Lotus Abrams

San Francisco

Writer and Editor at Freelance

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Articles

Open House: A Boxy, 1978-era Ridgetop Home in Kentfield Gets a Common Space Overhaul that Frees up the Floorplan - and the Views

2 weeks ago | marinmagazine.com | Lotus Abrams

How do you modernize a 1970s-era, split-level home situated on a steep hillside with a chopped-up layout to capitalize on the views while maintaining warmth and intimacy? That was the challenge facing architect Keith Kirley and interior designer Heather Kendall Bernstein when they took on a renovation project in Kentfield for a couple with teenage children.
LA Chef Antonia Lofaso Shares Her Favorite Local Off-Duty Dining Destinations

2 weeks ago | localgetaways.com | Lotus Abrams

The wildfires that struck Los Angeles earlier this year have taken a toll on businesses, from retail shops to restaurants — which were already suffering from the lingering effects of the pandemic, as well as inflation. Antonia Lofaso, a celebrated chef, TV personality, cookbook author and owner of three restaurants in Los Angeles has witnessed the effects on the industry first-hand.
South Bay Beaches Breakdown: In and Around Half Moon Bay

1 month ago | localgetaways.com | Lotus Abrams

Home to Mavericks, the biggest break on the West Coast, attracting pro surfers from around the globe with swells that can reach 60 feet in winter, the charming coastal town of Half Moon Bay on the San Francisco Peninsula boasts a stunning coastline that all can enjoy.
South Bay Beaches Breakdown: Southern San Mateo County

1 month ago | localgetaways.com | Lotus Abrams

The remote stretch of Highway 1 between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz meanders along the rugged Pacific coastline for nearly 50 miles, treating drivers to breathtaking views of windswept bluffs; driftwood-strewn beaches; crashing waves; a patchwork of artichoke, berry and Brussels sprouts farms; and refreshingly, not much else. Exploring this gorgeous, unspoiled segment of the San Mateo County coastline makes for an ideal day trip.
South Bay Beaches Breakdown: In and Around Pacifica

1 month ago | localgetaways.com | Lotus Abrams

There’s something for every beachgoer in Pacifica. Whether you want to surf, hike, fish, bike along the shoreline, or simply relax and take in the stunning scenery, there’s a beach for you in this coastal community located just south of San Francisco on the San Mateo County Peninsula. When you need a break from the beach, there are plenty of restaurants, breweries, shops and even a few hotels in the vicinity, too. Here are the best beaches in and around Pacifica.
April 2025

1 month ago | marinmagazine.com | Mimi Pinson |Emma Robertson |Jim Wood |Lotus Abrams

Celebrating 20 Years of Marin Magazine In honor of celebrating our 20th anniversary, we hope you enjoy this trip through the last 10 years as we look back at notable stories. From Paris to Bombay, Author Alka Joshi Takes Readers on a Mysterious Journey in her New Novel Joshi takes us behind the scenes of her writing process.
Climate Control: A Nicasio Home Merges Sustainability and Style

2 months ago | marinmagazine.com | Margaux Ivanhoe |Lotus Abrams

Greg Dalton and Lucia Choi-Dalton have lived in urban locales around the world, but after a 2012 kayaking outing on Tomales Bay, the San Francisco residents knew they wanted to put down roots in rural West Marin. With its small-town community feeling and scenic setting surrounded by rolling hills, Nicasio proved to be the ideal choice.
California Cool: A Larkspur Home Gets a Breezy, Modern Makeover

2 months ago | spacesmag.com | Margaux Ivanhoe |Lotus Abrams

When a young family moved into their new home in Larkspur, they knew it would need an update. The 2,800-square-foot, four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home felt dark, heavy and characterless inside, and the kitchen was cramped and cut off from the family room. With young twins, however, the homeowners weren’t ready to embark on a big project just yet. Instead, they settled for making a few cosmetic updates, executed by interior designer Ansley Majit’s San Francisco-based firm, L+P Interiors.
Climate Control: A Nicasio Home Merges Sustainability and Style

2 months ago | spacesmag.com | Lotus Abrams

Greg Dalton and Lucia Choi-Dalton have lived in urban locales around the world, but after a 2012 kayaking outing on Tomales Bay, the San Francisco residents knew they wanted to put down roots in rural West Marin. With its small-town community feeling and scenic setting surrounded by rolling hills, Nicasio proved to be the ideal choice.
Revitalizing a Landmark: A Stunning Renovation Brings New Life to Sausalito’s Wolfback Ridge Round House

2 months ago | marinmagazine.com | Lotus Abrams

With its distinctive design and lofty position at the top of the Marin Headlands in Sausalito, the historic Wolfback Ridge round house is undeniably atypical compared to most suburban homes. That made it a perfect fit for a pair of architectural enthusiasts from San Francisco with grown children looking to relocate to a quieter locale.