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1 week ago | 
marinmagazine.com | Margaux Ivanhoe
In a San Anselmo home remodeled for two real estate developers relocating from Southern California with their children, eclectic elements are paired with intention and artistry: vintage and new, rustic and industrial, playful and serene, and light and dark.
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2 weeks ago | 
spacesmag.com | Margaux Ivanhoe
Standing inside the 1,000-square-foot ADU in Fairfax that Nick and Sylvia Calder now call home, it’s immediately apparent that this is no ordinary residential structure. The walls are far more substantial than a typical home’s — 22 inches thick, to be exact — and made of concrete covered in natural plaster that feels softly textured to the touch. Nick, a contractor by trade, built the structure himself after spending years researching concrete construction systems.
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2 weeks ago | 
spacesmag.com | Margaux Ivanhoe
These days, suburban home design tends to prioritize privacy and single-function spaces. A Mill Valley residence recently remodeled for a family of six with deep roots in Marin, however, turns the typical model on its ear, guided by the homeowners’ open-door approach to socializing and casual everyday lifestyle.
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2 weeks ago | 
spacesmag.com | Margaux Ivanhoe
From windswept bluffs and rocky shorelines to wide, sandy beaches and hidden coves, living on the spectacular California coast holds undeniable allure. In their third co-authored book, California Coastal: Seaside Living from Sea Ranch to San Diego (Gibbs Smith Publishing), coming out on June 17, Marin locals Heather Sandy Hebert and Chase Reynolds Ewald share the inspiring stories behind 18 coastal homes.
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2 weeks ago | 
marinmagazine.com | Margaux Ivanhoe
I’m still smiling in the afterglow of our 20th anniversary garden party last month. Thanks to the team of ladies who pulled it together, the day was a huge success, including: co-founder Nikki C. and her team, caterer extraordinaire Stacy Scott and Stacey Dillon of 38north Design Co., who transformed a lawn into a magical space with multiple conversation hubs, food and drinks within easy reach and multiple Instagram-worthy spots.
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2 weeks ago | 
marinmagazine.com | Margaux Ivanhoe
We spoke with three women whose thriving food businesses can be found at many local farmers markets. Dig in to hear their thoughts on cooking and community. Did we miss anyone? Let us know your favorite farmers market stands.
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2 weeks ago | 
marinmagazine.com | Margaux Ivanhoe
Meet the inspiring women of Marin who are reshaping their industries — from healthcare and design to finance and community service, we celebrate our best local businesses. Meet Dr. Eloisa Morfin, OD. She is a graduate of the UC Berkeley School of Optometry. Before her professional studies, Dr. Morfin earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Sonoma State University.
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3 weeks ago | 
marinmagazine.com | Margaux Ivanhoe
If you’ve gone to big events in Marin, more likely than not you’ve tasted fare provided by Stacy Scott Catering. Her eponymous catering business has been around for close to 40 years, touching everything from nonprofit fundraising galas to weddings, funerals, private parties — and everything in between. For Stacy, food is not the star of the event, it’s about the people and the show put on for guests.
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3 weeks ago | 
marinmagazine.com | Margaux Ivanhoe
“Any advice for women on being a leader?“That’s the question we posed to prominent women in our community, including the 2025 class of the Marin Hall of Fame and leaders in the field of arts and culture. Here’s what they said. Since 1987, the Marin Women’s Hall of Fame has recognized the contributions of women of distinction in the county, honoring and preserving the achievements of over 160 women to date. “Leadership is a dynamic, ever-changing state that requires purpose and self-regulation.
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3 weeks ago | 
marinmagazine.com | Margaux Ivanhoe
Here’s a data point to ponder: Every day, Californians dispose of enough plastic to fill 290 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Packaging, including takeout containers for restaurant meals, occupies 50% of California landfills. Recognizing our problem with plastic pollution, state and local governments passed a bevy of regulations aimed at slimming down the garbage pile, including SB54 which bans the production of polystyrene (a.k.a. Styrofoam) containers for takeout.
