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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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Poliform's Grand Reopening and An Introduction to Atmosphere

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

Well finally at 7:30 PM I am able to drag myself out of bed (stomach flu) to tell you all about Poliform’s Angeleno Partyand The Klara Porkrzywko show at Atmosphere.

poliform

The Poliform grand re-opening on Beverly was spectacular with wine by Wente Vineyard, the oldest winery in California, and culinary delights by Chef Andrea Cavaliere from Cecconi’s. In attendance were Angeleno Home Editor, Alex Abramian-Mott, Luxe Editor at Large, Michael Wollaeger, Marty Collins the developer of the sensational W residence hotel in Hollywood, Lonni Paul Design Star Finalist and Celebrity designer Liana Ried. In addition to being exquisitely crafted, Poliform is made following E1 guidelines, for strict European, emission standards, another example of how glamorous green can be. The SoCal Contractor, known to scrutinize every last detail of the built world, was immensely impressed.

poliform roi and lori

Marcelle Danan recently opened a fabulous, Melrose boutique, Atmosphere, featuring some of the prettiest things I’ve ever seen made from recycled glass. We will definitely be using them over at 1525 Blue Jay Way. The stylish, French maven held an opening party on Thursday night for Klara Pokrzywko, who’s work celebrates the feminine form. She’s just back from showing in Shanghai and the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum. It’s certainly something you want to see.

Atmosphere by Marcelle Danan

Tags: Alexandria Abramian Mott, Andrea Cavaliere, Angeleno Magazine, Atmosphere Gallery, Beverly Drive, Cecconi's, Klara Pokrzywko, Liana Reid, Lonni Paul, Marcelle Danan, Marty Collins, Melrose, Michael Wollager, Poliform, So Cal Contractor, W Hotel Residences Hollywood, Wente Vineyard
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Dreamscape at the LA Mart

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Invite

Last night Los Angeles Magazine and the LA Mart partnered with Look Galleryto present Dreamscape, a conceptual design exhibition that explores the symbolic references of our personal spaces through the interplay of fine art and high design. It was really one of the loveliest parties I’ve attended in a long time. The halls were covered in white astroturf which glistened like clean, cold snow, the walls, draped in yards and yards of flowing white fabrics along with the LED uplights created a dreamy backdrop for this high style event. Plus DJ Patrick/Crash Entertainment spun the sweet sounds and Flowers of Beverly Hills provided elegant assortments of tulips, hydrangea and paper roses.

Top Chefs

Top Chefs Ilan Hall of The Gorbals and Marcel Vigneronof Modern Global Tastings served up pork laden tray after tray including bacon wraped matzoh.

Gorgeous interior vignettes were cleverly displayed, my first, second and third place ribbons go respectively to Memory by Paul + Vickery (serene textiles, deconstructed chandelier and chair placement), The Mermaid’s Lair by Stephen Pappas Interiors (sexy mermaid)and Egomaniac by Franklin Studios (stunning modern secretary). Also presenting were talk of the town design team, Woodson and Rummerfield. But honestly I think they’re an overrated, watered down Kelly Wearstler look. But to be fair, they dress to kill every single time I’ve seen them.

Paul + Vickery Design Group

The Mermaid's Lair by Stephen Pappas

Secretary

Jr. designer Elle showed up in skinny jeans and rode around in her chariot all night, otherwise known as the SoCal Contractor.

daddy and elle dreamscape

PHOTOGRAPH BY JIM HARRIS

What was green about this event? I saw something I’ve not seen before: more than one person asking the bartenders to reuse their original glass. People are starting to get it! Oh happy day!

Tags: Dan Vickery, DJ Patrick/ Crash Entertainment, Dreamscape, Flowers of Beverly Hills, Franklin Studios, Ilan Hall, Jim Harris, Jr. Designer Elle Yerushalmi, LA Mart, Lonni Paul, Lonni Paul Design, Look Gallery, Los Angeles Magazine, Marcel Vigneron, Modern Global Tastings, skinny jeans, So Cal Contractor, Stephen Pappas, The Globals, Top Chef, Woodson and Rummerfield
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Martinlozano Gallery on Robertson

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Chris Martin Art

Last night the alluring Lloyd Princeton of DMC and artist Chris Martin invited a select group to view and dine. Among the who’s who were Michael Wollaeger our beloved Editor At Large for Luxe Magazine, vinter Caren Rideau of Rideau Vineyard and Hillary Atkin of the Atkin Report. I was so excited to meet Chris and learn about his colorful creations. We have a great big project to fill up on Blue Jay Way and timing is everything! Scrumptious treats were provided by Susan Feniger’s Street and the boutique vineyard Rideau served some of the smoothest Sangiovese I’ve had since the Portland Wine Festival. Everyone in the intimate gathering had a fabulous time. I was particularly thrilled with the fact the group of 20 or so WALKED from the gallery on Robertson to Chris’ lair a few blocks away. It was so very unLA and so very green!

Rideau Vineyard Partners and Mrs. Chris Martin

This picture on Chris’ wall was poignant, since we’ve been contemplating a move to Miami. Have you heard about the arbitrary, additional 10% state tax that California has just attacked its citizens’ paychecks with– begining Monday? I’m not sure what kind of monkey business is going on when the seventh largest economy, with agriculture, technology, oil and entertainment can’t balance its checkbook. But it’s frightening to think taxes can be levied in such a stealth manner. I’m just sayin’.

Tags: California State Tax Hike, Chris Martin, DMC, Hillary Atkin, Lloyd Princeton, Luxe Magazine, Martinlozano Gallery, Michael Wollager, Rideau Vineyard, Robertson Boulevard, Susan Feniger's Street
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