April 26th, 2013 Comments Off
When the humidity is off the charts and temps are sky-high, there’s nothing like taking a quick dip to cool off. But throw in jaw-dropping views, insane settings, and ingenious design – and the pool is more than just a water-filled hole. It’s the ultimate place to chill.
From sharks to hot springs, mountain vistas, and water elevators – I take the plunge into America’s most amazing hotel pools.
Check out my article on CNN TRAVEL
January 21st, 2013 Comments Off
In the February 2013 issue of Conde Nast Traveler, I write about the world’s first free-standing building dedicated entirely to jazz, San Francisco’s just-opened SFJAZZ Center. It was an honor and a thrill to interview architect Mark Cavagnero, artistic director Randall Kline, and tour the amazing new space.
CHECK OUT THE ARTICLE BELOW or Read it on CONDE NAST TRAVELER’S SITE.
March 9th, 2012 § 1
When writing is good (like insanely good) – it’s art. The problem? You can’t exactly frame your favorite reads without wallpapering every inch of your abode. Enter SF-based Matt Grinberg’s and Alex Yancher’s NovelPoster – entire literary works printed on a single page. Classic tomes (like Pride and Prejudice below) turn visual art with a symbolic image crafted from white space in the arranged text. And although the words are small, these tall tales are fully readable from beginning to end.
Read my full article on California Home+Design.
Pride and Prejudice
March 9th, 2012 Comments Off
One of my favorite pubs to write for is California Home+Design - where I weekly blog about my latest San Francisco design obsession from architecture, interiors, and products to emerging artists and must-see gallery openings. So I couldn’t be more stoked to have a mention in this month’s issue!
And speaking of which, I’m always on the hunt for the next great buzz-worthy SF arts and design news. Got an idea share? Shoot me an email. I’d love to hear from you! And follow my musings here.
March 3rd, 2012 § 2
For the latest issue of Communication Arts, I had the awesome opportunity to review two stellar design books dripping with creative inspiration: Saul Bass: A Life in Film and Design and Paula Scher MAPS.
Check out the reviews below (click image to enlarge):
February 12th, 2012 § 1
How do you know when you’ve officially “made it” as a designer? Forget winning prestigious design awards, having your work featured in coveted magazines, or even scoring the biggest clients.
We’re talking license plates, baby!
Image Courtesy Go Welsh / Society of Design
In a wild attempt to woo designer/typographer Jessica Hische to speak at Pennsylvania’s Society of Design, Lancaster-based Go Welsh design studio conceived literally one of the most moving invitations ever.
Read my full article on Print Magazine’s awesome design blog, IMPRINT.
January 2nd, 2012 § 2
Strike a pose – specifically, a comfy reading position.
As we ring in the New Year, iconic magazine Vogue invites us to look back on 120-years of style with their luxe coffee table archive, “Vogue: The Covers.” And just as crazy-excited “Sex and the City” Carrie Bradshaw was to tour the legendary Vogue accessories closet – for a design-lover, ogling over more then 300 relic Vogue covers (from as far back as 1892!) is equally squeal-worthy.
Read my full article on Print Magazine’s awesome design blog, IMPRINT.
Cover from April 1910 - image courtesy Vogue