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New beginnings at The Wallflower
I'm thrilled to take on the role as the new Wallflower blogger. (Although I must admit, veteran Tina Barsheghian left some pretty big shoes to fill).
A little bit about me: I'm a magazine editor-turned-freelance writer and editor and love all things design. I've interviewed designers, artists, product designers, architects, and reported on the latest trends and up-and-coming tastemakers. But, I'm a sucker for color, pattern, beautiful art, flea markets, finding that perfect piece, and uncovering new and talented designers.
A few of my favorite (and not so favorite things):
Style: Mid-century meets modern meets Hollywood glamour. I'm interested in things with a story and a rich history, but with a hint of elegance and maybe even a little sparkle.
Favorite architect: John Lautner. You might recognize his spaceship-like residence (aka Chemosphere house). It has been featured on-screen in movies such as Charlie's Angels.
Lautner's Chemosphere residence in the Hollywood Hills was built in 1960 for Leonard J. Malin.
Favorite childhood design memory: growing up, my mom lugged my older sisters and younger brother and me to random open houses and model homes just for fun. I loved the possibilities. Each home was like a real-life dollhouse. Who would live here? What would they do? How would they decorate? How would they use the rooms? At the time, I didn't understand why she loved it so much, but I was quickly hooked. I'll still wander into open houses every now and then just to see the staging, the architecture, and what I would (or wouldn't do) differently.
Items I could live without: bean bags. (Sorry. I know they are comfy, but I like structure). Oh, and futons. Why? Because there are so many interesting sofas out there.
Most intriguing style of building: flatiron. (Just the mere engineering!)
Favorite SF landmark: It's a tie between the Palace of Fine Arts and the Conservatory of Flowers.
Favorite design magazines: Too many to count. (But, if I had to pick: Sunset, Lonny, Coastal Living, Dwell, Monocle, Luxe), and newcomer Anthology.
Fun trend I like: velvet flocked wallpaper. It's pretty to look at, and it's instant art for the walls. But, with the busy pattern, a little goes a long way. It would look great as an accent wall.
I'm proud of: single-handedly hauling a 6-foot Christmas tree into my apartment last week (just because I was too impatient to wait for help).
So, here's to doing my best to bring you the latest and greatest in design. Got a favorite architect, interior designer, or trend? I'd love to hear it.
| December 13 2010 at 06:00 AM
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