The Simple Pleasures are the Ultimate Luxury
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...
Time for a Big Girl Bed
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...
An Eco-Friendly Shampoo That Actually Works
After searching for over five years and spending upwards of $30 a bottle on recipes that left my hair lifeless, I’ve finally found an eco-friendly shampoo that works. As if a 92% biodegradable formula containing no silicons, no dye, no parabens and a 50% post...
Well, West Elm’s Figured it Out
In the mid-priced budget, there’s less and less need for a professional designer when retailers like West Elm have nailed a look that reflects a well lived and traveled life. Have you seen their latest catalogue? It looks like they robbed Nathan Turner’s...
Oysters and Gowanus Canal
When I think of oysters, glamorous appetizers, champagne and the resulting amorous night ahead flood my mind. When I think of urban canals, especially Gowanus in Brooklyn, I can literally smell the stench of sewage filled waterways. In my experience dilapidated...
Top Interior Designers Selected for Greystone Mansion Showcase
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 de...
The Beauty of Composting Toilets
I just got back from the wettest spot on Earth, Kauai’s Mount Waialeale. Having been told that it’s the prettiest and greenest of Hawaiian Islands, I expected the flora and fauna to be out of this world. It was. However, something utterly mundane impressed me so...
An Artful Weekend in Beverly Hills
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...
Legends of La Cienega: Mood Boards
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...
Celebrity interior designer and expert witness Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP, NCIDQ leads one of the top award-winning interior design firms in Los Angeles. A sought-after speaker, brand ambassador, and trusted authority in luxury design, Lori brings decades of expertise to high-profile projects, industry partnerships, and legal consulting nationwide.
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