So many great things on view during Westweek! Today, in no particular order, I present my booty (get your minds out of the gutter…)
The Pierre Frey event at Kneedler-Fauchere was extremely interesting. Pierre-Laurent Thierry did not disappoint as he walked us through a collection of fantastical, hand painted original fabric designs from the company’s archives dating from 1935 to 1955.
I am finally sitting down after two days of constant design, design, design at the big Westweek extravaganza. There were some great talks and loads of new, well, everything and I promise to give you all a breakdown once I’ve caught my breath. In the meantime, I’ll whet your appetite with a few snaps from the action. First up, check out this fly custom ping pong table from James Perse. I know a few people who will really appreciate this:
And how about this lovely lady at Tai Ping. This dress was her grandmother’s and beyond chic. Please note the bracelet sleeve and her nude fishnets. Funky but polished. I love it:
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?
Hey people. I’m Molly Luetkemeyer (loot-kah-my-er, just so we can get that out of the way). I have been a practicing interior designer at my firm, M. Design Interiors for the past 10 years (for the full back story, check out my about page). My ongoing mission is to guide clients to create personal, comfortable, chic homes that reflect their needs and particular tastes. No one should live in a showroom or someone else's house. Period. I am inspired by a range of sources from modern and contemporary art to nature, fashion and vintage design books to stuff I see on the street. It’s always coming at me and I want to share a little of it with you.
So take a look and as always, let me know what you think at molly at mdesignla dot com!