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 13, 2011 | Architecture and Design, Events, Interior Designers, Magazines, Press, Public Speaking, Uncategorized
This morning I will be speaking at Legends of La Cienega on the topic of creating mood boards. Here’s a simple 5 step approach that’s an efficient and impressive way to convey your designs to your clients: There are many benefits of creating a digital Mood... 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 | Apr 8, 2011 | Architecture and Design, Green Building, Green Living, Uncategorized
For the past six months, I’ve been traveling the country giving presentations at trade shows and design centers on luxury green living and signing my book Green Interior Design . I’ve seen five trends stand out more than any others and here they are. 1.... by Lori | Mar 5, 2011 | Architecture and Design, Blogs, Events, Parties, Press
We’re sick of being sold. Traditional advertising has become blurry and quiet, we simply don’t respond to it anymore. Tivo’s success exemplifies my point. But I’ve seen the light, a better way to brand. Hours before the Academy... by Lori | Feb 13, 2011 | Architecture and Design, Green Living
I almost feel guilty saying this with most of the country buried in snow, but it’s 78 degrees and sunny with clear blue skies today in Los Angeles. As soon as my daughter wakes up from her nap we’re headed to the Getty. Perched up on its mountain top,... by Lori | Jan 31, 2011 | Accesories, Architecture and Design, Events, Furniture, Interior Designers, Parties, Retailers, Who's Who
Last week Barclay Butera joined design’s uber-elite when he opened his new showroom in the La Cienega Design Quarter- the Champs Elysees of Los Angeles Design. There were swinging tunes, cocktails and canapés as Butera played host to a bevy of A-listers who... by Lori | Dec 16, 2010 | Architecture and Design, Books, Press
Recently my book, Green Interior Design was released. Like most people who have never written a book, I thought the days of sitting in front of my computer coming up with hundreds of pages of clever material was the hard part. Visions of Hollywood scenes featuring... by Lori | Nov 21, 2010 | Architecture and Design, Artists and Galleries, Events
A few weeks ago I wrote about two of my new favorite artists, Robert Reynolds and David Hollen. Now I know West Siders (from Los Angeles) aren’t likely to make the 15 minute drive “all the way” downtown, so it is with great pleasure that I reveal... by Lori | Nov 21, 2010 | Architecture and Design, Books, Green Building, Green Living, Interior Designers
Barry Katz was kind enough to send me a copy of his new book. Being a recently selected as a member of the ASID National Sustainable Council, one of our first assignments was to update the bibliography. The book couldn’t have arrived at a better time. ...