by Lori | Jun 11, 2012 | Accesories, Architecture and Design, Books, Events, interior design education, interior design education, Interior Designers, Kitchens, Lectures, Outdoor Living, Parties, Press
I’m often asked why I decided to become an interior designer. The truth is that I love beauty, quality and real estate, the essential components of interior design. Over the last week I attended interior design programs and events surrounding the work of...
by Lori | Apr 26, 2012 | Architecture and Design, Free Interior Design Advice, Green Living, Outdoor Living
It’s spring and time to spruce up your outdoor environment. A big fan of front yard edible gardens, I consider them the most important design project you’ll take on this season. You really don’t need a lot of space to create a front yard garden. ...
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...
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,...