Her house is coming on the market soon, so we spoke with Simone to get the inside scoop about her experience creating, and living in, the special space.

It’s hard not to be captivated by Brigette Romanek’s creativity and inspired after connecting with her - if I could bottle up her magnetism and spray it all over a room, I would!

I first met Ruthie when I sold her spectacular house in Hancock Park. You can see Ruthie’s style on full display with de Gournay hand painted wallpaper, stunning herringbone brick and oak flooring, cathedral ceilings that open to sun-drenched living areas and french doors galore. See photos and read all about Ruthie’s latest project on my site.

I’ve spent more hours at DryBar than I could possibly count. So when Alli Webb, founder of DryBar, announced she had co-founded a new jewelry line with my longtime friend Meredith Quill, I knew it would be good (spoiler alert: it is).

When I fall in love, I fall hard. This applies to products as well as people, and it perfectly explains why I am completely obsessed with the brand D.S. & DURGA.I love that they are a NYC based, husband and wife collaboration, that Kavi comes from an architecture background and that they both had almost zero experience in the fragrance industry before they launched.

Eric and I met through mutual friends and quickly realized we had a lot in common. I am a huge fan of his work and love to hear his stories about growing up in LA (specifically on the block where I currently live)! His paintings bring a smile to my face and a sense of playfulness and joy to any space they inhabit.

If I could spend all my time outside in beautiful gardens, I would. Lucky for me, a lot of the houses we sell have pretty special outdoor spaces. A well designed and well kept garden is as important to me as what's on the inside. An owner’s sensibility, style and appreciation of nature can be revealed before stepping inside the front door. The garden at the Los Feliz Estate we sold last year was transportive.

I quickly became obsessed with Andrew Douglas and his beautiful family when I sold their Hancock Park home on June Street. They had stunning art throughout their house, but a series of large scale black and white photographs truly caught my eye, which were photos Andrew and his brother Stuart created over 25 years ago when they worked together in London.

My friend Jason Potter is the founder of DEN Los Angeles, a vintage furniture store based in East Hollywood. Jason has been dealing vintage furniture for 10 years through DEN and specializes in sourcing and restoring super special, high-end pieces.

The minute Michael and I met, we instantly bonded over shared passions and I knew we were destined to collaborate! Good design and all things horticulture are always top of mind for both of us! Read on for more…

Over the years Yiifat’s produced some pretty spectacular events, and seeing photos from her company’s Instagram, Oren Co., makes me miss the days when we got to celebrate life’s special moments with big groups of friends and family in person. Read on for more…

Pia Baroncini does it all - she’s an entrepreneur, Creative Director, podcast host, and she’s on her way to becoming a new mom! It comes as no surprise that she’s flourished during COVID. Read on for more…

With more businesses and restaurants starting to open, I’ve decided it’s time to step out of my quarantine look and refresh my wardrobe for spring. My sweatpants will surely miss me! Accordingly, this week we have an interview with Amy Williams, CEO of Citizens of Humanity, a Los Angeles-based denim company. You don’t want to miss her go-to pieces and recent online shopping indulgences... Enjoy!

I was initially introduced to Olivia Muniak, founder of La Cura, through a member of my team and right away connected with her interest in making everyday moments feel special. Read more…

I pretty much always have flowers on my mind. So, on the biggest flower holiday of the year, during a time when we need as much love and beauty as we can get, I am excited to introduce you to one of my very favorite flower friends, Abigail Spencer. Read More…

“She comes in colors everywhere, she’s like a rainbow.” These Rolling Stones lyrics written on a mirror she designed that hangs in her colorful room that was recently featured in Domino Magazine perfectly describe my daughter, Lucy Lipofsky. She is an artist, an activist and one of the most loving and loyal people I know.

Mixing materials with effortless taste, Interior Designer Elizabeth Law creates spaces that inspire creativity but always feel livable and comfortable. Law’s ability to seamlessly fuse modern elements with antique details sets her work apart and through every project she touches, it’s evident that she looks at how someone will truly live in a space. Touches of flora, candles, and books take it even further to add warmth to a space. Here Law gives us an update on life during quarantine.

Jess Vargas is an incredibly hard worker that took a risk and started Little Sparks Cookies, a unique business that has built a cult following. Not only do her cookies look unreal, but they actually taste unbelievable too. She found a way to use her creative talents to make people feel good and I can’t imagine throwing a party without her cookies as a gift or as part of our spread.

When we think of natural style, we think of Kristen Caissie of Moon Canyon Design. Kristen embodies a connection to the natural world in such an organic and effortless way and it comes through in everything she touches. From her floral designs to table settings, or her newly released book, Kristen's work is an extension of her easygoing demeanor. When we thought about who we'd like to tap into to discuss making the holidays in a pandemic still feel special, we immediately thought of her. Read on for insight into her daily life during quarantine, how she plans to spend the holidays, and a few of her +COOP picks.

I have said this many times before and I’ll say it again here, “if I had a dollar for every time I’ve been asked (begged) if my husband would design for others, I’d never have to work again!” After leaving a career as an advertising exec, he swore off clients forever. Nothing I or anyone else can do will persuade him otherwise. We, his family, are the lucky beneficiaries of his long list of talents.

When I close my eyes and imagine life as I used to know it, I am at a fabulous party, surrounded by all of my favorite people, with the most delicious treats laid out on platters all around us. If I’m hosting, Michele Gan’s Serves You Right is responsible for the great eats.

Estee Stanley is an artist’s artist! I love her seemingly effortless style, her always contagious energy and her mad passion for the issues she cares about (which luckily includes design of all sorts). It’s these qualities that explain her super successful career path of fashion stylist turned interior designer and now, most impressively, the founder of The Eye Agency.

Assembling an insta-worthy charcuterie board is not as easy as it looks. Luckily if you lack the cheese board gene, do not fear, The Messy Table is here. Not only has Kabrel Geller mastered the art of pretty platters, but after some encouragement from a blown-away, full-bellied friend, she launched her super successful business exactly 2 years ago.

Elana founded the Meal and a Spiel cooking school out of her parents’ kitchen, and now travels the country teaching people how to make phenomenal food, easily.

Clé Tile is one stop online shopping for the chicest tile around. Anytime a client or friend asks where to go for a quick tile refresh, I enthusiastically say CLE! The founder and CEO, Deborah Osburn began a tile blog (Tile Envy) in 2009, which quickly garnered a following and inspired the launch of Clé Tile in 2012.

Film producer Jonathan Glickman is responsible for many of the classic quarantine flicks that we just can’t get enough of. My daughter has assured me that it’s very good for anxiety to watch the same films over and over again.

Diane is the founder of Beyond Travel, a boutique, luxury travel agency focusing on high end, leisure travel all over the world. Diane was a divorce attorney and television writer before ultimately finding her true passion in the world of travel.

With his expertise in enigmas and illusions, David Kwong delights and challenges audiences around the world with his intellectual brand of magic. Our favorite magician client, we helped David land the perfect house in Beachwood Canyon.

Nina Freudenberger graduated in 2003 with a BFA and Bachelor’s of Architecture from Rhode Island School of Design. In 2007 Nina founded Haus Interior, a private residential interior design firm in 2007 with offices in Los Angeles.

Jeet Sohal is the designer of Bare Collection, which she founded in 2003. She brings her vision of brilliant, authentic, refined, and enigmatic women to every design.

Kevin Meehan is the Chef and Co-Owner of Kali Restaurant in Larchmont Village. Born and raised in Long Island, New York, Meehan's initial foray in the industry was at a fried chicken joint when he was a teenager.

Pamela Salzman is a guru, and everyone I know agrees. She is a certified holistic health counselor and her approach to nutrition through her natural foods cooking classes and blog, Kitchen Matters & Recipes, just makes sense.

John Hamburg is a screenwriter, film director and producer, known for his work on Meet the Parents, Zoolander, Meet the Fockers, Along Came Polly, and most notably, I Love You, Man.

Amy Zoller is a real estate agent, wife, and mom of three. Before working in real estate, Amy worked in fashion, studying under iconic designers like Geoffrey Beene and Oscar de la Renta in New York City.

As co-owner of the Andy Lecompte Salon, Leanne has been named one of the best stylists in Los Angeles by W magazine and almost every person I know.

Jodi Brufsky is a friend, a mother, a daughter, a sister and a wife. She is also the founder and visionary of Beyond Yoga, a yoga-inspired lifestyle brand for today’s woman.

Kelly Atterton has been the beauty director at C Magazine since 2017. She is also a Los Angeles-based freelance creative consultant and brand strategist working with a wide range of brands.

Melissa Corleto is the Director of The Sunshine Shack Preschool. I have been lucky enough to help her and her family buy and sell several houses over the years.

Clare McGibbon founded A WAYS AWAY in Paris, France in 2011. A WAYS AWAY is a place to find vibrant DIY content and a collection of handmade ceramics and goods, ranging from home decor to jewelry.

Danielle Hausberg is an interior designer who was born and raised in Los Angeles and educated in Florence, Italy. She curated a beautiful selection of furniture for the Jenni Kayne Lake House from her Objects collection, which the lucky buyer got to keep in the deal!

Paul is an actor, writer, and director best known for playing the trainer everybody loves to hate, Trey Pucker, on the Comedy Central series Broad City. Lucia is a director, writer, and producer who helmed one of our family’s favorite movies, Rough Night, as well as a slew of Broad City episodes.

Lola Ehrlich combines artisanal techniques with deceptively simple design to create hats with unmistakably contemporary style. Based in Brooklyn, she use vintage and custom-designed blocks, the softest felts and the most pliable straws to make luxurious hats that are at once wickedly chic and supremely comfortable.

Tina Frey draws inspiration from many sources. The fluid lines of her silhouettes are reminiscent of the blue sea, while the organic contours of each piece emulate the curves of nature. Her work has garnered Frey a loyal following and a new, expansive studio, production space and warehouse in San Francisco.

Virginia Sin, the woman behind SIN, is a Brooklyn-based multi-disciplinary designer. Virginia’s work has been featured in Architectural Digest, The Today Show, Goop, Domino, NYT and more.

Hortense designs and crafts jewelry that doesn’t follow trends: her unique aesthetic is a delicate balance that reflects her own transatlantic experience: she is from Paris but lives in LA.

Shade Degges is an Architectural Digest photographer who has produced some of our favorite design images over the years. Most recently he collaborated on Bibliostyle, which is one of my favorite books to read or gift.

My friend Laura Wasser is smart, funny, and honest. In case you don't already know her, she is a family law attorney, author, entrepreneur, public speaker and style icon.

Considered the secret behind Hollywood’s most flawless faces, expert esthetician Shani Darden sets herself apart with her results-oriented approach to skin care. The studio she opened in Beverly Hills, designed by Jake Arnold, is drop dead gorgeous.

Gaby Dalkin started her food blog What’s Gaby Cooking back in 2009 as a place to brag to her friends and family that she learned to cook. Fast forward to present day, there are over 1100 recipes on the site, and it garners a couple hundred thousand visitors per month.

As the founding force behind Libertine, Johnson Hartig is an authentic artist in every way. He ups the ante in fashion by creatively immersing himself and those around him in a whimsical trip where old school classics meet new school know-how.

Yasmine Khatib is a floral designer living and working in Los Angeles whose work with flowers dates back to 2004.

Roxane Gay is an American writer, professor, editor, and social commentator. Gay is the author of The New York Times best-selling essay collection Bad Feminist, as well as the short story collection Ayiti, the novel An Untamed State, the short story collection Difficult Women, and the memoir Hunger.

Jeni has been helping my family stay healthy for many years. She is smart, committed, flexible, cheerful, kind, and honest. These are not necessarily qualities one thinks may be necessary In a fitness expert, but I consider them essential as she is tasked with helping our family stay strong.

Caroline is a superstar agent on my team who’s been working with me for a few years now. Before working in real estate, Caroline was an interior designer, and still does some design projects for our clients today.

Katie Bofshever is a Los Angeles-based stylist. She earned her stripes working as an assistant to renowned stylist, Elizabeth Stewart, before venturing out on her own.

Jenna is the Founder + Principal Agent on our team, and has been working in real estate for over 20 years. She’s also the owner of +COOP, a home goods and events space in Los Angeles. Jenna is a wife and a mom to 15-year-old twins.

Catherine McCord is the founder of Weelicious, and online resource and cookbook for parents full of healthy, nutritious recipes for the whole family, The Smoothie Project, and One Potato Box. Catherine lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three children and is good friend of the Jenna Cooper Team.