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L.A. in Review for Design Bloggers Conference / Blogfest 2013

Posted by The English Room on Mar 9, 2013 in Blogfest 2012, Design Bloggers Conference, Los Angeles, Travel, Uncategorized | 2 comments

I have partially recuperative from my trip to LA. First stop was H. D Buttercup for a great party. Here is a view of some of my favorite items. Plexicraft was a sponsor of the conference and gave away these great acrylic chairs. Love! Adam Japko kicking off the conference… Interesting graphic of the reach of blogs…Amazing! Windsor Smith…such a fan of her work! The wonderful author Susanna Salk… Tobi Fairley giving the blog awards… A fabulous goodie bag from my Seattle design buddy, Ted Watson, owner of Watson Kennedy. A mid afternoon pick me up… The incomparable Charlotte Moss… A terrific...

L.A. for Design Bloggers Conference / Blogfest 2013

Posted by The English Room on Mar 3, 2013 in Design Bloggers Conference, Los Angeles, Travel | 0 comments

I am off to lovely Los Angeles. The laid back vibe, the beautiful weather and sunshine are hard to resist. Here is what my busy schedule has in store. The talents are endless. Be sure to follow along on INSTAGRAM for pics throughout my west coast adventure. SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2013 1:00PM – 8:00PM REGISTRATION SPONSORED BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS IN FOYER A Please make sure to pick up your badge and Registration Goody Bag – compliments of Sherwin-Williams. 4:00PM – 6:00PM H.D. BUTTERCUP RECEPTION SPONSORED BY BLOGGEST AND KRAVET Location: H.D. Buttercup, 3225 Helms Avenue,...

Malibu Barbie Dream House

Posted by The English Room on Mar 18, 2012 in Jonathan Adler, Los Angeles, Malibu Barbie Dream House | 0 comments

Calling all BARBIE GIRLS… I never played with Barbie much as a child. As an adult, I hate to say I have watched my fair share of Barbie movies and played lots of Barbie over the past week. Our family vacation was wonderful but, back to real world… Inspiration comes in the strangest places. I remembered this amazing house designed by Jonathan Adler for Mattel in celebration of Barbie's 50th year. It is wild and FUN. It should cheer up a Monday! Watch the guided Youtube tour HERE. Jonathan Adler…the mastermind behind this home. I love the pink poodles… Artwork made of Barbies Barbie's...

The Chicest of Chic Shop

Posted by The English Room on Mar 9, 2012 in Chic Shop, Los Angeles, Travel | 2 comments

Chic Shop is not to be missed in Los Angeles or online. They have such a great selection of vintage finds. It is owned by Hillary Thomas of Hillary Thomas Designs and Clara Hendon. These chic friends happen to be sorority sisters of mine from Rollins College. Their friendship has transformed into a successful design business in developing an amazing line of finials that have been wildly popular and featured in the press many times. You hopefully saw these amazing African Zulu finials in this months House Beautiful. Hillary and Clara They carry unique vintage barware. These are available HERE. Ferrick Mason Wing Chair My...

Nacho and Nathan

Posted by The English Room on Mar 8, 2012 in Jane Scott Hodges, Leontine Linens, Los Angeles, Nathan Turner, Travel | 1 comment

Another highlight of my Los Angeles adventure was to meet Nathan Turner, of Million Dollar Decorators fame. He is so friendly, warm and easygoing. The shop is brimming with fabulous exotic finds. I bought a bright fuchsia suzani for my bedroom. He has amazing photography by Oberto Gili and Amber Arbucci. All his inventory can be seen on 1st Dibs. Check it out! I went to his shop to see my friend, Jane Scott Hodges of Leontine Linens, at her trunk show hosted by Nathan. Leontine is the best of best in linens. More on Leontine Linens to come soon! Nathan's new shop on Melrose. I love this orange monogram. Of Course! This is a...

Ruth and Hutton’s Hideaway

Posted by The English Room on Mar 4, 2012 in Dawnridge, Design Bloggers Conference, Hutton Wilkinson, Los Angeles, Tony Duquette | 0 comments

I posted a few weeks ago about Hutton and Ruth Wilkinson's beautiful new home. I included all the pictures from the wonderful Harper's Bazaar article. I sent my post to Hutton whom I had met in Charlotte a few years back. I was so flattered to be invited to his home last Sunday for a Tea. It is a memory I will cherish. Hutton and Ruth were the most warm and gracious hosts. We snacked on homemade tea cakes and cookies. The tea was supplemented by divine Champagne. The glasses and serving pieces were all sublime, Wedgewood majolica and coral teacups. I was in heaven. Many of the fabrics, lighting, rugs and...