by Lori | Jun 23, 2011 | Architecture and Design, Green Building, Green Living, Outdoor Living
I just got back from the wettest spot on Earth, Kauai’s Mount Waialeale. Having been told that it’s the prettiest and greenest of Hawaiian Islands, I expected the flora and fauna to be out of this world. It was. However, something utterly mundane impressed me so... by Lori | May 24, 2011 | Architecture and Design, Artists and Galleries, Events, Green Living, Outdoor Living, Parties
This spring’s Beverly Hills Affaire in the Gardens was the busiest I’ve seen in five years. The park, full of fine art, live music and gourmet vending trucks seemed to lure out every resident in the village. Kids were dancing, parents were shopping and... by Lori | May 4, 2011 | Green Building, Green Living, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Rooms
During spring break my daughter’s preschool refinished their wood floors. As excited as she was to see her teachers and friends on Monday after the break, our visit resulted in a big fat round trip right back to my house. In two decades of refinishing floors,... by Lori | Apr 8, 2011 | Architecture and Design, Green Building, Green Living, Uncategorized
For the past six months, I’ve been traveling the country giving presentations at trade shows and design centers on luxury green living and signing my book Green Interior Design . I’ve seen five trends stand out more than any others and here they are. 1.... by Lori | Feb 13, 2011 | Architecture and Design, Green Living
I almost feel guilty saying this with most of the country buried in snow, but it’s 78 degrees and sunny with clear blue skies today in Los Angeles. As soon as my daughter wakes up from her nap we’re headed to the Getty. Perched up on its mountain top,... by Lori | Nov 21, 2010 | Architecture and Design, Books, Green Building, Green Living, Interior Designers
Barry Katz was kind enough to send me a copy of his new book. Being a recently selected as a member of the ASID National Sustainable Council, one of our first assignments was to update the bibliography. The book couldn’t have arrived at a better time. ...