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Archive for December, 2009
Recycled Doilies Steal the Show
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
This may be the coolest way I ever seen to display a doily. Designer Kristen Wicklund showed her collection of porcelain dipped dolies at Greenwich House Pottery this holiday season. She dips them in porcelain and fires them in a mold until the fabric evaporates. I’m wondering if I can dips granny’s doilies in starch and get the same effect.
Tags: Doily, Greenwich House Pottery, Kristen Wicklund
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Los Angeles Interior Designers…Who's on Top?
Monday, December 28th, 2009
Lately I’ve been doing a lot of market research for our new retail shop and discovered who ranks where in the Los Angeles interior design world (based on keyword searches, recent publications and blog/website mentions). Being number four never felt so good.
1. Kelly Wearstler- licensed everywhere, hosts Top Design, is entirely FAB.
![Kelly_Wearstler[1]](http://dennisdesigngroup.com/greenblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Kelly_Wearstler1.jpg "Kelly_Wearstler[1]")
2. Rose Tarlow- old guard, always refined, boyfriend isn’t too shabby
3. David Phoenix- designs for governors, streamline traditional, entertainment industry darling
4. Lori Dennis- green guru, rustic modern, organic chic
5. Karin Blake- AD 100, Americana, Malibu Mama
6. Kathryn M. Ireland- European flair, relaxed fabrics, joie de vivre
![KathrynIreland[1]](http://dennisdesigngroup.com/greenblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/KathrynIreland1.jpg "KathrynIreland[1]")
7. Nathan Turner- smart retailer, impecable style, location location location
8. Martyn Lawrence Bullard- exotic tastemaker, bold interiors, excellent name
9. Molly Luetkemeyer- Wearstler protege, funky vintage, no charity is too far
10. Barclay Butera- west coast answer to Ralph Lauren, hell of a sweetie, knows a good outdoor lantern
![Barclay Butera[1]](http://dennisdesigngroup.com/greenblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Barclay-Butera1.jpg "Barclay Butera[1]")
and there you have it.
Tags: barclay butera, david phoenix, karin blake, kathryn m. ireland, kelly wearstler, Lori Dennis, los angeles interior designers, martyn lawrence bullard, molly luetkemeyer, Nathan Turner, rose tarlow
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The Modern American Collection in China
Friday, December 18th, 2009
Last night I was thrilled to come home from dinner at a friend’s and see a box from China. It was a stack of Kira Krumm’s new book, featuring world class designers, their projects and ten coloful pages of our designs. The book is written in Chinese and English and will sell all over the world. So exciting!
Tags: China, interior design, Kira Krumm, Modern Interior Design The American Collection
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