bringing beauty to your home and wardrobe

“What sets her apart is that she truly HEALS through design. She doesn’t just make a home beautiful (which she does - and then some) but she creates a space full of joy - literally showing her clients how to enjoy the various areas of the home - right down to the scents they smell, the food they taste, and the sounds they hear. An expert in emotional intelligence and transformation, Theresa specializes in recreating spaces focused on healing - whether it’s a new family home, a home post divorce, or redesigning after the loss of a loved one, she helps create joy and self-acceptance through every element she touches. There’s truly is nobody who is doing what Theresa is and her immediate success makes her ‘one to watch.’”

— Sharyn B, Publisher, Modern Luxury, Silicon Valley Magazine

“I never wanted to pay attention to my wardrobe.  I wasn't very good at it, and there always seemed to be more important things to do with my time.  Theresa has been a revelation.  She made my wardrobe upgrade easy and fun.  The results have been 100x better than I could have achieved on my own, and I'm fairly certain that the "mistakes" she kept me from making more than covered the cost of her fee.  Finally, she's a truly delightful person.  My wardrobe upgrade is finished for the time being, but I look forward to working with Theresa again when it's time for a refresh.”

—Jonathan A

“Theresa always insists on working with the best: the best people and fashion, at Armani, Neiman Marcus, Smoke and Mirrors, Anthem, and Restoration Hardware.

And then as you live in her ideas and results, as you live in your new wardrobe and surroundings, you catch yourself saying again and again: “Wow, Theresa was definitely right.”

And so Theresa helps you to grow as a person, to be more of who you are.”

—Scott Y.

“I had been struggling for over 20 years with an incohesive wardrobe and a complete lack of style identity. Getting dressed every morning was an overwhelming experience. After several failed forays into impersonalized online fashion services and attempts at clearing out my overflowing closet, I knew that I needed a better solution.

When I met Theresa for the first time, her warmth, comprehensive knowledge, and professionalism were immediately apparent. She quickly helped me determine my preferred style and was able to identify several key pieces that fit my lifestyle and body type. As we culled my wardrobe, Theresa provided clear and honest insights into what clothes were working and not working for me. During this process, I deeply appreciated how she created an environment in which I felt comfortable. To fill gaps in my now slimmer wardrobe, Theresa introduced me to a truly personalized shopping experience, and I was advised on what constitutes quality fashion and how to incorporate the new pieces into my existing wardrobe.

I now have clothes that I know fit me, look good on me, and work together for a multitude of elevated outfits. Theresa provided services that not only helped me reach my desired fashion goals, but also has given me a new outlook on life. What she offers is truly a form of self-care, and I feel confident, happy and empowered! Thank you, Theresa!”

— Justina C.

I had a great experience working with A Palmer in California.  Theresa took the time I needed to refine my thinking about the style I wanted for my living room, dining room and entry.  She found great options for furniture and rugs at my price point and didn’t hesitate to get her hands dirty to help declutter, hang curtains, and clean up.  Finally, she’s assembled an amazing team.  The painters she recommended were professional, friendly and did an incredible job.  I’m looking forward to working with Theresa again to update our master bedroom.

—Michelle S.

“Theresa is the best stylist and such a beautiful person - inside and out.

We worked together via multiple zoom calls as she helped me cleanse my closet, fill in the gaps with new pieces, and then she searched the world over for the perfect dresses, shoes, and accessories to make everything look fabulous. I learned so much from her about the types of clothing that look good on me, make-up and even undergarments that I didn’t even know existed. The stress of shopping disappeared.

Theresa listened to me, understood what I needed, and helped me curate a functional and easy to wear closet. She was so patient, supportive, and encouraging during times when I wasn’t feeling my best and even gave me detailed “instructions” for my events.

I love being able to walk into my closet and always have something to wear that makes me feel my best and If I need something she is just a text message away!””

— Cherie C.

“Theresa is amazing! I had the privilege to work with her several times in the last 6 months and her help has helped my business, my environment and increased my ability to help others. Theresa is the Jane of all trades: she helped me prepare and host events by engaging with vendors on my behalf, set-up for the event, and even clean up afterwards. During these events, she was the most generous hostess freeing me up to network and mingle. Theresa also helped me with preparing hundreds of specially curated client/colleague and friend Holiday Gifts. This was a herculean task involving months of planning, multiple vendor engagement and even dawn trips to the SF Flower Mart to choose just the right items. Hear me when I say that Theresa has the best style, service and knows all the right people and places. It is important to her that all the details are just right. She somehow does all of this with a smile and the utmost care! I cannot say enough about Theresa – I feel so fortunate that our paths have crossed. If your needs have anything to do with style, grace and sophistication you must contact Theresa!”

—Sophia N.

“Theresa is a creative force to be reckoned with! If you need someone to bring your ideas to life with a cohesive stylish and tasteful design, Theresa is the one for you. Theresa helped us redesign our Lake Tahoe vacation home from the ground up, bringing to life our “mountain modern“ idea with fantastic suggestions and a clear vision matching our style preference. Theresa is great at finding real pieces to fit your design and budget, then works with you to build around it in a consistent design theme. She always has the big picture in mind, and isn’t shy about gently redirecting you if certain selections don’t make sense from a style perspective. It was great to have a professional work with us while providing friendly objective advice along the way.”

— Mark K.

"‘Light & Welcoming’

Theresa was instrumental in transforming our break room into a bright, refreshing lounge where our faculty and staff can relax and recharge.

She took our small, dark, tired lounge and reimagined it into a welcome sanctuary where teachers gather and enjoy one another's company.

Her use of simple designs, wisely-selected furniture and soothing, light colors, produced a welcoming area that enhances faculty and staff morale.”

— Mr. Carter, St. Philip Neri

“I have been working with Theresa on my house for the past year and I would strongly recommend her. She has an excellent eye and taste to make a house elegant, warm, inviting and beautiful. Interior design is her passion, and she loves working on any project in a house. She is really good at editing a room or closet and will work with what you have first without pushing to purchase new items. She studied feng shui and uses her knowledge to bring good energy into your house. I learned a lot about feng shui, interior design, house plants and paint colors working with her. She is an excellent teacher and will give you the tools to maintain what she has started in your house. She is very easy to work with, fast and responsive. She is also very connected and will direct you towards the best contractors to work with.”

—Alex C.

“Simply put, I could not have done it without A Palmer in California and specifically Theresa‘s attention to detail, experience, and taste.

I’m a Realtor and most of my clients understand the need to vacate their property so we can properly prepare the home to get the highest and best offers. I recently had a client who was not in a position to do so, and this was compounded by the fact that we had a very short timeline. Pivoting slightly from my typical marketing plan, I brought in Theresa to help us stage the home with mostly my client’s items and otherwise make the home look its best in the very brief timeline we had.

She knocked it out of the park, and I could not have done it without her! The list of all she did would be too long to put here, so I’ll just say home buyers were very surprised the home was not vacant and staged and we exceeded the seller’s expectations.  I strongly recommend A Palmer in California for anyone looking to make their home look amazing whether you are planning to sell or not.”

— Greg N.

“One look at Theresa, and you can tell she has a great eye for style. Plus her home is an oasis of warm, classic interior design. I hired Theresa to help me when I moved into my new home and she had such great ideas that we implemented including brightening up the vibe by painting the interior, switching out the furniture for more chic pieces, and freshening up the exterior with beautiful potted plants. I could not have been more pleased with her work. I highly recommend her services!“

—Catherine G.

“I used to dread going into my closet, because I thought I had nothing to wear and quite honestly, it was an overcrowded mess.  My closet session with Theresa completely changed all that.  In a short amount of time, Theresa not only transformed my closet, but also my mindset around my clothes!  She made the process so fun and enjoyable - I have never had so much fun revamping my closet.  After asking a few questions that allowed her to assess my body type and preferred style, Theresa came to our session knowing exactly what clothing, shoes and accessories would suit me best.  She used her sartorial savvy to help me pinpoint what to remove from my closet, showed me what I already had in my closet that created the style I wished to achieve and flattered my shape, and identified the pieces I was missing from my wardrobe.  I was thoroughly impressed with the level of detail and thoughtfulness that Theresa put into every single aspect of our session.  When I told her about my desire to remodel the layout of my closet, Theresa provided me with creative solutions that achieved the effect I wanted without a construction project.  She literally saved me thousands of dollars! Thanks to Theresa’s unique brand of chic and panache, my wardrobe and closet are the best they have ever been!”

—Frances C.

“I was getting ready to make a big move out of state and mentioned to Theresa that I was dreading decluttering my attic. When she offered to help, I jumped at the opportunity. It's a bit daunting when you sit down to go through all the stuff you've accumulated over the years, but she made the process from beginning to end so fun, quick and easy.

Decluttering and organizing are not my strong suits, so while I didn't even know where or how to begin, she was able to seamlessly map out and guide me through it. She showed up each day ready to play my favorite music, helped me through the painful process of editing and deciding which items to keep, toss, or donate, then hauled away all my trash and donations and even offered great tips on how to set up organization systems and maintain them in my new home.

Theresa was amazing to work with - professional, yet so much fun! I was pleasantly surprised to find myself enjoying the process and would hire her again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much for all your help and hard work, Theresa!”

—Jamie R.

“Theresa is one of the most hardworking and tenacious people you’ll ever meet!  She is always aiming to achieve “the Best” in everything she pursues.  If you want to work with someone with high standards and integrity, Theresa is your girl!   Theresa is detailed oriented and a good listener.  She is always ready with a smile and a positive attitude.  Truly a pleasure to work with.”

—Betty Lin