What's been the most intriguing part of this series, for me, has been the diversity of backgrounds, styles, experiences and approaches each of these designers bring to answering the same basic set of questions and the challenges of creating livable, beautiful interiors.  Take June Scott of DWG Design Studio. 

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Frank Pennino and Scott Shelley (left) bring a lot of experience to the table — they've worked together on countless projects for over 25 years; they've been cited on Architectural Digest's 100 Best Designers List; and their interiors have frequently appeared in Architectural Digest, Town & Country and House & Garden, among others. While through the years they have worked with the finest materials, the best fabrics, and the choicest furniture, when it comes right down to it, their design philosophy is very straightforward and simple.  It all begins with listening to the client and understanding their taste, their needs and their lifestyle.  A home, as they put it, is "a machine for living".  

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I guess it's not a coincidence that the two Modernist works of architecture that I chose to study in depth while in graduate school were both built in France and created by designers whose skills and works were undervalued for the first 40-50 years of their careers. 

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Marc Newson has designed everything from digital cameras, to iconic aviation-inspired chaise lounges, and to this day, one of my favorite automobile concepts ever. His work continually exhibits a fascinating dichotomy of simple vs. complex, pared down basic forms integrated and executed with the tools of high technology. So it's with great pleasure I discovered a short video touring his London residence...

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If you don't know Mary McDonald from anywhere else, you certainly remember her from Domino. She papered over a filing cabinet in her office in a chinoiserie pattern and... well, that was in the days before Pinterest, when people still had actual inspiration boards, and I remember seeing it on pretty much every single one of them. Happily, the upcoming LCDQ (La Cienega Design Quarter) Legends of La Cienega, event gave me the opportunity to wrangle Mary into answering my questions. More

If you received your copy of this month's Elle Decor, you've seen Cliff Fong's work; it's on the cover! His work has also appeared in Architectural Digest and Harper's Bazaar. Cliff, who'll be designing a window as part of this year's LCDQ (La Cienega Design Quarter) Legends of La Cienega 2013 in Los Angeles, took a break to answer a few questions for me! More

We were thrilled to welcome featured guest, Annie Selke, for our recent Design Evening. See the full evening's transcript and video below, and come join us for our next Design Evening in April!

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With Spring right around the corner, luxury furniture retailer, Grange, recently introduced their colorful and refreshing 2013 collection featuring collaborations with interior designers Kathryn M. Ireland and Steve McKenzie. We were happy to attend this event in NYC where we met both designers and had a preview of their latest furniture and textile creations.
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Today's One Minute Tip comes from Judy Ross, who recommends framing a small (or large) collection of your personal art. (And don't worry, if you can't draw, she has some great ideas for you, too!) More

Have you seen Kindling Quarterly, the new publication devoted to the subject of fatherhood? Through essays, interviews, editorials, art, and photography, Kindling highlights men whose work and creative lives go hand in hand with parenting. The first issue features an interview with former Onion editor Joe Randazzo, and a host of other illustrators, designers, cooks and musicians.

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