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The Christopher Guy showroom on Beverly Boulevard, in the heart of the West Hollywood Design District, is in full festive holiday mode. The front windows are decorated with gifts and an elegant white tree among sophisticated Christopher Guy furniture pieces. I happen to pass by the other evening en route to an event and catpured a few pictures of the glam window display.

A view from the sidewalk of the Christopher Guy showroom on Beverly Boulevard.

Christopher Guy’s iconic display of a tree, reminiscent of one I saw at Decorex while on Blog Tour London with Modenus.

One of the most elegant and glamourous holiday window displays on Beverly Blvd.

A glimpse into the showroom.

And on the other side is another window display – a complete living room vignette turned facing the street!

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Happy Holidays!

Photos by Jill Seidner Interior Design

Supermodel Karlie Kloss shares her first NYC apartment, located in the West Village, on a quiet street just a few blocks from the Hudson River. She enlisted interior designer Nate Berkus to help her create the chic look go her very first home.

The goal was to create a look that reflects her style, in relating to fashion, to mix and match the same way she does with clothes.

One of her favorite spots, she says, is the kitchen – where she has a passion for baking cookies. I love the multi-level / stairs to kitchen with the paned glass and tiny dining banquette.

All images via Vogue.com

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Spring is just around the corner and with that comes the crisp whites, the pretty yet vibrant colors, and the trends: florals are showing up in both fashion and interiors. Here are some great finds in you’re thinking of incorporating a little flower power into your home or wardrobe.

Floral Pillow via Etsy

Monogrammed Plate via Layla Grayce

Regina Andrews Mod Floral Accent Table

Rose Knob from Anthropologie

Floral skirt from JCrew

Coveted Louboutins

Poppy Day wallhanging by Alexander McQueen for The Rug Co

This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the 16th Costume Designers Guild Awards in Beverly Hills, CA. The event happens to be produced by a high school friend of mine who works for Jumpline, producers of the annual awards show.

On display and on loan from a costume house, were Dorothy’s red heels from the Wizard Of Oz – so neat to see in person! (And apparently my friend Deme had these on her coffee table before returning – ha!)

We were fortunate to have access to the VIP reception (celeb hangout), and I happen to catch actress Amy Adams in a flash.

Typhanie and I had fun taking selfies in the glamorous old school mirrors at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, where the event took place.

We also saw Mad Men actress, Kiernan Brennan Shipka, mingling before the awards ceremony.

Icon Raquel Welch presenting at the Costume Designers Guild Awards.

Typhanie looking glamorous in front of a classic vintage Buick we spotted upon leaving the Beverly Hilton.

The next day, I attended a post event brunch and panel discussion with several of the recognized and awarded costume designers.

The event was hosted by Lacoste.

On display were fashion designs by FIDM students representing various film genres.

After the symposium was a rooftop brunch (at Siren Studios) with views of Hollywood.

Shirley and I enjoying a gorgeous February day in LA (a glimpse of the Hollywood sign was in our backdrop).

And a very fun surprise: seeing our friend artist Gregory Siff art on the ground level entrance of Siren Studios.

All photos by Jill Seidner Interior Design

This past week I attended a special event at Kelly Wearstler’s flagship boutique on Melrose for the celebration of the book, “In The Spirit Of Beverly Hills” published by Assouline. In attendance was both Kelly Wearstler and Nancie Clare, author of the book. The amazing photos in this post were taken by my friend and photographer, Marcia Prentice.

The book “In The Spirit Of Beverly Hills” by Nancie Clare and published by Assouline.

Kelly Wearstler and guests.

Guests enjoying the ambiance of the boutique which displays accessories, furnishings, & clothing.

I love how Marcia captured this lighting fixture in detail!

And the essence of these accessories.

Author Nancie Clare signing book copies.

A street side table & chair, with the Kelly Wearstler signage in the background.

Another great capture of signature Kelly Wearstler accessories.

Many thanks to Assouline, Kelly Wearstler, & HL Group for hosting the event.

Special thanks to Marcia Prentice for sharing your fabulous photos!

As I was browsing Pinterest, I came across this picture of a charming powder room. When I clicked on the source it took me to a blog who’s writer is a Newport Beach based blog. Newport Beach is my hometown and the above image is quintessential beachy, evoking the homes of where I grew up. While it may be winter across the rest of the nation, here in Southern California it currently remains sunny and 70’s. The blue hues like in the above seem to fit in well here, year round.

To view more, check out the blog here and for some local highlights, visit the “So Cal Field Trips” tab too.

Las Vegas Winter Market is fast approaching! Kicking off the start of markets for 2014, I will be attending and covering Las Vegas Market. The five day event begins on Sunday, January 26th and runs through January 30th. The World Market Center in Las Vegas are a great source of all things furnishings, gift, and home decor related.

For more info and to register, click here.

Happy to announce starting next month, I will be a contributing blogger for 55 Downing Street. Joining several other respected design bloggers, I am looking forward to sharing my design interests and expertise. 55 Downing Street is a subsidiary of Lamps Plus and offers lighting and furnishings via an online site. The blog offers great ideas and resources for all things design related.

55 Downing Street can also be found on Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter

Looking forward to sharing my posts here on the Material Girls Blog too!

…or the simplicity of art.

It’s for you to decide.

Images via Pinterest.

Designer Kelly Wearstler recently launched a line of stationary and invitations with the online company and popular app Paperless Post. Over 50 unique designs that display Kelly’s signature style are featured in the line.