1st DIBS - FIRST STOP FOR STYLE AT HOME

MICHAEL BRUNOMichael Bruno's 1stdibs.com is the guilty pleasure of every major interior designer, architect, and anyone with discriminating taste looking for home furnishing ideas. FRENCH BOMBAY CHEST - CHRISTOPHE POURNY STUDIO  The site has mushroomed in the last few years.  What was once a bare bones site likened to a high end ebay when it first launched in 2001, is now as polished and vibrant as any home furnishing glossy.   The beauty of the site is you can peruse  the collections of a gallery cross-town or cross-country the day the items are available - all without ever leaving the house - or even your bed for many late night surfers.   Ever expanding - the site recently started featuring estate jewelry and has added Orange County, California area stores to the mix.

SUSANNA SALKCHRISTOPHE POURNY Mr. Bruno has a first class team of correspondents that scout new resources and talent.   Style expert Susanna Salk writes many of the profiles on various talented store owners and Artisans.   One recent article featured antique restoration specialist and aLIFEofSTYLE subject - Christophe Pourny.   It is this type of coverage that has made 1st dibs so much more than just a site to buy furniture and decorative objects.   Registered users get weekly email announcements of recent additions to the site.  Happy clicking!

BEVERLY HILLS BOUTIQUE HOTEL - MAISON 140

HOTEL MAISON 140 The next time your travel plans have you spending time in L.A. - find your way to Hotel Maison 140.  While I am not a huge fan of boutique hotels - I always make an exception when I'm in Beverly HIlls.  LOBBY ENTRANCE Maison 140 is a charming little hotel that has all the amenities you need and is tucked away just around the corner from the crowds of Rodeo Drive.   A short walk (yes, you can walk in L.A.!) from Neiman Marcus, Saks, & Barney's - Hotel Maison 140 is the perfect hotel choice for business or pleasure.    The hotel offers all types of packages and little extras for weekend travelers.  LOBBY BAR The staff is friendly, informed, and professional - which are three things you can't always say about the staff at many boutique hotels.    Maison is part of the Kor Group of chic jewel box hotels.   MANDARIN KING ROOM  I rarely linger in hotel lobbies - but find myself spending time there when I'm at Maison 140.     The hotel was just "refreshed" as they say in Beverly Hills with a new coat of paint.  The chic slate gray  is in keeping with what you find once inside.   The hotel describes itself as " A French Mandarin kiss in the heart of Beverly Hills".   I couldn't agree more!

MAISON 140 BEVERLY HILLS 
140 Lasky Drive Beverly Hills, California 90212
Reservations 800 670 6182  |  T 310 281 4000  |  F 310 281 4001

Christophe Pourny On Martha Stewart Show

To read more visit the websites of Christophe Pourny and Martha Stewart.

Click here to watch the segment - Christophe on Martha Stewart Show