PR for Interior Designers in 2026

Let’s talk about the elephant in your beautifully designed room: PR is a pain in the ass.

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Do You Have a Gallery Wall?

When I revamped my guest bedroom, I had to lose the crown molding shelves that held a lot of my family photos. So, I decided to make a little gallery wall in my hall. It’s a mixture of family photos and a couple of artsy photos I bought from two photographers I have admired for……
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Christmas at the Greenbrier

It’s coming up on the time of year when we have to figure out our holiday plans, buying multiple sets of expensive tickets, cursing the airlines for making it impossible not to spend a bloody fortune just getting home.  I came across these photos the other day of The Greenbrier. Oh, I dream of a……
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What to Have for Breakfast on Thanksgiving Morning

Breakfast on Thanksgiving morning is always a conundrum for me. You need something that will tie you over, yet not kill your appetite for the mid day feast. This Frittata has become a weekend staple in our house. It’s a spin on Jamie Oliver’s Potato and Chorizo Omelet. Though I really like the original Jamie……
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La Provence Landing at LAX in January

Imagine my delight when I was greeted with this sign the other morning at La Provence, one of my favorite little spots for breakfast and lunch. And, let’s not forget the macaroons. We Angelenos know all too well that LAX is lacking in decent restaurants, but as the 1.5 billion renovation project continues, let’s hope this……
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Smokey Sunday

If you follow the LA food blogs, you no doubt read about Lindy & Grundy when they opened in LA over a year ago. This sustainable butcher shop supports local farmers, and over the past several months, they have become my neighborhood butcher. This is exactly what Amelia Posada and Erika Nakamura had in mind, and……
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An Evening at Book Soup

I am SUCH a loser. How is it possible than in 13 years of living in Los Angeles, I had never been to Book Soup until Thursday night?! Sure, I’ve known about it, known that it was the greatest bookstore in town, but I’ve become too acquainted with my Kindle, stayed in my little “buy……
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