Remodeling and Home Design

Saturday, August 9, 2008

green haute couture in LA

out of a dwindling number of haute couture houses in the world, there is a stunning example here in LA! lloyd klein's boutique and atelier is tucked into a stunning brick structure known as the Castle Building, an LA landmark. among his clients, hollywood royalty are greeted by a gothic turret and a wood moat. on the inside are original mission style beams, an original gilded archway and a mass of mirrors and grey suede walls. it is not surprising that lloyd was trained as an architect given the significance and beauty of the structure he selected as well as his intricate designs.

hidden treasures

santa monica has a hidden treasure called appropriately hidden on main st. in the former shatzi space, it's a restaurant with lots of loungey outdoor space and delicious food with amazing deals on their happy hour menu 5-7! in addition to ample outdoor lounge seating, there are a couple of romantic cabanas that'd be perfect for a special occassion plus the interior has beautiful vaulted brick ceilings. click here for better photos by allen lin.

SFO colorful metal treat

on a recent trip up north via southwest airlines, i was greeted at the san francisco airport with this colorful metal art installation. it reminds me of a quilt. if anyone knows the artist please post it here for everyone.

ettabits

eTTa designs presents ettabits to highlight some of the visual treasures around us - enjoy!