Death of the McMansion

Death of the McMansion

by | Aug 20, 2010 | Architecture and Design, Green Living

Today the front pages of Yahoo and CNBC confirmed:  The McMansion- IT’S OVER, IT’S DEAD, and hopefully it’s not coming back-EVER!  For the past twenty five years I’ve watched McMansions destroy the once upon a time quaint neighborhoods of Los...
Living Small

Living Small

by | Jul 18, 2010 | Green Living

This works well if you’re single and don’t like to entertain.  For the rest of us, it’s an example about how to downsize and do more with less.
Dwell On Design 2010

Dwell On Design 2010

by | Jul 12, 2010 | Events, Green Building, Green Living, Magazines, Parties

Unlike 2009, this year’s DOD had a pulse, jam packed with people and product.  The producers and participants  turned up the heat  with every booth more stylish than the next. This year I was asked to speak on two panels: ASID Glamorous Green Secrets and the...
Blue Star and Marcus Samuelsson

Blue Star and Marcus Samuelsson

by | May 25, 2010 | Events, Green Living, Kitchens, Lectures

Last week we were invited to a private event with Marcus Samuelsson and Blue Star Appliances.  The two have recently joined forces to promote restaurant style cooking at home.  It couldn’t have been better timing because we’re designing a kitchen for a...