Gerard Colcord, One of the First “Starkitects”
Colcord, One of the first "Starkitects"
Gerard Colcord, who designed houses from 1924 through 1984, was known as “Hollywood’s society architect." He didn’t specialize in one particular styl...
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Redefining Luxury: A New Wave of Design-Driven Developers
In the landscape of Los Angeles real estate, a new wave of design-driven developers is redefining luxury living, especially when it comes to new developments. Gone are the days of cookie-cutter de...
Visitor’s Guide to Norway | Roadtripping with Toby Midgen
When my dear friend Toby told me she was planning an incredible trip to Norway, I knew I had to get all of the details to share with you! If you’re planning a trip to Norway, read on to find out...
Lake Arrowhead Visitors Guide: Q&A with Jo Gartin of Love, Luck, and Angels
Lake Arrowhead is an idyllic lakefront town nestled amongst the San Bernardino Mountains, just a short drive from Los Angeles. A perfect weekend getaway destination, the “Alps of Southern Califo...
Spotlight on Marmol Radziner: Architectural Experts on California Modernism
About the Architect
Founded in 1989 by Leo Marmol and Ron Radziner, design-build firm Marmol Radziner’s award-winning team of architects, designers, and contractors are known for integrating...
Take a Venice Architectural Tour With Me
Venice has some of the most forward-thinking architecture in America. Take a photographic tour of some of the most renowned architects’ works in this iconic neighborhood.
730 Palms Blvd, Marm...
Architect Spotlight with David Thompson
About David Thompson
David Thompson is a veteran architect with 25+ years of experience in Los Angeles and NYC. He does it all–design, management, production, construction coordination–and he...
The Art of the Flip | Juliette Hohnen Renovations
People ask me why I became a real estate agent, and the answer is that I was a house flipper and wanted to learn everything about buying and selling real estate. I originally trained as an interio...
How to Downsize and Design Smaller Spaces | Q&A with Interior Designer, Gillian Lefkowitz
Credenza: MidcenturyLA, Rug: Amadi carpet, Art: Shelly Stevens , Lighting: Apparatus | Photo by: Ace Misiunas
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About Gillian Lefkowitz
Gillian Lefkowitz is a local Los Angeles interior des...
Collecting Art on a Budget | Q&A with Interior Designer, Kimberly Biehl
About Kimberly Biehl
I have known Kimberly since the mid 90’s and met her when she was interior designing Madonna’s house. As well as her career in interior design, she has great taste and ...