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Affordable Art
I’ve been in my new office two weeks, and though we have beautiful new floors, freshly painted walls, and a third floor view of Hancock Park, the all white everything is starting to channel asylum chic. We took advantage of the recent West Elm sale, and purchased new desks and a really cool console table—again,……
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How to Master the Los Angeles Flower Market
9 Tips for Mastering the Los Angeles Flower Market Hands down, the best way to save money on flowers for your home, wedding, or party is to do like the pros do, and go directly to the source—the Flower Market in downtown Los Angeles. I went last weekend to gather up ferns for our Lovely Dinner,……
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FLT #005
Diamonds might be a girl’s best friend, but it’s just the icing on my favorite budget-friendly statement piece: nail polish. In a lot of ways, nail polish is the unsung hero of traveling on a budget, while keeping style a priority. It takes up little to no space, and at a couple of dollars per……
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Fall Florals
Fall is in the air, but granny florals are blooming! Adding feminine detail, or sweetening the rough edges of industrial design, granny florals add a bold, unexpected twist to any room, especially on the days you want to curl up in bed and feel that sense of nostalgia. Case in point, my new artwork that……
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Birch Hollywood
Earlier this year, I was with a client at a talk show, and watched Chef Brendan Collins make a pea and ricotta salad that was the absolute bomb—so much so that I went home and made it that night. I also immediately made reservations at his restaurant, Birch, which—lucky for me—is in my neighborhood. Collins is……
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FLT #004
It’s a little bit country, and a lot a bit rock ‘n roll: leather and lace, a combo incorporating everything I love about chic street style—soft touches with tough edges—served up perfectly like a rich espresso topped with a tiny dollop of foam.  It’s also an easy way to transition summer staples into cooler months. With sweetness……
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