ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

This book exists because I have always loved pretty houses and the pretty things that go in them. But through the years there have been many people who have inspired me and taught me about the art of architecture and furniture design, which transformed my interest into a more educated passion. I wish to thank the following people, many of whom I am happy to call my friends.

Stefan & Michael Aarestrup

William Abranowicz

Brenda Antin

Ray Azoulay

Howard Backen

Adam Blackman

Shane Brown

Joel Chen

Kathleen Clements

Tommy Clements

David Cruz

Joanne DeGeneres

Portia de Rossi

Waldo Fernandez

Cliff Fong

Jane Hallworth

Michael Haskell

Susan Keeney

Todd Nickey & Amy Kehoe

Craig Peralta

Lauren Pomerantz

John Saladino

Ryan Schwartzman

Patrick Seguin

Scotti Sitz & John Davidson

Cameron Smith

Axel Vervoodt

Caryn Weingarten