A friend of mine in the architectural materials industry recently started a blog. If you're interested in what's new in surfaces - from flooring, to textured wall panels, to laser cut metal screens, check out Materialista's blog. She's trolling NYC to find the best and most innovative use of materials out there in retail spaces, restaurants, hotels etc. Here is a photo of Rare Restaurant that she... Read more
Yes - that is the name of the LA guerilla supper club just recently written up in Sunset magazine. I haven't tried it yet but I love the idea. After several failed attempts at starting various dinner clubs (I blame the lack of enthusiasm by the other members) I think the way to go is an open invite, pay as you come system. You invite everyone, they RSVP, then they bring A) Wine B) $10 or other set... Read more
Knock-off Eames wood leg chairs for $197 a pair (Overstock.com)Grellow Dinnig Table for $249 (CB2) Convertible Sofa at $588 (Urban Outfitters) 'Pendelton Blanket for $160 (Urban Outfitters) Kulla Floor Lamp $89 (IKEA) Sveje Rug $13 each - stitched together (IKEA) Read more
The ladies over at Avenue Interior Design just had their biggest project open - the new Redbury Hotel in Hollywood. The deep reds and collected look make it feel like the west coast outpost of the Gramercy Park Hotel. Read more
And the jello swimming pool birthday cake still takes the cake.... Read more
I discovered Hayley Gaberlavage's paintings through Jess at the Love List Blog. I love the the simplistic themes of her figurative and landscape paintings and the patterns in her abstracts. Definitely coveting one for the living room somewhere. Read more
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The new online Lonny Magazine is now live! For those of us who have felt a sense of emptiness since Domino went bye-bye, Lonny keeps the memory alive. Read more
As many of you know I work for Wilson Associates which is one of the pre-iminent hospitality interiors firms out there (not to toot my own horn). What a lot of you don't know though is that through the Wilson Foundation we also help some of the poorest rural communities in rural South Africa by providing education, supplies, and healthcare support. The Hope Bracelet is a one of a kind black onyx... Read more
On Sept 5 John Derian introduces a new line of home decor and accessories for Target. Love the nature inspiration. Read more
I'm thinking a long lunch might be in my near future now that I know about Mac & Cheeza downtown.It's like a customize your own mac and cheese bar. You choose your size, your type of noodle, your meat veggie and topper.A little gluttonous but I'm willing to take one for the team and go try it. And did I mention they deliver? Anyone been? Let me know what you think. Read more
So our patio seems like it would be a beautiful oasis. But in reality in the mid-afternoon in the depth of summer, you have to hunch in the corner in the one shady spot to stay cool. Umbrella to the rescue (yes, another joy of homeownership - see previous post). I think we need a cantilevered umbrella and here is a roundup of a few options:Home Decorator's Collection $179 Target $449.99Walma... Read more