I could have left Los Angeles on Tuesday, perfectly thrilled with my first and very brief visit to LA, but my trip was made complete last night thanks to Ruthie Sommers. Ruthie hosted a cocktail party at her home for me to meet the great and the good in LA. It was such a fun night, complete with stellar company. I was so engrossed in conversations that I didn't take nearly enough photos and therefore missed out on capturing everyone who attended. A few new friends include, K. Cooper Ray, Sally Horchow, Mary Luby, Johnson Hartig, Josh Brown, Coleen Rider, Brian Ferrick, Ames Ingham, Shawn Silver, Andrea Stanford, Joe Lucas and Lulu Powers. Thank you Ruthie for a wonderfully fun evening.
Fellow Texan Sally Horchow; the wonderful hostess Ruthie Sommers; celebrity stylist Estee Stanley and lovely Lulu Powers
It was a thrill to meet Johnson Hartig. His home remains one of my all time favorites. Ever the designer, Johnson did a little rearranging of Ruthie's outdoor living area last evening, to favorable reviews.
Ruthie's amazing living room. As you might imagine, her home is so cozy and comfortable, yet at the same time it's a visual feast for the eyes.
Joe Lucas, Lucas Studio, Inc.; Andrea Stanford, Design and Style Editor C Magazine; Brian Ferrick, Ferrick Mason Textiles
Childhood friends Sally Horchow and Lulu Powers
Coleen Rider, Coleen & Company; Joe Lucas, Lucas Studio, Inc.; Ronda Carman; Andrea Stanford, Design and Style Editor C Magazine; Artist and Illustrator Victoria Molinelli; Brian Ferrick, Ferrick Mason Textiles
Shawn Silver co founder of Dutch Touch Art Company and Interior Designer Ames Ingham
The beautiful bar and flowers
Ames Ingham and Ronda Carman
Ronda Carman, K. Cooper Ray, Ruthie Sommers and Coleen Rider
Books, books and more books
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18 comments:
Did you get any scoop on Ruthie's forthcoming book?! It's been on my Amazon wishlist for ages!
Looks like another wonderful evening!
I am on my way to LAX and will answer and respond to all comments on Thursday!!
Best,
Ronda
xoxo
Yes! What about her book???
You look wonderful with al thise boldface people!
xo xo
this post was a trip!
love all the snaps! what an incredible group of people/talent ... ruthie sommers is a goddess!
I need book info!
In the first picture, who is the cute fellow in between Ruthie and Estee?
It looks like you had a fabulous time in LA! Safe travels!
Nathan Turner, Mary McDonald AND Ruthie Sommers??? So jealous! Thanks for sharing the pictures. I am also dying to know about Ruthie's book.
Enjoying your fabulous odyssey. thanks for introducing us to a constellation of design stars.
That beautiful home!
My Goodness - the photos from your trip reads like the Design Dream Team!!! What an amazing time you must be having!
Good choice....staying in LA the extra time that is. Is that a chance question mark from Monopoly above your heads? Love it.
im with jane, who is that cute fellow? handsome....
looks like a fun trip...
david john
los angeles
Jane and David I will try to find out...I think he was with Estee and only there very briefly.
Jae, yes it is the chance question mark from Monopoly! Isn't cool!!
I will have a book update for everyone tomorrow.
Best,
Ronda
OMG! What an amazing party it must have been....and in your honor? I would have been bowled over. What fun.:)
Is the black and white scene in her living room wallpaper? I love it.
Ronda, how much fun was your LA trip??!! lucky duck...thanks for sharing w/ it us!
Thanks for sharing! I love her home.
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