Isn’t Scandi Dandy? When it comes to my own personal design preference, it would probably be called ‘Surf Scandinavia’. I love a mid-century vibe. Add a splash of vintage surf, take that and mix it with the aesthetic that Scandinavian style emits…and well…I just can’t put my words around it. It’s just something that you …
Round Round Get Around, I Get Around… When I moved to California, surfing was a hobby that I took to right away. While I’m never going to crush it on the pro circuit, I can do my best to represent in other ways. One way that I can do that is to find color inspiration that matches …
Hey guys – meet my friend Amy Butler. She’s got a great eye for patterns and she designs amazing fabrics, along with an array of other products. Check out how she transformed her room by using the fabrics from her Hapi line. You can read more about Amy here, or check out her social media …
It’s been a while since I’ve shined a spotlight on a fellow designer, so today I wanted to introduce everybody to one of my favorites in the world of architecture: Zaha Hadid. She’s popular for her work in building dynamic projects, so much so, that she was awarded the Pulitzer in 2004. And beyond her …
In the days leading up to the long-awaited 2014 World Cup, protests ravaged the streets of Brazil . And even though many factors contributed to civil unrest, one of them was definitely the unforeseen consequences of FIFA’s influence over the country. For example, what’s going to happen to the 12 enormous stadiums after the fans and players leave? …
Biophilic design. We’ve all heard of eco-friendly design and different ways to shrink our carbon footprint. I’ve also shared tips for bringing the outdoors into your home, but there are some earth-friendly ideas circulating the design and architecture community that affects each and every one of us. This revolutionary movement was popularized by Harvard University myrmecologist and conservationist, …
Hey folks! Before you hurry off to your weekend festivities, I have some exciting news to share with you. I know I don’t share my personal plans very often, but this weekend is just too good not to. This year, I’ve been asked to present at Dwell on Design on Sunday, June 22nd at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Dwell is …
