Adobe Cottage At San Ysidro Ranch.

Built in 1825 this charming Old Abobe sits on the property of the San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, California and what a beautiful tribute to early California Architecture.

The cottage is available for private events. I have hosted several events here and it is always a memorable experience.

San Francisco Design Inspiration

No matter where I travel in the world, this city San Francisco has a charm that is unique. Perhaps Lisbon may come the closest but the unique mix of cultures, the creative energy, the style San Francisco seems to create - is all its' own. I first came here with my parents in 1961 and vowed I would return many times and I have. Designing close to 15 design houses, I had the opportunity to get to know the design community and also when in production for my book Found Objects, I had the pleasure of knowing Michael Taylor, Billy Gaylord and John Dickerson (all design icons). I never get tired of this city by the bay.

Annenberg Community Beach House

As a grauduate of the Annenberg School at the University of Pennsylvania, I was so proud when I first visited this amazing site right on the ocean. A 5-acre public facility on Santa Monica State Beach, operated by the City of Santa Monica. The Beach House is open to everyone-no membership required. Parking fee is all you need to enter. The Annenberg Community Beach House is made possible by a generous gift from the Annenberg Foundation, at the recommendation of Wallis Annenberg, and in partnership with the City of Santa Monica and California State Parks. Just a few of the facilities beside the Pacific Ocean: Historic Pool and Pool House, Children's Play area, Beach Volley Ball, and inspired spaces available to rent for meetings and events. What a marvelous gift to us all.

Plein Air Art Exhibit in Laguna

On my recent visit to the Montage Resort in Laguna Beach I was charmed by the collection of California Plein Air paintings. Like their European and American impressionist predecessors, they brilliantly manipulated natural light to capture the mood and landscape of the majestic Pacific Coastline. Their works soon became the impetus for the California Arts and Crafts movement and shaped an array of artistic mediums including painting, sculpture and architecture. This delightful period speaks of the natural beauty of California.