Design is my passion. It feeds my soul. Beautiful design taps into our higher beauty and shows us what humans are capable of creating. It connects us through time and space. It brings to life our history. Join me on a journey into the world of design: through my talks, worldwide tours, writings, images and YouTube Show.
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Tours
Santa Barbara Day Trip–Lotusland, Casa del Herrero, and more!
I'm organizing a day trip to Santa Barbara and would like to see how many of you would be interested. Two of the venues require non-refundable deposits, so before I commit, I'd like to know [...]
Duchamp to Pop at the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena
Can one ever really "explain" Marcel Duchamp? Once you hear about his life and his irreverent art, contemporary art will make a lot more sense to you! Join me for a tour of the Norton [...]
Private Tour of the Chateau Marmont
I've arranged for a behind-the-scenes private tour of the famous and fabulous Chateau Marmont with the very gracious general manager of the storied hotel. We'll meet in the living room of the hotel for cocktails [...]
A Glorious Mind Meld: The Viennese Secessionists and Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Inspired by their motto, “To the age its art, to art its freedom,” the Viennese Secessionists established a modern standard in beautifully patterned household goods and avant-garde architecture. The Viennese Secessionists comprised a unique and [...]
“The Glitterati” Lecture Series: Dangerous Curves Ahead: Art Nouveau
The late 19th century saw La Belle Époque, or “The Beautiful Era” in France bring about a splendid period of opulence and luxury in design and craftsmanship in the Art Nouveau style. Artists drew inspiration [...]
Private Visit to Virginia Robinson Gardens
Come explore the exquisite historical gardens, pool pavilion, and mansion of Virginia and Harry Robinson, founders of Robinson's department stores. Their home and gardens were the site of many legendary Hollywood parties, and the Robinsons [...]
