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This past week I attended the opening party for the Los Angeles Modernism Show, taking place through the weekend at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. The show features over fifty exhibitors displaying 20th century furniture, decorative and fine art from across the US and Europe. Most all the exhibitors (with a few exceptions) are based here in Southern California. The event also benefits P.S. Arts, a charity working to improve the lives of children by providing arts education (a charity I’ve mentioned and featured greatly on the blog). The show featured some amazing  finds – and here is what caught my eye (among the celebs in attendance)!

It was lovely to meet and see actress Courtney Cox! (Her fellow Friends star Lisa Kudrow was also in attendance.)

My “design partner in crime” and fellow blogger Christian of Maison21 attended the event with me too.

Loved this glam gold console featured in one of the exhibitor booth’s at the Los Angeles Modernism Show.

Lots of artwork among the vendors, including abstracts, pop art, and geometric pieces like this one.

Maison21 looking quite serious among some modern colorful pop art.

I would say the Joannes Lucas booth was the most eclectic of all the vendors, with the theme “Zoo” going on.

But I have to say, I quite liked this guy.

And wouldn’t doubt this would be a conversation piece at any party.

One of our favorites, is the Christopher Anthony Ltd space (which we had also seen at last Fall’s Art & Antiques Show. Yet again, another hit – featuring some great finds – including the console and accessories above (and below).

We had our eye on this vintage fireplace screen.

I thought this gilded geometric wall sculpture was pretty cool.

More from Christopher Anthony Ltd – modern metal and glass side tables.

Off the Wall Antiques featured some great items, too – such as this large scale chandelier.

These textured wall tiles were a fave of Maison21′s.

I quite liked these retro textured pair of doors.

Lot’s of abstract art was on display, both gallery style among the aisles and in the vendor booths. I think seeing all the various pieces of art was one of my favorite things (well, among so much else!).

If you missed the show this year, be sure to mark your calendar for next year!

All photos by Jill Seidner Interior Design

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Recently featured in Architectural Digest (& making the rounds on Pinterest!) comes the latest project from famed interior designer Kelly Wearstler. Along with architect M. Brian Tichenor comes a 1930′s renovation of a Bel Air, California home. Of course, working with Kelly means only one thing: a bold new look!

In the living room, the vintage wall lights are a salvage from a Roman cinema along with leather sofas from J. Robert Scott.

The kitchen features a cluster of pendants from Blend Interiors (located on Beverly Blvd in LA) with alder-wood cabinetry and a stainless steel clad island with brass detail.

The striped vesitbule leading to the master bedroom suite.

Brass reigns in the master bedroom: from the ceiling light to the custom made bed.

Rasberry leather chairs designed by Kelly are featured in the wife’s office.

I’m loving this bedroom! The daughter’s four poster bed is by Paul Evans with a custom made wallcovering from Porter Teleo. Vintage ceiling light and pair of dressers are from local LA showroom JF Chen (a Kelly favorite). The carpet is a customized carpet by The Rug Company.

Another room I am loving! The daughter’s bathroom features inlaid-marble walls with vintage 60′s sconces. Sink fittings are from Lefroy Brooks.

The pool pavilion features a black and white herringbone pattern floor in stained walnut (brilliant!).

In the pavilion bath, striped walls play off a checkerboard floor and an oval 1920′s brass mirror is paired with an angular brass vanity. (Lots and lots of brass featured in this project!)

All images via Architectural Digest, for the full article, click here.

“Welcome to High Point”

Art at Chic Art

Lighting from Currey & Company

Art from Trowbridge Gallery

Christian May & Ginna Christensen at Marc Phillips Decorative Rugs

Showplace at dusk

Rare birds at the Antiques Center at Market Square

Collage from Younger at 220 Elm

Lighting from Circa Lighting / Visual Comfort

Fabrics and furniture seen at the suites at Market Square

At the Four Hands showroom

Fun times with friends: Me, Annie from Empiric, and Ginna from 27Ground

Architecture in High Point

Colorful cow hide rugs seen at the suites at Market Square

The courtyard at 220 Elm

Rick Springfield in concert during High Point Market

Press breakfast hosted by the High Market Authority, focusing on fashion and design

Tie-dye, seen at Skyline, at 220 Elm

Blog brothers separated at birth: Scot Meacham Wood & Christian May

Showplace at night

Chic Art, as seen at the suites at Market Square

Get your party hat, er, house on, at the Proximity Hotel

Antique & Design Center at Market Square

Blog Tour London bloggers reunite at the Halo Party: Cheryl, me, Christian

Lighting from Currey & Company

Chair from CR Laine

Area rugs from Marc Phillips

Old bank vault in the recently restored Radio Building in High Point

The suites at Market Square

It was great seeing so many designers, bloggers, and showroom friends alike at this past High Point Market! It was especially fun catching up with fellow Material Girls Chicago blogger Julia!

Images via Instagram,  @jsinteriordesign

Last week I had the pleasure of attending the 17th Annual Los Angeles Antiques, Art + Design Show Opening Night Party held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. The event features over sixty prestigious national and international exhibitors and benefits the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s Decorative Arts and Design Council. In attendance were both Hollywood celebs and designer celebs mingling together under one roof for a fabulous evening. (Click here for a link to the Getty Images.)

My date for the evening, Maison21 and I.

Reform Gallery, based here in Los Angeles, exhibited some fantastic artwork.

Always a fan of colorful abstract art, as seen at Reform Gallery.

More art and accessories at Reform Gallery’s space.

Vintage accessories seen at Joannes Lucas.

Loving this table lamp featured at Joannes Lucas.

Art and console in the space representing the LA based showroom, Habite.

One thing Maison21 and I agree on: we both loved almost everything in the Christopher Anthony Ltd space, a vintage store located in Palm Springs, CA.

A vintage bar cart at Christopher Anthony Ltd, pretty much puts every other bar cart to shame.

More fabulous finds from Christopher Anthony Ltd.

And yet, still more.

It was fun to see (& meet!) artist Lana Gomez in person, whom Emily recently featured on the Material Girls blog before (here)- I am a huge fan of her work!

Artist Lana Gomez pictured here in front of one of her large scale abstract paintings.

Dragonette, another Los Angeles based showroom located on La Cienega Blvd, featured a range of furnishings and accessories in their space.

A vignette at Dragonette.

A close up of a vignette showcased in Dragonette’s space.

JF Chen, a recipient of the 2012 Design Leadership Award Honoree, featured some dramatic pieces in his space.

“Newspaper” chair and ottoman, seen at JF Chen.

Lighting love, from Downtown, a La Cienega Blvd showroom.

Bejeweled encrusted boxes at Downtown (I spied Kelly Wearstler checking these out!).

For a full list of exhibitors, click here.

{All photos by Jill Seidner Interior Design}

Thank you to Period Media for including us for a fantastic evening.

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner’s Upper East Side NYC apartment is featured in the latest issue of ELLE DECOR magazine. It’s a stunning 10 room apartment located on Park Avenue. Ivanka worked closely with her interior designer to achieve a beautiful but functional home for her family.

The den features a Christian Liaigre sectional sofa and walls painted in Benjamin Moore’s Galveston Gray.

The mural in the entry foyer was hand painted by Bob George Studio.

The dining room features a Lindsey Adelman light fixture and Mies van der Rohe chairs.

The fun, vibrant lacquered blue desk in the den was custom designed by Trump’s designer.

The master bedroom features a custom designed headboard and side tables, with vintage 1940′s French stools at the foot of the bed.

The charming nursery includes an armchair and dresser from Restoration Hardware and the ceiling is wallpapered in a pattern from Sandberg.

To view the full spread, pick up the October issue of ELLE DECOR which hits newsstands this week!

This past week I attended an event at Cisco Home in Brentwood (one of their many store locations) to check out the launch of their new signature line, the Cisco Home Signature Collection. A line that features unique, vintage, & repurposed limited edition creations with a focus on style and sustainability.

The front entrance to the two showroom space Brentwood location.

Colorful and chic pendant lights are featured in the street side storefront window.

Unique vintage tins become scented candles.

Overview of the Cisco Home Brentwood showroom.

LOVE these “Made in LA” wood block letters!

My friend Morgan goes for the “M.”

The girls hanging out on a chic daybed, left to right: Shirry of ASD Interiors, Erica of EMI Interior Design, Maurishka Pinedo of Cisco Home, and Morgan of ML Deisgns.

All of us girls loved this vintage chaise!

Group photo with proprietor Cisco Pinedo, left to right: Shirry, Morgan, Me, Cisco, Maurishka, and Erica enjoying a “feel good” night out!

The fun “Feel Good” lighted letters adorned the food table. (Photo by Erica)

“Cisco and the girls” – Morgan, Me, Maurishka, Erica, and Shirry.

Cisco Home in Brentwood is located at 11975 San Vicente Boulevard

 I recently had the pleasure of attending a book launch event at Los Angeles based interior designer & showroom owner, Kishani Perera’s chic shop, Rummage.

The event was hosted by model/actress Molly Sims (along with a surprise appearance by actor Gary Oldman!) For proof, just check out this pic of Erika from Small Shop Studio with actor Gary Oldman!

An interior view of Kishani’s cute and chic shop, Rummage, from the upstairs mezzanine (where she also has her very cool studio space!).

Kishani’s book, Vintage Remix, is a must have!

I managed to get a copy of the book – and when I sat down to flip through it, I was awe inspired! Page after page of inspiring interiors, including Kishani’s projects and design philosophy. I really enjoyed seeing her own work space which is feautured in the book as well.

Kishani with Christian of Maison21 at her book launch event.

Another interior pic of Rummage, from near the front entrance.

Stylish vignettes and yummy desserts at the party!

If you’re in LA, defintely go visit Rummage!

All photos by Jill Seidner Interior Design

And a very special Happy Birthday to Kishani – as today is her birthday!

Inspiring vignettes of personal collections…

{Found treasures}

{Art, books, & accessories}

{For the vanity…makeup brushes & jewelry}

{Nautical}

{Artwork & photography}

{Books}

{Dishware}

{Art supplies}

{Vintage photographs}

What things do you collect?

SUITE New York has launched The Pink Swan Project, a collection of nineteen Arne Jacobsen chairs designed by well known designers to be auctioned off for charity to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The chairs were donated by Fritz Hansen and the auction will take place in October. The chairs will be on rotating display at the Gagosian Shop on Madison Avenue while the rest of the chairs rest in SUITE New York’s showroom on Park Avenue.

Have a favorite?

Designed by Victoria Hagan.

Designed by Windsor Smith.

Designed by Vicente Wolf.

Designed by Madeline Weinrib.

Designed by Margherita Maccapani Missoni.

To view all the nineteen chairs, check them out here.

Awhile back, I came across these fun chairs with some straightforward and sassy messages! Couldn’t help but think one of these chairs in a room would add some whimsy!  With messages like, “OMG” and “Time Out” – definitely a conversation starter should one walk into a room with a chair like one of these.

The chairs are the work of artist Sarah Ashley Longshore, based in New Orleans.  Her artwork is embroidered on vinyl  that she uses to reupholster antique chairs. Sarah says, “Everything in New Orleans is about art and music and fabulous houses – that’s what’s inspired me to create these chairs.”

For more info, visit AshleyLongShore.com