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Gretchen Bonaduce and Crystalarium Host Toy Drive For Children of Fallen Soilders

Monday, November 28th, 2011

Come one, come all.  Bring your unwrapped, new toy to enjoy food, drinks and music from Gretchen Bonaduce at Crystalarium, November 29, 2011.  8500 Melrose Avenue, Suite 105, 7-9PM. Plus there’s a silent auction with your chance to win a free consultation ($500) or a signed copy of my book Green Interior Design.

Hope to see you there!!

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Barclay’s Brand New Bag

Monday, January 31st, 2011

Last week Barclay Butera joined design’s uber-elite when he opened his new showroom in the La Cienega Design Quarter- the Champs Elysees of Los Angeles Design.  There were swinging tunes, cocktails and canapés as Butera played host to a bevy of A-listers who turned out to view and celebrate the grand opening of his second Los Angeles location. 

                                                                              

The atelier concept  is a new one for La Cienega  showrooms, as Barclay is more interested in bringing in his existing clients for a little “shop time”  and is a bit less concerned with retail sales.  (I’m not saying you can’t purchase his scrumptious furnishings at the shop, you can. It’s just an amuse bouche, instead of a smorgasbord.) 

“Often times with celebrities and moguls there is a demand for the utmost discretion and privacy.  These clients will now enjoy a very on-brand setting to meet and review projects.  We will have our material at our fingertips, access to internet, samplings of furniture all handy.  It’s the quintessential arrangement for both designer and client” said Butera. 

 With appointments already booked and a  staff of capable, design assistants to cater to one’s every need,  Barclay is sure to have yet another grandslam.

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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.

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2. Rose Tarlow- old guard, always refined, boyfriend isn’t too shabby

Rose Tarlow

3. David Phoenix- designs for governors, streamline traditional, entertainment industry darling

David Phoenix

4. Lori Dennis- green guru, rustic modern, organic chic

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5. Karin Blake- AD 100, Americana, Malibu Mama

Karin Blake

6. Kathryn M. Ireland- European flair, relaxed fabrics, joie de vivre

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7. Nathan Turner- smart retailer, impecable style, location location location

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8. Martyn Lawrence Bullard- exotic tastemaker, bold interiors, excellent name

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9. Molly Luetkemeyer- Wearstler protege, funky vintage, no charity is too far

Molly Leutkemeyer

10. Barclay Butera- west coast answer to Ralph Lauren, hell of a sweetie, knows a good outdoor lantern

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 and there you have it.

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