LIFE WELL-LIVED

For some, living well involves great effort and a tremendous expenditure of energy. Paul's penchant for la dolce vita comes so naturally that his personal life seamlessly reflects the same attention to detail and quality that his professional life demands. As a result, a dinner table set for a simple meal with friends in Belvedere is worthy of a photo shoot.  ~

SF OFFICE: BACK TO POTRERO HILL

While M. Butler is catting around in paradise, Paul is back in the San Francisco office hard at work. He and his associates review architectural plans for a remodel in the Fresno area. More on this project as it unfolds over the next several months.... ~

Paul reviews plans with architects Mauricio and Megan Munoz

CHEZ PAUL: MONSIEUR BUTLER

Paul's adorable cat, Butler, couldn't be happier now that the VERANDA crew has left and his Belvedere Island home is back to normal! 

Paradise regained! ~

IN THE NEWS: DAY THREE OF THE VERANDA PHOTO SHOOT

Working their way through the house and garden, the VERANDA team has reached the lower edge of Paul's hillside property on Belvedere Island. The charming, asymmetrical gate marks the original entrance to the historic home, which was built in 1912. Due to the island's rural nature, the team has to remove deer fencing to get an unobstructed shot of a large ceramic vessel above.

VERANDA stylist Tory Jones and photography assistant Adam Cohen remove deer fencing

A three-day photo shoot is exhausting, so Paul takes a few minutes to put his feet up

IN THE NEWS: VERANDA MAGAZINE PHOTO SHOOT

Paul spent the morning setting up his own flower shop in the basement of his Belvedere home in Marin County. The occasion? A photo shoot by VERANDA Magazine.

Laura Resen prepares to photograph the kitchen while Adam Cohen of Solid Digital assists on his Mac.

  Look for the published article in May of 2013!