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Posts Tagged: La Cienega Design Quarter
The Creative World of Charles de Beistegui at Legends
Exploring the creative world of the brilliant Charles de Beistegui would certainly involve more than a single post but Timothy Corrigan‘s ode to the design legend in his LCDQ Legends window for Compas, below, offered an inspiring peek. By referencing Bestegui’s three homes – Paris, Venice and Chateau de Groussay – he tried to “summarize some of Beistegui’s contributions to the world of decorative arts through his discovery and patronage of some of the leading artists and designers of the early 20th century.”
For the eccentric, extravagant art collector and designer’s first famous residence in the 1930’s, a penthouse on the Champs-Élysées, he commissioned Le Corbusier.…
For the eccentric, extravagant art collector and designer’s first famous residence in the 1930’s, a penthouse on the Champs-Élysées, he commissioned Le Corbusier.…
Posted in architecture, art, art history, design, furniture, interior design, travel
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Report from Los Angeles
It’s been a very busy few days here in Los Angeles (did I tell you I was coming?). From filming three high profile interior designers for Susanna Salk’s and my “At Home with” video series, to checking out the windows at this year’s La Cienega Design Quarter Legends, to attending a special dinner at Dragonette, there hasn’t been a second to spare for a post.…
Posted in interior design, travel
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A Fountainhead Fantasy by Doug Meyer at Legends
The best gathering at Legends was no doubt in Doug Meyer’s brilliant window installation for Dragonette, sponsored by the Palos Verdes Art Center, where Meyer is working on a major design overhaul. Howard Roark’s Enright House of The Fountainhead, as envisioned by the multifaceted designer, was the chic epicenter for legendary luminaries of the 20’s, 30’s and beyond. …
Posted in architecture, art, art history, books, design, furniture, history, interior design, travel
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The Art of Vintage and Modern at Dragonette
What do resourceful designers do when they can’t find what they want? Why they make it themselves of course. Befitting the emphasis on the unique and bespoke at Legends, that’s exactly what Patrick Dragonette has done at his eponymous La Cienega showroom.…
Posted in art, fashion, furniture, interior design, jewelry, travel
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Making the Rounds at La Cienega Legends 2014
Every year the word spreads wider. La Cienega Legends 2014 was hopping with packed standing-room-only venues for all three days. And with good reason. There is definitely something special about the design community in Los Angeles. The charming indoor/outdoor setting enhanced by the Southern California climate is certainly alluring.…
Posted in art, design, furniture, garden, interior design
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La Cienega Design Quarter Legends
It’s been a whirlwind few days here at the La Cienega Design Quarter Legends 2014 edition. In the beautiful California weather, we have been whisked from one beautiful showroom to another for interesting talks, delicious meals, convivial networking, a bevy of book signings and of course festive partying.…
Posted in art, design, food and drink, interior design, travel
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First Peek at LCDQ Legends Windows
I am excited to be reporting from Los Angeles as a Legends Ambassador for one of my favorite annual design events. The La Cienega Design Quarter is hard to beat for its charming array of shops. The participating stores, sponsors, editors, bloggers, not to mention packed schedule of informative events make this a not to be missed extravaganza.…
Posted in art, design, furniture, interior design, travel
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La Cienega Design Quarter Legends 2013
It’s hard to beat the La Cienega Design Quarter in Los Angeles for its charming casually chic home shopping venue. And Legends, the annual three day design event centered on the district, has become a must-visit destination for all design aficionados.…
Posted in design, furniture, interior design
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