Kathryn Ireland's New Fabric Collections

I love these new textiles from Kathryn Ireland. Not for the faint of color.

Safi Suzani - Autumn

Safi Suzani - Chocolate Cherry

Safi Suzani - Indigo Passion

Tangier - Brilliant Blue

Fez Palm - Calypso

Casablanca Bubblegum Pink & Sunburst

Casablanca - in all colorways

Marrakech - Tangelo

Click here for more razzle dazzle from Ms. Ireland's collection.

Abbie Cornish channels Audrey Hepburn?

Something about this photo from Ruven Afanador...

Abbie Cornish, Culver City, 2009

made me think of this photo by Richard Avedon...

Audrey Hepburn, Paris, 1963

5 Questions / Rose Tarlow, by Mayer Rus

Stephen Simons photo source: LA Times Magazine

From Sunday's, 11/1/09, L.A Times Magazine...

by Mayer Rus

5 Questions / Rose Tarlow

This fall, Rose Tarlow's venerable furniture showroom, Melrose House, moved into the erstwhile home of the Heritage book Shop on Melrose Avenue, after years in Melrose Place. We asked the legendary designer to weigh in on the new space and the state of her brilliant career.

1. Has the spirit of Melrose House changed now that it's in a different location?

There is a buzz of fresh energy. Nothing is more exciting than a new love - be it a house, a project or a friend. Anticipation is exhilarating. I'm even beginning my second book.

2. What does living graciously mean to you?

In one of Dorothy Sayers' delightful Lord Peter Wimsey books, she writes, "Every step he took was a conscious act of enjoyment." Luxury is just a matter of being aware of the beauty that surrounds me at every moment.

3. If you could change anything about L.A....?

The billboards - I'd get rid of them all.

4. Do you have a dream job?

I'd love to design a tiny hotel, from architecture to the sheets on the beds.

5. If taste could be legislated, what's the first thing you'd outlaw?

Bad taste is when you are consciously unkind to others. Good taste is what we all have when we recognize what we like.

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To read more about Ms. Tarlow, click here.

Cinema Style Blog

Film set from Pleasure Crazed (1929) - photo source: cinemastyle.blogspot.com

Film set from An American In Paris (1951), photo source - cinemastyle.blogspot.com

Film set from The Age of Innocence (1993) - photo source: cinemastyle.blogspot.com

Came across this great blog the other day, Cinema Style. Check it out when you have a chance. Above are a few images that caught my eye from recent posts. Love the iron work, and pattern repeat in the background, on Pleasure Crazed.

For more go here...cinemastyle.blogspot.com

Pieces of Happily Ever After

And since we're on a Hollywood jag these days, check out the following novel when you have a chance.




Pieces of Happily Ever After by a Irene Zutell.

Reviews and excerpts here and here.

Kyle Schuneman Live Well Designs

What's a California design blog without a post or two on set design?

Okay...don't answer that.

So let's start shall we with a post on Kyle Schuneman, a talented interior and set designer living in the Los Feliz district of Los Angeles. Boyishly cute and weighing in at a mere 24 years of age, Mr. Schuneman's work can be seen on HGTV as well as The Style Network. (Talk about knowing early what you want from life? This young man must have started his design career by rearranging stuffed animals in his crib!)

An inside source sent me these pics of the soon-to-drop November, 2009 Sunset article about Mr. Schuneman's favorite local salvage shops. Hopefully the folks at Time Inc. won't mind too much. The type is small - so click on the images to get the scoop.

Sunset Article: Jennie Nunn, Photos: Joe Schmelzer

Below are photos from Kyle's website. Some are set designs and some are real-life interiors. It's hard to tell the difference.

photo credit: www.kyleschuneman.com

photo credit: www.kyleschuneman.com

photo: Joe Schmelzer

photo credit: www.kyleschuneman.com

photo credit: www.kyleschuneman.com

For more of Schuneman's interior and set design, click here.

Joe Schmelzer Photography

If you haven't already checked out the editorial and commercial work of L.A. photographer Joe Schmelzer, here is a sampling below. Mr. Schmelzer's work runs the gamut from portraits to travel to interior design. I've only added a few of his interior shots so if you want to see more click here.

There is something so mesmerizing (and unattainable) about this garage photo.

Yes, take me there!

The famous Chez Jay's bar and restaurant in Santa Monica.

All the rage in L.A. - Kogi Trucks - so I've been told by foodies in the know.

Leave the carbs and a nice tip on the table.

Got Guacamole?

Texture, pattern and mystery.

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Mr. Schmelzer himself.