ASPIRE DESIGN AND HOME

The Monacelli Press • $50 Landscape architect Steve Martino was born, raised and lives in Phoenix, so desert air is in his lungs. He is the ideal expert to show us gardens – even gardens growing on rooftops – in that sandy climate. In his hands, dese

Folk rock band America released “A Horse with No Name” on vinyl in 1971; it remains a fitting serenade to Steve Martino. An ode to the desert. Yes, Martino is looking at all the life. “I’ve described my design style as ‘Weeds and Walls’ – nature and

Phaidon • $59.95 LA photographer Marvin Rand created iconic images of the most celebrated architectural creations of his time, buildings by Modernist masters Craig Ellwood, Louis Kahn and Frank Lloyd Wright. The discovery of Rand’s archive has brough

“It was now or never,” asserts Kenny Schwartz, the entrepreneur, and highly-regarded arts patron who among other endeavors turned a vacant building in Red Bank, New Jersey, into the popular Detour Gallery. “I saw the progressive demise of the histori

Like the best gardeners, Toby Musgrave weeded and pulled until this collection was exactly to his liking. “My passion for gardens is in my blood. My grandparents were fantastic gardeners and some of my earliest memories are of sowing seeds with my gr

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ISABELLE DAHLIN, a Swedish-born interior designer, landscaper and owner of the furniture, art and interiors concept stores deKor, has opened a new store in LA. The sprawling, 5,000-square-foot warehouse space in Frogtown, a historic section of Silver

Alice Garbarini Hurley | You make painterly floral arrangements and bridal bouquets. You’ve styled photo shoots with Annie Leibovitz and for Dior and Bulgari ads. How did you get into this field? Ariel Dearie | From the time I was 16, I planned to

Morocco offers the intrepid traveler a dazzling array of experiences, from ancient cities and medinas to mountain ranges and the desert. Here’s what’s new: Want to explore the country in rugged style? Hertz is offering a new 11-day motorcycle trip, t

When Jonathan Glatt and Sara Ossana finished grad school at the Rhode Island School of Design they weren’t sure what the future had in store, but they knew their passion. “We have an affinity for old things and craft and tradition – and we feel stron

In the world of design, it’s hard to predict what will someday be iconic. This daybed is still being produced today and is a great seller for both Ralph Pucci International and me. My inspiration for the daybed came from my passion at that time for c

John’s modern sensibility and respect for traditional design have drawn many clients to his Manhattan-based practice. He brings a wealth of knowledge and resources to every home, for a shared personal vision. johndouglaseason.com Tara Benet is a tra

No one understands this better than Vanessa Alexander, owner of Alexander Design, who lives and works in the surf-and-sand playground of Point Dume, Malibu, with her husband and three sons. “Our focus was to create an indoor-outdoor flow and a stro

I will watch TV sometimes before heading to the bedroom. I like to have something to sip like an herbal tea or a glass of wine on occasion. Sometimes if the day was particularly rigorous I will take a bath before bed with the lights dimmed and a cand