Feature Story

Creative Growth

Two landscape architects, whose projects include private estates as well as AT&T Park, experiment with a range of plants at the home base.

An Artist's Progress

At home, a painter collages together the loves of her life: art, books and childhood mementos.

Playland

Functional dungeons and dragons inspire real-life rooms in a San Francisco victorian.

Country Airs

A refined yet durable wine country retreat belies its rural setting.

Beach Babylon

A breezy, light-hearted renovation on the Marin coast adds warmth and comfort for guests as well as others.

Three Marin Families Master the Balance of Outdoor Living

Outdoors combine great temps with negligible rain and it’s easy to see why home-dwellers are so into outdoor living. Creating an in-and-out habitat takes a little imagination and a lot of planning; meet three local families who show how it’s done.

Tensions Rise in Richardson Bay

Given a long list of concerns from various groups, is it possible to preserve a historic and rare community where people live in their boats on the bay?

A Band Full of Parents

These moms and dads live the rock star life — at least until it’s time to get the kids ready for school.

Canal Street

A personal story on the Marin class divide and Canal Street in San Rafael.

Lust For Like

How social media and online dating apps are shaping our relationships.

Dance Fever

Adult dance classes are the new alternative to ho-hum gym workouts.

Dealing with a Daughter's Eating Disorder

A call from the school psychologist finally revealed the problem that was too close for this Marin mom to see. Many other families are facing similar struggles with dangerous eating disorders.