Finalizing fabric scheme for new high-profile project launching early 2012. Very excited, can’t wait to share…
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The singer and the wizard of photography together for Christmas campaign featuring the new ghd limited edition.
Francis Ford Coppola returns to his roots with his latest boutique hotel: Palazzo Margherita, set in his grandfather’s hometown in the south of Italy.
Oscar-winning auteur Francis Ford Coppola has been directing a series of side projects for years with his array of gorgeously sited boutique hotels in Buenos Aires, Belize, and Guatemala, not to mention the much visited Inglenook and Coppola wineries in Napa and Sonoma. But for Palazzo Margherita, his latest, the filmmaker has settled on more-personal territory—restoring a 19th-century mansion in the town of Bernalda, from which his paternal grandfather, Agostino, hailed. Located just 15 minutes from the Ionian Sea in the Basilicata region, the palazzo was originally built by the wealthy Margherita family in a particularly tony area. But in a nod to Coppola’s grandfather, who grew up in a modest neighborhood, the hotel injects a bit of intimacy into the grandeur in an attempt to make guests feel less like they are in a hotel and more like they are in an Italian home. French architect Jacques Grange oversaw restoration of the property, which has seven suites, two rooms, and a private interior garden. A restaurant, Cinecittà, will be open to the public, while a private bar on the upper floor of the hotel will cater only to guests. Though Palazzo Margherita hadn’t officially opened yet, in August it hosted Sofia Coppola’s wedding to Phoenix frontman Thomas Mars—an affair that brought the tiny town a dose of Hollywood glamour. A harbinger of things to come, no doubt (palazzomargherita.com). By Vanessa Lawrence | W Magazine
A new look for the dining room in our Melrose Showroom. Gatsby Chairs and an amazing floral photography collection placed by our fine art curator, Linda Steinberg.
Very excited to have Kristie Streicher's beauty bar open next door to us at Warren Trichomi. Congratulations Kristie - thrilled to be seeing more of you! Here are some pics from the opening party...
Kristie Streicher Beauty Bar at Warren-Tricomi Salon, 8327 Melrose Avenue, between North Kings Road and North Sweetzer Avenue, West Hollywood (323-651-4545 or streicherbeauty.com), $50 and up.
Always great to have an afternoon break with friends at the showroom. If you don't already, make sure to check out Suzanne Marquez on CBS/KCAL Los Angeles.
It is believed that sconces originated in Italy. They consisted of a mirror or shiny pieces of metal that were mounted on a wall and reflected the light of a candle. Since then, the tradition of candelabra bulbs and gas lantern-style outdoor sconces lives on. Yet there are many selections to choose from that the process of selecting the perfect outdoor sconces can often be confusing. Here are some helpful hints to help you narrow down your decision...
1. Make sure that your sconce design works well with the style of your home. Don't place contemporary sconce designs on a Colonial house, or the other way around. Sconces should add a subtle elegance to your space...not stand out like an overly large and shiny piece of jewelry.
2. Keep all of your outdoor sconces consistent. What goes in the front yard, goes in your alley, and goes the back yard. A steady "flow" makes the difference between a finished look and a random one.
3. Keep the lighting subtle. Let your sconces add ambiance. Don't place 100 watt bulbs in them unless you are going for the outdoor mall parking lot vibe. If you have safety concerns, place motion sensitive flood lights were needed, but leave the sconces low (25-40 watt bulbs if you are not using a dimmer).
