#BlogTourLA (just the beginning)

I have been so fortunate to be invited to join Veronika Miller aka #Modenus on one of her signature design weeks, this time #BlogTourLA.  Overwhelmed not only the fellow designers sharing this experience but by the venues, meetings, presentations, outings + all things "design" that I've been exposed to, here in LA.

This is just an interim post but my mind is so full with gr8 adventures to share that I had to put it down here, now. When I return to my desk look for more posts, pictures + celeb buzz.

Backwards from yesterday, here were some events I wanted to share:

Lamps Plus: If you are a client, you know I often time use this vendor as my go-to easy-to-work with lighting resource of choice.  I didn't know that actually have many brick + mortor retail locations on the West Coast.  From meeting the companies President to learning of new designer friendly options, it was a lovely morning.

West Edge Design Fair: From all my years involvement with the Architectural Design Show, I've known Troy Hanson + Megan Riley. They don't disappoint with their own new West Coast venue.

Poggenpohl, Blanco, Gaggenau: European perfection for new look of streamlined kitchens, we learned of the latest technologies that make cooking fun + ergonomic (short of hiring a personal chef).

Kelly Wearstler: A exclusive visit to her office, where all the magic happens.  More on this to come but needless-to-say it was one of those inspirational times I won't ever forget.

Mansour Rugs: Having been familiar with the brand, it completed the package to visit their flagship location.

Walker Zanager: A go-to resource for my projects, it was again inspiring to see this location.  Lots of previews of never seen before product, to come.

Melrose Ave tour with Christian May of masion21 and Jill Seidner of her namesake firm as the guides.  R + R stops in Mecox LA and Dragonette to recharge with pretty food, colorful drink + beautiful design.

Oh boy.  Not over my jet lag but over my head cold, this was just a quick agenda of the days past. 
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Enjoy.  I'd be back in NY ready to work on Monday :)

~m