The Fox is Black

31 January, 2024

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Interior Design

Eagle Rock’s Dunsmoor Restaurant by Lovers Unite

If there’s one thing I miss about living in Los Angeles it’s the caliber of amazing restaurants that continue to flourish there. A great example is Dunsmoor, the creation of chef Brian Dunsmoor, an Eagle Rock restaurant and wine bar that opened in late June 2022. But the space was really shaped by the creative genius of Lovers Unite, aka Karen Spector and Alan Koch. Lovers Unite describe their practice as an architecture and design studio creating one-of-a-kind homes and hospitality spaces. The work they’ve done for Dunsmoor is a balancing act between preserving and augmenting the gorgeous 1929 Spanish Revival building, really letting the space shine. I mean, look at those windows! It’s a place where you want to sit languidly in the sun on a lazy Sunday with friends.
23 August, 2023

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Interior Design

Dahlia, An Inviting Lounge Space Designed by Kelly Wearstler

When the Proper Hotel opened in Downtown Los Angeles, it instantly became one of the most beautiful hotels in the entire city. That is primarily due to the vision and hard work of Kelly Wearstler, the interior designer who is perhaps one of the most fashionable in the world. Her work always feels bold and over-the-top but in a very natural, and thoughtful way. As it turns out though, she wasn’t quite done, as she’s now designed a lounge and bar space called Dahlia, which feels like a chic, Mediterranean getaway. Now, how do I get my apartment to look like this?
1 August, 2023

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Interior Design

Plantea Estudio Designs the “Dark, Stony, and Secluded” Gota Wine Bar

There’s something so peaceful and magical about a small, dimly lit bar. At this point in my life, I personally prefer tucking in for a nice glass of wine while nibbling on some olives with a couple of close friends. And that’s why I’m so taken with Gota, a small wine bar in Madrid that was designed by the team at Plantea Estudio.

They’ve managed to transform a rather small space, only about 70 square meters, and use it to their advantage. The first space is brighter, fitted with a combination of grey stone and plaster, grounded by a beautiful wooden counter with a built-in turntable. Beyond this main space is the moodier, cave like space covered in a beautiful red-orange textured walls, meant to reflect the history of brickwork in the area. I’m obsessed with how light is being utilized in the space, with the small windows that overlook a garden, and other small warm lights that highlight the space in a non-intrusive way. It sets the mood for the space, making even a small cave feel cozy and comfortable.
4 July, 2023

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Interior Design

Flamingo Estate Pops-Up “The Inconvenience Store” With Mytheresa

In the world of creative endeavors there’s something so special about creating a pop-up space. Building something from nothing, and making a place where people can share a physical experience. The folks at Flamingo Estate partnered with digital retailed Mytheresa to build The Inconvenience Store, a month long shop in East Hampton that showcases the goods and inventories of each.

The design and color platte of the shop was reason enough alone to share this. Those delectable shades of green, the classic wood detailing with the checker board floor. If this was a real store in my neighborhood you’d absolutely find me shopping here.