An Eclectic Butler’s Pantry – Oaklawn Manor

An Eclectic Butler’s Pantry for a Traditional English Tudor Home This eclectic butler’s pantry was designed for the 2022 Pasadena Showcase House and incorporated the home’s traditional English Tudor architecture of the home but with a modern edge. It is … Read MoreAn Eclectic Butler’s Pantry – Oaklawn Manor

Modernism Week 2022 Featured Home Tour :: Maison Bleue Moderne

ModernisM week 2022 featured home ::MAISON BLEUE MODERNE Maison Bleue Moderne, a 1958 William Krisel-designed Alexander Company midcentury modern home, was recently reimagined by interior designer Michelle Boudreau. With all the designer appointed details it was one of many homes … Read MoreModernism Week 2022 Featured Home Tour :: Maison Bleue Moderne

Indoor/Outdoor Poolside Living – Palm Springs Style

While in Palm Springs for Modernism Week this past February, I took advantage of the many home tours that are offered.  I decided to tour the Morse House, known for its fabulous indoor/outdoor poolside entertaining. The  Las Palmas area of … Read MoreIndoor/Outdoor Poolside Living – Palm Springs Style

2020 Modernism Week in Palm Springs

Palm Springs Modernism Week 2020 What is PS Modernism Week?  It is an iconic event celebrating the midcentury modern lifestyle  that has taken place annually in mid-February since 2006. Midcentury modern aficianodos descend upon Palm Springs  and for 10 days … Read More2020 Modernism Week in Palm Springs

THE 2019 PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE OF DESIGN

OPENING DAY Today’s the day – opening day at the 2019 Pasadena Showcase House! This year is a little bit different for me as I chose to sit the year out and instead of designing a room (or rooms, as … Read MoreTHE 2019 PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE OF DESIGN

Highlights from Palm Springs Modernism Week 2019

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6 Tips on Renovating a Luxury Kitchen in 4 Weeks | 2018 Pasadena Showcase House

First of all, this wasn’t just a run of the mill kitchen renovation.  This was the kitchen for the 2018 Pasadena Showcase House. Is it possible to renovate a luxury kitchen in 4 weeks?  You bet –  for the 2018 … Read More6 Tips on Renovating a Luxury Kitchen in 4 Weeks | 2018 Pasadena Showcase House

The 2018 Pasadena Showcase House: Before and After Transformation of a 100+ Year Old House

We are two thirds of the way through our second Pasadena Showcase House, and everyone is always wanting to know about the before and after transformation of the home.    This year, because of a series of last-minute events, we took … Read MoreThe 2018 Pasadena Showcase House: Before and After Transformation of a 100+ Year Old House

2017 Pasadena Showcase House Overview

The 2017 Pasadena Showcase House came and went in a flash this past spring, with twenty-five interior and exterior designers pulling off one of the most cohesive houses in recent years.  Throughout the month that the house was open to … Read More2017 Pasadena Showcase House Overview

The 3D Wall is Trending at Dwell on Design

The 3D Wall Trend at Dwell on Design 3D wall design was a predominant trend seen at Dwell on Design, an annual  3-day celebration of modern design that was held recently in Los Angeles.  The show floor was smaller than … Read MoreThe 3D Wall is Trending at Dwell on Design