Flash Back : San Francisco 1989

Flash Back : San Francisco 1989

On Halloween eve in 1987 I arrived in San Francisco full of anticipation for city living. The next day it was a chilly afternoon standing at the Muni stop waiting for a train and I was shivering in my linen … Continue reading 

Have you feathered your nest yet?

Have you feathered your nest yet?

Cindy Ciskowski pillows are featured October 1-4 on the members only home decor site One Kings Lane. The event Autumn Arrives, fall for the seasons coziest finds has pillows and cozy throws. If your not a member yet join to … Continue reading 

Ojai Lavender fields forever….

Ojai Lavender fields forever….

New Oak Ranch- at the peak of lavender season a purple haze of pastoral serenity spreads across the upper Ojai valley as 5000 lavender plants blossom. New Oak is a U-pick lavender farm with over 15 varieties growing, it is … Continue reading 

Oh My! it’s a Schiaparelli!

Oh My! it’s a Schiaparelli!

My Dear Accessory du jour, I must say you are seriously fab! Oh the places you have been and the places we will go….. I discovered your silken colorful essence at the bottom of a box of scarves one morning … Continue reading 

Fit to be Tied

Fit to be Tied

As a lover of fabrics one of my secret passions is collecting vintage scarves, my favorites are the ones given to me by my grandmother and I wear them on special occasions. Then there are the ones I wear everyday … Continue reading 

What is the most important home accessory?

What is the most important home accessory?

We spent the weekend spring cleaning our design studio, painting and dolling up our new showroom to get ready for the grand opening. The showroom features our custom made to order lampshades, lighting collection and up-cycled market shoppers in burlap … Continue reading