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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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Fall Market at the Pacific Design Center

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

Badly needing a break from the book writing, I headed over to the festivities at the PDC for some inspiration. I’m currently on the “Living Rooms” Chapter which focuses on maximizing use of space, especially precious outdoor square footage. Luxe Magazine‘s gorgeous, garden party in the lower level lobby featuring stunning vignettes from all our favorite outdoor vendors couldn’t have come at a better time. The wine was delicious and the steel drum band was a breath of fresh air conditioned air from the 102 degree fall weather outside. Michael Wollaeger, the new Luxe Editor at Large, never disappoints.

Christian Liaigre at Holly Hunt

Richard Frinier at Century

Corbin Bronze at Sutherland

Janus Et Cie

Chinoserie at Robert Allen

Janus Et Cie

Richard Schultz at Summit

In a town where we are literally running out of water, it was great to see Synlawnand Astro Chic make a green statement. I’ve noticed about five of these synthetic lawns on my nightly strolls, along with a lot of gravel and succulents. I’d like to say it’s concern for the environment, but it looks like the water bills finally converted a few folks to the sustainable side.

Synlawn at Fall Market

Astro Chic Pillows, Ottoman and Lawn

The first floor gave us a sneak peak of what was to come on the second floor open house. I especially loved these three sculptures made of everything green including cleaners of the kitchen sink.

Cleaning Up at Fall Market

Worm Hole by Lynn Aldrich

A More Combustible Smoke by Greg MacLaughlin

Broken Sofa by Jeremy Everett

DJs were spinning and one piece was more interesting than the next throughout the second floor galleries.

Green Wall at Pucci

Love this Chandelier

How much is that Horsey in the window?-Twentieth

So sad……. mine is even better.

Art by a USC Graduate?

By this time the world’s most stylish builder, Mr. So Cal Contractor, and Junior Designer Elle started getting a little sleepy……

but woke up for a bit more fun in the best installation of the night. Little Miss Elle obviously shares her Designer Mommy’s love for graffiti art!

Bravo to the PDC for another Fall Market success. Take that recession!

Tags: Art Exhibit, Astro Chic, Century Furniture, Christian Liaigre, Dennis Design Group, eco-friendly, Green Decoration, Green Events, green materials, Green Retailers, Holly Hunt, interior design, Janus Et Cie, Luxe Magazine, Pacific Design Center, Robert Allen, So Cal Contractor, Synlawn
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Lori Dennis formed Lori Dennis Interior Design, specializing in green interior design, in 1998. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Coastal Living, Southern Accents, Woman's Day, Los Angeles Times, Apartment Therapy and countless other magazines, books and websites throughout the world. [more..]

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