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San Francisco Antique Show

“Chinoiserie: Rococo to Eco”

San Francisco, October 2010 — The 29th Annual Fall Antiques Show at Fort Mason Center will run from October 29–31. It is the oldest international antiques fair on the West Coast. Over 60 dealers will present thousands of fine art objects representing all styles and periods.

This year’s theme, Chinoiserie: Rococo to Eco, will be celebrated by a two- story, gilded pagoda entrance designed by architect Andrew Skurman and built by Peninsula Custom Homes (PCH).The six red lacquer pagodas with gilt eaves and fretwork panels create a dramatic entrance to the show. PCH has donated their time and expertise to this project in an effort to support Enterprise for High School Students.

The show benefits Enterprise for High School Students, an organization which is meant to engage and empower San Francisco Bay Area high school students to discover career opportunities and cultivate their individual interests.

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“Hidden Treasures: Celebrating 30 Years of Surprising Finds”

San Francisco, October 2011 — The 30th Annual Fall Antiques Show at Fort Mason Center will run from October 27–30. It is the oldest international antiques fair on the West Coast. Over 60 dealers will present thousands of fine art objects representing all styles and periods.

Hidden Treasures: Celebrating 30 Years of Surprising Finds is the theme this year and is inspired by the traditional 30th anniversary gift, the pearl, a treasure hidden in an oyster shell. The entryway, six oversized scroll brackets, designed by architect Andrew Skurman and built by Peninsula Custom Homes (PCH) includes faux painting to invite a double take by visitors as they pass into the show. PCH has donated their time and expertise to this project in an effort to support Enterprise for High School Students.

The show benefits Enterprise for High School Students, an organization which is meant to engage and empower San Francisco Bay Area high school students to discover career opportunities and cultivate their individual interests.

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Luxe Panel

PCH President, Bryan Murphy, participated in the intimate panel discussion put on by Luxe Magazine along with Geddes Ulinskas from Geddes Ulinskas Architects and Cynthia Spence from Cynthia Spence Design. Mary Jo Bowling, the Homes Editor of Luxe Interiors + Design, San Francisco was the lively moderator. The topic of the discussion was on Home Design Trends and the Future Outlook for 2019. Top SF Bay Area Designers, Architects and Home Builders were in attendance to network, enjoy lunch, and listen to the great conversation.

Grail Magazine

GRAIL is an invitation-only community for like-minded professionals and business owners in the San Francisco Bay Area and Napa Valley. GRAIL members are a curated selection of lifestyle leaders who share a common commitment to providing exceptional services, experiences, and products. The community offers an outlet for professional collaboration and business development through seminars hosted by industry icons. Visit our page at:

http://www.grailmag.com/directory/pch