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• Elegant and Easy Thanksgiving Centerpieces

  

  Thanksgiving has come awfully quickly this year, but there is still plenty of time to perfect the look of your dining room table before it’s time for your... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Featured in “Design Hot Spots” in This Month’s Traditional Home Magazine

  

  In this month’s edition of Traditional Home Magazine, my friend Tamara Mathews Stevenson wrote a piece featuring the favorite go-to spots for design finds from... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN

• World Tour of Design: France

  

  On our last World Tour of Design, we took a look at the features of Mexican design. On this week’s tour, we’re visiting a country that has been extremely... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Benjamin Moore 2013 Color of the Year: Lemon Sorbet

  

  The bold and saturated colors popular in 2012 are being replaced in 2013 with more subtle and softer hues.  Paint company Benjamin Moore has recently released... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN

• New Stark Carpet and Home Showroom Opens

  

  I was recently privileged to attend the grand opening of the new Stark Carpet Home Showroom in Los Angeles. The showroom has over 9,000 square feet of... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Finding Home Accessories at Rolling Greens Hollywood

  

  One of my favorite places in Hollywood is a shop located at Beverly Boulevard and Gardner Avenue called Rolling Greens. Occupying the historic Town Tire Co. Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Meeting Nathan Turner at Pottery Barn Beverly Hills

  

  Last week, I was invited to attend a book signing at Pottery Barn Beverly Hills for their style expert, Nathan Turner. Nathan Turner is renowned for his... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• World Tour of Design: Mexico

  

  In last week’s World Tour of Design, I explored the visual elements of Moroccan design and architecture. This week, I’d like to travel to Mexico and examine... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2012 HOME

• Design Challenges: The Lofty Living Room

  

  We all love high ceilings! They make a room feel spacious, bright, and open, which is why so many homes feature an impressive two-story living or family room. Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN

• World Tour of Design: Morocco

  

  I’m starting a new series on this blog where once a week I take you on a design tour to a different country, exploring the distinctive elements that characteriz... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN

• A Redesigned Home Continues Its Acting Career

  

  A few years ago I redesigned a home for a client, never anticipating that that same home would one day earn a place on the big screen. Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Finding the Perfect Pendant Light for a Kitchen

  

  Last week I told you a bit about the kitchen renovation project on which I’ve been working, particularly integrating a custom range hood into the design to use... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Using One Kings Lane to Find Unique Home Accessories

  

  I have a confession to make: I am addicted to One Kings Lane. For the past few years, it has been one of my favorite sources for unique and affordable home... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Guest Room Must-Haves

  How many house guests did you have visit over summer? Were you prepared? Well believe it or not the holidays are just around the corner. Be ready and well... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Renovating a Kitchen with a Custom Range Hood

  

  One of my current renovation projects is an exciting kitchen renovation. We will be expanding the size of the kitchen by relocating an adjacent laundry room... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Pantone Fashion Colors in Interior Design

  

  Earlier this year, Pantone released its 2012 Fashion Color Report for fall, and last week they just released the 2013 Fashion Color Report for spring.  These... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN

• The Elegance of Antique Glass

  

  If you want to add a touch of elegance and instant character to your home’s interior, antique glass tile is an incredible way to make a statement.  The... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Things to Consider When Choosing a Kitchen Backsplash

  

  A backsplash is an important part of kitchen design for both function and style. Kitchens are messy places, and backsplashes not only protect your wall... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN

• California Home+Design Invites You to Attend “Small Space Big Style”

  

  If you live in a small space in Los Angeles, you are probably very familiar with some of the challenges and frustrations of trying to create a beautiful and... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• The Allure of Decorating With Robin’s Egg Blue

  Robin’s egg blue is the ultimate color for many and introducing this tranquil color into your bedroom is both cool and refreshing – and will undoubtedly stand... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN