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. 1930s – A nation in depression looks to Hollywood set design for escape by glamour. Thanks to the...
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 | Nov 29, 2011 | Free Interior Design Advice, Interior Designers
Hello Everyone, This week’s question comes from Joyce Anthony. I encourage all of you to offer your feedback for Joyce in the comments section below. In the creative process, we all learn from each other. She writes, “I love the black red...
by Lori | Nov 28, 2011 | Books, Charities, Events, Parties, Who's Who
Come one, come all. Bring your unwrapped, new toy to enjoy food, drinks and music from Gretchen Bonaduce at Crystalarium, November 29, 2011. 8500 Melrose Avenue, Suite 105, 7-9PM. Plus there’s a silent auction with your chance to win a free consultation ($500)...
by Lori | Nov 22, 2011 | Green Living, Kitchens, Uncategorized
Lately I’ve been watching a work colleague show up with all sorts of unusual fruits and veggies for lunch, discussing things like how to cook fennel what to do with turnips . So I inquired, “Sara, why do you keep buying things you don’t even know...
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...