Bay area personal stylist Theresa Palmer walks through by racks of clothing while wearing a dark shirt and leather pants near a tote bag that reads "A PALMER IN CALIFORNIA."
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About A Palmer in California

Theresa Palmer is a vetted San Francisco based wardrobe stylist with 25 years of experience working with individuals and publications.

Her styling has been featured on magazine covers from San Francisco Magazine to Silicon Valley Magazine.

In addition to editorial work, her styling services include a custom mix of:

  • Creating a versatile and cohesive wardrobe that tells the story of who you are and who you want to be—in a stylish way

  • A comprehensive wardrobe and style system including a full closet edit

  • Concierge - level resale and donation management

  • Digital lookbook

  • Personalized, strategic shopping

  • Event dressing

  • Travel packing to coordinate with your events

  • White glove, turnkey delivery service to your closet

  • Private tailoring session with exclusive master tailoring partner for custom - made, bespoke and couture pieces

Reach out to learn how we can work together! →

Where did the name come from?

Having a lifestyle brand and offering a service that helps others create their own magazine-worthy environment has been a forever-dream for Theresa.

The name, A Palmer in California, is in homage to her father who came from England and dreamt of coming to California while growing up in the country, riding his bike 21 miles to and fro while being an apprentice to the newspaper. Later, he sold books door to door until he saved $19K, then came to California and bought a home by the Pacific Ocean (off of scenic Highway 1). Proving that anything is possible if you have a dream, you can make it happen.

While he was in hospice, she asked him why he chose California and he said: “Well that was easy, it was on the cover of all the magazines!”

Mr Bernard Palmer

Mr Bernard Palmer

  • “One look at Theresa, and you can tell she has a great eye for style. I hired Theresa to help me when I moved into my new home and she had such great ideas that we implemented right away. I could not have been more pleased with her work. I highly recommend her services!“

    —Catherine G.

  • "I absolutely loved working with Theresa! She helped me create chic, flattering outfits for a professional conference, and every look she chose felt effortlessly stylish yet perfectly practical. Her taste is impeccable, and her ability to blend sophistication with everyday wearability is unmatched. I can’t recommend Theresa highly enough and genuinely look forward to working with her again soon!!"

    —Naz S.

  • “Theresa always insists on working with the best: the best people and fashion. 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.’”

    —Scott Y.

  • “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!”

    —Justina C.

  • “Theresa has an excellent eye and taste to make a house elegant, warm, inviting and beautiful. 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 is very easy to work with, fast and responsive.”

    —Alex C.

  • “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! She is detailed oriented and a good listener, and is always ready with a smile and a positive attitude. Truly a pleasure to work with.”

    —Betty Lin

  • “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 – If your needs have anything to do with style, grace and sophistication you must contact Theresa!”

    —Sophia N.

  • “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. 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.”

    —Jamie R.

  • “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.”

    —Mark K.

  • “I used to dread going into my closet, because I thought I had nothing to wear. 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.”

    —Frances C.

  • “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.”

    —Michelle S.

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

  • “Theresa 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

Clothing racks with various hanging clothes, illuminated by decorative ceiling lights, with a cozy sitting area to the right.

Styling Support During Cancer Treatment and Recovery

It is my honor to give a complimentary styling session on Zoom for those undergoing cancer treatment, from a Bay Area Stylist and breast cancer survivor who understands the journey firsthand.

Please book on Calendly.

"Time to make homes that support the complex patterns of how we live now and yet are living entities that give us comfort and freedom, intimacy and privacy, as well as efficiency and practicality. Homes with heart."

- Ilse Crawford