I just received my copy of Domicilium Decoratus by Kelly Wearstler in the mail today. The book takes you on a colorful journey into her elaborate home of the Hillcrest Estate.
Kelly Wearstler who is the owner of Los Angeles based architectural interior design firm KWID (Kelly Wearstler Interior Design) is best known for her hospitality designs of the Viceroy resorts, Maison 140 the Avalon Hotel, including many residential projects and commercial projects like the Trina Turks clothing stores, and just recently the BG restaurant and lounge in Manhattan's Bergdorf Goodman.
Domicilium Decoratus by Kelly Wearstler
There is also a more expensive Domicilium Decoratus version, which is a limited-edition book, and each copy hand signed by Kelly.
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Though I'm a fan of her work as a designer (and shrewd marketer), I must admit to being a bit taken aback by the sheer audacity of these images of her. I'm sure they're intended to be breezily tongue-in-cheek, but they strike me as being a bit cloying--as if she's trying way too hard or buying into her own PR. These vainglorious images coupled with the piss-elegant Latin-esqe book title just turn me off. Good thing I think she's a good the talent to back it up. Final score: +10 points for reviving Hollywood Regency as a design trend; but -5 points for gratuitous use of: glamour photography; "hair & make-up"; Balenciaga.
...and I'm a big fan of her previous book "Modern Glamour". So don't call me a hater. ;)
It's very pretty, but wow, couldn't she spare two seconds to e-mail a local school or university Latin teacher and find out that it should be "Domicilium Decoratum"? Ouch.
What's Latin for "self-indulgent"?
For her or for me (I hope not for me, but I know that pedantry isn't everyone's cup of tea).
I think I would say "luxuria", which means "extravagance", and is usually used negatively.
For her or for me (I hope not for me, but I know that pedantry isn't everyone's cup of tea)?
I think I would say "luxuria", which means "extravagance", and is usually used negatively.