About A Palmer in California

I’m Theresa Palmer, a San Francisco based stylist working with individuals and publications, giving all of my clients the "best of the best." My expertise in body types, fabrics, timeless style, how clothes should fit and anticipating a client's needs distinguishes me as a top stylist.

My styling has been featured on magazine covers, where I bring fun and focus to the photoshoot, creating both happy pictures and clients.

In addition to editorial work, my styling services often 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

  • Editing your closet so it's organized and contains only "loves" that look fabulous on you

  • Creating and documenting outfits for reference

  • Shopping for perfect pieces to complete your wardrobe and look

  • Dressing clients for events

Reach out to learn how we can work together! →

  • “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.

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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 in my mind.

The name, A Palmer in California, is in homage to my 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, I 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

"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