PJ Bremier

California

Editor, DesignSwirl and Writer at Marin Independent Journal

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Articles

Stunning Stinson Beach gardens open for special event

2 weeks ago | marinij.com | PJ Bremier

Two private Stinson Beach gardens, both with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, will open their gates to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday when the Garden Conservancy’s annual Open Days program comes to Marin. The program celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The Open Days program has made it possible for more than 1.4 million people to stroll through thousands of private gardens ranging from rooftops and suburban backyards to historic estates and organic farms.
‘Love in a jar’: Marin resident to teach fruit canning class

2 weeks ago | marinij.com | PJ Bremier

Novato resident Marinda Freeman, the former executive director of Martha Stewart Catering and a cooking class instructor in New York in the 1980s, brings her cuisine and teaching skills to the Marin Art and Garden Center at noon June 14 for a class on canning summer fruit. Participants in the hands-on, four-hour class will take home jars of handcrafted strawberry-lemon jam, apricot jam and apricot chutney. Admission is $120. Register at maringarden.org/calendar.
Marin design firms reimagine 20th-century house for Decorator Showcase

3 weeks ago | marinij.com | PJ Bremier

The 46th annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase is underway, giving patrons a glimpse into more than two dozen decorated spaces in a 1902 Pacific Heights mansion through May 26. Several Marin design firms are participating, including two that took on bedrooms and bathrooms, one that designed a garden apartment and another that worked its magic on a dining room. And a Marin artist transformed a hallway with her clever take on family portraits.
Bay Area plastic surgeon’s novel treatment for bee stings published in medical journal

3 weeks ago | mercurynews.com | PJ Bremier

Bees and flowers go together like, well, bee stings and pain. While bee stings always hurt, they can affect people differently. For some, it can be life-threatening. Dr. Rosalind Hudson and Dr. Keith Denkler authored a case report on a treatment for bee stings.
Marin plastic surgeon’s treatment for bee stings published in journal

4 weeks ago | marinij.com | PJ Bremier

Bees and flowers go together like, well, bee stings and pain. While bee stings always hurt, they can affect people differently. For some, it can be life-threatening. “About 10% of patients with a bee — or wasp — sting sustain a ‘large local reaction’ where the swelling can enlarge to around 3 inches or more in diameter,” said Dr. Keith Denkler, a clinical professor of plastic surgery at UCSF and a plastic surgeon with a private practice in Marin.
Rose show heads to Bon Air shopping center

1 month ago | marinij.com | PJ Bremier

If your mom appreciates roses, you can get Mother’s Day off to an early start with the Marin Rose Society’s 48th annual rose show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 10. Or come and treat yourself or someone special to a beautiful selection of roses. The event will be held at 340 Bon Air Center in Greenbrae. That’s the stand-alone building that formerly housed Patxi’s Pizza in the Bon Air shopping center. The first 100 children at the event will receive free miniature roses to grow at home.
Interior designer melds beauty with comfort

1 month ago | marinij.com | PJ Bremier

Timothy Corrigan, known for his impeccable eye and deep knowledge of French history and architecture, will delight both Francophiles and fans of timeless design when the acclaimed designer arrives in San Francisco next month to discuss his latest book, “At Home In France: Inspiration and Style in Town and Country.”The illustrated talk, book signing and wine reception is sponsored by the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art and will take place at San Francisco’s Fort Mason Center on May 1.
Tour beautiful gardens in and around Marin

1 month ago | marinij.com | PJ Bremier

If you’re looking for a lovely way to spend time with your mom, friends or family this Mother’s Day weekend, how about strolling through your choice of 20 gardens located in Marin and Sonoma? That’s what Chad Singleton, the programs specialist for Sonoma Water, which manages the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership, suggests. Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership’s popular eco-friendly garden tour returns next month. It’s free but advance registration is required.
Event to honor West Marin’s unique history

1 month ago | marinij.com | PJ Bremier

Now that spring has arrived in Marin, it’s the perfect time to head outside and explore what the county has to offer. Looking for something fun to do? Head to West Marin’s Lodge at Marconi from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 19. That’s when the Lodge at Marconi will celebrate International Marconi Day, which honors the legacy of Guglielmo Marconi, the inventor of the radio.
Tour to highlight 7 unique gardens in Mill Valley

2 months ago | ourcommunitynow.com | PJ Bremier

It’s been 30 years since the Outdoor Art Club first began putting on garden tours in Mill Valley. To celebrate, its members are throwing a fun and fabulous garden tour on May 15. Tickets are on sale now. The profits benefit the Outdoor Art Club’s charitable community outreach and the preservation of its historic clubhouse.