The Women's Conference: Estrogen Anyone?

My client, David Phoenix, invited our entire office to the annual California Governor and First Lady’s Conference on Women, AKA The Women's Conference. 24,998 women, along with David & I, attended the nation’s premier forum for women. The mission of The Women’s Conference is to inspire, empower and educate women to be "Architects of Change" in their own lives and in the lives of others. The conference was jam-packed with events, workshops, and insightful speakers... lot's of "aha moments" a la Oprah. The lineup of speakers were amazing, but my favorite had to be Anthropologist, Jane Goodall. Known for her lifelong studies on the behavior of Chimps, she basically compared us to the species and INSISTED that we are very, very, very similar beings.

So to recap: I was practically the only man there, and I was being told that I was basically a Chimpanzee!

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The Women's Conference: Estrogen Anyone?

My client, David Phoenix, invited our entire office to the annual California Governor and First Lady’s Conference on Women, AKA The Women's Conference. 24,998 women, along with David & I, attended the nation’s premier forum for women. The mission of The Women’s Conference is to inspire, empower and educate women to be "Architects of Change" in their own lives and in the lives of others. The conference was jam-packed with events, workshops, and insightful speakers... lot's of "aha moments" a la Oprah. The lineup of speakers were amazing, but my favorite had to be Anthropologist, Jane Goodall. Known for her lifelong studies on the behavior of Chimps, she basically compared us to the species and INSISTED that we are very, very, very similar beings.

So to recap: I was practically the only man there, and I was being told that I was basically a Chimpanzee!

-S

Umami: Burgs & Such

Natalie, my new found FF- foodie fiend, and I did lunch at Umami Burger a few days ago. You know, I'm not in the business of featuring eateries on my blog, but this burger was too tasty not to editorialize. The ambiance is satisfactory, the service is questionable, but the burger is the juiciest, tastiest concoction I have sinked my teeth into in awhile. I love a yummy burg, and so I'm paying it forward to you.

What's your favorite burger in LA? Do tell.

By the way, Natalie's food blog, Femme On Feast, features profiles on powerful females in the culinary world.

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By the way, What exactly is Umami?

Taking its name from Japanese, umami is a pleasant savoury taste imparted by glutamate, a type of amino acid, and ribonucleotides, including inosinate and guanylate, which occur naturally in many foods including meat, fish, vegetables and dairy products. As the taste of umami itself is subtle and blends well with other tastes to expand and round out flavours, most people don’t recognise umami when they encounter it, but it plays an important role making food taste delicious.

Umami: Burgs & Such

Natalie, my new found FF- foodie fiend, and I did lunch at Umami Burger a few days ago. You know, I'm not in the business of featuring eateries on my blog, but this burger was too tasty not to editorialize. The ambiance is satisfactory, the service is questionable, but the burger is the juiciest, tastiest concoction I have sinked my teeth into in awhile. I love a yummy burg, and so I'm paying it forward to you.

What's your favorite burger in LA? Do tell.

By the way, Natalie's food blog, Femme On Feast, features profiles on powerful females in the culinary world.

-S


By the way, What exactly is Umami?

Taking its name from Japanese, umami is a pleasant savoury taste imparted by glutamate, a type of amino acid, and ribonucleotides, including inosinate and guanylate, which occur naturally in many foods including meat, fish, vegetables and dairy products. As the taste of umami itself is subtle and blends well with other tastes to expand and round out flavours, most people don’t recognise umami when they encounter it, but it plays an important role making food taste delicious.

David Phoenix: The Quintessential American Designer

So proud about the latest Decorati piece we worked on for our client, David Phoenix Interior Design. David Phoenix's work exemplifies a new breath in traditional design in an era where modern has, at times, over-saturated the editorial marketplace. What I love most about the Decorati profile piece is that it tells a great story about David's childhood, personal trials and tribulations, and ultimately his professional success as a designer.

Drawing upon the timeless design traditions of American aristocracy and the laid back luxury of the West Coast, David Phoenix’s projects are inspired by the rich, diverse landscapes of New England and California. As a native Bostonian living in Los Angeles, David Phoenix’s projects meld a dual design perspective resulting in spaces that are both relaxed and elegant for his elite clients. Known best at designing for the special concerns of our nation’s highest public officials, David Phoenix has decorated homes for the Kennedy family, former Mayor of Los Angeles Richard Riordan, and Governor Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver.

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David Phoenix: The Quintessential American Designer

So proud about the latest Decorati piece we worked on for our client, David Phoenix Interior Design. David Phoenix's work exemplifies a new breath in traditional design in an era where modern has, at times, over-saturated the editorial marketplace. What I love most about the Decorati profile piece is that it tells a great story about David's childhood, personal trials and tribulations, and ultimately his professional success as a designer.

Drawing upon the timeless design traditions of American aristocracy and the laid back luxury of the West Coast, David Phoenix’s projects are inspired by the rich, diverse landscapes of New England and California. As a native Bostonian living in Los Angeles, David Phoenix’s projects meld a dual design perspective resulting in spaces that are both relaxed and elegant for his elite clients. Known best at designing for the special concerns of our nation’s highest public officials, David Phoenix has decorated homes for the Kennedy family, former Mayor of Los Angeles Richard Riordan, and Governor Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver.

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MAGNI Spot on NBC's LX-TV

Check out my lovely client and friend, James Magni, on NBC's LX-TV. Magni, along with designers Laurie Haefele, Susan Wesley, and Michael Berman were featured to present their designs for the CASA California Showcase House in Shady Canyon, CA.

The Philharmonic Society of Orange County and California Homes Magazine have joined prestigious forces to present CASA California, a Design House of Distinction made by Finton Construction, and located in Shady Canyon. Top designers from Los Angeles and the O.C. pooled their design expertise to decorate this show house, and for a good cause: it all benefits the Philharmonic Society of Orange County Youth Music Programs. The House itself evokes the glamour and sophistication of Wallace Neff, while the exterior blends Spanish Colonial, Mediterranean and Mission styles.

Special thanks to Natalie Shirinian in our office for executing this piece!