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 Succulents, Fast Cars, and Beautiful Decor.

 Last week I had the pleasure of attending Dwell on Design in Los Angeles in collaboration with  DesignHounds, and the LA Design Tour courtesy of  Modenus, The Design Resource. 

Collaboration: I’m back from LA, and I am so energized by our week-long immersion in design.

• I have a roundup of some of the top homes presented at last week's LA Design Event, "Dwell on Design HOME TOUR".  A tour of homes and Air-B&B’s located throughout the city. I met up with friends and enjoyed a full day of architecture and secret estates.

• I met Jonathan Adler, at the Dwell show, and toured a Pre Fab Home that he had accessorized at the Convention Center,

• I drove the ultra-luxury hybrid electric car by Fisker, the " KARMA" car, and it is very fast!!!

• I was totally inspired by design thoughts and teachings by industrial designer and thought leader Karim Raschid, he is so full of energy, and love for this industry.

• We attended a whos- who in design party at another amazing residence from the tour, complete with a fabulous dinner and party as we were entertained by Dwell with a special VIP dinner with LA's architects and designers at the sensational Barrington Residence, in Brentwood, CA. a 2017 Home Tour inductee.  

• and lastly, we visit Casa Perfect- LA, aka The Future Perfect, a new way to shop for collectible home furnishings by David Alhadeff. This year, In LA, the shop was located in the past home of Elvis Presley, a beautifully situated modern home in the Hollywood Hills with postcard views of the city. Take a Look

DWELL BY DESIGN: LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER

This event was abuzz with a display of who's who in design, with over 200 exhibitors, and keynote discussions as the editors of Dwell Magazine and Dwell on Design returned to the Los Angeles Convention Center for the latest industry updates and I got to visit and see all the offerings.

PreFab construction resources, outdoor living in trailers, sustainable materials and practices, architecture and design showcases,  keynotes with Karim Rashid and Jonathan Adler, the introduction of the new luxury hybrid by Fisker: Automotive, and more!

Just in case you missed my reporting from the field on Instagram, we're sharing a recap of the Dwell on Design events at the Los Angeles Convention Center. 

Accommodations and inspiration abound at The Line Hotel,

Korea-Town, CA 

We stayed in a fabulous hotel and attended four full days of exhibitions, showcases of the latest products, cutting-edge technologies, and speakers from the industry all under one roof at the LA Convention Center. Also not to be missed were the "Dwell Home Tours" previewing the latest in million-dollar architecture and real estate.  

Oh, and a rooftop party! Take a look. 

Fiskers 2018 KARMA REVERO Test drive! 

This is a hybrid! Yup 403 Horsepower engine with a peppy kick.

Born Again: The 2017 Karma Revero is the reintroduction of an earlier prototype called the Fisker Auto from

 2012 that unfortunately fell into financial difficulties.  This stylish car is getting a second chance at life thanks to a Chinese auto parts maker, who purchased the bankrupt Fisker Automotive and its battery supplier to bring it back. From the ashes of disaster, we find the new success for the stylish hybrid, Karma sports car. 

Oh, and did I mention the 403-horsepower hybrid engine! 

DESIGN BOX CHALLENGE: Students of Design Highlight And the winner is....

Marbe Briceno Interiors The Geometric Bedroom: One of our favorites from the LA Convention Center was the "Design Box Challange". This geometric delight is designed by 

Marbe Briceno Interiors.  This was probably the most photographed vinyet.

image via Design Milk

Art of the Room: image via 

This is the 4th featured room by The Art of the Room Design.  Lovely layers of colors and textures. 

OUTDOOR LIVING: The Happier Camper

This camper makes me want to go camping tomorrow.  Reconnect with nature without all the stress with the Happier Camper.  This made in LA camper is the coolest lightweight camper for traveling sporting a modern aesthetic and a little luxury into the trip.  It's cute, its retro, and offers the comfort of home in the woods.  That's just the beginning of the fun.  Check them out ( here )

FEATURED SPEAKER: Karim Rashid, followed by book signing. 

Artist, Industrial Designer, Interior Designer, and Entrepreneur,  Karim Rashid delivered a truly inspirational and thought-provoking presentation.  He spoke at length with high energy about the integrities of design and our responsibility for the earth in our decisions and choices.  Such a pleasure to listen too, and consider his message. I am a renewed fan.

The Designhounds team:  They were busy taking notes and listening to Karim. 

OUTDOOR LIVING: Swing table by The Last Workshop 

Designed by Ben Hanisch: Everyone is happier in a swing. 

They work well inside or out, and they conjure happy memories of lazy summertime afternoons spent with friends and family. Simple, modern and even more fun with the kinetic movement offered in the swing seat.  Everyone was smiling at this table.

The Last WorkshopJEWELRY: Wearable Architecture by Zimarty 

Happy Customers! 

For more on Dwell, see our posts below on everything from LA Home Tours and including the LA Design Trail.

We visited Casa Perfect- LA

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSWe appreciate our sponsors who made this trip possible. 

Dwell on Design I hoped you Enjoyed a peek in LA's largest design event!  Also, a big thank you to  Modenus and her amazing team who made this trip possible. 

MORE  from DWELL on DESIGN and our trip to LA:  Design Report: Dwell on Design LA the Largest Design Fair on the West Coast Houses We Love: DWELL HOME TOURS LA The latest in architecture and real estate 

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The Commissary: Line Hotel

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THE RECAP: For more on Dwell, and the #LADesignTrail, fellow designer, Jill of Inside Style has this report "

Luxury at Poggenpohl" Carla Aston of Aston Design also offers a look at a few vendors here in her

post on DWELL "Good Design as the Common Thread for Dwell on Design".   The NKBA was well represented by the delightful Elle Millard CKD, industry relations manager, National Kitchen & Bath Association, and her recap is here. DWELL A Visual Whirlwind

Also: In Tulum Mexico, and artful space by IK Lab's new seaside gallery features curved walls like the NYC Guggenheim original—and a few other surprising features visit "Step inside Tulum's Treehouse".

THE WEEK AHEAD Anticipation is in the air with Wanted Design NYC and ICFF NYC opening this weekend.  For those interested in the latest introductions follow along on Instagram and Facebook as I share from the Market the latest introductions and the latest trends to emerge from the Spring Furniture and Handmade Goods. The opening party is going to be fun as well!

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