One of the things we love about San Diego is that there is always something new to discover – even those of us who have lived here our whole lives get excited about new openings, exploring new neighborhoods and meeting new people. We recently discovered the Barrio Arts Crawl, a neighborhood event that takes place […]
Next weekend, April 28-30th, marks the 36th Annual Art Alive celebration at The San Diego Museum of Art. This highly popular and much-anticipated event is a favorite of local San Diegans but also draws attention from visitors across the country. Art Alive is a springtime tradition of transforming the famed John M. and Sally B. Thornton […]
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Last week wrapped up the 2017 edition of Milan Design week, the annual event where the world meets in Italy to see the latest designs, trends and technology for furniture design. This event ultimately influences the furniture, accessories, and textiles that make their way into interiors around the globe. Beyond just furniture prototypes, the event encompasses […]
Last week, we had the pleasure of attending the grand opening reception of San Diego’s newest art gallery, Franco Moragrega. Nestled between East Village and Logan Heights, just a few blocks east of the 5 Interstate, the space is located at the crux of this budding SD hotspot. This new venture is born out of […]
This weekend, March 25 & 26th, the San Diego Architectural Foundation presents the 3rd Annual OH! San Diego event. Over the course of the weekend, over 40 unique architectural sites throughout Downtown, Barrio Logan, Bankers Hill and Balboa Park will be open to the public for both guided and self-guided tours. Visitors are encouraged to […]
Picture the serene desert: the heat of the sun; harsh light beating down, reflecting off the sand, casting shadows from the scarce vegetation; hardly anything taller than a tree for miles. The horizon is only interrupted by the towering bluish-gray mountains in the distance. Then there is a shimmer – suddenly out of the landscape […]
The name Irving Gill may not ring any bells, but you most likely -perhaps unknowingly- are aware of this architect’s influence on our city. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla, the Bishop’s School in La Jolla, and the Marston House in Balboa Park are just a few of his lasting impressions […]
Pablo was founded in San Francisco in 1993 by Venezuelan-born industrial designer Pablo Pardo. Embracing a less-is-more ideology, Pablo frequently challenges traditional design metaphors, developing more practical solutions distilled down to their essence, form and light. A common thread links all of its creations, valuing permanence and sustainability, discarding the disposable mindset so prevalent today. Its mission […]
Next Thursday, February 16th, kicks off the 11th Annual Modernism Week festivities in Palm Springs, California. Just a short drive away from San Diego, Los Angeles and Las Vegas, Palm Springs has been a destination for celebrities, vacationers and design enthusiasts for decades. Ten days of collective events celebrate midcentury modern design, architecture, art, fashion […]
Out with the old, in with the new! The Hold It Home Annual Rug Sale starts January 27th! Our buyers are returning from Las Vegas Market and will be bringing with them exciting new inventory to our rug collection. To make room for these new pieces, we must clear out last year’s styles to make […]