BlogFest2012 sponsored by Kravet – Highlights and Happenings
I was very fortunate to attend BlogFest2012 (along with Sharon)…a three day insight into the future of interior design. The event was held in New York City and was sponsored by Kravet, whose family now includes Lee Jofa and Brunschwig & Fils. The magazine sponsors were Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, Veranda, Traditional Home, Interiors, and New York Spaces. As Cary Kravet, president of Kravet, mentioned in his opening,... Read More
Custom Lighting – Creating a custom chandelier
Thought I might share the process of creating an amazing custom chandelier with a talented, visionary lighting artist. Our client had an idea of how the chandelier should look and the artist took the idea and ran with it. First there was a mock up done with copper wiring and paper…then a hunt for a talented glass blower to hand blow the glass. Establishing general layout and size with paper lights Using brass tubing and playing with... Read More
Environmental Color Inspiration for Interior Design
So great to be able to carry a camera everywhere and capture Mother Nature’s lesson on interior design and the influence of color! Reflecting my love for color in nature, I am pleased to have multiple homes whose gardens I have designed win the LaCanada Valley Beautiful Award. Thought I would share some of the pictures I have taken from my travels and daily life that have influenced my eye on color and inspired color combinations. Animals –... Read More
Westweek – Interior Design Update Day 3
The last day of Westweek proved to be enlightening as well. A few highlights… Panel Discussion moderated by Vanessa Kogevinas of The Editor At Large with Charlotte Moss, Suzanne Kasler, David Netto and Gaye Tapp. Charlotte Moss – coming out with a new line of furniture through Century. Best quote “Rooms are better when lived in and filled with people and joy.” Influenced by Bill Blass, Axel Vervoodt, Herbert de Givenchy,... Read More
Westweek – Interior Design Update Day 2
Here’s the scoop today… Architectural Digest – Editor-In-Chief Margaret Russell …The magazine has been refreshing it’s look. As Margaret said, “protecting its DNA…but bringing it into the future.” Exciting news is the coming of their new website…bringing in archives similar to Vogue…stay tuned. Photographers Roger Davies and Grey Crawford highlighted the fresh changes in photography. Images... Read More
