by Lori | Apr 10, 2012 | Architecture and Design, Artists and Galleries, Blogs, Books, Charities, Events, Interior Designers, Lectures, Magazines, Parties, Press, Public Speaking
In a recent interview I was asked, “do you really need to go to all those parties for business or is it just fun?” The answer is yes and yes. This post shares years of events I’ve attended, proving it takes a decade to become an overnight success. ...
by Lori | Feb 29, 2012 | Architecture and Design, Interior Designers
1920s – Los Angeles Interior Designers make their debut on the world stage with Spanish Colonial Revival interiors that still impress today. 1920 Spanish Colonial RevivalInterior Architecture by A.F. Leicht 1930s – A nation in depression...
by Lori | Jan 27, 2012 | Architecture and Design, Free Interior Design Advice
How Much do Interior Designers Cost? In the age of 30-minute house fixer upper shows on HGTV and new on-line interior design services, it’s understandable if you think remodeling your home would be fast, easy and surprisingly cheap. While these outlets are really fun...
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 | Dec 7, 2011 | Architecture and Design, Charities, Events, Interior Designers, Magazines, Parties
Please enjoy the opening night videos of Maison de Luxe from our friends at Editor At Large featuring huge design stars like Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Mary McDonald, Nathan Turner, Jaime Drake , Holly Hunt, Jeffrey Alan Marks , Phillip Gorrivan and me! ...
by Lori | Dec 1, 2011 | Architecture and Design, Charities, Events, Interior Designers
Tonight is the big gala for the opening of Maison de LUXE. Throughout our install and for almost a century, there have been a lot of rumors swelling about the murders and ghosts at the mansion. I received an email from my good friend Kris this morning. It could not...
by Lori | Oct 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
As far as body products go, if I wouldn’t eat it, I wouldn’t wear it. Olive Oil is pretty much my go to product for body, face, eye make-up remover, hair and cuticle conditioner and anything in need of moisture. Olive oil is cheap, non-toxic and it...
by Lori | Oct 11, 2011 | Architecture and Design, Artists and Galleries, Interior Designers, Uncategorized, Who's Who
What is it about the Los Angeles Interior Designer that is so captivating? When your daily drive includes views of the Hollywood sign, when the guy sweating next to you in yoga class is David Duchovny, when your client dresses Angelina Jolie, when you are surrounded...
by Lori | Oct 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
I’ve just returned from an idyllic trip in the Cotswolds, the English Countryside. A great part of my trip was working for Volvo, “recording luxury through my eyes”. (In the works, the ultimate, luxury SUV.) ELLENBOROUGH PARK HOTEL ELLENBOROUGH...
by Lori | Aug 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
Anyone close to a toddler is familiar with the big boy/girl bed right of passage. In an effort to minimize the “shock of the move”, a big deal is made out the bed, bedding, pillows, their design and decoration. With the best of intentions, brand new...