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Archive for December, 2009

Recycled Doilies Steal the Show

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

This may be the coolest way I ever seen to display a doily.  Designer Kristen Wicklund showed her collection of porcelain dipped dolies at Greenwich House Pottery this holiday season.  She dips them in porcelain and fires them in a mold until the fabric evaporates.  I’m wondering if I can dips granny’s doilies in starch and get the same effect. 

Tags: Doily, Greenwich House Pottery, Kristen Wicklund
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Los Angeles Interior Designers…Who's on Top?

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Lately I’ve been doing a lot of market research for our new retail shop and discovered who ranks where in the Los Angeles interior design world (based on keyword searches, recent publications and blog/website mentions). Being number four never felt so good.

1. Kelly Wearstler- licensed everywhere, hosts Top Design, is entirely FAB.

2. Rose Tarlow- old guard, always refined, boyfriend isn’t too shabby

3. David Phoenix- designs for governors, streamline traditional, entertainment industry darling

4. Lori Dennis- green guru, rustic modern, organic chic

5. Karin Blake- AD 100, Americana, Malibu Mama

6. Kathryn M. Ireland- European flair, relaxed fabrics, joie de vivre

7. Nathan Turner- smart retailer, impecable style, location location location

8. Martyn Lawrence Bullard- exotic tastemaker, bold interiors, excellent name

9. Molly Luetkemeyer- Wearstler protege, funky vintage, no charity is too far

10. Barclay Butera- west coast answer to Ralph Lauren, hell of a sweetie, knows a good outdoor lantern

 and there you have it.

Tags: barclay butera, david phoenix, karin blake, kathryn m. ireland, kelly wearstler, Lori Dennis, los angeles interior designers, martyn lawrence bullard, molly luetkemeyer, Nathan Turner, rose tarlow
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The Modern American Collection in China

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Last night I was thrilled to come home from dinner at a friend’s and see a box from China. It was a stack of Kira Krumm’s new book, featuring world class designers, their projects and ten coloful pages of our designs.  The book is written in Chinese and English and will sell all over the world.  So exciting! 

Tags: China, interior design, Kira Krumm, Modern Interior Design The American Collection
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Recycle Bins in the Lobby

Friday, December 18th, 2009

This week we shot film and photography for Blue Jay Way in Hollywood Hills and The Keys Estate in Rancho Mirage with Ken Hayden who is a photographer for Architectural Digest.  Throughout the days I had to keep reminding people not to throw batteries in the trash, to recycle their glass bottles and turn off the lights when we left a room.   It was such a pleasure to come back to the hotel and see, not one, but  two recycle bins on each floor’s lobby by the elevator.  I can’t say the Spa Casino and Resort in Palm Springs is the nicest hotel I’ve ever stayed in, but it is rated 5 stars.  To see  recycle bins in a five star lobby just made me smile. Now if people can figure out how to use them… we’ll be in business.

Tags: Architectural Digest, Blue Jay Way, Hollywood Hills, Ken Hayden, Palm Springs Spa and Casino Resort, Rancho Mirage
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