a week in LA

heading home today from a week in LA - i worked with weddingwire.com and target on special project involving two amazing makeovers, plus i got my dose of laid-back LA vibes, plenty of sun, so much design inspiration and of course, fantastic food.

a salty dog made the view even better during lunch in malibu

the sun was always just right poolside at the avalon hotel

inspiration everywhere in LA, especially at mecox

getting mic'd up with my target crew 

behind the scenes filming a room refresh in the hollywood hills

the lovely nicholette mason enjoying her new rooftop

the perfectly designed malibu pier farm cafe

a real wearstler moment in the lobby of the avalon - she designed the hotel

a sneak peek of the vibe from the rooftop makeover

filming at sunset

waking up in hollywood (regency)

a sultry corner at harbinger

cool blues, glammy golds and luxe neutrals make this table inviting

floors, i had a thing with them

fabrics at peter dunham

brunch bloody mary bar (too bad i don't like them!)

one pleased pup after his office makeover

shakin things up at the hotel bar

digging the plaid banquettes in viviane, the hotel restaurant, and my new kicks

my must-haves for long flights and lots of travel: oribe texturizing spray, bobbi brown grass and green algae mask, bumble and bumble surf spray and elta moisturizer

catching the happy clients after the big reveal of their office re-do

great views all around at the malibu pier farm cafe

this made me happy

constantly getting my hair de-crazied

snapshots of the pretty table

design shopping on la cienega

the LA light is just right

eye candy everywhere at hollywood at home

living for these fabric upholstered walls

all of it - just right, in peter dunham's store

never knowing what to do with my hands during filming

i couldn't fit it all in my carry-on, but i would've

a chic moment at joe lucas' harbinger