You may have noticed that rattan and woven materials are having a major moment right now. Over the past couple years, we’ve seen rattan shift from a boho staple to a versatile material that adds texture and blends seamlessly into a range of design styles. These days, I get so many questions about the […]
Today is International Women’s Day! In the spirit of the occasion, I’d like to shine the spotlight a female designer who’s leading the charge for women in business everywhere! Artist and textiles guru Rebecca Atwood knows no limits. In 2016 she released her book Living with Pattern, which quickly earned a spot on coffee tables […]
How is it February already? I don’t know about you guys, but January absolutely sped past over here in my neck of the woods! Indeed, the first part of 2019 felt so ‘blink and it’s over’ that when I sat down to reflect on the weeks behind me and set my intentions for the month […]
There are some elements of a room—a great chair, a fabulous lamp, a standout sofa—that beg to be noticed. Then there are some that play a more supporting role, not always getting the attention that their flashier brethren demand. Yet because those items have to do some heavy lifting in tying the room together, they […]
Last fall, an editor from Brides Magazine reached out to Ivan and me for a column she was writing about newlyweds in their living spaces. The focus of the article? How to combine styles and make decorating a joy when you’re moving in together! Even though Ivan and I lived together for years before we […]
This past week I’ve been scurrying to pull together the last details on my makeover of Ivan’s home office, since it’s one of my top January to-do’s to complete the room by the end of the month. Whenever I’m designing for my own home, I’m always struck by how much harder it is to make […]
Happy Monday! It feels like the holidays have finally released their grip on us, doesn’t it? I’m ready to dive in and get this 2019 party—and what better way to do that than by sharing an actual party that Caroline and I hosted in partnership with Society6 last month at Light Lab? Technically this shindig […]
Happy 2019! Is it just me or is the first week of the year a weird one? I’m having a tough time revving my engine and diving back into post-holiday life with both feet, so I’m doing my best just to take it a step at a time and separate the ‘have to do’s’ from […]
The truth about decorating your home is that it’s more of a journey than a destination. The thrill of the hunt, the delight of an unexpected find, the satisfaction of a growing collection, and the curiosity of exploring new layouts and arrangements: As any design lover will tell you, these are the real joys of […]
Contrary to popular belief, we do have winter here in LA! Oh sure, it doesn’t snow or storm, but the nighttime temperatures can drop to freezing. What’s more, our winters are incredibly dry. Technically we’re a in desert, after all! The result is that all the same cold weather complaints I had when I lived in […]