Showing posts with label design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label design. Show all posts

Monday, June 29, 2009

Margaret Russell ~ Elle Decorama!

We are major devotees to the wonderful worlds of Elle Decor and Met Home. It was an absolute pleasure to meet Margaret Russell, editor and chief of Elle Decor during the La Cienega Design Quarter gala (at Therien & Co).

Yes, my eyes are shut in the photo (I am known for always blinking), but we were having a moment! She is both charming and so warm spirited! (And absolutely cute as a button!)

For the whole documentary of the LCDQ weekend check out:
La Cienega Design Quarter: ELLE DECOR Presents Legends of La Cienega Design ~

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boa5fmwCBts

You can catch Ron and me during one of our book signings at minute 2:25 on the film!


Our window designed by our pal and the ever talented Martyn Lawrence-Bullard.
ROAR! Love the new zebra textiles Martyn! Thanks for the beautiful installation.


Friday, June 12, 2009

Julius Shulman Part III


Julius Shulman is one of our legendary mentors. He joined us at our "High Style" book signing and signed the his featured pages. Yes! Julius has made a cameo in our design book.


He photographed my residence in Palm Springs by architect Donald Wexler. A historic 1960's steel framed home, now on the historic register. Julius came to us and said, "there are some homes I never had a chance to photograph in Palm Springs and I would like to now". We had a memorable day of photography, I felt so lucky to share in his creative process. The Palm Springs Museum had an epic exhibition of all of his Palm Springs images and can be found in this wonderful book "Julius Shulman: Palm Springs"Julius Shulman: Palm Springs focuses on Shulman's extensive and historically lengthy documentation of the modern architectural movement in the Palm Springs area. This exhibition will mark the seventieth anniversary of Shulman's first photographic assignment in the desert (Richard Neutra's Grace Miller House, photographed in 1938).

Home to movie stars and celebrities (featured projects include E. Stewart Williams' Frank Sinatra House, and Paul Williams' Lucille Ball/Desi Arnaz House), the Palm Springs area contains some of the movement's finest buildings. In fact, one of Shulman's most famous photographs (and one of the most famous photographs in the history of the medium) is of Richard Neutra's masterpiece, the Kaufmann House, located in Palm Springs. Many of the photographs in the exhibition have never been previously shown.

Twin Palms Houses, Palmer and Krisel, 1957. Photo: 1957
Copyright J. Paul Getty Trust. Used with permission.
Julius Shulman Photography Archive
Research Library at the Getty Rese

Friday, February 6, 2009

Suzani fabrics at Donghia


Suzani is a traditional decorative textile typically woven in silk and cotton during the 19th century in Central Asia. The Donghia design team has captured this time-honored art in an amazing woven textile while still staying true to the integrity of a Suzani blanket.

Unexpected and updated colors make Suzani an excellent choice for small and large upholstery projects. We simply love the pink and green colorway!

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

In Conversation with Meade Design Group



Iván Meade from the super cool Meade Design Group interviewed us about design, making interiors beautiful but livable, where we get inspired, and what's next. Visit their blog, read the interview, enjoy! Click here.