The first stop for our day of design in LA was the chic showroom of Kathryn Ireland where textile designer Brian Ferrick of Ferrick Mason joined us. It was a kaleidoscope of colorful prints and patterns. It seemed like everyone in LA was on the move and Kathryn was no exception. She recently opened this […]
I mentioned that I had a day of design last Friday in LA and it all started at Almont Yard. This chic little garden used to be a parking lot before shop owner Nathan Turner and his then neighbor Peter Dunham decided to create this little oasis in 2008. Peter Dunham has since moved over […]
Lest you think I forgot where I live, I figured I should let you know about the warehouse sales going on right now in New York. First up is the annual Stark Warehouse Sale. This year they’ve added Holland & Sherry whose fabulous cashmere fabrics were first designed for bespoke suiting. Probably the reason why […]
If The Beverly Hills Hotel is like Doris Day, then the Chateau Marmont is more like The Doors. Instead of shiny and happy, it’s dark and brooding and beyond cool. It was modeled after a royal chateau in the Loire Valley of France and since it opened in 1929, it has been the hot spot […]
We interrupt our regularly scheduled coverage of our trip to LA to bring you the bad news the 2010 Kips Bay Decorator Show House has been postponed until the fall. The house that was chosen on the West Side was sold and therefore a new venue must be found. This is not just a disappointment […]
One of the highlights of my time in LA was brunch with Christian of Maison21 and Becca of Rebecca June Interior Design at The Polo Lounge in The Beverly Hills Hotel. As you can see from my photos, the weather was gorgeous and we were so happy to have a fabulous table outside. On our […]
The pièce de résistance of my day of design last Friday was dinner at Soho House West Hollywood. Membership definitely has its privileges and lucky for us, I know a member! I used to think that Soho House New York was fabulous until I walked up the stairs at the LA outpost and saw the […]
When I was planning my trip to LA, I thought about how fun it would be to visit Kelly Wearstler‘s office. I had seen the first four images that I’ve posted on her website and could already tell it would be amazing. I later decided that she would probably be busy so I didn’t end […]
As I’ve mentioned a million times, I had an amazing time in LA! I didn’t think anything could top my trip to Paris but LA came very close! Paris was all about the architecture and beauty of the city while LA was all about the people and design stores. I definitely could not have experienced […]
I just returned from LA last night and am in the process of downloading all my photos of the wonderful places I visited and people I met. Until those posts are ready, I’m directing you to a photo gallery of my favorite inspiring interiors at Canadian House & Home. I was very honored to be […]
One of my favorite homes that was published in the old House & Garden magazine was this one in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles that is owned by designer John Janik. The home was built in 1924 by the architect was A.F. Leicht who was prolific designer in the 1920’s in Los Angeles. […]
Just a quick post to let you all know that I’m having a fabulous time in LA! The weather is wonderful, the people are so friendly and down to earth, and the shopping is to die for! I’ve been to so many amazing places and I still have two more days left! The photo above […]
Since I’m off to LaLa Land, I thought I’d take this time to post some great Los Angeles homes. This one belongs to the chic married couple Michael Govan and Katherine Ross and family. He’s the Director of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and she has worked in public relations for LVMH. […]
I have so many things to take care of before I leave for LA in the morning that I’ve decided to sign off early. I want to thank everyone who left comments and emailed me with the great suggestions for places to go and things to do! I also really appreciate all the great advice […]
A great sense of humor is one of the most important characteristics a person can possess in my opinion. Life is a lot more fun when you are laughing with your friends on a daily basis. I’m beginning to wish that Chelsea Handler was my friend. I find myself staying up late every night now […]
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I’m posting all my favorite green images. And what better place to start than with a bar since most everyone will spend the day drinking. Not just any bar mind you but the cameo Bar at the Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica designed by Kelly Wearstler. Kelly said she […]
Does it ever warm up in Chicago? If it does, I may have to book a trip so I can see the Matisse exhibition that opens on March 20th at The Art Institute of Chicago. Matisse: Radical Invention 1913-1917 “examines what is without question the most innovative, momentous, and yet little-studied time in the artist’s […]
I have been anxiously awaiting the April 2010 issue of Vogue so I’ll have something good to read on the plane Thursday. It’s the annual shape issue which usually declares any woman over a size 2 curvy and this one might be even more depressing since model Giselle Bundchen is on the cover. Ms. Tom […]
I picked up the April issue of W Magazine today. Besides the fabulous photos of Gerard Butler and Jennifer Aniston, there was a little tid bit about a new book about the late fashion designer Liz Claiborne. I grew up with my mom wearing her clothing and I’m a sucker for an inspiring story so […]
I had a few readers ask if I was going to post my outfits for LA like I did for my trip to Paris and since I’m still not exactly sure what I should be wearing, I start planning them out! These outfits are my first run through of options that I think will work. […]