Monthly Archives: November 2011

Meeting Julius Shulman

November 30th, 2011

Legendary, legend-making…. [ Julius Shulman revisiting the Kaufmann House in Palm Springs ] For my fourth “Design Under the Influence” post on La Dolce Vita today, I talk about how Derek Lam was inspired by Neutra’s Kaufmann House in Palm … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on November 30th, 2011 18 Comments »
Categories: architecture, books, L.A., mid-century modern, Palm Springs, photography
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“My Favorites” on Things That Sparkle + Gallery Wall Redux!

November 29th, 2011

Are you sick of my house yet? (Say no!) I am so honored that I get to show off a few bits of my home for Alex over at Things That Sparkle today! One item is a piece of art … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on November 29th, 2011 32 Comments »
Categories: art & artists, books, D.I.Y., décor, glossies, gold & brass, guest posts, Hermès, kids & baby, pink & fuchsia, tech, that girl's pad, vintage, workspaces & offices
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PLAYLIST: Christmas Music Galore!

November 28th, 2011

Let it (officially) begin! Welcome back! I for one am relieved that Thanksgiving has finally passed, so that now I don’t have to be embarrassed about listening to Christmas music…which I started 2 weeks ago when I bought the new … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on November 28th, 2011 29 Comments »
Categories: 1970's, holiday, Mad Men, mid-century modern, music & musicians, shopping, TV & movies
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Guest Blogging on Coral Café today!

November 25th, 2011

On my “Winter Checklist” Excited to be filling in for Drew at Coral Café today, but even more excited for her as she just announced she will be on MadeByGirl’s contributing team (along with a few of my other new … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on November 25th, 2011 5 Comments »
Categories: beauty, DVF, gifts, guest posts, shoes & handbags, shopping
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THANKFUL: In The Moments

November 23rd, 2011

In joy x 5 It’s perhaps easy and expected to make a general list of things I’m thankful for, but it’s taking a moment when these things actually happen to me that make me truly appreciate them. But it’s not … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on November 23rd, 2011 24 Comments »
Categories: branding, client love, holiday, kids & baby, Orange County, stationery, TV & movies, website design
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[Guest Post] Inspired to Share: Thanksgiving Style

November 22nd, 2011

Please welcome Colleen from Inspired to Share today! Another newfound blogger love o’ mine, Colleen is adorable and her taste the same. After seeing her crazy graphic skills, I was won over to get a tablet too (to create those … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on November 22nd, 2011 19 Comments »
Categories: Etsy & eBay, fashion, guest posts, holiday, outfits, shoes & handbags, shopping
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TRINA TURK at Home

November 21st, 2011

A Mid-Century Modern Dream I love seeing photos of fashion designers’ homes; it’s fascinating to see how their professional styles translate to their personal spaces. Take Trina Turk and hubbie’s L.A. home for example: a California girl at heart, Trina … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on November 21st, 2011 22 Comments »
Categories: architecture, bedrooms, dining rooms, entry halls, fashion, L.A., living rooms, Lucite, Mad Men, mid-century modern, Trina Turk, vintage
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GALA Ever After

November 18th, 2011

In recovery…and back again… So I’ve been pretty MIA lately I know, but really, for the next 4-5 days, I’m just plain absent. Swamped with that fundraiser I mentioned last week, which “officially” started yesterday. Our big kick-off gala event … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on November 18th, 2011 11 Comments »
Categories: 1970's, celebrities, charity & voluntarism, gold & brass, models, New York
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[Guest Post] High Styling: Small Space/High Style

November 17th, 2011

Please welcome Sarah of High Styling! Today I am so happy to introduce a newbie to the blog world! Sarah is a styling and staging genius with a clean aesthetic and sophisticated eye that shines so clearly through her posts … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on November 17th, 2011 22 Comments »
Categories: blogger love, books, gold & brass, guest posts, vintage, workspaces & offices
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SPANISH LOVELY: Modernista Suites, El Palauet

November 16th, 2011

A refined eclecticism While researching the latest post for my column on La Dolce Vita (live now!), I came across these incredible suites in Barcelona at the El Palauet. Saarinen, Platner, Jacobsen and Eames within a perfectly pretty European shell, … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on November 16th, 2011 13 Comments »
Categories: architecture, bedrooms, décor, dining rooms, Europe, hotels, mid-century modern, travel
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