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This past week I attended an event at Twentieth here in Los Angeles. It was for the release of the six meter Surface Table by Established & Sons, a UK based furniture company. I hadn’t been to the showroom in quite some time and so it was fun to have a look around - so many interesting and inspiring pieces! (We got a little exclusive back room tour too, shhhh don’t tell!)
A teak console stained in smoky black by designer Videre Licet.
Large pendants hang over this funky sofa in the window display at Twentieth.
A large brass screen floats across the showroom floor.
This sparkly chandelier is stunning in person.
A cool chair flanked by pedestal tables.
By the same designer of the console above, Smoked Ramiform is sculpted from a massive piece of teak.
Stunning hanging chandeliers.
Well, I learned the top of these tables are made from the skin of manta rays.
Another sculptural piece from the same designer as the console and chair, again made from teak and stained black. A great conversational centerpiece.
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Happy to share the sponsors for our Designhounds group attending KBIS in Las Vegas, February 2019. Modenus has announced the sponsors on their blog here. More to come, highlighting all the companies that are an integral part of our trip!
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Excited to share that I’ve been invited by Modenus for the Designhounds tour attending KBIS this February 2019!
Looking forward to being a part of this great group!
Looking forward to being a part of this great group!
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Happy to announce I’ve made the list of Designhounds Top 100 Influencers for 2019!
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Designhounds Top 100 for 2019 is now open for voting! I’m so happy to be included among the nominations of design bloggers and influencers, along with many of my friends and colleagues. You can check out all the top design bloggers and vote here: https://www.modenus.com/blog/interiordesign/designhounds-top-100-2019-vote-for-your-favorite-design-blogs-and-influencers - would greatly appreciate a vote too! 👍
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The much anticated WestEdge Design Fair takes place next week! I am looking forward to attending opening night and seeing many of my design friends and colleagues. WestEdge has truly become the prominent design fair on the West Coast. I’ve been hearing the buzz for the past few weeks while attending events around town and we all keep saying to one another, “See you at WestEdge!” So will we see YOU at WestEdge? For tickets and info here!
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Roche Bobois has launched a new furnishings collection with designer Marcel Wanders. To celebrate, Roche Bobois and Architectural Digest hosted an event at the magical Houdini Estate in Hollywood’s infamous Laurel Canyon. It was an amazing party filled with creativity transporting us through three countries and their cities: Istanbul, Paris, and London for the “Globe Trotter” theme.
We began in “Istanbul” where there was a hookah lounge set up on the entry level.
Which also included a spread of Turkish deserts, nuts and spices along with Turkish coffee.
The lush grounds of the Houdini Estate took us to the next level via steep steps and a bridge.
The background on the second level was “Paris” with park benches and bistro chairs and tables, music and a mime.
A stage was set up showcasing the new Globe Trotter furnishings collection by Marcel Wanders
A map of the estate and themed areas which also included activities, such as an area where you could make your own perfume.
On the top level was “London” which included a fun Polaroid photo booth.
It was a fun night with design friends (l-r): Edith Ponciano, Giuseppe Colucci, Kam Kamran, and Allan Dallatorre.
And with the designer himself - Marcel Wanders! (Whom I first had the pleasure of meeting back in 2012 on Blog Tour London.)
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One of the biggest parties of the year took place during the Pacific Design Center’s annual Fall Market. As a much anticipated event, we celebrated the Lifetime Achievement Award Honoring Rocky LaFleur, our design community icon. I was fortunate enough to attend the party with many of my friends and colleagues. In addition, my friend Allan of LA Event Lights provided the spectacular lighting for the evening - illuminating the entire fifth level double height atrium of the Pacific Design Center.
Here is a before picture of the corridor space on the fifth and sixth levels of the Pacific Design Center that was transformed for the night’s party.
The space is illuminated by lighting, including custom GoBo projections for the sponsors.
The attendees filled the space which included a center bar and stage. All of the lighting is LED production and 90% battery operated technology.
With the honory guest of the evening, Rocky LaFleur (center) along with design friends (l-r): Lynnea Schweiters, Gregory Firlotte, and Amanda Neistat. Both Gregory and Amanda helped in putting together the event for the big night.
And great job to LA Event Lights for the amazing lighting display! Such a fun and celebratory night!
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Circa Lighting has opened a stunning new showroom in Los Angeles, in our popular La Cienega Design Quarter, in West Hollywood. I attended the showroom opening this past week and am absolutely impressed with the new space. The showroom features two levels, a ground floor with lighting collections organized by designer, and a second floor mezzanine level showcasing tech lighting.
Some of the designer lighting collections on the first floor include Kelly Wearstler, Aerin Lauder, Kate Spade, Suzanne Kasler, and more.
The showroom displays an array of gorgeous pendants from the ceiling.
Contemporary wall sconces on the second level tech lighting floor.
Glass and metal mini pendants on display.
Loved these large scale pendants over the stairwell.
Colorful and clear glass mini pendants.
As part of the opening party guests received signed copies of Kelly Wearstler’s book “Rhapsody” from Rizzoli.
Circa Lighting is located at 525 N La Cienega Boulevard
Circa Lighting is located at 525 N La Cienega Boulevard
