by Lori | Jan 12, 2012 | Architecture and Design, Events, Free Interior Design Advice, Furniture, New Year, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Rooms, Public Speaking
Last Week at the Metropolitan Builder’s Association Expo, I revealed the latest and greatest for 2012- 2103 interior design trends. 1. Man Cave moves from the basement and dominates the entire home.We’re seeing a James Bond sophistication... by Lori | Jul 2, 2011 | Baths, Charities, Events, Green Building, Green Living, Interior Designers, Kitchens, Lectures, Magazines, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Rooms, Parties, Press, Public Speaking, Uncategorized
Getting ready to settle into a relaxing Fourth of July weekend, I kicked back and opened the latest issue of LUXE. Then I saw it, my name in the first, official ad for the Greystone Mansion Showcase House. What a way to start the holiday! LUXE Maison de... 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 | Nov 16, 2010 | Architecture and Design, Interior Designers, Outdoor Living
I’m not quite sure what was going on at the beach this weekend, even for LA, there was a ridiculous amount of photoshoots. Every few steps a professional lense was pointed at a smiling face, a wet, sexy body (or two Kardashians), a chubby baby, a happy family or...