Join us in our Woodside garden for a special event with local landscape architect Monica Perrone. Known for her thoughtful, site-sensitive approach and effortless blending of structure and natural beauty, Monica will be offering complimentary design consultations throughout the day. Whether you’re refreshing a small garden space or envisioning a larger outdoor transformation, this is a wonderful opportunity to receive expert guidance in an inspiring setting. We invite you to bring photos, plans, or simply your ideas—and enjoy a personalized conversation designed to help bring your outdoor space to life.

Space is limited and appointments are required. Please call the shop to reserve your spot, 650-943-0270.

Join us in our Woodside shop for an intimate art show featuring local artist Jim Caldwell. Known for his evocative compositions and refined use of texture and tone, Jim’s work brings a sense of depth, character, and quiet intrigue to any space. We invite you to explore the collection, experience the pieces in person, and enjoy a relaxed, inspiring atmosphere. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply discovering his work, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the artist and find something truly special for your home.

Join us in our Marin garden for a special event with local landscape architect Monica Perrone. Known for her thoughtful, site-sensitive approach and effortless blending of structure and natural beauty, Monica will be offering complimentary design consultations throughout the day. Whether you’re refreshing a small garden space or envisioning a larger outdoor transformation, this is a wonderful opportunity to receive expert guidance in an inspiring setting. We invite you to bring photos, plans, or simply your ideas—and enjoy a personalized conversation designed to help bring your outdoor space to life.

Space is limited and appointments are required. Please call the shop to reserve your spot, 415-302-4098.

Catherine Cogliandro Alioto is a classically trained chef, recipe developer, and culinary instructor. She studied at Tante Marie’s Cooking School in San Francisco and l’École Lenôtre in Paris. Catherine has worked with several of the Bay Area’s most respected restaurants and food companies, and her work has appeared in publications including Sunset Books, Health Magazine, Better Homes and Gardens Books, Fine Cooking, and Chronicle Books.

Tapas España is her first cookbook.

A fourth-generation San Franciscan, Catherine enjoys exploring Northern California’s markets and restaurants and cooking for family and friends.

She currently lives in San Francisco with her husband and enjoys frequent visits with her three grown children.

This joyful gathering will celebrate a book devoted to deeply satisfying, vegetable-forward meals that bring everyone happily to the table. We will toast the occasion with bubbly and enjoy seasonal bites inspired by Cara’s book, The Vegetable Eater.

We will open our doors at 10am and begin the grand opening celebration at 2pm. We hope you will join us!