Since 2020, the importance of home and how we live in our space has continued to be top of mind for so many people. We purchased a new home in North Carolina, moving after 23 years of living in Los Angeles because, remote work, thankfully, is here to stay.  While we worked with an interior…

I have worked with countless interior designers over the years, and everyone wants to know, “How do you get your interior design project published in a magazine?” While you can hire me for that, there are a few things you need to know before you begin that will make the process a lot…

Interior Photography Tips to Make Your Next Design Project Magazine-Worthy I review countless interior design projects per month over at my company, The Storied Group, a pr firm for interior designers. I always ask to see photos of recent projects as step one before we begin working with you. The biggest mistake I…

A Boutique Hotel in Malibu I had been wanting to visit the Surfrider, a boutique hotel in Malibu since they opened with great fanfare four years ago. The thing about LA is that if you live on the Eastside, going to the beach can feel like a trek. Not only are you fighting…

“Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name.” No doubt the L.A. restaurant scene now rivals every major city in the world. We are in no shortage of fancy dining experiences begging you to drop $300 for two on any given night. Don’t get me wrong, I love a tasting menu,…

One of the Best Boutique Hotels in Santa Barbara Like most of you, our normal cadence of travel and exploration close to home has been rudely interrupted these last two years. California has been extremely locked down, and even now, doesn’t feel back to normal. Every time we tried for a weekend getaway,…