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FROM HERE
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Yes, heading to LA later this month for WEST WEEK at The Pacific Design Center. It's very exciting and my first visit to L.A. I'll be participating in a Panel there- TAKE FIVE: FOUR DESIGNERS TALK ABOUT INFLUENCE, FANTASY, AND HOW TO STAY INSPIRED. The Panel includes Charlotte Moss, Suzanne Kasler, & David Netto, talking:
The People that Inspire Me
The Most Exciting Rooms I Ever Saw
The Most Beautiful Beautiful Places I Never Saw
I'm honored to be included with this illustrious trio! I hope to see some of the sites while I'm there.
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Welcome to LA!!! I first arrived here a few years after Duke and gorgeous North Carolina. So do not be shocked at how "unbeautiful" LA can be; but it is always great with a different kind of energy. Sounds like an outstanding panel--congratulations. Mary
ReplyDeleteGive my best to Charlotte...just the most delightful gal you will ever met. And she smells marvelous! What a wonderful adventure. Enjoy it all.
ReplyDeleteHave fun!! How to stay inspired, that is the question:)
ReplyDeletehave a most wonderful vist and please, keep us, literally, posted!
ReplyDeleteIf you have the chance, go to both Getty Museums.
ReplyDelete__ The Devoted Classicist
Indeed, you should be honored- that's quite a panel!
ReplyDeleteHave a great time...
Congratulations! That's great news.
ReplyDeleteWest Week is so wonderful...I remember seeing Philip Stark and Jeanne-Claude and Christo's presenting their proposal to create the yellow umbrellas...so much and Renzo Piano's building is fine. Here is my hot list for you. Just a little sampling you could do in 1 or 2 days. Have a fabulous time and report back!
ReplyDeleteStart down town...
Disney Center - Frank Gehry's master work
The Orviatt - fine Deco interiors & large installation of Lalique
The Gamble House Pasadena - a sublime Craftsman experience
http://www.gamblehouse.org/
Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece in Silver Lake
http://www.latimes.com/features/home/la-hm-landmark-houses-ennis-house-photos,0,851373.photogallery
Drive to Hollywood...
Yamashiro Restaurant - great historic Hollywood hangout. Yamashiro Hollywood it is just above the Grauman's Chinese - worth a stop in & see forecourt with all the hand prints & lobby
Drive to Beverly Hills...
Beverly Hills Hotel - The Polo Lounge - just to be able to understand how show business really works. Walk around and see the Marilyn Monroe & Howard Hughes cottages.
Walk up and down Rodeo Drive window shopping
Drive to Santa Monica and have a walk on the Pier - ride the Merry go round.
Must go to the Getty Villa in Malibu
Visit the Getty
and take a look at the fabulous tiles and view of the coast.
Adamson House - Malibu Tiles
There is more but with these basics you will have a little taste of LA ... the great horizontal monster.
WOW, I am now thinking I need a full WEEK and more-This time it will be some things and not others. I am getting excited about it. pgt
DeleteI THINK SHE MEANT THE "FERRIS WHEEL"? IS THERE A MERRY-GO-ROUND I DON'T KNOW ABOUT?
DeleteMAYBE! I adore the "FERRIS WHEEL"!!!
Wonderful news, Gaye! I can't wait to see the posts generated by your California adventure. Have an awesome time!
ReplyDeleteTo everyone, I am looking forward to my visit. pgt
ReplyDeleteOH; TOO BAD EVERYONE........SHE DIDN'T HAVE ANY FUN!!
ReplyDeleteHA!!! HA!!! H!!! We all had a BALL with her!