by Lori | May 9, 2012 | Architecture and Design, Free Interior Design Advice, Interior Designers, Kitchens, Lectures, Parties, Public Speaking, Uncategorized
Last night the girls from Design Camp headed over to the Poggenpohl party at the Pacific Design Center to mingle with the smartest interior designers in Los Angeles. Houzz was in the house, with a presentation on how to maximize the site experience for the interior...
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 | Apr 10, 2012 | Charities, Events, Free Interior Design Advice, Interior Designers, Lectures, Magazines, Parties, Press, Public Speaking
Like Margaret Russell, I attend a lot of events where cameras are constantly clicking. At a highpoint party following my book signing, I asked Margaret, “how do you keep track of what you wear and what was photographed?” She smiled and answered,...
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...