A couple of years ago I had the pleasure of taking an advanced painting techniques class at Peinture Studios located in Costa Mesa, California. Peinture Studios is a boutique paint studio that sells a full range of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, offers painting workshops and provides inspiration on updating vintage furniture. I was hooked on … Continue reading GLOBAL STYLE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
A few weeks ago I starting thinking about surprising Mr. B with a weekend getaway. I wanted a destination that was within easy driving distance to take advantage of and make the most of this past three-day holiday weekend. I ended up booking a suite at the Bacara Resort and Spa located approximately 20 minutes … Continue reading A DAY IN THE LIFE: REVIVING CHARM ON VACATION
After a former home was destroyed by fire, the owner of Hall Pardoe Design teamed up with custom home builders Giffin & Crane to build a modest 1,600 square foot home that was completed in late 2013. The home is a testament to the fact that style doesn't have to be compromised when designing for fire safety. … Continue reading A CALIFORNIA HOME DESIGNED WITH SAFETY IN MIND
I had the pleasure of meeting acclaimed Southern California interior designer Madeline Stewart many, many years ago while getting my start in the interior design field. Since then, I have always admired her interiors, particularly those of Spanish style. But she also has a very bohemian quality about her which often translates into her interiors resulting … Continue reading DINING WITH MADELINE STEWART
I have been a longtime fan of Serena & Lily. In fact I mentioned them in a recent post. I’ve particularly admired how Serena Dugan and Lily Kanter have built a company from the ground up. What started as a catalog retailer in Northern California has now grown into a very successful business with an … Continue reading SERENA & LILY DO IT AGAIN
