Whitney Port’s Aria Stone Gallery Wishlist

It was during a recent kitchen renovation project, in collaboration with Marie Flanigan Interiors, where Port discovered the importance of material. When Flanigan introduced the style maven to Aria Stone Gallery, it sparked the beginnings of a beautiful kitchen concept. In the coming weeks, GDG will be taking you behind the scenes of Whitney Port’s […]

Letters from the Editors

WESTWEEK 2018 was filled with a little bit of rain, but a whole lot of inspiration. GDG shared pre-event coverage featuring designers, Market participants and showroom managers, but left out a very important voice within the industry: The Editors. We may be biased, but we wholeheartedly believe the editorial side of design is crucial for […]

Collection Attention: Stripe Tease

Both the name and bold designs of the new, award-winning European wallpaper collection by 4Spaces will make you do a double take! Stripe Tease changes the meaning of striped wallpaper in every facet and also proves that success can actually come from a mistake. Michele Rondelli has been in the design and textile industry for […]

A Day in the Life: Sandra Funk

“I always seek out the soul, grit and authenticity in each project. If you look closely at the details, those elements are always there. Truth makes every home unique and every piece of furniture different and interesting; authenticity is first and foremost to me in design and one of the biggest tenets of my firm.” […]

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 […]