Palm Springs: Fall Modernism Week House Tours - Part 2

Continuing my tours of homes in Palm Springs from my last post in Araby Cove, today I venture into the lovely Indian Canyon part of town.

Welcome to the home of  Orange County interior designer Patricia Clayton Winters, the second home on my Modernism Week tour.

Patricia in her home

This home remains among the few with the Indian Canyons Country Club 15^th fairway as part of its backyard, and a real privilege to have both these wide open greens as well as the mountain from which the area takes its name just beyond.

The wide open floor plan and sliding glass windows provide maximum views of the course and the mountains from every angle. Built in 1970, this 3 bedroom + 3 bath home provide the owners with a fabulous place to entertain their ever growing family in style.

Some fun features that really make this home unique, is the sunken wet bar with Terrazo counter-top perfect for entertaining ...

while the Playroom for both children and adults allows for indoor fun as well.

Both the Master and Guest Bedrooms are casual and comfortable for weekend getaways and summer long adventures, and perfectly in keeping with the laid back vibe that Palm Springs inspires.

The outdoor pool and living space doesn't disappoint, and was kept in a perfectly neutral black and white mix which always works.

Mehditash Design: In the News // Our Soho Design in Mexico

From Soho to Mexico, Mehditash Design is being shared across the four corners of the globe!

We are so excited to share that our interior design of this fun and youthful apartment in the heart of Manhattan recieved a 6 page spread in Arquitectura y Diseno magazine in Mexico last week. 

Thanks again to the lovely Stacey Van Berkel for these great shots and Raina Kattelson for her mad styling skills. 

Taking another giant step ~ California Home + Design

From my last post, many of you fabulous readers know that I have recently decided to expand my business and move to California. It was a very big decision, and after many really tough years in New York establishing my business and blog, I am thrilled to say a large part of what made that time so exciting beyond the fantastic clients and projects were the readers of this very blog and the fabulous friends and colleagues I met along the way.

Now, as I touch down in Newport Beach, CA an amazing opportunity presented itself that was just too amazing to give up. So many of us as designers and bloggers like to wear many colorful hats.
I am no different.

Never one for being stuck in a "design" shaped box, I jumped at the chance to have a new exciting adventure with an editorial focus, as I make my way through all the great designers and architects that Southern California has to offer. Now, not only can I share their stories on my own blog but with all the readers of California Home & Design Magazine both online and in print, which is fantastic.

It is always about helping to elevate the interior design business as a whole which is what I have strived for my entire career, whether through my own blog here on Dec-a-Porter, or at every speaking engagement. This was just a logical next step in that direction to help bring great design to every home owner and celebrate all the amazing talents that our industry has to offer.

Make sure to follow along online while we put the Fall issue to print..
through inspiration rooms ..

"I Could Live Here:.." Series.. and House Tours..

Product reviews.. Trends and my favorite Destination reports.

but don't worry, that does not mean I will not be sharing my own point of view and finds right here on Dec-a-Porter. This will always be a very special place that I will always remain dedicated to .. but as we all struggle to find more hours in the day, I too find it difficult to give as much attention to this platform as I was once able to. It has become more about specific fewer but higher quality posts, rather than quantity.

I hope you will remain fans of Dec-a-Porter, follow along whether on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook or Twitter.. but lastly, if not most importantly, stay tuned for some very exciting news on the Interior Design front as the summer comes to a close I hope to be able to share some very exciting and special news on the growth and of Mehditash Design.

Wishing you all a great summer, and will keep you all updated.

Jennifer in the News - HEADING WEST!

AS OF THIS JULY, MY BUSINESS WILL BE BICOASTAL!  "JENNIFER MEHDITASH,  AKA DEC-A-PORTER, WILL BE OPENING A NEW DESIGN DIVISION IN ORANGE COUNTY.  JENNIFER MEHDITASH IN THE NEWS AFTER BUILDING HER BUSINESS IN NEW YORK AND CEMENTING HERSELF AS PART OF THE NY DESIGNER AND BLOGGER COMMUNITY, SHE WILL USE HER NEW BASE IN THE HEART OF NEWPORT BEACH TO SHARE HER DESIGN WITH HER CLIENTS IN BOTH NEW YORK, CALIFORNIA AND EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN, AS SHE CONTINUES TO EXPAND MEHDITASH DESIGN.  WE'RE HAPPY TO SHARE WHAT SHE"S BEEN UP TO LATELY IN THE PRESS AND IN NEW YORK!" TRADITIONAL HOME  |  JUNE 2014 NEW + NEXT COLUMN: CLASSIC UPDATE Gloster's "Havana Modular Lounge Chair" My clients would love his woven Gloster piece.  It's streamlined yet casual, and the all-weather wicker makes it maintenance-free.  These would be perfect grouped around an outdoor fireplace." - Jennifer Mehditash    CHARITY EVENTS It has been a very busy season, and I have had the pleasure in taking part in 2 major charity fundraising events!  THE MOONLIGHT BALL CENTENNIAL GALA THE BARTOW-PELL MANSION MUSEUM, MAY 10, 2014 DESIGN LEAD A National Historic Landmark located in New York City's largest park, the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum is an 1840s Greek Revival mansion -- and the last of the country's estates in the Pelham Bay area.  Invited by board member Lynn Bryne, Jennifer was asked to take the lead on the interior design of the "Moonlight Ball" Centennial Gala celebration.  Hosting nearly 370 people, the gardens were filled with music and good cheer, as all of the Bronx and Westchester elite joined in the commemoration.   A SPRING AFFAIR:  THE LENOX HILL NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE GALA CIPRIANI, APRIL 9, 2014 TABLE TOP DESIGN: PAPILLION The Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, one of NYC's most highly regarded and respected nonprofit organizations, held their annual and always-anticipated spring gala at Cipriani 42nd Street.  Jennifer was among the roster of the who's who of designers with her tabletop design titled "Papillion."  With the direction in place to interpret and creatively "evoke Spring," Jennifer decided to take a cue from the regeneration and new beginnings of the life of a butterfly.  S P E A K I N G  E N G A G E M E N T S  An integral part of my career, has been dedicated to integrating speaking engagements, and this season has been no different!  Not only is it an opportunity to give back to my community, but it remains the most enjoyable way to further my own education as I have enjoyed meeting and learning so much from my fellow panelists.  Our industry, is growing at lightning speed, and the best way we can help elevate the entire industry as a whole is by continuing to remain generous with all of the knowledge and experience that we acquire along the way. ANTIQUES IN 21ST CENTURY INTERIORS PANEL DISCUSSION DECORATION & DESIGN BUILDING, MAY 15, 2014 Along with fellow designers David Scott and Louis Navarrete, and antique aficionados Toma Clark Haines of The Antiques Diva and Olga Granda-Scott of The HighBoy, Jennifer delved into the secrets and tricks to incorporating antiques into modern day interiors at the DDB's annual Spring Market this past May.  Hosted by de Le Cuona.   BUILDING YOUR DESIGN BUSINESS ONLINE WAKEFIELD DESIGN CENTER, MAY 1, 2014 In a discussion about using social media as a tool to build your brand and business online, Jennifer was part of a panel led by Stacey Kunstel and accompanied by Tiffany Eastman and Kerri Rosenthal, during the Wakefield Design Center's "To the Trade Only Market Day."   PHILANTHROPY AS AN EXTENSION OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT  DECORATION & DESIGN BUILDING, APRIL 29, 2014 As the moderator of this event, Jennifer was in good company while she led the discussion on philanthropy being an extension of business development.  She was joined by DJ Carey, Editorial Director of Connecticut Cottages & Gardens, and acclaimed interior designers John Douglas Eason (John Douglas Eason Interiors) and Alan Tanksley (Alan Tanksley, Inc.).