Something In The Air
Before the best of the West design festivities, which kick off tomorrow, Wednesday, March 21, GDG sat down with some Keynote and showroom program participants who believe Los Angeles is global. SOMETHING IN THE AIR: The California Effect on Global Design and Style Thursday, 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. | Blue Conference Center, Suite B259 […]
Haute Bohemians
“…It is the geography of a life, that renders them unforgettable because they, like unforgiving mirrors, reflect who their owners are in a most personal way. They are like maps of their desires and like images of how they see themselves. All the houses in these pages are poetry.” ~Miguel Flores-Vianna Miguel Flores-Vianna has led […]
The Luck of the Stylish
Long O’live St. Patty’s This gorgeous green kitchen by Gideon Mendelson combines the boldness of gingham ceilings with an olive painted island that dreams are made of. Traditional accents like hung plates, curved-legged seating and woven baskets add a hint of welcoming warmth in this kitchen curated by splashes of color and a Waterworks backsplash. […]
PDC Preview: Design Is Global
Next week, join the Pacific Design Center for a concentrated dose of international inspiration, without traveling far and wide – just West. Westweek 2018 offers a Spring Market with a global perspective on innovations and destinations that influence creativity and breaks down borders. This year’s Market will feature showroom programs and new product introductions that […]
On Tap: An Insider’s Guide To Maison & Objet
The Occasion: Au Courant! Patti Carpenter, Global Trend Ambassador for Maison & Objet and Principal of Carpenter + Company, joined the DDB in the Robert Allen showroom to talk Paris and predictions. The third installment of the newly established Designer Forum Series, took guests on a virtual, international design journey through Maison & Objet. Whether […]
And the Oscar Goes To. . .
From bold reds to dazzling metallics, Stars shined both on screen and off. However, the real Oscar goes to the interiors that have kept right on trend with these A-list celebs. Abstract Florals Get Out actress Betty Gabriel shines in this ethereal Tony Ward Couture. Daring to be bare with a plunging neck and […]
The Art of the Rug
There’s a story behind everything she does. Artist and Rug Art International Co-Founder alongside her husband Vidal, Sigal Sasson, translates her visions into custom carpets in oil, pen & ink, graphite and watercolor, but these palettes are crafted by stories and experiences. Since childhood, Sigal has been an observer and creator, “swallowing” pictures of interiors […]
A True Calling
The Robert Allen Duralee Group has a new Creative Director in town. New to this team, but vastly experienced in the industry, Stephen Levine has acted as Donghia’s Director of Visual Merchandising and Design Director for furniture, lighting and accessories, as well as Creative Director at Rose Tarlow Melrose House, and Senior Design Director at […]
Collection Attention: Globetrotting Design
“Italy, and the spring and first love all together should suffice to make the gloomiest person happy.” –Bertrand Russell Imagine you’re a traveler. Begin your adventure in Northern Italy, visiting Venice’s palaces and art museums, and then you’re off to the Venetian Lagoon and other outlying islands. Your journey continues south to the Italian Riviera […]
Dare to Drape
“Hang Curtains. They make a room seem finished. Think of them as the lipstick of decorating.” –Peter Dunham The dining room is a space that needs a subtle “wow” factor. As the main entertaining space, memories are created, holidays are celebrated and family is cherished in this sacred space. Guests might forget the menu, but […]