As my living and dining room slowly but surely come together, I’m watching the pieces trickle in and getting so excited to share the finished result! In the meantime, here’s a peek at the inspiration for the dining area. We knew we wanted to keep it light, bright, and clean, with lots of interesting texture […]
Apparently it’s Swedish design week here on the blog, because hot on the heels of my homage to Stockholm-based VERSO Skincare comes this sendup to the most sublimely simple decor concept I’ve seen in quite some time. The Kovac Family Numbers series is a lighting collection that uses FSC-certified wood to create lamps that arrive […]
One of the questions I’m most frequently asked is where I find my inspiration, and the answer I give is always a very boring one: “Inspiration can come from anywhere!” But it’s true—you never know when and where the muse will jump out and grab you by the imagination—and Rebecca Atwood’s newest wallpaper collection illustrates […]
I’ve got another juicy restaurant interior from my recent trip to visit family in Toronto, and I recommend sitting down for this one because it’s just. that. good. The restaurant is called Oretta, and I can pretty confidently say that I’ve never had a dining experience as thoroughly considered and elegantly executed across every detail […]
Because I’m a glutton for punishment, in addition to renovating our kitchen right now we’re also re-doing the living and bedroom. It’s chaos chez moi at the moment, but there will soon come a day when it all gels simultaneously and the mess of the last couple months is but a distant memory! More than it’s […]
One of my 2016 highlights was attending High Point Market for the first time ever. The massive interiors industry trade show is a staple for thousands in the design business, everyone from manufacturers and decorators to retailers and marketers. It’s an unparalleled opportunity to see what trends and technologies are coming down the pipeline, see […]
You know how love affairs that start young can last a lifetime? That pretty much sums up my relationship with Waterworks—the unparalleled best source for luxe bathroom and kitchen fittings and fixtures on the market today. When I was in college, there was a Waterworks Showroom located not far from my campus; and while my […]
Last week when I was in Toronto I had the epic pleasure of wearing a sweater and jeans. After a sweltering summer in LA, this outfit felt like a revelation indeed! The experience has got me very much in the mood for fall, which is why I’m so excited to share this fall flower arrangement that I […]
Phew! I’m back in LA after a whirlwind week of travels, first to see my parents in Toronto and then a for a quick stop in Seattle to speak at the Create & Cultivate conference. I always forget how much I love public speaking and networking opportunities until I’m actually in the midst of them; […]
This morning I hopped a plane from Toronto, where I was visiting my parents, to Seattle, where I’ll be speaking on a panel at the Create & Cultivate conference. I left with major hearts in my eyes for the progressive Canadian city that I consider my hometown. Every time I spend time there, I’m struck […]
Don’t get me wrong, shopping in LA is pretty darn fantastic. But I’d be lying if it doesn’t start to feel a little like the movie Groundhog Day, with many stores carrying more or less the same selection of brands and products. Since it’s more or less my job to sniff out the new and the […]
Choosing art to complete a room is one of the hardest steps in the design process. There’s so much good stuff out there, and sometimes it can be hard to know where to begin! I’m always on the lookout for great art resources and gallery wall inspiration that helps me narrow down the field—and Artfully […]