Next Month : Fashion Week in NY with Brizo & Jason Wu

Brizo, the faucet brand for the fashion forward, invited me and 19 other designers, architects and social media mavens to be their guests in New York to see it's newest products and attend an exclusive design- focused event during Fashion Week next month!  That's Right! Fashion Week in New York ! 

I am absolutely thrilled and honored to be invited to attend this event all courtesy of Brizo. 

(Photo Courtesy of Brizo)

During the trip, Brizo will give us a sneak peeks at their upcoming products and we'll have the opportunity to share our feedback on concept pieces to help influence their design.  This is an incredible opportunity that every designer dreams of !  To top it all off , we will also be attending Jason Wu's fashion show !

I look forward to learning more about Brizo's collaboration with renowned fashion designer Jason Wu.  They both encompass what I find to be the key ingredients in all design: they are timeless with modern sensibilities. They are both classic, yet edgy! They are "Two young fashion brands, one shared aesthetic".  I believe I'm in for a real treat , because their design philosophy is right up my alley !

It's going to be So Fun meeting the 19 others on the trip and Mr. Jason Wu himself and all the creative geniuses behind Brizo's innovative products. I can't wait to be in the middle of all that creativity! Excited to be in the heart of Fashion Week in New York where the trends are set and the latest styles are born.

So be sure to tune in next month in February if you love design, fashion and adventure! I'll be sharing  adventures from my trip with you through Facebook and Twitter so be sure to follow us , if you don't already!  I will keep you posted with lots of photos and posts as its' all happening .
I HEART NEW YORK ! 

Out with a Bang

New Press from 2012 Premiere issue of Real Kitchens:
I am thrilled and honored to be featured in this magazine which is fresh on newsstands today !
What a way to polish off the year with 4 featured projects and a mention on the Editor's note.  This magazine is full with creative solutions & fun design tips from Designers across the country.  There is something for everyone in this issue, including some great new products, like a New Crush from FireClayTile &New Ravenna's Ikat Collection .  So go out and get your copy of Real Kitchens Magazine and dive in . 

My work is Featured on  Page 3 Editor's note, on Page 6- 2012 Trends article begins with my Santa Monica Client's Kitchen, Page 98 Features my Client's SilverLake Kitchen which has a 4 page Spread! (woo hoo!), Page 124 features my Client's colorful Cheviot Hills Kitchen and lastly on Page 132 ( 2 page Feature) My Client's Santa Monica Guest house Bathroom.

Please check in to our website soon as we will be updating the Press page so you can view this 9 page feature online too.

Thank you Phyllis Goldstein and Barbara Ballinger for contacting me & featuring my work.  I loved the interviews & the layouts are amazing !  
 

Kuba Textiles

Nothing makes a space more interesting than authentic, handmade accessories. Here's something that is trendy right now that has been around for a very long time, so it is sure to stand the test of time. This little design tip is something that we think would make the perfect flourish for pretty much any design style, from modern to traditional. We happen to be using it in our most recent project, a contemporary interpretation of the classic French chateau.

Kuba cloth is a handwoven textile that comes from the Congo basin in Central Africa. The Kuba people have been making these gorgeous cloths for hundreds of years, primarily for ceremonial events. The process actually has a great significance in Kuban culture and can involve whole families and clans.

The Kuba people weave their cloth from the fibers of the Raphia Vinifera Palm, which they collect and strip by hand. The various patterns – made through weaving dyed fibers into the base cloth – traditionally distinguish different ethnic groups from one another, but the Kuba people have also made this cloth for export for many years.

[TIPS ON HOW TO DESIGN WITH THE CLOTH]

You can pick up Kuba textiles at several places, like Malabar Coast Living, even online at places like Wisteria.com and at Horchow. The cloth works in all sorts of ways, whether you are looking for runners for your table, pillows or art to display, the intricate patterns and geometric designs of Kuba cloth really bring a room to life.

I personally used it in my Dining room as Art / Window treatment.  You can't tell there's a window there can you?  Instead all you see is a wonderful piece of art work.

If you're interested in seeing Kuba cloth, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art has a collection of some of this amazing craftsmanship.

12 Designer Kitchens ...Get the Look for Less

Check out these budget -savy tips on HGTV's blog post featuring a couple of the kitchens we designed amongst other gerat kitchen designs.  Some great tips on how to get the look for less.

Do you want the look of a designer kitchen without emptying your wallet?   click here to read.