Category Archives: California Design

Palm Springs Modernism Week

 

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Palm Springs Modernism Week in California is a celebration of Mid-Century Design, Architecture, and Culture.  I will be there with bells on to take in all the design wonder I can get along with some shopping and dining too.  Starting with the Modernism Show and Sale, Prefab Showcase and Modern Living Expo, Uptown Design District and plenty of site seeing in between.

 

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Greystone Mansion

Over the weekend I had the chance to visit the historic Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills.  It was breathtaking seeing the interiors of the mansion as well as the exterior with its lavish gardens over looking Los Angeles.  The mansion was completed in 1928 by Ned Doheny, Jr., heir to one of the nation’s great oil empires, and has become a treasured cultural icon in the Southern California landscape.  (Photos weren’t allowed inside)

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Los Angeles Antiques Art and Design Show

The 18th Los Angeles Antiques Art and Design Show was at 3Labs a new location this year.  I had the opportunity to attend and view all the beautiful exhibits, reception and panel discussion Friday evening.  It was quite an event seeing and meeting some of my favorite design stars like Eric Cohler, Mary McDonald and Kelly Wearstler.

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There were so many great pieces but narrowed it down to a few of my favorites which are featured below:

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SoCo Collection Costa Mesa

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Over the weekend I made a visit to the SoCo Collection Design Center in Costa Mesa, CA.  It’s a little jem of a place for interior designers to go to get inspiration for client projects.  The center is open to the public as well and continues to grow with some of the biggest names in the industry including Stark Carpet and Design Within Reach. The Mix is another part of the center with trendy and unique shops of fashion, art and amazing restaurants. Every Saturday they also have a wonderful Farmers Market that is worth the visit.

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Inside The OC Mart Mix you will find shops and dining and discover local talent. The interior design is green with a lot of reclaimed wood, metals and unique lighting fixtures.

The Mix

 

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The Cellar Cheese Shop

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Some of my favorites are:

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Déco Home

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Design Within Reach

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Christopher Garrens

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Peinture

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I love the way the owner of Peinture displays the different chalk paint colors on the wall of chairs. She also offers workshops on painting techniques every month. Be sure to visit their website for more information.

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A beautifully finished piece by the owner, Deborah Cooper.

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Hope you are inspired and discover the new SoCo Collection Design Center for yourself. You won’t be disappointed.