Wednesday, August 15

Profile: Ruthie Sommers


Today I am beyond delighted to profile the lovely LA based designer Ruthie Sommers. I just adore her answers and unassuming nature. It must be her North Carolina upbringing. Ruthie’s unique aesthetic is elegant and easygoing, combining European style antique and flea-market finds—a perfect combination.

Who would you most like to meet and how would you spend the day?
I am having a hard time with one person that I would love to meet. There are SOO many! Thomas Jefferson, Sister Parish, President Bush. I would also like to spend the day with Global Warming Specialists.

What is your favorite CD at the moment?
Vertigo Groove Armada

What is your favorite luxury in life?
Luxury is time with my family - Eloise, Luke, Bear and Lilah

What is your most prized possession?
This is hard. I really do not have anything I cannot live without. Everything is disposable in a weird way. Perhaps my store and my wedding memories.

Where is your favorite place(s) to shop?
I love to shop the Paris flea markets, Malmasion in NY, Coconut in NY and
Silverlake in LA on a good day.

Who are your style icons?
Albert Hadley and Audrey Hepburn for their modesty, humility and style.

What did you enjoy most about working on your upcoming book?
I loved designing the photo shoots with my writer Alex Heminway. We had
a blast.

What is your idea of a perfect party?
My idea of a perfect party is not being stressed before guests arrive, my husband actually dealing with the music in advance and not burn anything. 10 friends or 1000, it doesn’t matter, I love a party at my house more than I love going to them!

Profile by Ronda Carman
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20 comments:

  1. katiedidAugust 15, 2007 at 3:22 PM

    Oh Ronda! What a coup. How do you get these interviews? Ruthie is such a favorite of mine. Such fun to hear her answers! Thanks for the fun post.

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  2. diana murphyAugust 15, 2007 at 4:25 PM

    What a great blog you have here! The books (we have MANY in common)! The profile interviews! It's a veritable design & style feast!! And I loved reading your profile, too. I'm just getting my blogs formed and fashioned. Will come back here frequently for inspiration.

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  3. ALL THE BESTAugust 15, 2007 at 5:08 PM

    Thanks Katiedid! I know, I was thrilled to profile Ruthie. I emailed her company to get more info about her and her upcoming book, and Ruthie (being the lovely woman that she is) agreed to a brief interview.

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  4. ALL THE BESTAugust 15, 2007 at 5:09 PM

    Thanks Dianamuse!! I look forward to your visits.

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  5. The Peak of ChicAugust 15, 2007 at 5:21 PM

    Thanks for the profile! She's one of my faves :)

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  6. ALL THE BESTAugust 15, 2007 at 5:24 PM

    Mine too Jennifer, such a class act and a great eye for design!

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  7. girl meets glamourAugust 15, 2007 at 6:16 PM

    I am so thrilled you got to interview Ruthie!!! What fun questions, and answer's too. I'm with her on the perfect party...less stress and charred steak :)

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  8. Habitually ChicAugust 15, 2007 at 7:45 PM

    What a coup indeed! Great interview! I love Ruthie! I definitely can't wait for her new book.

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  9. ALL THE BESTAugust 15, 2007 at 8:59 PM

    Thanks girl meets glamour and habitally chic!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 15, 2007 at 10:34 PM

    Ruthie's style is amazing - she continues to grow and expand and renew. Her work and artistic style is personalized to her clients' lives. She is humble, but knows what works. She has done 2 of my houses, and I hope to get her back to Atlanta again. (Disclaimer - this is her proud older sister - but everything I wrote is true!)

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  11. ALL THE BESTAugust 15, 2007 at 10:41 PM

    Susan,
    I love your comment! Being the oldest of four girls I know what it is like to be the proud older sister, and you should be! Ruthie seems to be such a lovely, talented and humble woman.

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  12. Anna SpiroAugust 16, 2007 at 6:03 AM

    Oh, Ronda this is so wonderful. Thank you so much for this. I absolutely loved reading Ruthie's profile and I just can't wait for the release of her upcoming book!
    XO
    Anna

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  13. UnknownAugust 16, 2007 at 6:52 AM

    Great interview Ronda! I used to frequent her store when I lived in LA and she always had time to talk with me and share some background on her wonderful finds. I also loved to shop the Silverlake area in LA and find treasures. Looking forward to your book Ruthie.

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  14. ALL THE BESTAugust 16, 2007 at 7:35 AM

    Anna, that makes the two of us waiting together!

    Patricia you can tell from her answers that she is a nice person. I do hope to make it to her shop in the near future.

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  15. AnonymousAugust 16, 2007 at 2:04 PM

    I liked all the interviews you have done.Especially this one.Great work!

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  16. ALL THE BESTAugust 16, 2007 at 2:14 PM

    Thank you designflute! Ruthie is great.

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  17. cotedetexasAugust 17, 2007 at 10:25 AM

    Wow, I'm impressed!! Great interview AND love the comment from her older sister. You must be very proud. Well Deserved.

    Joni

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  18. ALL THE BESTAugust 17, 2007 at 12:36 PM

    I love the comment from her older sister too Joni! So sweet.

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  19. Style CourtAugust 17, 2007 at 3:21 PM

    Great post Ronda!

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  20. SuzyAugust 18, 2007 at 3:36 AM

    Well done, what a great profile. I'm looking forward to the release of her book too.

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All the best,
Ronda