by Lori | Oct 6, 2010 | Architecture and Design, Artists and Galleries, Books, Interior Designers, Lectures
This morning at the Pacific Design Center architectural expert Virgil W. McDowell gave a lecture on the difference between Regency and Hollywood Regency. Technical difficulties aside, it was a compelling session comparing the two styles, exemplified in...
by Lori | Sep 26, 2010 | Architecture and Design, Events, Interior Designers, Lectures, Magazines, Parties, Press
The day started at Baker with jazz and mimosas ,( BTW Audrey Hieb a big thank you for sending the Dwell feature on me.) followed by a kick-off, keynote address discussing the New Face of Affluence. Something I’ve never seen before is Charles Cohen, owner of the...
by Lori | May 25, 2010 | Events, Green Living, Kitchens, Lectures
Last week we were invited to a private event with Marcus Samuelsson and Blue Star Appliances. The two have recently joined forces to promote restaurant style cooking at home. It couldn’t have been better timing because we’re designing a kitchen for a...
by Lori | May 12, 2010 | Events, Green Living, Lectures, Magazines, Parties
This weekend the fine shops of La Cienega opened their doors for the Legends of La Cienega Design Walk sponsered by Elle Decor. This year they upped the ante, displaying film and TV inspired window vignettes up and down the boulevard. Eat your heart out Simon...
by Lori | Jan 31, 2010 | Furniture, Green Living, Lectures, Public Speaking
Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending a designer series lecture at the Pacific Design Center. AD 100 and Interior Design Hall of Famer Juan Montoya spent an hour dazzling us with images of his work and insider info on how he does what he does so well. Anytime I... by Lori | Oct 9, 2009 | Events, Green Building, Lectures, Parties, Public Speaking
Yesterday I attended part three, Living Green :Sustaining Business with Sustainable Design Practices, of the California Mart’s Designer’s Forum 2009 Series. The lecture included panelist: David Hertz, Mariel Hemingway, Nathan Turner and was moderated by...