This 4th of July weekend, I joined the San Jose / San Francisco Victorian Themed Architecture Tour organized and led by award-winning historian Eleanor Schrader. I became a fan of Eleanor’s since the first time I met her. (Read about my first tour with Eleanor HERE.) I was so happy that I could fit the San Jose / SanContinue reading “San Jose / San Francisco Victorian Themed Tour with Eleanor Schrader”
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Hollyhock House at Barnsdall Art Park
On February 14, 2015, I visited Hollyhock House by Frank Lloyd Wright at Barnsdall Art Park as part of its celebration of reopening after years of restoration work. For one night only, the admission was waived and photographs were allowed. It was 9 a.m. when I got there. It was a beautiful clear day! After waitingContinue reading “Hollyhock House at Barnsdall Art Park”
Ganna Walska Lotusland in Santa Barbara
In late July, I joined other members from Conejo Association of Professional Interior Designers and visited Ganna Walska Lotusland in Santa Barbara. Madame Ganna Walska purchased the property in 1941 and spent the next 43 years creating Lotusland. She had her own ideas on each part of the gardens should be and was not afraidContinue reading “Ganna Walska Lotusland in Santa Barbara”
Gift Guide
Whether it is for the holidays or for other occasions, unique gifts lets the recipients know how special they are. Body Regalia Renee Ridosh Being a professional interior designer is not enough for Renee to let out her creative energy. She had created her line of decorative jewelry using a combination of stones, minerals, artContinue reading “Gift Guide”
The Bridge Bible Fellowship Missions House
Back in June, after learning that a local church The Bridge Bible Fellowship was remodeling their Missions House and could use some design help, I jumped at the chance to organizing this community project for IDS LA/Ventura Chapter. The beginning of the story (from the church’s blog) can be found HERE. I was able toContinue reading “The Bridge Bible Fellowship Missions House”
MICHELLE CHIANG 