One thing keeping us busy was a trip to visit Todd Romano's new showroom in Los Angeles, which is carrying a few of our pieces. Todd has done a magnificent job with his new space, which includes 2 buildings and an outdoor courtyard and walkway! He has finished the walls of each of the rooms in a different color high-gloss lacquer style finish and even built out a wall for a faux fireplace which he covered in antiqued mirror (on which, I am proud to say, hangs our Faceted Serge Roche style mirror). Todd has brought the same attention to detail and refinement to his new showroom as he does to his inventory selections and decorating jobs.
Todd is in the process of re-doing his website, which will include the new showroom. But until it is ready, here are some snap-shots I took. Enjoy!
Todd Alexander Romano
930 North La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 855-1280
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glad to see you back---love your thoughtful musings on the trade (and the dramatic changes we've all undergone)
ReplyDeleteRomano's showroom brings out the green eyed monster in this chair addict...
Oooh, great showroom love the art, the entry pieces, so much!!
ReplyDeleteBe sure to come and enter my fabulous Giveaway from Metis Linens!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Thank you Karena - I will be sure to check out the Metis Linens.
ReplyDeleteThank you Down East Dilettante - glad to know another with the chair bug! And thank you for your comments. Not sure if you saw this NYTimes article on the Kips Bay Showhouse from 10/13, perhaps this link will work: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/14/garden/14kips.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=kips%20bay&st=cse
But I think it does a good job of indirectly highlights some of the changes we're seeing in the decorating trade. Old school vs. new school decorators, etc. It definitely got my writing juices flowing again - if I can find a way to write about it without offending too many clients I will!
Best wishes!