Valentine’s Day is for Designers
Victorian-era valentine Valentine’s Day is all about love, flowers, chocolates and passionate poetry. But it’s also a day for designers. Think about it: A $15 billion industry [...]
“Green” Architect Sorensen: Can’t Wait for Our Conversation
Sorensen-designed Eco Retreat in Malibu. (Photo by Jason Wolcott). One of the wonderful side benefits of teaching is meeting so many interesting students – and sometimes, their [...]
The Best & Worst of Design in 2014 Ace Hotel Raises Bar, Academy Design a Travesty
(Ace Hotel photo by Spencer Lowell) I can’t resist. At this time of year, writers seem compelled to share their opinions on the best and worst. It’s fun for [...]
New Column on Architectural Styles for Realtors
Continuing my education of Realtors in Los Angeles, I will be writing a column for a Coldwell Banker newsletter that will help real estate agents identify various architectural styles [...]
“Sit Down, Darling. . . Let’s Talk Design!”
Ian Patrick and I had a blast shooting episodes for our new YouTube show Brace yourselves, my darlings! My dear friend and super-talented designer Ian Patrick and [...]
Happy Holidays & a Deliciously Designed 2015!
Happy holidays! I hope you enjoy the season’s festivities and are looking forward as much as I am to 2015. For me, this past year has brought new adventures [...]
Lummis House: Will Historic Gem Be Off Limits?
The Lummis House, also known as El Alisal, is in danger of being closed to the public. Historic preservation, to be truly meaningful, requires more than just [...]
Ennis House: A Bittersweet Reunion
(Photo by Sandra Williams © 2007) Photo by Sandra Williams © 2007 I recently visited an old lover of mine – and the reunion was bittersweet. I’m [...]
South of France Trip: Reviews, Photos and Testimonials
"What a wonderful trip we had! Thank you so much for joining Francois and me. We had such a good time planning the trip for you and anticipating your [...]
Travel with Me Around the World in 2015!
One of the stunning Newport, R.I. mansions I’m excited to let you know that I am planning several Delicious Design tours next year, both domestic and foreign, [...]