October 31, 2011

Book Roundup

I have been up to my armpits in work this past week but as I take five and try to catch up on what is happening in the world (and in my inbox) I am excited to report that I am seeing a flurry of new and recently released books on the market. Below is my top five (all of which will be added to my burgeoning Christmas list, for those of you just dying to know what to get me this year…).

First up, The World of Muriel Brandolini: Interiors showcasing the divine designs of Muriel Brandolini, one of my all time favorite designers:

Next Design Sponge at Home, a tome from the queen of the design blogs, Grace Bonney:

And The Perfectly Imperfect Home from Deborah Needleman, the current editor of the WSJ Magazine (and former Editor-in-Chief of the now defunct Domino – R.I.P):

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March 8, 2011

Westweek

Today, it’s all info, all the time. I did my best to jazz it up but really, this a break down of three events not to miss at this year’s annual design frenzy Los Angelenos call Westweek. I am going to make a day of it on Wednesday, March 23rd and if you are in town, I suggest you do, too. All of the events below take place at the building everyone loves to love/hate, the Pacific Design Center:

10:30-12pm: Editor’s Round Table, Silver Screen Theatre

The editors from four of the five shelter mags left (Michael Boodro from Elle Decor; Dara Caponigro, former style director at Domino and current editor-in-chief of Veranda; Ann Omvig Maine from Traditional Home and the forthcoming online magazine, Trad Home and Newell Turner from House Beautiful) come together for a panel discussion moderated by Design Center president, Charles S. Cohen. I am very interested to hear the thoughts of the editors at the magazines who have managed to weather this insane economy. There will be receptions for all the players in different showrooms after. Consult the website for more info.

1:00-3:00pm: Pierre Frey Inspiration & Realism of Fabrics: Exhibit and Reception with Jean-Laurent Thierry. ”Curiouser & Curiouser” Alice in Wonderland

After researching a few of the artists invited by Pierre Frey to create fabric designs for him between 1935-1955, I am intrigued. Look at this surrealist fantasy called “L’Oiseleur” by Irene Rohr:

Plus Jean-Laurent Thierry, the present CEO, is rather jaunty, isn’t he?

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