Hello

I did not want another day to slip by without writing an entry.  So I thought I would share what has been going on in my life.

This past weekend started off in the airport at 7am catching a flight to Chicago.  I had the opportunity to be someone’s surprise birthday present Saturday night in Chicago.  I don’t know who was more surprised, Shannon (the birthday girl) or me (I have never been asked to be a birthday present but was completely flattered).  Her husband Robin flew me out to surprise Shannon at her birthday party.  I love meeting new people.  She and her friends are huge fans of my show and hearing feedback is always amazing - it seems many of you learn a lot from watching.  Part of Shannon’s present is a design plan I am creating for their beautiful home.  Chicago is also one of my favorite cities so it was a nice weekend get-away.  But by Sunday afternoon I was back at the airport heading home to Los Angeles.

Yesterday was the beginning of the installation for the LA Mart / LA Magazine project downtown.  It is coming together beautifully - I will share photos after next week when the place is photographed by the amazing Grey Crawford.

Today was the final installation day for the A. Rudin Flagship Showroom in the Pacific Design Center.  This is the first showroom I have designed and I am so proud of the results (my favorite part is the chocolate brown glossy walls in one of the galleries).  I will also post some photos of the end result soon.

On Thursday, I will be speaking in the Showroom between noon and 1pm.  My talk is about furniture and design through the decades.  I found some pretty great photographs from the past.  It is amazing how everything old is new again.  I’d love to meet you if you’re able to make it - Unfortunately, I will have to leave by 1:15 sharp as I have to catch a 2:45 Flight to Orlando Florida right after.

I will be in Orlando appearing on the iVillage TV show Friday morning/afternoon.  This talk show airs on NBC (visit www.ivillage.com for local times).  I will be talking about how to bring your house into the Spring season with simple easy accessories… Spring is finally here

I will be flying back Friday night, so as you can see, I may not be able to write again this week.... but hope to have lots of photos to share with you soon.

Thanks to all who keep checking back.  I am grateful to share with you

Kenneth