Come On Barbie Let's Go Party.......

As I'm sure you all know, Barbie is turning the big 5-0!! Mattel is spending lots of time, money and energy promoting this milestone. One of my close friends works in marketing at Mattel and attended the party at the Barbie Dream House in Malibu. I'm sure you all heard that Jonathan Adler designed the interiors, so I thought I'd post pics for you all. Got to love the pink!

all photos courtesy of Mattel

Candid Giada

I just started a new job. I've been MIA!! I don't have time for a real post, but just found this video on Facebook that I wanted to share. I've been a huge Giada DeLaurentiis fan for a few years now and if you are too, you will enjoy this behind the scenes footage of her new show and adorable baby daughter! Hope all is well......

The downside of Renting...

..... has nothing to do with the lack of a tax write-off, it's that you can't wallpaper!!! I can't even paint!! Ugh. One of my good friends ordered wallpaper panels through Weego Home and I love this idea.

image from Weego Home

My friend's bedroom....love that Florence Broadhurst print!!

I spent hours on Walnut and I still go back to Osborne and Little's Asuka print. I first fell in love with it after seeing Michelle Smith's apartment. I think this would be fabulous in my living room. 

image from Elle Decor

image from Domino

Asuka in Gold

I love the yellow version Smith used but I can't seem to find it on Osborne and Little or Walnut. So two questions....or three!

1) Does anyone know if this pattern is still available in yellow?

2) Any recommendations on how one goes about ordering panels? I'm not about to "DIY" with this expensive paper!!

3) Anyone (designers) who has done this, any tips? 

Score!

I have a thing for plain white towels. I just think it looks fresh and often times I find that prints and colors can look cheesy. But I found these towels in the William-Sonoma Home catalogue and loved the white/khaki combination, very Missoni-esque. I'm also glad I waited to buy them because now they are on sale! Woo hoo!!

Penthouse Please

Living in Los Angeles, there are so many options when it comes to eating and drinking and it's easy to miss a gem. I had drinks last night at the Penthouse at the Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica, and it was fabulous. Panoramic views of Los Angeles, great atmosphere, great bartender, and even better cocktail. I admit I'm not a fan of the name, but after the first sip, you won't care what it's called.

The Celery Filthy Sexy**

2 parts Herradura Silver Tequila 

3 parts fresh celery juice

2 parts fresh squeezed lime

splash of Cointreau

1 slice of a Serrano chili

salted rim

**Not the official recipe, but my best interpretation based on the description.....enjoy!

It's a Privileged Life

Are you a Rose?

Or a Sage?

I was ECSTATIC to here from Rachel Kamerman, the production designer of Privileged!! She kindly shared some details about Rose and Sage's glamorous bedroom! 

The bed is custom-made through Grace Home Furnishings in Brentwood. The fabric used for the bedding is Poppea by Silk Trading Company and is $195 a yard. She chose the chocolate/turquoise for Rose and the pink/chartreuse for Sage. You can order the fabric here.

The Domino Effect

It's been 24 hours since I found out that Domino is done. Like all of you, I was very sad and disappointed. First H&G, then Blueprint, In Style Home, O at Home, Cottage Living (that one really hurt) and now DOMINO!!??? So, for me, it's down to Arch Digest, Western Interiors, House Beautiful and Elle Decor. Those are all beautiful magazines, but in my opinion, they target a slightly older audience. I spent some time scrambling to organize all of my favorite Domino images, so I thought I'd post them here in one spot. At least they will always be available to you here......Oh and I even tried to order back issues, and they are sold out!!!!! 

Adios Amigos!!!!

I love Cabo. Just LOVE. I can't wait to hop on that plane Friday with my favorite person in the  world (a.k.a. my hubby) and spend a week chillaxing!!

Sad....

J'adore Decor's fabulous living room.......

I know we all take "blogger" breaks and get busy with life, but I was so surprised to click on "J'adore Decor" and see that the blog has been removed! Sniff, sniff....

It's Trina's Time!!!

Props to Trina Turk's PR team, because she is mentioned in Domino TWICE this month! Trina Turk is not only known for her fabulous clothes, but for her glamorous stores! She hired Kelly Wearstler to design her clothing boutiques and they are serious eye candy........

Above are shots of her Los Angeles boutique; below are from the Palm Springs location... 

Well now Trina and Kelly have one more thing in common.....a collaboration with Schumacher!! Domino announced in their new February issue that Turk designed a new line of outdoor fabrics. The "Arches Print" in Bamboo is my favorite (that would be the yellow one in the middle, this scan is horrible, sorry!!!).

And the next time you are in the desert, you must check out Trina Turk Residential on Palm Canyon. The store carries items made with her signature prints, plus loads of others (like Missoni Home!!). I always make a trip to her shops when I'm out there (after hitting up J. Crew Resort of course!). 

Loving these lucite armchairs.....FYI!!

(all photos via Trina Turk's Web Site)