HGTV Video From The Good Shepherd Project

Hot of the press is my video hosted by Kelly Edwards from HGTV to show how to make the most of your small space with my room from The Good Shepherd Project.



Click here for the video. Enjoy!



A huge thank you to Julia Noran from Editor at Large for putting this all together!

New Press: CA Home + Design Nov/Dec 2011

I am so happy to share with you a project that I have been working on for 2 years for a project in Venice. The home was originally a 4 unit apartment building with a small house on the adjacent lot next door. We converted the large structure into a single family home that included 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, huge kitchen overlooking a deck. And the small lot we designed a pool, Jacuzzi and an outdoor patio.



Thank you Erin Feher for publishing the project and thank you to Teri Lyn Fisher for the shooting the project.


You can see the final project HERE in the latest Nov/Dec issue of CA Home and Design. Enjoy! *(Starts on page 120)

READER QUESTION: Favorite Design Books?

What are some of your favorite design books and why? Can be old or new. And what makes a good design book? Is it because they show great pictures and styles. Can they help you design your own home? Is is easy to follow tips and diy images and instructions in the book?



One of my favorite books is the Domino book featured above. This book not only has pages of beautiful images from top designers but it also is educational by teaching you the styles and eras from each of the furniture pieces featured in the book. The book is categorized easily by rooms and has an extensive resource guide of where to buy.



Let me know some of your thoughts and what Design books you feel give you the best bang for your buck.

Thank You West Elm

Thank you Aaron at West Elm for posting pics from my clients daughters bedroom on the West Elm Blog. Love those Niche tables and dressers! You can view the post here.

Design Wars for HGTV

I am happy to finally announce that I will be featured on HGTV's new show called Design Wars. I filmed one episode (back in April) that should be featured late next month. You will see lots of familiar faces from LA too. As soon as the promos start airing I will post more info. We hope you all enjoy the show!

Designer Flea Market - OC Nov 5th 9am-2pm

Save the the date! Designer Flea Market at The Cove in Newport Beach, CA November 5th from 9am-2pm, hosted by Domicile ID and Better Shelter!



Come by to get some great deals from designers, product designers and shop owners.



We are expecting a great turnout so come with cash in hand to take advantage of some HUGE deals. We look forward to seeing you.



Take a look at the blog for more info and the list of all the participants:
Designer Flea Market Blog

Pasadena Girls Room

I recently added some photos to my website of a girls room I decorated in Pasadena. My client wanted her daughter to have a more grown up room for her so we got rid of everything and started fresh. We wallpapered bookcases, added a new desk & chair, bought a new upholstered headboard and sheets that we flanked with custom drapes and custom pillows.



Everything was new that we brought into the room even the paint!



We even brought the clients daughter in the room and had her close her eyes to reveal the transformation and she was so excited with her new grown up room. It was so incredibly cute. You can view more of the images here on my website. Enjoy!

A Turquoise Contest

Lets see if you can guess how much I spend on ALL these vintage items!



Who ever gets the correct number will win a signed copy of CraveLA book. Good luck and hope you win! Sorry only US residents can apply.



Pictured I have 2 lamps, 1 ceramic case, 1 brass large tin, 4 ice cream dishes, 2 small Asian bowls, a Domino Mag bag (that's gotta be worth something right?), a red bamboo tray, and a vintage Asian print from 1945.



You will have a chance to actually buy some of the items too next month. I will be participating as a vendor at the Designer Flea Market located at The Cove in OC.