Private Visit to John Lautner’s Sheats-Goldstein House
Join me for a private tour of the Sheats-Goldstein House, the iconic John Lautner-designed residence which has been been featured in many movies and videos such as Charlie's Angels [...]
Cheers to Bret Parsons!
A big thank you to my dear friend Bret Parsons – real estate agent extraordinaire, author and architectural specialist – who recently featured me in Coldwell Banker’s View, its [...]
SoCal’s Hidden Destinations: San Pedro
(First in an occasional series on “Hidden Cities of Los Angeles County”) The elegant Banning House, a rare Southern California example of Greek Revival architecture, is included in [...]
Let’s Indulge in Delicious Design at Greystone!
Please join me in November to view the work of 22 talented interior designers at one of Beverly Hills’ gems – the Greystone Mansion. Luxe Interiors + Design will [...]
Maison de Luxe
Greystone Mansion "Maison de Luxe" Designer Showcase House Join me for a special tour of Greystone Mansion and the beautiful interiors created by some of the most talented designers [...]
L.A. Vintage Furnishings: Showroom as Classroom
L.A. Vintage Interiors’ showroom The Internet is great for many things, but there is nothing like seeing something up close and personal – touching it and, when [...]
McMansionization is Destroying Neighborhoods
I continue to be horrified at the creeping McMansionization in neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles and adjacent cities. But I’m also heartened to see that neighborhood associations are fighting this [...]
So Grateful for My “Meetup” Friends
A lovely Meetup group at the iconic Hollyhock House I’m overwhelmed with the response to my new Meetup group, “L.A. Decorative Arts, Interior Design & Architecture,” since [...]
San Fernando Mission Full of Surprises
From Kitsch to Authentic Pieces, Site Yields Hidden Treasures The Convento wing of the San Fernando Mission is a highlight with its mishmash of furniture, art and artifacts, [...]
A Conversation with Gerald Olesker
Lighting Designer Preaches Importance of Collaboration in Architecture (Another in an occasional series of conversations with L.A’s leading architects and designers) Lighting designer Gerald Olesker When Gerald [...]