacking in space, add a couple baskets to hold miscellaneous items like extra toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and beauty products. This organizational trick will keep unsightly objects hidden.

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Buy a new rug.

As with any space, sometimes all you need is a colorful pick-me-up. With the affordability of many bathroom rugs, you can evolve your look whenever you want. Highly absorbent fabrics such as cotton, olefin, and chenille withstand constant use and last longer than other alternatives.

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Display decorative towels.

Sure, it may sound like a no-brainer, but your bathroom will instantly appear more inviting and puttogether with the inclusion of decorative towels. Lean a vintage ladder against your bathroom wall to achieve a slightly bohemian look.

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Give your vanity a facelift.

Sometimes a fresh coat of paint is all you need to make a big statement. Opt for calming neutrals or bright, bold colors to add an effortlessly chic feeling to your space.

Seventy-two hours may not sound like a lot of time, but you can easily take on a few of these projects during a quiet weekend in. xoxo, Laurel & Wolf

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MBA BUILT Crescent Builders brings together a dream team and transforms a home from shabby to chic. text by Marin Home Staff

Marin Builders Association (MBA) members are known for their craftsmanship, attention to detail, and stylish and innovative designs.

So when MBA members team up on a project, the results are nothing short of stunning.

PROJECT SUMMARY All home improvements share a common goal: to transform a house into a home and turn what was once awkward into a place of comfort. Marin Builders Association member Crescent Builders along with architect Mercedes de la Garza led this transformation from what was once a shabby little house with moldy walls into an elevated streamlined modern space with nearly 700 additional square feet.

The homeowner wanted a space that was open and airy in the living room and kitchen. All the other spaces they wanted to be cozy but modern. To ensure a more open floor plan yet preserve the bulk of the existing home, they eliminated the unused fireplace at the front entry and lifted the area to bring natural light into the center of the structure.

From the kitchen to the bedrooms, this home was completely rejuvenated into a clean, open space with rooms that blend seamlessly into each other.

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CHEF’S SPECIAL

HOW TO START PLANNING YOUR DREAM KITCHEN LIKE A PRO The heart of the home has always been the kitchen.

It’s where we do life together—where families meet in the morning and reconvene at night; where friends gather and linger over food and cocktails; where memories are made over meals. Two Marin County chefs share their tips and tricks for designing the kind of kitchen that works for feeding a family—or entertaining a crowd.

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t’s the kitchen that either sells a house or screams for a gut and remodel.

It’s the room most people don’t want to simply live with—they want to love.

We talked to two of Marin County’s most beloved chefs, Heidi Krahling of Insalata’s and David Haydon of Il Davide, to find out what makes a welldesigned kitchen. Here, they share their expertise—and their must-haves.

MH: Tell us a little bit about how you like to cook at home, and what makes that different than cooking in a restaurant.

HK: I don’t do a lot of cooking at home, but every Monday, my husband enjoys a kick-ass tuna sandwich for lunch. It’s a standing joke about how I am going to make a super new lunch for him to try, and it’s always the same thing. Cooking at home tends to be less elaborate, not a multi-course dramatic event.

At the restaurant, we all are cooking for guests for a variety of their family celebrations, milestones, and get-togethers. It’s nice to then bring it home and do the same for your own family.

DH: Well, I am a European shopper; I shop for the meal that day. So when I am off, I go to the farmer’s market. In fact, I sometimes go to three stores. I’m in more grocery stores in a day than some people are in a week. I usually cook Italian cuisine without the cream and butter we use in the restaurant. At home, I like good clean food. I don’t have a lot of gadgets in the commercial kitchen at the restaurant, but I do at home. And I’m not plating twenty meals at once at home, so I have some time to play with all my kitchen gadgets.

MH: What do you think makes a kitchen a really great cook’s kitchen?

HK: For me, it would not be about bells and whistles—not so much about the latest cooking equipment either. It’s about simple but sometimes not-too-obvious things like a stovetop with enough BTUs. Two ovens are nice; uncluttered work surfaces; good design to support the least amount of energy output for maximized production. Good-sized pantry and big drawers with glides to keep things organized. But really, what makes a really great cook’s kitchen is if the cook is happy making luscious food for family and friends in his or her kitchen.

DH: First of all, you’ve got to have good space in terms of functionality. I like to go from the range to the counter without hiking across the kitchen. I like refrigeration close to me. And the ingredients have to be close to your cooking area. I really need to have counter space, and a great sink or two. I would like a

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“FLOW IS SO INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT IN A KITCHEN. WHEN I CAME INTO MY RESTAURANT HERE TWENTY YEARS AGO, I DESIGNED THE KITCHEN MYSELF, AND IT WAS ALL ABOUT FLOW. EVERYTHING FROM HOW YOU ENTER AND EXIT THE KITCHEN, TO THE FLOW BETWEEN WHERE YOU COOK AND WHERE YOU PLATE, IS KEY TO GOOD FUNCTIONALITY.

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- Heidi Krahling

sink in the island, where you’re washing your vegetables and doing more prep work, and a sink for washing pots and pans.

Sinks are very important to me.

MH: You both mentioned functionality in the kitchen. How do you best achieve proper functionality, design-wise?

HK: With 40 years of cooking behind me, I talk a lot to the cooks in the kitchen about their time and motion efficiency.

Why take twenty steps when you can take ten? Organize the layout of equipment and your small wares so they are easy to access and in arm’s reach.

DH: Flow is so incredibly important in a kitchen. When I came into my restaurant here twenty years ago, I designed the kitchen myself, and it was all about flow. Everything from how you enter and exit the kitchen, to the flow between where you cook and where you plate, is key to good functionality.

I always pay attention to the height of things, too. You don’t want to hit your hip on the corner of the counter or your head on a giant hood.

MH: If you could design your own dream kitchen, what would the materials be, from counters and floors to colors?

HK: I am on a concrete floor all day, so a floor with a little give would be nice. I love wood floors, and I have a wood

countertop at home. I like the warmth of wood. I have a FSC [Forest Stewardship Council] mahogany counter, which is beautiful and easy to maintain. As for colors: monochromatic, but with depth qualities like Venetian plaster. Then, I’d have a single crazy-ass pop of color like a persimmon-colored back door.

DH: I’d love to keep it as natural as possible: oak plank flooring is really cool—I’m partial to that. As far as granite, I love deep, earth-tone granite. I was cooking in this house in Berkeley, and the owner had brushed granite, which was absolutely gorgeous, and I fell in love with that. I’d have dark wood cabinets. I like cabinets above me and drawers below me. The automatic push closure and opener thing that they have now are ridiculous; I would never get those in my kitchen.

But I’d love a good roll-out drawer for pots and pans under the range.

MH: Do you have an opinion on the best range for a true cook?

HK: Call me crazy, but again, I’d want a gas stove with enough BTUs and an oven that is calibrated and cooks evenly. I think restaurant stoves are 25,000 BTUs, so a stove you can buy that has the highest BTUs would make me happy. I do like the option of convection cooking, too.

DH: I cook with Montague big industrial ranges at work, but there’s a Viking Pro 7 series 8-burner that I want. And gas, always gas. A good range is one with a lot of BTUs, 15,00025,000 per burner.

MH: What do you think the best ‘extras’ are—not the musthaves, but the nice-to-haves?

HK: Lots of sunlight; a great sound system to play music; a big ole walk-in pantry. Ample storage; the ability to have an herb garden or even pots close by the kitchen; a plumbed,

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We asked these pros what gadgets they couldn’t live without. Here are a few “kitchen toys” Heidi and David rely on at home.

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Heidi Krahling 1. Salad spinner.

You gotta keep the greens dry. No wet lettuces.

2. Oven thermometer and meat thermometer. You can check small cuts of meat with the finger test, but I rely on thermometers for whole roasts. Also, ovens can be notoriously out of calibration, so leave a thermometer in the oven and

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adjust the temperature as needed.

3. Benriner or mandoline. Japanese Benriners are inexpensive and easy to clean.

Mandolines are bulkier, but I do love them for julienning and slicing.

4. Sided box grater with small eyelet side. I like the small eyelet for zesting citrus. I use zest in everything from vinaigrettes to relishes and desserts.

5. Kuhn Rikon Swedish peeler.

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6. Good restaurant-quality aluminum rimmed baking sheets

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A 13x18-inch fits easily in most home ovens.

7. Dedicated coffee grinder for spices. You gotta toast and grind your

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spices—kind of a deal-breaker.

8. And a mortar and pestle for blending herbs and spices.

9. Good quality pepper mill.

10. A Vitamix blender if you can afford it.

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11. The three knives that I reach for are a 4-inch paring, my Japanese Zanmai 8-inch chef’s knife, and a serrated one. Keep them sharp…always, always, always…did you hear me?…always!

12. Microwave (yes, I said it) for simple things like warming a cup of water. I like them for a quick, very short change of temperature. Let’s say if a dish of grains or veggies have been out on the counter too long, a 30-second warm-up keeps the integrity of the food. I really don’t use it for cooking, except maybe my oatmeal in the morning.

13. Water filtration system. It could be as simple as a Brita.

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14. A big cutting board. I just received a José Regueiro black walnut cutting

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board. So darn beautiful.

15. Pots and pans. I encourage anyone who spends a fair amount of time cooking to invest in a couple of good pots and pans. I still have my Le Creuset pans from the ’80s and use them all the time. A 10-quart stockpot is good for soups, stocks, and stews.

A stainless shell 10-inch skillet with the sloping sides is also one of the most useful pans to have in your kitchen. If you have the room and do some big-batch cooking, an extralarge 14-inch skillet is handy too. For roasting and baking, you’ll need a heavy-duty roasting pan.

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DAVID HAYDON 1. My All-Clad D5 brushed stainless steel sauté pans. They’re my workhorses: great quality and low maintenance. Unlike copper-coated pans, they can take a beating and keep heating evenly.

2. Global knives. Lightweight and one piece, they maintain an edge and feel very

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comfortable in my hands.

3. Vitamix 5200. This is a beast! I have never loved something so much. I use it every day for shakes, purees, and sauces.

4. John Boos cutting board, 30"x24". Got to have a good cutting board. I take

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this with me when I cook private dinners. Other brands warp and split, but not this one.

5. Hamilton Beach two-speed immersion blender. No need to go expensive; this does the job. It’s great for soups, dressings, aioli, and sauces.

6. KitchenAid 3.5-Cup Food Processor. I use this smaller one most of the time chopping herbs, nuts, and blending pesto, and it’s really easy to clean.

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7. Surgical forceps. For pulling pin bones from fish, they lock and are narrower than needle-nose pliers.

8. Lello Musso Pola 5030 dessert & gelato maker. Gelato in 20 minutes, are you kidding?

9. Waring Panini Supremo panini grill. I have one of these in my residential kitchen—super heavy duty, maintains a high temp with a swiveling, heavy grooved top that can cook four sandwiches at once. I have three stepchildren; need I say more?

10. Rösle. Anything Rösle! Especially my 9.8-inch cheese wire slicer that adjusts when tightened.

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1 1. Chiba Turning Slicer. This is a great little gadget, slices paper thin long sheets of vegetables such as daikon, apples, carrots, and potatoes.

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12. Kuhn Rikon 8-Liter Family-Style Stockpot Pressure Cooker.

Short ribs in 20 minutes. This can also hold a 4-pound roast or a whole chicken.

13. Himalayan Square Salt Block. (8”x8”x1.5”) Is this a gadget? Sure it is! I use these all the time for grilling half chickens “Pollo al Mattone” style. If you heat up this large salt block, it is fantastic for searing scallops, tuna, and thin slices of Kobe beef.

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Freeze it, and use it to serve gelato—when the gelato begins to melt, the salt exudes into the flavors.

14. Microplane Classic Series Zester. Zest lemons, oranges, and limes.

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15. Inox truffle slicer. November through January is truffle season. We love to slice truffles over eggs, carpaccio, pastas, meats, and scallops. This Inox truffle slicer allows you to control the thinness of this expensive delicacy.

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“I THINK A SMALL KITCHEN IS A MORE FUNCTIONAL KITCHEN...

I JUST WANT TO BE EFFICIENT. SO A SMALL KITCHEN, WHERE EVERYTHING IS AT ARM’S LENGTH, IS MY PREFERENCE.

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- David Haydon

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high-end espresso machine; a big farm sink; temperaturecontrolled wine fridge…Heck, now you’ve got me going.

DH: I’ll tell you, it’s all about the little things like the countertops, where I’d have little divots to hold your eggs or lemons, so they don’t roll off the counter while you’re cooking. I think pot fillers are great. I’m so used to having one at the restaurant that I’d definitely love to have one at home. What would be really fun would be to have a recessed monitor built into the counter, so you could be looking at recipes while you cook. Outlets are very important—I’d do as many underneath the counter as I could. Having access to knives and fresh towels; that’s what you need everywhere you go in the kitchen. So in the home kitchen, I’d have a magnetic strip and a knife block, too.

MH: Some really big kitchens don’t feel as functional as small kitchens that have a great work triangle, so it’s not necessarily about size, is it? Yet so many renovations are about blowing out walls and expanding kitchens to be the biggest room in the house. Do you think size really matters?

HK: It’s not the size; it’s how you personally like to live and entertain. I have a small kitchen, and there really is very little ability to “hang out” while I cook. It seems weirdly dated to have guests in the living room. When it’s warmer outside, that works great for me, since the kitchen opens up so nicely to the garden. I would personally have a big kitchen, but I would keep the footprint where I actually work and prep fairly tight.

After working in kitchens for forty years, I want efficiency in movement and not to take a lot of extra steps unnecessarily.

That doesn’t mean that it couldn’t be a big kitchen with family and guests around, but there needs to be a separation where there is a bar or counter for sitting and chatting so that they are not crossing over into the cooking space—unless of course they are helping! I think the heart of the home is the kitchen, and the cook is the soul of the house. So family and guests are naturally drawn to the heartbeat of the home.

DH: I think a small kitchen is a more functional kitchen. I’m looking now for a new place, and I totally believe whatever space I find, I’m going to keep everything close at hand anyway. If I wound up with a big kitchen, my production area would remain small, from range to refrigeration to prep and plate area—that space would be small. The rest would be

storage. In some houses, the silverware drawer is ten steps from the counter, so in order to get a glass you have to walk away from the sink for it. I just want to be efficient. So a small kitchen, where everything is at arm’s length, is my preference.

MH: How important is lighting in a kitchen? What kind of lights would you choose if you were designing your own kitchen?

HK: I would like as much natural light as I could have, plus I’d have all dimmers to control the light and increase energy efficiency.

DH: Overhead lighting is the way to go—you don’t want shadows on food. I really believe that you eat with your eyes, too, and you want to see and appreciate the food you taste.

MH: Do you have an opinion about refrigerators and freezers—big, small, drawers, doors? What would be on your wish list if you could have any one you pleased?

HK: I don’t know enough about high-end fridges. But I do like a fridge with the double doors on top and the freezer on the bottom. Seems like I can get into the fridge and organize, clean, and find things better with that kind of configuration.

Big ole fridges mean lots more dumb jars and condiments to store.

DH: I like a little bit of both—the Sub Zero 48-inch Pro 648 is my dream refrigerator. It’s got a little bit of everything: drawers on the bottom for the freezer, and it come with a glass door on the right. I like that because then I can see everything. Sometimes Sub Zeros reseal and become kind of heavy and hard to open, which can be a problem if you’re in a hurry, which I always am.

MH: What advice would you give to people who are starting with a blank slate, or redesigning their own kitchens? What would you tell them not to do, or do, to get the most out of their space?

HK: Think about how they like to cook and entertain. Take your budget and square footage and then maximize every bit of space for efficiency of your movement. A kitchen is such a highly personal room in the house. There are some good websites to peruse, so start bookmarking what styles and looks resonate. Numero uno is hiring a contractor and designer you trust.

DH: I think function first, then good counter space, and overhead lighting, and no low hoods or automatic soft-close drawers. And a couple of really great sinks.

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MARIN HOME

E AT S OUR FALL/WINTER GUIDE TO DINING OUT IN MARIN Fall entertaining doesn’t always have to be at home. Instead, escape from the everyday grind or holiday madness to an evening out with your friends and family for a meal and a drink (or two). Here we feature some of the best restaurants and local favorites. Toast to the holidays and good company. Bottoms up!

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MARINITAS If Latin lusciousness is what you are looking for, there’s no need to journey far from home. At San Anselmo’s Marinitas, the signature margaritas are made with fresh-squeezed ingredients and your choice of over 100-plus tequilas— creating an exotic concoction couldn’t be easier. Be sure to pair your drink with their famous taco platters—from crispy vegetable or fish to the traditional carne asada, there is something for everyone. Looking to bring some of their favorites to your home to share with guests? No worries.

Marinitas has a taco truck too!

(415) 454-8900 218 Sir Francis Drake Blvd San Anselmo, CA 94960 www.marinitas.net

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PROMOTION

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BUCKEYE ROADHOUSE Bingo! Yes, Oysters Bingo. You will feel like you hit the jackpot when you taste this Buckeye signature appetizer featuring local oysters from Point Reyes Oyster Farm. Be sure to follow this delicious dish with a classic Bulleit Rye Manhattan, or try one of their modern elixirs, like the Absolute Pear-fection. A visit to this renowned restaurant is a must-do this holiday season, but don’t go it alone: Be sure to share this mouthwatering experience with your family and friends.

(415) 331-2600 15 Shoreline Hwy Mill Valley, CA 94965 www.buckeyeroadhouse.com

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BUNGALOW 44 $1 Oyster Hour, Monday through Sunday from 5-6 p.m.

What’s not to love about this daily special? Grab a friend and indulge in their fun local oysters promotion. Top off the hour by sipping a cocktail or two in their lively bar or in front of the inviting fire pit. If you can’t stay for dinner– grab a bucket of their fantastic kickin’ fried chicken to take home to share with family and friends!

(415) 381-2500 44 E Blithedale Ave Mill Valley, CA 94941 www.bungalow44.com

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HILLTOP 1892 Warm up this fall with a bountiful bowl of steamed Carlsbad mussels with pancetta in a chardonnay-tomato broth at Hilltop 1892. Whether it’s Game Day and you are rooting for your favorite team in their inviting and spacious bar, or you’re window-side taking in the panoramic views and a seasonal storm, this fall-time fave is sure to hit the spot!

(415) 893-1892 | 850 Lamont Ave Novato, CA 94945 www.hilltop1892.com

Serving up your favorite rustic California comfort food, the recently revamped Wildfox restaurant in Novato offers guests a mini culinary staycation. Warm up in the winter season with its cozy fireplaces and find refuge outside on the laid-back patios. Come for happy hour, one of the best in Marin, and stay for their signature fare from the woodburning oven, like the house-smoked, double-cut pork chop with bacon and green apple chutney. Everything tastes better on a mesquite grill!

(415) 883-9125 225 Alameda Del Prado Novato, CA 94949 www.wildfoxrestaurant.com

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THE SHOP

HOW TO CREATE

an inviting & functional entryway

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s your home’s entryway a welcoming space?

Does it greet your arrival with a smile and give you a warm, fuzzy hug you as you leave?

Although it often gets overlooked in the design process, the energy of this space is not to be taken lightly. Let’s take a look at five key components to see how your entry is—or isn’t— meeting your emotional and functional needs.

Once you’ve identified the problem areas, you can make changes so that your entry works better for you.>>

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THE SHOP

1 MOOD

How does your entry make you feel when you come and go? Is it relaxing and inviting? Or does it stress you out?

Your home’s entry sets a mood that affects how you feel each and every day. It’s extremely important to have an entry that buzzes with good vibes. It should be an enjoyable space for you and your guests to pass through. If the mood feels anything less than warm and embracing, then it’s time for a change. Maybe the space is already functional and organized but lacking in personality. In that case, some fresh flowers or a new, colorful rug might do the trick. But maybe it needs more…

2 SPACE

Is there enough space for you to come and go?

Or does it feel cluttered and crowded?

Your entryway may be large, like a true foyer.

Or you might have an entry spot of about six square feet. Or, if you’re really lucky, you have been granted a single tiny wall next to your front door. Regardless of the size, this is a space to keep clean and uncluttered. There should always be room for you to comfortably come and go, without having to squish past boxes, tables, and backpacks. Keep it tidy, and only store things in the area that actually fit—so that you can fit, too! A cramped, cluttered entryway is no way to invite yourself into your home.

Mirabelle Rug, Serena and Lily

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Entryway Mirror + Hooks, West Elm

ORGANIZATION

Is there a place for you to put your things? Is there a place for your guests’ things?

Your entryway has an organizational job. When you come and go, you need a place to put your “stuff”. You may want a spot to set your shoes or to check your hair and makeup. Your guests need somewhere to put their coats or bags. Skillful organization can make even the smallest entry function beautifully. If you don’t have room for everything in the entry, try to fit in as much as you can (without overcrowding, of course) and move some of the other functions to another space in the home.

Black & Brass Numbered Row of Hooks, Pottery Barn

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4 LIGHTING

Does your entryway have adequate lighting? Do you feel safe when you enter? Can you even see?

There’s nothing worse than fumbling for a light to turn on when you come home to a dark house. A properly lit entryway is inviting and safe, so make sure you give your lighting some attention. If you have a large foyer, this is a perfect place for a striking chandelier. If you’re small on space a simple table lamp is perfect. If you’re really small on space, just make sure you have a light switch right near the front door so you get some sort of immediate illumination. Other light options could include recessed lighting and sconces.

Add dimmers so that you can control the level of brightness, which also contributes to the mood.

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5 “ONCE YOU’VE IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AREAS, YOU CAN MAKE CHANGES SO THAT YOUR ENTRY WORKS BETTER FOR YOU.”

AUTHENTICITY

Does your entryway feel like you? Is it a good introduction of what’s to come in the rest of the house? Does it make you feel “at home”?

This is probably the most important component of your entry. This space needs to welcome your soul. You should be friends with it and feel comfortable in it. Every time you step into your house you should truly feel like you’ve “come home”.

You want it to relax you, and invite you and your guests in with an open heart. Be true to yourself in this space and really make it yours.

Trunk Space Wall Hook, The Land of Nod

For more inspiring interior design tricks and tips, visit Kelly Berg at storyandspace.com Gabby Furniture Gertrude Chevron Chest, Layla Grace

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GREEN CORNER

Heritage Salvage Where Every Sliver Tells a Story text by PJ Bremier / photography by Trevor Henley

I

n Michael “Bug” Deakin’s world, every sliver tells a story. There’s even a story behind his nickname, but he’s not telling that one. Deakin is the owner of Petaluma’s riverside treasure trove known as Heritage Salvage, now in its 15th year, where reclaimed metals, lumber, wood slabs, building and landscape materials, and architectural objects are neatly organized throughout several showrooms and a three-acre working yard as they await their second lives.

What is it about salvage that still keeps Deakin enthused? “Heritage Salvage, the name, says it all,” he says.

“I love to hear the stories about when ‘Grandpa built the barn’ or about the home where great pieces came from.”

It all started when Deakin, a former movie and special event set builder turned contractor, was building a home designed to look like a centuries-old Tuscan farmhouse.

An ad he placed in the local newspaper promising to take down an old barn in exchange for its wood instantly garnered 36 responses. The barn he chose was located on the Sonoma ranch of the late actor Fred MacMurray.

Soon, Deakin was tearing down old barns on weekends and storing the wood on his Occidental property, determined to reclaim and re-source the object of his newfound passion.

In his 2014 book, Heritage Salvage: Reclaimed Stories (Cameron + Company, $25), Deakin views old growth redwood trees poetically. “These magnificent creatures… the tallest living things on earth…built most of Northern California,” he states. “We used 96 percent of the redwood forest in a mere 150 years.”

Deakin thinks society can do better.

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And so he is constantly seeking out salvaged wood and lumber and hunts for pieces with great stories. One of the most compelling for him surrounds the wood that once housed the famed Budweiser Clydesdale horses.

“It was from old-growth redwood that grew in Sonoma County, got made into water tanks, shipped to St. Louis, then repurposed as framing for the original Clydesdale barn,” he recounts. “After the original Grant's Farm was sold, I brought the wood back home.”

He also appreciates the story of elegant alignment when wine tanks, after their use in the winery, find their way back into the wine business. Those from the Rodney Strong Vineyards, for example, were repurposed as a custom table for a Rodney Strong winemaker, numerous bar tabletops for Bistro Aix in San Francisco, and shelves for a Palo Alto wine store.

Deakin has materials—collected from his frequent travels and through his favorite suppliers across the country— stashed in warehouses in Ohio and Wisconsin. But it is the Petaluma location where ardent artists, architects, designers, and homeowners seek out authentic, eco-friendly pieces for their work, pieces with a patina and a sense of history.

"THE BIGGEST IMPACT OF HERITAGE SALVAGE IS ON BOTH ENDS OF THE SPECTRUM FROM HOW MANY TREES WE LEAVE STANDING IN THE WOODS TO HOW MUCH MATERIAL WE ARE NOT SENDING TO THE LANDFILL,” HE SAYS. “AND, WE’VE CHANGED THE WAY PEOPLE THINK ABOUT RE-SOURCING"

Some of those pieces currently on hand include fir beams saved from the former barracks of Oakland Army Base; large decorative plaster medallions from the original AAA building in San Francisco, circa 1928; and a set of dramatic interior doorframes from Linden Towers, a former palatial Flood family mansion in Atherton.

Deakin figures he moves between 500,000 to 600,000 board feet a year but insists that it doesn’t tell the whole story.

“The biggest impact of Heritage Salvage is on both ends of the spectrum from how many trees we leave standing in the woods to how much material we are not sending to the landfill,” he says. “And, we’ve changed the way people think about re-sourcing.”

Many of them come to Heritage Salvage for its design/ build services, much of which takes place in the on-site wood and metal workshops.

“A huge part of our business is custom building; we’ve done more than 130 restaurants, bars, taverns, breweries and wineries in the Bay Area,” he says.

Most of them are recognizable, too, such as Lagunitas Brewing Company in Petaluma (and Chicago), Wild Goat Bistro in Petaluma, Boca Pizzeria in Novato, The Girl and the Fig in Sonoma, and Hopmonk Taverns in Sebastopol, Sonoma, and Novato.

“We say if you can send us a picture or draw it on a bar napkin, we can build it,” he quips. “And we prefer the bar napkin.”

Heritage Salvage is located at 1473 Petaluma Blvd.

South in Petaluma. 707-762-6277. Visit them online at heritagesalvage.com and be sure to check out Michael Deakin’s Reclamation Road radio show, which airs Tuesdays from 5:20 to 6 p.m. on KSRO 1350 AM and 103.5 FM.

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MADE — of — MARIN

BEAUTY BUZZ Get a head start on the season The holidays are when invitations pour in for festive parties and cozy gatherings so plan now to look your best with luscious locks. Try any of these Marin salons to help get your glam on this winter. >>

by PJ Bremier photography by Trevor Henley

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Cooper Alley, Larkspur

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Atelier, Mill Valley

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Sproos Salon, San Anselmo

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Elevations Mobile Salon, San Rafael

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Edward's Salon, Mill Valley

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Barber Lane, Larkspur

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Atelier, Mill Valley

LIVE LIFE WELL RESTORATION HARDWARE

POT TERY BARN

WILLIAMS-SONOMA

ANTHROPOLOGIE

SUNDANCE

MACY’S, NORDSTROM, & MORE THAN 50 SPECIALTY STORES & RESTAURANTS Located on Highway 101 at Paradise Drive in Corte Madera | 415.924.8557 MARIN HOME FA L L 2 0 1 5 49 VillageatCorteMadera.com

SPROOS SALON

Sproos Salon has been a fixture on San Anselmo Avenue for almost 30 years. Stylists here are ready with stylish haircuts, highlights and color, extensions, and special event and bridal hair.

Cyndi Harvard, an expert in color, highlighting, and balayage, co-owns Sproos with master stylist Billy Ewing. Harvard is so phenomenal with color that product giants, Shu Uemura and Kerastase, ask her to teach styling classes across the country or them.

SEASONAL TREAT? Sproos Salon offers several treatments: Brazilian Silk Keratin Smoothing, Keratin Complex Smoothing, and Japanese Straightening.

Why not try the Keratin Express Blowout Treatment?

It only takes an hour, gives your hair a softer, smoother texture for up to six weeks and you can wash your hair after just 8 hours. Gorgeous on the go!

552 San Anselmo Avenue | San Anselmo, CA 94960 415.457.4900 | sproossalon.com

COOPER ALLEY SALON

Clients rave about the cuts and color they get at Cooper Alley.

First-timers will too, especially when they find out that their fabulous first cut or color comes at 25 percent off the regular price.

Owner Rick Cooper, a stylist for 30 years seamlessly blends the techniques of Vidal Sassoon, where he was trained, with his own take on design for a unique look.

Clients also benefit from the highly skilled talents of co-owner Ali Cooper, a color specialist trained at diPietro Todd in San Francisco, who now oversees Cooper Alley’s color department.

SEASONAL TREAT? Be racy—go red! Cooper Alley offers INOA by L’Oreal, an ammonia-free permanent hair color that completely covers gray hair, preserves the hair’s natural protective layer and saves its shine. What’s hot this year?

Intense reds and garnet accents.

Marin Country Mart 2215 Larkspur Landing Circle | Larkspur, CA 94939 415.461.1146 | cooperalleysalon.com

ATELIER SALON

When clients use the words "amazing," "brilliant," and "talented," you know the stylists are the bomb. Praise such as that is the norm for the designers at Atelier Salon where great cuts and color – even balayage - are the norm. They also work their wonders on wigs.

Owners Oksana Kosmynina and Dianna Saypahrath are both passionate about design. Kosmynina is a bold designer who likes to push the boundaries of shapes and style, and Saypahrath, an expert in hair and makeup, specializes in color.

SEASONAL TREAT? Try a cut from a junior stylist for $25 or color starting at $35 during “model calls” Tuesdays through Saturdays. You’ll get an affordable look and may find your new favorite stylist.

800 Redwood Highway, Suite 220 | Mill Valley, CA 94941 415.389.8000 | ateliersalon220.com

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EDWARD’S SALON

Edward’s Salon offers the de rigeur cut, color, and treatment menu of any high-end salon, but insiders know it’s the place to go for elegant updos and sleek blowouts. The pampering doesn’t stop with the beauty services, either. Clients are treated to beverages, fresh fruit, and freshly-baked Otis Spunkmeyer cookies.

Edward Goldstein, owner of this eponymous salon, wows his clients by creating soft, natural looking color and cuts while co-owner Jason Murray is known for his high-fashion, but easycare, looks perfectly tailored to his clients’ hair type and texture.

SEASONAL TREAT? The Mommy & Me package allows your daughter, 10 years or younger, to join you in the salon experience. For $20, she can get her hair curled or braided while your hair is blow-dried. It’s a treat she’ll remember.

655 Redwood Highway, Suite 150 | Mill Valley, CA 94941 415.381.1950 | edwardssalon.com

BARBER LANE

From fades and buzz cuts to neck trims, straight-razor head shaves and gray blending, Barber Lane does it all seven days a week.

Owned by Rick Cooper and Ali Cooper, who also own Cooper Alley, the design duo were trained by two of San Francisco’s top shops, Vidal Sassoon and diPietro Todd.

SEASONAL TREAT? How can you resist Barber Lane’s classic hot-towel shave? Sit back and let the magic happen with a facial razor cut followed by a facial cleanser, massage, and hot-towel wrap.

Marin Country Mart 2001 Larkspur Landing Circle | Larkspur, CA 94939 415.419.5260 | barberlane.com

ELEVATIONS MOBILE SALON Recognizing the busy lives of her clients, designer Kelli Reno’s idea of bringing the beauty salon to her clients may be a gamechanger. Everything you want from a salon including highlights, smoothers, and extensions but without the travel time. That’s what sets Elevations Mobile Salon apart.

SEASONAL TREAT? We’d give a gift certificate for the works – cut, shampoo, nails, and makeup – to the busiest person on our list who insists she can’t get away. Who wouldn’t be thrilled to have a salon roll up their driveway?

San Rafael | 415.272.0838 | elevationsmobilesalon.com

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MBA BULLETIN

39th ANNUAL SWING FORE SCHOLARSHIPS GOLF CLASSIC

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arin Builders Association partnered with Marin Country Club in Novato (marincountryclub.com) this year to raise money for the MBA Scholarship Fund.

Because of partnerships like these, Marin Builders has successfully raised nearly $1,000,000 in educational scholarships for local graduating high school seniors.

THANK YOU! Junior Sponsors Cal-West Rentals, Inc. Ghilotti Construction Company Sophomore Sponsors Marin Roto-Rooter North Bay Landscape Management, Inc. Freshman Sponsors Patriot Mechanical Whiteside Concrete & Shotcrete Contractors Honor Roll Ahlborn Fence & Steel, Inc. • Bayside Stripe & Seal Beels Soper LLP • Syar Industries Telfer Highway Technologies Tomrose Construction • Twining, Inc.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR HOSPITALITY HOLE SPONSORS!

Ameriprise Financial Bank of Marin Beyond the Glory Bob Kunst Painting Central Valley Environmental Classic Party Rentals Craford Benefit Consultants George Petersen Insurance Henley Photography

John Engstrom Lagunitas Brewing Company Marin Clean Energy Mitch White Insurance Agency, Inc./Northbay Home Loans Morris Distributing Wilibees Wine & Spirits

2015 Marin Builders Association Scholarship Award Recipients

About the Marin Builders Association Scholarship Program The Marin Builders Association's Annual Scholarship Program offers an opportunity for high school seniors pursuing a college, university or trade school education to apply for a scholarship award. While we emphasize the need for trained professionals in the construction industry, scholarship applicants may choose an advanced course of education in any field.

Learn more at marinbuilders.org/scholarship

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Capacity. Capability. Character.

Over 110 Years of Service in Northern California.

With over 100 years of service, Dutra provides a turn-key, one-stop solution supplying services to those who want to work with an industry leader. Dutra Dredging, Construction and Materials have the capability to handle any sized project in all aspects of land and marine construction, from overall concept to the slightest detail. With one call, our customers know they can have it all – delivered with reliability, pride and experience.

Call Dutra’s Marin office at (415) 258-6876 for your residential or commercial needs.

415.258.6876 | 2350 Kerner Blvd. Suite 200 San Rafael, Ca 94901 | dutragroup.com

HOME RESOURCE GUIDE

Letter from the Chief Executive Officer

ARE YOU

IN?

Become a MBA Cornerstone Partner The Cornerstone Partnership Program was developed by the MBA for a limited number of MBA members and is designed to reach the greater MBA and Marin community. It creates meaningful connections for our members.

Benefi ts Include EXTENSIVE MEDIA PROMOTION COMMUNITY-WIDE RECOGNITION YEAR-ROUND POSITIVE AWARENESS ACROSS MARIN COUNTY

Dear Marin Home Readers, We trust that you’re enjoying this Kitchen & Bath issue of Marin Home Magazine, the premier publication of the Marin Builders Association.

It’s the perfect time of year to take advantage of all the tips Marin Home has to offer and the resources that come from the Marin Builders Association.

It’s a great time to take on those projects that you put off so you could make that summer vacation with the kids happen. Marin Home and the Marin Builders Association are here as your all-in-one inspiration and resource for local, professional, licensed experts to help make your ideas a reality.

The resources available through Marin Home and on the Marin Builders website, marinbuilders.org, are a collection of years of work that includes a comprehensive list of local experts with world-class expertise in so many fields. Our members will help you get the job done so you can enjoy the fruits of their labor this holiday season.

The Marin Builders Association and our members have a long-standing and ongoing commitment to our community in Marin. As you tackle your next home improvement project, it makes sense to utilize a member of the Marin Builders Association. Our members have made the commitment to join the Marin Builders to support our community. When you use a member of the Marin Builders Association, you get the satisfaction to know that your project helps contribute to make our community an even better place to call home.

If we can help with your project, big or small, please feel free to reach out to us any time.

Happy Building!

4 Levels of Membership PREMIER PARTNER SIGNATURE PARTNER SELECT PARTNER PLUS PARTNER

GET MORE

OUT OF MEMBERSHIP Limited Number of Partnerships are available. To make your reservation email rick@marinba.org or call 415.462.1220 x 116

Rick Wells Chief Executive Officer, Marin Builders Association marinbuilders.org/cornerstone-partnership

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HOME RESOURCE GUIDE

Licensed Contractors, Materials Suppliers & Associated Services ACCOUNTING Accuchex Corporation

Ken Kay Associates

SRS Custom Integration

Union Bank

415.956.4472

lic. 815490 C7

415.446.1859

kenkaysf.com

415.446.4119

unionbank.com

Coughlan Napa CPA Company, Inc.

LilypadHomes.org

707.255.0677

Mahoney Architects & Interiors mahoney-architects.com

415.499.9400

eckhoff.com Maher Accountancy 415.459.1249

mahercpa.com Mato Account Works

Cartelligent Fleet 415.331.4270

lic. 288206 D12,D24

cartelligent.com/fleet

415.472.4171

Martin & Harris

CONCRETE, ASPHALT, GRAVEL & SAND

auroracabinets.com Lynch & Sons

Able Concrete Pumping

415.459.9823

California Space Organizers, Inc.

RAB Motors

lic. 866993 D34

lic. 984434 C-61 / D06 707.291.4334

415.651.4424

415.454.7477

C.L.Y. Incorporated

Michael Harlock Architect

rabmotors.com

calspaceorganizers.com

lic. 690380 C8,B,A

415.924.5714

BANKS & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Gaidmore Furniture

harlockarch.com

415.472.3946

APPLIANCES

audacsystems.com Aurora Cabinets & Countertops, Inc.

McAuley Design Group 415.717.4545

415.459.3095

AUTOMOBILE

415.389.1058

EAC

lic. 445578 C7

CABINETRY

Lilypad Homes 415.250.9317

coughlannapacpaco.com

Audac

srscustomintegration.com

415.883.7733 X 110

accuchex.com

COMMUNICATIONS

707.763.6981

sonomamarin.com

415.884.2939

Garvey Millworks

Deluxe Shotcrete & Concrete Construction

Bank of Marin

415.519.0162

lic. 808915 C8,A

415.485.2265

garveymillworks.com

707.568.1200

Pedersen Assocs.

Landscape Architects 415.456.2070

pedersenassociates.com

bankofmarin.com

deluxeshotcrete.com Integral Design

415.454.2021

Steve Wisenbaker AIA Architects & Planners

Bank of San Francisco

lic. 537763 C6

415.489.7133

415.454.5025

Devincenzi Concrete Construction

Monark Premium Appliance Company

415.924.1020

bankofsf.com

integraldesignwoodworking.com

lic. 326998 C8

415.453.6070

The Land Collaborative

Kitchens by Ken Ryan

monarkhome.com

lic. 954204 C27

California Bank and Trust

415.897.3800

Dutra

415.234.6812

415.524.1212

kitchensbykenryan.com

415.258.6876

thelandcollaborative.com

calbanktrust.com

martin-harris.com

ARCHITECTS & DESIGNERS Bilgart Design

707.546.3113

dutragroup.com RC Cabinets & Closets

AUDIOVISUAL & LOW VOLTAGE

415.847.3585

Presidio Bank

lic. 985074 C6

Imbimbo Concrete, Inc.

415.456.6000

707.664.1900

lic. 638907 A,C8

presidiobank.com

rccabinetsandclosets.com

650.991.3384

bilgartdesign.com

High Definition Home Inc.

Redwood Credit Union

Steinbach Cabinet Shop

Brock Wagstaff Architects

lic. 814767 C7

707.545.4000

lic. 694518 C6

Marin Landscape Materials

415.383.2160x102

415.499.1400

redwoodcu.org

415.497.6356

415.897.1337

wagstaffarchitects.com

highdefinitionhome.com

cldrgravel.com U.S. Bank

Janus Design Consulting

707.824.2025

415.456.1366

usbank.com

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HOME RESOURCE GUIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS

Rich Readimix Concrete, Inc.

Motivation According To Hoyle

Mill Valley Refuse Service, Inc.

Idex Global Services Inc.

415.924.1040

888.776.0984

415.457.9760

415.482.4242

timhoyle.com

millvalleyrefuse.com

idexglobal.com

Arthur J. Lang Associates, Inc.

Rauenhorst Recruiting Company

RV Stich Construction, Inc.

Independent Electric Supply, Inc.

415.883.3577

lic. 530135 A,B,C21

415.935.6303

510.412.9070

707.577.7900

Buel Engineering

iesupply.com

415.491.0600

lic. 745981 C10

Shamrock Materials, Inc. 415.455.1575

shamrockmaterials.com Van Midde & Son Concrete

rauenhorst.com

lic. 676584 C8

Sandler Training 415.606.8991

Marelli Drywall

Jason Caldwell Electric, Inc.

ILS Associates, Inc.

415.459.2530

vanmiddeconcrete.com

lindapalermo.sandler.com

lic. 705813 C9

lic. 985315

ilscels.com

415.472.0967

949.650.3337

Pat Trainor Drywall, Inc.

Johnson Electric

John C. Hom & Associates

lic. 795763 C9

lic. 899161 C10

415.258.9027

415.456.3550

415.453.2325

Viking Pavers, Inc. lic. 970281 D06 510.215.0800

DRYWALL

CREATIVE SERVICES, MARKETING & PR

vikingpavers.com And Them Design

415.883.9200

L.A. Stevens & Associates, Inc.

West Coast Construction

415.747.4345

Sessi Drywall

lic. 823119 C12

andthemdesign.com

lic. 541472 C9

Maltby Electric Supply Co.

415.472.6373

415.453.8300

lastevensinc.com

ELECTRICAL

Mike Brown Electric Company

Project Management Services, LLC

Artistic Lighting & Electric

lic. 306767 C10

415.827.1272

Forward Push 415.640.8009

lic. 380928 C10

mbelectric.com

forwardpush.com

415.382.9500

R.W. Davis & Associates, Inc.

Bay Area Electric

Mike Mariani Electric, Inc.

415.883.9099

Henley Photography 415.302.2920

lic. 994366 C10

lic. 513657 C10

henleyphotography.com

707.292.0848

415.485.0631

Ray Wrysinski, Civil Engineer

Redwood Electric

415.892.4874

707.480.6027

westcoast-construction.com

Bizbuzz 855.444.1303

CONSTRUCTIONMANAGEMENT, SCHEDULING & ESTIMATING

bizbuzzit.com

Dibble & Company 415.488.4017

Pound Management Inc.

707.792.8100

bayareaelectric707.com

510.653.0800

poundmgt.com

415.382.7713

Paganini Enterprises

rwdavis-survey.com

415.897.7088

Electrix, Inc.

lic. 870103 C10

Ross Construction Services

paganinienterprises.com

lic. 677633 C10

415.892.4900

415.261.1590

DEBRIS BOXES, HAULING DEMOLITION

eltrx.com

lic. 480976 C10,C36

Clough Construction

Hannibal’s Inc. Electrical Construction

415.453.1200

lic. 516987 B

lic. 689576 C10

Synapse Electric

415.989.7442

Grange Debris Box Service & Wrecking Co.

415.457.4044

lic. 828101 C10

alliedadministrators.com

lic. 257220 C21

hannibalsinc.com

415.819.0668

CONSULTANTS Allied Administrators

415.485.0777

Energy Calc Company

grangebox.com

Kies Strategies

415.444.5554

I. Cannan Electric

cloughconstruction.com Kevin Marcinek, General Contractor lic. 620203 B

lic. 736435 C10

W. Bradley Electric, Inc.

Marin Sanitary Service

415.596.3676

lic. 390741 C10,B,A,C46

415.456.2601

icannanelectric.com

415.898.1400

Marin County Sidewall

wbeinc.com

lic. 831184 D41

415.457.0990

energycalcco.com

Strom Electric, Inc.

synapseelectric.com

415.456.2712

FENCING, DECKING & SIDING

marinsanitary.com

415.209.0321

415.898.9510

707.778.8858

marincountysidewall.com

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FIREPLACES & CHIMNEYS Hearth & Home of Marin

FOUNDATIONS & GRADING

Abacus Group Builders, Inc.

Aquatech Consultancy, Inc.

lic. 522340 B

B,C39,C15,C33, D51

415.927.0667

415.884.2121

abacusgb.com

noleak.com

Abel Maldonado Construction

Arntz Builders, Inc.

lic. 970422 B

415.382.1188

Whiteside Construction Corporation

415.823.7444

arntzbuilders.com

lic. 577719 A,B,D06

Advance Business Services

lic. 827357 B,C33,D34

Maloney Construction, Inc.

415.203.4247

415.479.2876

lic. 959104 B,A

hearthandhomeofmarin.com

415.895.5304

Barth Calderon Attorneys 415.577.4685

barthattorneys.com

maloneyconstruction.net

FLOORING & FLOOR COVERINGS

lic. 809853

lic. 727072 B,ASB

California Mortgage Advisors, Jeff Grady

510.234.6681

Absolute Action Construction

Arrington Construction

Empire Floors

415.451.4888

lic. 504918 C15

whitesideconstruction.com

lic. 794757 C33,B

415.460.1607

707.525.1204

David White & Associates 925.277.2600

dwassociates.com

Eureka Valley Floor Company

415.497.1272

GARAGE DOORS & GATES

Asbestos Control Center Adventures In Production

lic. 590867 A,B,HAZ,ASB

lic. 943457 B

415.883.7856

asbestoscontrolcenter.com

lic. 397118 C15

Door Pros

415.602.4742

Homa Rassouli/Security 1 Lending

415.479.1676

lic. 958861 D28

aipgc.com

415.717.4618

Floortex Design 415.924.6545

floortexdesign.com

marindoorpros.com

Alan Taylor, General Contractor

Jones Garage Door Co., Inc.

lic. 451856 B

Pacific Equity Partners

lic. 676193 B 415.884.2180

415.892.8475

Bay Area Moisture Control, Inc.

lic. 345502 D28

415.246.1751

alphawmp.com

B G Construction

415.717.7015 lic. 534583 B,C15

Mitchell Marriott, Financial Advisor

lic. 810317 B

Giuliani Flooring, Inc.

415.897.2371

Allen Enterprises

lic. 726300 B

lic. 951628 C15

jonesdoor.com

lic. 881441 B

415.884.0500

415.671.9767

bayareamoisturecontrol.com

415.459.3276

Just Carpets

Northgate Garage Door, Inc. lic. 627224 D28

Allied Restoration Co, Inc.

Bay County Builders, Inc.

lic. 976547 C15

Smart Receivables

415.223.9228

415.472.6004

lic. 969355 B

415.457.9962

415.388.3990

justcarpets.com

northgategaragedoors.com

415.529.4001

Mertel Carpets

GENERAL BUILDINGRESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, NEW & REMODEL

415.749.9430

kwoodcock.com

smartreceivables.com

FIRE PROTECTION

floodrepairmarin.com lic. 414490 C15 415.479.2180

Fire Technologies

mertelcarpets.com

lic. 570216 C16,C36 415.457.6805

Better Built Construction lic. 800744 B

Alten Construction, Inc.

415.451.4786

lic. 705713 A,B

bbcconstruction.net

510.234.4200

altenconstruction.com

Pacificontract

BHM Construction, Inc. lic. 903191 B

Anthony Love

707.643.4580

415.258.9966

38 Degrees North Latitude Builders, Inc.

lic. 970424 B

bhmconstruction.com

pacificontract.com

lic. 838178 B

415.686.8139

lic. 682766 C15

Todd Morris Fire Protection

lic. 700683 B

lic. 978422 C16

Burns Builders

415.459.1995

415.454.7919

Rafael Floors

toddmorrisfireprotection.com

lic. 178605 C15

A.E. Nelson Construction

Antonis Construction Building & Painting

415.456.3656

lic. 364212 B,C36

lic. 940470 B,C33

rafaelfloors.com

707.636.1750

707.280.5740

aenelsonconstruction.com

antonisconstruction.com

lic. 871010 B 415.272.7751

Caletti Jungsten Construction lic. 549463 B 415.381.3162

calettijungsten.com

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HOME RESOURCE GUIDE Cartwright Construction

D & H Construction

Envision Builders, Inc.

Habitat For Humanity

lic. 626464 B

lic. 693883 B

lic. 736487 B

lic. 728481 B

Jack Mosher Construction, Inc.

415.453.7651

510.237.7883

415.453.2370

415.625.1044

lic. 490355 B

dh-construction.com

envisionbuilders.com

habitatgsf.org

415.457.0713

lic. 644649 B

D&R Construction

Jamba Construction, Inc.

lic. 533707 B

ESM Enterprise General Contractor

Hal-Co, Inc.

415.419.5643

lic. 714971 B

lic. 897278 A,B,C17

707.792.0818

lic. 352891 B

415.254.6822

415.435.4481

4kitchens.com

415.383.9698

CDK Builders Inc.

CF Contracting lic. 401466 B,C10,A 415.721.7160

bathroomsandkitchenstoo.com

Dan Young Construction, Inc.

jambaconstruction.com Hartnett Construction

lic. 760173 B

Chalstrom Builders Inc.

415.457.6797

lic. 923234 B

Hayes & Associates

lic. 602728 B

dycmarin.com

415.455.2468

lic. 817836 B

Dennis Webb Construction

Floyd Construction, Inc.

lic. 821554 B

lic. 311858 B

415.505.3562

415.461.2416

denniswebbconstruction.com

lic. 442777 B 415.663.1939

James S. Young Construction

Hennessey Construction, Inc.

lic. 703863 B,C6

415.485.0645

floydconstructioninc.com

lic. 727282 B

lic. 365653 A,B

415.717.6061

415.459.6497

Fontana Construction Inc. Cherokee Construction

Desmond & Wallace Inc.

lic. 487928 B

lic. 427589 B

lic. 782179 A,B

415.457.1290

510.222.1689

707.795.7443

fontanaco.com

desmondwallace.com Conroy Builders

415.816.5046

415.892.3464

415.461.2912

Charles Melin, General Contractor

James G. Lino Construction

lic. 888773 B

Fairway Design & Construction, Inc.

cfcontracting.com

hennesseyconstruction.com

James W. Josephs & Company lic. 359012 B

Hitchcock Construction Co.

415.454.8499

jamesjosephs.com

lic. 396116 B

G Family Inc

415.602.8464

Jeff Hicks Construction

lic. 867185 B

Diego Brothers, Inc.

lic. 893848

billhitchcockconstruction.com

lic. 345479 B

415.577.9064

lic. 419030 A,B

415.444.0573

conroybuilders.com

415.472.5967

gfamilyconstruction.com

Hoffmann Construction, Inc.

jeffhicks.com

Gaetani Construction

lic. 414423 B

lic. 490550 B

415.897.7263

Jeffrey Novak General Contractor, Inc.

diegobrosinc.com Contra-Spect, Ltd. lic. 491125 B 707.762.3302

Diego Quality Construction 707.765.6169

Horick Builders, Inc. 707.766.9466

John C. Hill Construction

horickbuilders.com

lic. 851479 B

lic. 872590 B

gazzoli.biz

lic. 822594 B

dnlbuilders.com

415.454.1313

Cypress Homes Inc./ H-Y-H Corporation

415.215.9188

Howard Scanlan Global Modular

lic. 402434 B

John Pope, Inc.

lic. 837357 B

415.488.4037

lic. 467171 B,A,ASB

Doug Monti Construction

559.665.5800

lic. 387703 B

gdvi.net

415.497.5948

Imperial Contracting lic. 830273 C33,B,ASB

K2GC

Gordon Walker Builders

415.798.3905

lic. 787499 B

DWC

lic. 562356 B

icppa.com

925.754.5232

lic. 741039 B

415.457.1184

415.453.1380

lic. 811153 B 415.328.8289

415.892.7713

415.847.1811

707.495.2950

CWS Construction Group

lic. 825511 B

lic. 922738 B

Crescent Builders, Inc.

buildwithcrescent.com

Gazzoli Construction

DNL Builders

lic. 693280 B 415.640.8617

lic. 508578 B

415.740.8820

lic. 544509 B

Crabtree Construction

415.383.2080

lic. 974792 B

Gubbins Building Company, Inc.

415.383.1848

lic. 788512 B

watersolutionswaterproofing.com

K2GCinc.com Insight Builders

415.302.5542

lic. 689318 B

Karkabi Construction

415.464.7957

lic. 593092 B 415.459.2401

415.924.9031

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McDevitt Construction Partners Inc.

O’Rielly Construction

RPB Construction, Inc.

lic. 362773 B

lic. 459037 B

lic. 504423 A,B,ASB

415.897.4500

lic. 969483 B

707.933.8131

415.331.2226

Tembrock-Ingrassia Builders dba Bayside Builders

kastenbuilders.com

707.763.3000

rpbconstruction.us

lic. 957514 B

mcdevittandmcdevitt.com KCK Builders, Inc. lic. 810315 A,B 415.559.9312

McGuire & Sons Construction

Pagan Construction, LLC S.L.M. Builders

415.457.4170

lic. 718948 B

paganconstruction.com

707.795.4177

415.454.2719

lic. 346196 B

mcguireandsonsconstruction.com

415.464.0900

S.R. Allied Builders, Inc.

415.456.8972

lic. 754794 B

lic. 399932 B

tbcorp.com

lic. 626859 B,A,C17

Meadows Green Building & Design, Inc.

415.488.0647

707.795.6595

Kerr Construction, Inc.

lic. 846345 B

Pete Niederberger & Sons

lic. 615587 B

415.526.3480

lic. 524069 B

Sandra Bird Custom Kitchens

415.456.5300

meadowsgreenbuilding.com

415.924.4170

lic. 460795 B

Merritt-Nelson Custom Builders

Plath & Co.

lic. 672337 B

415.460.1575

707.584.1813

plathco.com

Meylan Construction, Inc.

Tom Ganley Construction

kerr-construction.com

lic. 600412 B

lic. 499170 B

Schalich Bros.

Construction Inc.

415.717.6351

lic. 497493 B 415.382.7733

Tom Redmond Construction Inc.

schalichbrosconstruction.com

lic. 434609 B

lic. 680456 B 415.256.1620

lic. 790153 B

lic. 474421 B

meylanconstruction.com

415.332.8390

Scott Kaplan

precisiongc.com

lic. 467868 B

415.883.5410

Michael L. King Radco & Associates Inc.

415.924.9746

lic. 410936 B,A

415.886.0000

Mill Valley Builders, Inc.

LegacyBuilders.com

lic. 957090 B,C17,D24 415.332.6035

millvalleybuilders.com

lic. 645290 B 415.225.8230

Murray Building 707.939.9001

lic. 831986 B

Natal Modica Construction, Inc.

415.370.0400

Tomrose Construction, Inc. lic. 605439 B

415.924.6105

Steere Building & Woodworking

radcoandassociates.com

lic. 744002 B

707.763.4001

tomroseconstruction.com Travis Remodeling

415.388.4616

Ravano & Cooney Construction

Stroub Construction

415.883.8177

lic. 689239 B

lic. 489037 B

travisremodeling.com

415.431.3000

415.331.0621

lic. 493670 B

stroubconstruction.com

lic. 646709 B,A, LEED AP

Mariposa Contractors Inc.

415.892.9918

415.453.8582

lic. 544919 B lic. 656905 B

Lucas Valley Designs

Tom J. Collins Construction

lic. 395458 B

Landmark Builders

Legacy Builders

415.444.5548

sandrabird.com

Precision General Commercial Contractors

lmbuilders.com

lic. 514664 B

415.927.1171

415.454.1623

lampertikitchens.com

Thompson Builders Corporation

Pennypacker/Drake Home Building Inc.

kellypacific.com

Lamperti Contracting & Design

bayside-builders.com

slmbuilders.com

lic. 346397 B

Kelly Pacific Construction

415.884.8078

lic. 464896 B

Rempe Construction

lic. 330299 C13,B

lic. 453554 B

T.H. Eller Construction

415.897.9126

lic. 579465 B

rempe.com

415.488.9865

415.382.6554

Rodoni Construction

415.819.8858

nmodicaconstruction.com

lic. 410338 B

Tamalpais Land Construction

415.663.9223

lic. 972710 B

Weiss Company, Inc.

415.797.2320

lic. 354958 B

lic. 344050 A,B 415.459.0400

Max Design & Construction

lic. 570798 B

Nichelini & Sons, Inc. lic. 339365 B

Rogers Remodel, Inc.

415.485.6791

lic. 839810 B

Tamco Construction, Inc.

nichsons.com

415.328.0047

lic. 943725

rogersremodelinc.com

415.439.3963

lic. 720207 B 415.883.6291

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415.388.7516

W.M.S. Construction

lic. 844317 B

Massa Construction Company

Von Der Werth, Inc.

415.435.8182

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HOME RESOURCE GUIDE Whitcomb Construction

Farallon Company

Maggiora & Ghilotti, Inc.

Westward Builders Inc.

Kelly Company

lic. 690549 B

lic. 827633 A,B,C33

lic. 226767 A,

lic. 327365 B,A

lic. 521529 C20

415.382.0687

415.892.7760

B,C8,C12,C21,42,32,34

415.459.2130

415.258.0757

whitcombconstruction.com

faralloncompany.com

415.459.8640

Wildcat Engineering

Ongaro & Sons

Wilkinson Design & Construction

Forster Pump & Engineering, Inc.

lic. 951203 A

lic. 215233

707.763.3001

C36,C4,C20,C34,C42,

lic. 564598 B

lic. 426152

Michael Paul Company, Inc.

wildcateng.com

C43,C 60

415.785.7961

A,B,C27,C55,C57

lic. 386001

wilkinsondesign.net

415.459.4770

A,B,C12,C34,C42

forsterpump.com

707.769.1006

William G. Taylor Construction Corp.

Ghilotti Bros., Inc.

Nerviani Paving, Inc.

lic. 853924 B

lic. 132128

lic. 564392 A

Mazzoni & Associates, Inc.

415.407.1764

A,C8,C12,C21,C42,HAZ

415.454.2662

415.460.6763

Redwood Engineering

HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING & SHEET METAL

maggiora-ghilotti.com

415.454.7400

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

ongaroandsons.com Patriot Mechanical Inc. lic. 774738 C20,C43 415.444.0888

Simpson Sheet Metal, Inc.

415.454.7011

Wine Country Builders, Inc.

ghilottibros.com

lic. 763980 B

Ghilotti Construction Company

415.435.0768

707.935.7474

lic. 456790 A,HAZ

lic. 416913 C20,C43 707.576.1500

simpsonsheetmetal.com

lic. 644515

Robison Construction

Womack Construction

A,C8,C12,C21,C42,HAZ

lic. 701379 A

Aaero Heating & Sheetmetal

lic. 774154 C20,C43

lic. 478379 B

707.585.1221

707.769.4747

lic. 278370 C20,C43

415.457.5541

415.898.3151

ghilotti.com

GENERAL ENGINEERING, GRADING, PAVING & UNDERGROUND

Hardiman Construction

lic. 315245 A,C21,C27

lic. 611970 A

415.479.5566

Allen Heating & Sheet Metal

415.454.9007

HOME FURNISHINGS

415.897.4187

Sunshine Construction

415.847.0010

Verde Metals Inc.

aeroheating.com

lic. 635429 C43,C20

Team Ghilotti, Inc.

lic. 211831

Hillside Drilling, Inc.

lic. 895384 A,HAZ

C2,C20,C43,D35

All Phase Excavating & Demolition, Inc.

lic. 478991 A

707.763.8700

415.924.2425

510.234.6532

teamghilotti.com

allenheating.com

lic. 638179 A

hillsidedrilling.com

Sunrise Home 415.456.3939

Thornton Paving Inc.

Bay City Mechanical, Inc.

JS Company

lic. 382817 A

lic. 645126

lic. 979111

415.453.2324

C20,C43,C36,C4

707.795.0142

allphaseexcavating.com

Trahan Bros. Inc.

All Terrain, Inc.

A,C21,ASB,HAZ

lic. 827896 A,B

415.460.2100

Tuatagaloa Contracting

415.459.1488

jscompanyinc.com

lic. 699547 A,HAZ

allterraininc.com

510.233.7000

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

baycitymech.com Insite Networks, Inc.

866.824.8077

Bayside HVAC Products LLC

Lee Mechanical, Inc.

sunrisehome.com

415.454.6200

insitenet.net

Campbell Grading Inc.

lic. 571894 A

W.K. McLellan Company

415.333.5099

lic. 542002 A, C-12 and

415.883.4450

lic. 240701

baysidehvac.com

MiCasa Technologies LLC

Downing Heating & Air Conditioning

571.225.4863

HAZ 1.415.388.1183

campbellgradinginc.com

A,C12,B,C8,C21,C42

Linscott Engineering Contractors Inc.

707.763.2407

wkmclellan.com

lic. 477476 A

Central Valley Environmental

lic. 644720 C20

415.492.1755

W.R. Forde Associates

linscottinc.com

lic. 814744 A,B,C21

415.485.1011

707.584.1900

Fitzpatrick’s Heating & Air Conditioning

cvalleyenvironmental.com

lic. 371959 C20

lic. 913083 A,B

510.215.9338

415.457.0607

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M.B. McGowan & Associates Insurance Agency

Hoytt Inspection Services Inc.

415.892.1080

mbmcgowan.com

lic. 493676 B 415.897.9517

Wise Insurance Agency

hoyttinspect.com

415.258.9912

INSULATION ACOUSTICAL SDI Insulation

Irrigation Repair Service lic. 328638 C27

Kate Warner; Construction Lawyer

Fairfax Lumber & Hardware Company

415.924.4126

415.457.7977

415.453.4410

katewarnerlaw.com

fairfaxlumber.com

lic. 814207 C27,A

Mark J. Rice, Esq.

Golden State Lumber Inc.

707.588.8677

415.472.3434

415.454.2532

msrwlaw.com

goldenstatelumber.com

Neary Landscape

wiseinsuranceagency.net

North Bay Landscape Management, Inc.

Woodruff-Sawyer & Co.

lic. 723370 B,C27

McLennon Law Corporation

Goodman Building Supply

415.878.2466

707.762.3850

415.394.6688

415.388.6233

wsandco.com

northbaylandscape.com

mclennonlaw.com

goodmanbuildingsupply.com

JANITORIAL

Outdoor Environments

Parton/Sell/Rhoades

Jackson’s Hardware, Inc.

lic. 707006 C27

415.258.9700

415.454.3740

707.795.0605

partonsell.com

jacksonshardware.com

The Garber Law Firm

lic. 607274 C2,D65,D34,B 650.685.5500

sdi-insulation.com

INSURANCE

Redwood Building Maintenance

outdoor-environs.com Salazar Cal Cities

510.588.7550

Mead Clark Lumber Co., Inc.

lic. 820057 C27

garberlaw.com

707.576.3333

707.793.8400

Aegis Insurance Markets/ Derek Hooper

rbmco.com

415.455.9987

Ross Valley Maintenance and Supply

415.328.4649

415.939.1669

LATHING & PLASTERING

aegisins.com Bolds Insurance Brokerage

LANDSCAPING Anthony Bertotti Landscaping Inc.

415.897.4510

Craford Benefit Consultants

lic. 373488 B,C27,A 707.559.7077

415.456.9790

bertotti.com

415.459.4707

Bauman Landscape & Construction

LEGAL

lic. 372478 A,C27

bolds.com

Rafael Lumber Company

nelsondefense.com

415.453.3043

rafael-lumber.com

LIGHTING DESIGN McCoy Lighting Design

Truitt and White Lumber Company

Weber Plastering, Inc.

415.382.8578

707.227.4472

lic. 194445 C35

mccoylightingdesign.com

truittandwhite.com

LOCK & SECURITY

MASONRY

Redwood Security Systems, Inc.

Joe J. Pedroli & Son, Inc.

lic. 426887 C7,C10

415.459.6475

craford.com Don Ramatici Insurance, Inc.

415.388.4606

Frey Plastering, Inc. lic. 324866 C9,C35

415.485.1700

meadclark.com The Nelson Defense Firm

707.782.9200

415.447.4800

Flynn, Riley, Bailey & Pasek, LLP

ramaticiins.com

baumanland.com

415.461.1000

415.388.5355

flynn-williams.com

redwoodsecurity.com

George Petersen Insurance Agency

Bortolussi & Watkin, Inc. lic. 962905 C27

H. Lee Evans

707.360.4117

415.453.4675

707.996.9238

LUMBER, HARDWARE & TOOLS

Dan Fix Landscape Construction

Hanson Bridgett LLP 415.925.8400

Adobe Lumber, Inc.

415.898.2200

lic. 553804 C27

hansonbridgett.com

707.647.2100

pettymasonryinc.com

707.789.3072

415.453.1604

heffins.com

danfixlandscape.com Forster & Kroeger Landscape Maintenance

415.661.4777

lic. 748791 C27

415.519.2510

Petty Masonry Inc. lic. 416140 C29

adobelumber.com James D. Rohde 415.472.4140

J.B. Shea Insurance Agency

Marshall Foster Masonry lic. 277004 C29

gpins.com Heffernan Insurance Brokers

lic. 396345 C29

DHC Supplies Inc.

Spoor Masonry & Tile, Inc.

707.588.9406

lic. 387721 C54

dhcsupplies.com

415.457.3321

spoorstone.com

415.456.6684

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North Bay NARI

Anello Painting and Construction

Grant Painting

Pallavicini Painting

415.258.2873

lic. 650541 C33

lic. 722069 C33

northbaynari.org

lic. 619941 C33, B

415.458.2956

415.479.7773

415.892.8989

grantpainting.com

415.506.6358

Novato Chamber of Commerce

anellopainting.com

Marin General Hospital 415.925.7424

415.897.1164

maringeneral.org

MISCELLANEOUS

J & R Thompson, Inc.

Perpetual Motion Painting, Inc.

Bob Kunst Painting, Inc.

lic. 736414 C33

lic. 659640 C33

lic. 346191 C33

415.892.6030

415.897.8974

Redwood Empire Chapter

415.457.0100

707.765.1050

bobkunstpainting.com

Jerry Thompson & Sons Painting, Inc.

Robert Walther Painting

Boeck & Associates Painting Company

lic. 684610 C33,B

lic. 910245 C33

415.454.1500

415.482.6679

lic. 531284 C33

jtspainting.com

necanet.org Manuel Vasquez 415.342.8145

San Rafael Chamber of Commerce

MOVING & STORAGE

415.454.4163

415.491.1702

srchamber.com

boeckpaint.com

Farnsworth Mayflower

Bouche Painting

415.459.6683

Sheet Metal Workers Local 104

farnsworthmayflowermoving.com

707.763.6676

smw104.org Forde’s Larkspur Self Storage

perpetualmotionpainting.com

Ross Painting John Seidler Painting

lic. 526659 C33

lic. 699739 C33

415.455.0766

415.328.0069

rosspainting.com

415.933.2677

KBI Painting, Inc.

Sequoia Painting Inc.

bouchepainting.com

lic. 944475 C33

lic. 859331 C33

707.795.4955

415.310.1269

lic. 937683 C33

Cap’s Painting Company

fordestorage.com

ORNAMENTAL & STRUCTURAL STEEL

415.243.8242

Kelly-Moore Paint Co., Inc.

ORGANIZATIONS

Castaneda Iron Works

David Freeman Painting

415.897.5151

lic. 964236 C23

lic. 503987 C33

kellymoore.com

510.234.4734

707.996.3199

Steve Teijeiro Expert Painting & Decorating

castanedairon.com

davidfreemanpainting.com

Kunst Bros. Painting Contractors, Inc.

lic. 874436 C33

agriculturalinstitute.org

Onspot Welding & Design, Inc.

Degregory Painting and Decorating

lic. 256121 C33 415.456.4044

Tamalpais Paint & Color

Carpenters Local #35

lic. 620205 C60

lic. 576764 C33,B

kunstbros.com

415.924.7321

415.453.9236

415.382.1091

415.456.9889

415.924.7144

Agricultural Institute of Marin

Homeward Bound of Marin

Indian Valley Golf Club

sherwin-williams.com

415.747.6714

tamalpaispaint.com

Division Seven

415.453.4065

Tim Kerrigan Painting

Sun Iron Works, Inc.

lic. 594303 B,C33

marincolor.com

lic. 715319 C33

lic. 231854 C60,C51

707.769.7771

415.453.7562

division7waterproofing.com

sunironworksinc.com

415.382.3363

hbofm.org

415.485.6739

Marin Color Service, Inc.

onspotwelding.com 707.704.6599

Sherwin Williams

lic. 430041 C33

415.472.6100

EWR Inc.

kbipaint.com

PAINTING, DECORATING & WATERPROOFING

415.897.1118

lic. 645552 C33 415.382.3300

lic. 833585 B,C33

universalprotectivecoatings.com

415.482.6055

North Marin Painting, Inc.

gaidanopainting.com

lic. 702759 C33,B

PEST CONTROL

Advanced Stormwater Protection

Giampolini & Company

Marin Country Club

707.585.8247

lic. 322282 C33,C35,C9

415.382.6712

aspnow.net

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Universal Protective Coatings

Gaidano & Sons Painting & Decorating

ivgc.com

marincountryclub.com

415.898.4911

Mikkelsen Painting

415.457.9800

415.892.0199

northmarinpainting.com

Marin Termite Control Co. Inc.

415.673.1236

Pac West Painting Inc.

lic. 920570 B

giampolini.com

lic. 848109 C33,B

415.456.9620

415.457.0724

marintermite.com

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REAL ESTATE, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

RPM Mortgage

415.868.1791

lic. 623217 C36

Ares Commercial Properties

415.457.6941

415.899.1590

Grier Argall Plumbing, Inc.

Water Components & Building Supply, Inc.

lic. 736901 C36

415.451.1780

PLAYGROUNDS

415.457.0748

watercomponents.com

Community Playgrounds, Inc.

Harry Lee Plumbing

Wilson’s Plumbing

lic. 430685 C36

lic. 362950 A,D34

415.479.1854

415.460.6900

415.381.5550

rpm-mtg.com/dpomilia Seadrift Realty

wilsonsplumbing.info

415.892.8100 communityplaygrounds.com

Marin Mechanical, Inc. lic. 749299

PLUMBING

seadriftrealty.com

PRINTING

C36,C4,A,C46,B

Ashley Bock/Alain Pinel Realtors

Vincent Sheehan Real Estate 415.899.9990

therightbroker.com

415.335.5525

415.485.4472

Minuteman Press of Marin

apr.com

lic. 676623 C36

Marin Roto Rooter

415.453.4548

Bradley Real Estate

Wendy Aronson Property Management

415.492.8769

lic. 288461 C36,C42

minuteman-marin.com

415.531.3567

415.730.4455

Asap Plumbing, Inc.

bradleyrealestate.com

415.898.2700

B & W Plumbing, LLC

rotorooter.com

lic. 411936 C36 415.868.9641

Mike Testa Plumbing, Inc.

RENTAL, EQUIPMENT & EVENTS

Unicorn Group 415.492.2222

Cal-Pox, Inc.

unicornprintmail.com

415.457.8850

PROPANE & BUTANE

Caro Asset Management, Inc.

Cal-West Rentals Inc.

415.899.1500

calwestrentals.com

Carol Scott/Bradley Real Estate

Classic Party Rentals

lic. 519618 C36,C16

Baswell Plumbing

415.479.0110

lic. 433698 C36

miketestaplumbing.com

415.897.7977

Pace Supply Burkell Plumbing, Inc.

415.454.8282

De Carli’s Petaluma Butane Distributor

lic. 417360

pacesupply.com

707.762.4511

C16,C36,C4,C20 415.332.3091

burkell.com

707.763.5665

707.253.2332

415.971.5676

Pedro Femenia & Sons, Inc.

McPhail Fuel Co.

lic. 392227

mcphails.com

Carl J Augusto Plumbing

C4,C16,C20,C36

lic. 298381 C36

415.383.7473

World Class Shows

carolscott.com

707.285.3525

650.593.2465

DMH Land Use Planning

worldclassshows.com

415.457.0525

PUBLISHING

ROOFING Empire USA

415.897.6174

Plumbing Repair Specialists

Marin Independent Journal

310.394.6300

City Front Plumbing

Allied Building Products

lic. 443156 C36

lic. 460208 C36

415.382.7297

Front Porch Realty Group

415.454.6737

415.453.6682

marinij.com

415.847.6519

Denny’s House of Plumbing

Roman’s Plumbing lic. 952842 C36

North Bay Business Journal

lic. 504967 C36

707.971.0353

707.521.5270

Hendrickson Development Inc.

415.479.1655

romansplumbing.net

northbaybusinessjournal.com

415.507.0752

NorthBay biz - Gammon LLC

MacPhail Properties, Inc.

lic. 878480 C39

Ferguson

Rubenstein Supply Company

415.482.1604

415.320.0647

415.924.3200

415.454.1174

707.575.8282

rubensteinsupply.com

northbaybiz.com

Nancy M. Marion

De Mello Roofing

415.485.3760

lic. 290726 C39,D41

707.584.7599

frontporchrealtygroup.com

alliedbuilding.com Aussie Roofing, Inc. lic. 823443 C39 415.472.2800

aussieroofing.com Brandon Riedel Roofing

dennyshouseofplumbing.com

Gotelli Plumbing Company

Sonoma Marin Plumbing

lic. 254603 C36,C16

707.755.4333

Rockport Land Corp.

415.457.1145

sonomamarinplumbing.com

707.775.4554

415.456.0741

demelloroofing.com

gotelliplumbing.com

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Davis Sign Company, Inc.

lic. 220964 C39

lic. 831319 D42

707.763.1535

415.457.4091

henrisroofing.com

dscsigns.com

Herb Dorszynski/Johns Manville

SOLAR

925.301.5535

American Solar

jm.com

415.868.1111 x 130

SWIMMING POOLS

TRUCKING

Hudson Street Design of Marin

Herb’s Pool Service & Construction, Inc.

De La Montanya Trucking

415.924.8300

lic. 273969 D35

707.765.0725

McGovern Skylight Specialist

415.479.4040

herbspoolservice.com

UTILITY

TILE & STONE

Marin Clean Energy

lic. 721229 B

americansolar.net McLeran, Inc.

healdsburglumber.com

707.292.4570

415.464.6033

Ceramic Tile Design

Mission Wood Products

mcecleanenergy.org

lic. 474230 C39

Solarcraft

415.485.5180

415.456.7663

lic. 497797 B,C10,C46,C35

ceramictiledesign.net

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

missionwood.com

CTW Designs

415.264.4005

415.883.8861

pge.com

Mueller Mirror & Glass Inc.

415.382.7717

Morris Roofing Company

solarcraft.com

lic. 259426 C39 415.454.6066

Sun First, Inc.

morris-roofing.com

lic. 669250 B,C46

415.472.2280

ctwdesigns.com

lic. 462285 C17

WINDOW COVERINGS

415.458.5870

Galliani Tile Company

Northbay Roofing & Gutters, Inc.

sunfirstsolar.com

lic. 651146 B,C54

lic. 834387 C43,C39

Sun Light & Power

415.497.1714

lic. 326203 C46, B

Italics

415.457.2173

northbayroofinggutters.com

510.845.2997

415.451.6150

horizontint.com

sunlightandpower.com

italics-stone.com

415.798.0388

415.456.3482

northernpacficroofing.com

STAFFING & HUMAN RESOURCES

Novato Glass, Inc. Horizon Glass Tinting

lic. 371442 C17

lic. 570209 C61,D52

415.897.5117

Old Town Glass lic. 736844 C17

WINDOWS, GLAZING & DOORS

415.897.0088

Andersen Windows & Doors

Pacific Door & Hardware

415.613.5955

707.773.3666

andersenwindows.com

pacdoor.net

707.584.5476

Bergy Door & Window Company

Pacific Door Products, Inc.

Northern Pacific Roofing lic. 812250 C39,B

415.492.0234

Miconi Marble & Tile

otglass.com

lic. 604588 C54 415.482.8453

miconi.com

lic. 509661 D28,C17

Steve Janney Roofing, Inc.

CLP Resources, Inc.

lic. 511545 C39

415.446.7000

MLS Tile

415.258.9676

clp.com

lic. 602910 C54

Superior Roofing & Gutter Co.

Larry C. Levy, Consultant 415.892.1497

Tile West

707.584.7200

707.795.7777

lic. 956499 B,C39

employeerelationsmanagement.com

lic. 551058 C54

bergydoor.com

pacificdoorproducts.com

tilewestinc.com

Charles Window and Door Company

Vitreo Inc

TREE SERVICE

lic. 840757B

vitreoinc.com

415.491.1144

415.382.7550

Wedge Roofing, Inc.

Marin Employment Connection - Workforce Investment Board

lic. 416737 C39,C2,C43,B

415.473.3334

888.763.7663

MarinEmployment.org

roofingmarin.com

wedgeroofing.com

SIGNAGE & PARKING AREA STRIPING

lic. 443074 D24

415.258.0114

415.459.1600

Marin Tree Service

charleswindows.com

West Coast Professional Door, Inc.

lic. 648230 D49

Nelson Staffing

415.472.7105

Dotto Glass

415.246.2034

415.446.0208

marintrees.com

lic. 225824 C17

wcprodoor.com

nelsonstaffing.com

415.479.1274

Treemasters Tree and Garden Care

dottoglass.com

Bruce Enterprises

lic. 660226 D49

Glass & Sash Inc.

lic. 742358 C32

415.455.9933

lic. 173807 C17

707.781.9686

treemasters.com

415.456.2240

bruce-enterprises.com

members.marinbuilders.org/list

Window Worx lic. 758998 C17 415.451.4856

glassandsash.com

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MEET A MEMBER

Perfectly Prepared Local land-use planning expert Diane Henderson of DMH Land Use Planning, regularly shares her expertise with city governments, sits on the Board of Directors of the Marin Builders Association, and was even named San Rafael’s “Citizen of the Year” earlier in 2015. Somehow in the midst of all this she also managed a major kitchen remodel just in time for the holiday season. Here, Diane dishes on her dream-come-true kitchen and her simple recipe for holiday entertaining. interview by Marin Home Staff / photography by Trevor Henley

We know you’re a pro when it comes to planning. What was your strategy in approaching your own kitchen remodel?

My home was built in 1930, and I had lived in it nearly 20 years before I remodeled the kitchen. The kitchen was in dire need of replacement, and because I had lived there so long, I had a very good idea about what I wanted the future kitchen to be.

I actually completely gutted the old kitchen, removed interior walls, and relocated stairs—it is a completely different kitchen.

I think that it really paid to take the time to think about what I wanted and plan accordingly.

When you look around your new kitchen, what do you love most, and what would you have done differently?

I love the openness of the kitchen and the fact that people can I love the openness of the kitchen and the fact that people can sit at the island and visit with me while I cook. In my old kitchen, there was only one way in and out. Once someone came into the kitchen they were trapped—and usually in my way! I wouldn’t have done anything differently; I absolutely love my kitchen!

What’s your most treasured recipe? Cocktails count too!

Probably Kahlua cake—I have had the recipe for years, and it’s a delicious chocolate cake. It is very simple to make and a real crowd-pleaser.

Yum! You’re making us hungry! What’s in your refrigerator right now?

I keep a well-stocked refrigerator—always chilled wine, cheese, yogurt, and lots of vegetables and fruit.

Sounds like you’re always ready to play the hostess. What are your top three must-haves when it comes to entertaining guests during the holiday season?

A festively decorated house, and plenty of food and drink.

With those three things, all I have to do is open the door and let guests in; the rest is simple. I love the holidays, and I love entertaining; it is the perfect combination for me.

To learn more about MBA member Diane Henderson, visit marinbuilders.org

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