We’re coming up on the 3-year anniversary of signing our lease at Light Lab, and it would be an understatement to say it’s been quite a journey since we first decided to renovate and open a creative studio here in Los Angeles! The way we use the space has evolved since we first broke ground, […]
The best interiors are the ones with a story behind them—and there’s no story more inspiring than that of a phoenix rising from the ashes. In the case of my dear friend Elizabeth Messina’s studio, which was featured on Domino Magazine earlier this week, the ashes in question are literal ones. Elizabeth, a world-renowned photographer, […]
It’s been chilly and grey here in Los Angeles and the January doldrums are whispering at the door. But a spa day last Friday to celebrate the newest releases in the Target decor collection brightened things right up! LA’s cutest and most stylish nail salon was the site of the event hosted by interiors guru […]
When I was a little kid, I loved to iron. When I’d visit my grandmother every summer, she’d let me pull all the napkins and pillow cases from her linen closet, press them, then arrange them back on their shelves in tidy, satisfying stacks. I’d spend hours in her utility room: just me, an iron, […]
Who ever could have predicted that the biggest celebrity of the past few years would be one of the world’s most humble foods? I certainly never saw the fancy toast trend coming, but now that it’s here, I’m riding the toast train all the way home. After all, toast is carte blanche to play with […]
As someone who likes to travel but also needs a significant dose of downtime at home to recover from each trip, I’m in awe of nomadic types who spend more time on the road than anywhere else. Their thirst for adventure is insatiable, and they make it their mission to see as much of the […]
It’s that time of the week again: we’ve got another installment of Two Girls, One Kit on the docket! I’m especially excited about this one because I love giving a shoutout to old friends doing big, new things—and the ethical style shopping site Accompany is very big indeed! Accompany was founded my former coworker Jason Keehn, who […]
One of my favorite Instagram feeds to follow is that of Japanese artist Satsuki Shibuya. Her watercolor paintings are like dreamscapes of color, shape, and movement. Each one illustrates the power of art to move us and evoke emotion, thought, or even just a sigh of contentment. Add to that her thoughtful and reflective captions […]
It never ceases to amaze me that Instagram is such a wealth of inspiration! I love stumbling upon a stylish gallery that is as yet undiscovered by more than a few thousand people—and there are so many of those hidden gems out there! I also love growing my social media following using a service like […]
While I love globally inspired interiors, the mix of patterns and colors often runs counter to my more neutral design sensibilities. So I’m always looking for that happy medium of worldly restrained—and I’ve found it in the work of Maresca Textiles designer Kathryn Maresca. Her hand-printed fabrics combine understated patterns with soft and inviting hues, and […]
While I was away in Europe, summer arrived with a bang in Los Angeles. I returned home to soaring temps and blazing sunshine, the sort that brings sunburnt, peeling noses and sweaty backs of knees—and that banishes all thoughts of clothing as anything but a regrettable social nicety that stands in the way of being […]
This past weekend I spent time with my impeccably dressed friend Chloe, who has a magical ability to make even the most unexpected pieces look chic. Saturday was no exception, as Chloe breezed into the room wearing a floor-length white dress made of heavyweight sweatshirt jersey. I demanded to know the designer behind this outfit, which […]