Creating Bookcases

 Photo: An ordinary woman There are many ways to incorporate vintage crates when decorating, for example stacking them provides a unique storage and display solution. France circa 1930 bookcase m...

Editorial Inspiration - Storage Trunks

Photo: Architectural Digest Tom's founder, Blake Mycoskie, and his globally influenced home are featured in the latest issue of Architectural Digest. Trunks are an anchor all around his home, prov...

Editorial Inspiration - Industrial Distress

Industrial lamps and wooden work tables provide character against a distressed backdrop.   England circa 1840 wood work bench (AW3) France circa 1950 metal Jielde lamp (B51)     View more at lees...

A Contemporary Feast

Almost over, this buying trip has been anything but boring; I came across beautiful pieces ranging from 16th cent. tapestries to art deco sofas. I cannot wait to share what we have found. To draw f...

Living In A Flat World

Image of the guest room from my home in Los Angeles. ELLE DECOR, March 2015. Flat screen TVs, computer monitors, laptops and smart phones have become a necessity in our lives today.  We are inspir...

Dealer's Choice

Photo: Bjorn Wallander   I'm honored to have my Los Angeles home featured in the March issue of Elle Decor (now on news stands). As written, I wanted to utilize the high rise building's plate glas...

French Connection

Photo: Elle Decoration UK March 2015  In the March issue of Elle Decoration UK, a Milanese interior designer shows off his Parisian apartment. Photo: Elle Decoration UK March 2015       England ...

Antique vs. Vintage

  I am always asked what defines an antique vs. a vintage piece. Both are somewhat fluid terms today. A purist would say an antique must be 100 years and that a vintage piece is anything less. How...

Industrialized Living

Photo: AD Espana Sept. 2014 In the September issue of AD Espana, an industrial loft in turned into a motorcycle enthusiast dream home.   Italy circa 1900's map of Rome (LSC21) England circa 1970'...