One of my favorite places in Los Angeles to shop for diamond-in-the-rough pieces is The Mart Collective in Venice on busy Lincoln Boulevard. I lived in Venice several years ago and boy has it changed from those days. Abbott Kinney is the heart of the hip and upcoming restaurants and stores, but now even this strip of Lincoln Boulevard, […] Read More…
The Nine | Valentine’s Day
Did you know that the celebration of love on Valentine’s Day dates back to the 14th century when the tradition of courtly love flourished? It seems silly to designate one day to acknowledge those we love when, in a perfect world, we would make time to do it every day. But life gets busy and […] Read More…
Kitchen Remodel – from Split off to Spacious
Remember this Marina Del Rey, CA bathroom that was featured in House Beautiful? Well our clients were so happy with the work we did on their bathrooms and boy’s room that they hired us to remodel their kitchen too. It always feels great to complete a project that both my client and I feel good about and seeing a project from concept to plan to finished design never gets old, even after all these years. This kitchen was no exception – the finished product makes me happy and my client too! Read More…
My Favorite Piece in the Room
Whether you’re an interior designer or just a lover of design, there’s often a certain piece in a space that becomes your favorite. It could be something you bought on a special trip, a piece of art, an eBay score or maybe a family heirloom. They are the pieces you never tire of. This series is […] Read More…
Cozy Breakfast Nook
We’re working on a 1920’s Spanish Colonial home in Beverly Hills and are creating a cozy breakfast nook off the kitchen. Breakfast nooks and banquettes are very popular requests these days – I think it’s because people, especially in Southern California, love a warm, laid back approach and it doesn’t get much more relaxed and […] Read More…
