art & design

Rat Pack Retreat

Mid-century modernism is in the air! Palm Springs is holding an official week of all things modern (Feb. 17 – 27) for MCM-lovers and admirers alike. Standard Magazine went to speak with David Jimenez about the interior design his gorgeous William Krisel-designed, Rat Pack-inspired getaway in Palm Springs. Come take a look!

Make Sweet Music: Create the Ultimate Valentine’s Playlist

Are you in dire need of a last-minute gift for your loved one? We’ve got just the thing. The mixed tape is a time honored romantic gesture, and now, considering the digital era we live in (and the economy being what it is), a great mix is the perfect gift.

Urban Mantuary

Our friends over at Standard Magazine, believe that a green way of life is a standard, not a style. In sunny San Diego, Standard went to speak with architect Jonathan Segal about the transformation of labor union hall to a series of gorgeous lofts, The Union. They took a peek into two urban mantuaries — a luxurious combination of man-cave and sanctuary

Valentine’s Love Letter 101: Score Some Points!

Forget a lusty email or text. CulturePOP salutes the enduring charm of the love letter. Here are a couple of tips on how score points in the romance department by going old-school and writing a love letter with style and grace.

CulturePOP Goes There: Our First Film Festival

We keep our eyes and ears wide open for new cultural experiences. When we got in gear to swing by the snowy film festival in Park City, UT for the very first time, we wanted to give you a couple of tips to survive with the best of them. Our first words of wisdom – buy tickets.

Get Creative! Feng Shui Tips for the Home

Have you been feeling creatively stuck? Fresh sparks of inspiration are hard to come by, but it could be as simple as adding a little feng shui into your life. CulturePOP spoke with Jennifer Bonetto, owner of Real Feng Shui SOULutions, about getting more creative energy your way.

Beauty + Style…for Everyone

Join us as celebrity designer James Saavedra and Standard Magazine talks about the Beauty + Style for Everyone program and the transformation of the Downtown Women’s Center into a home of stylish comfort and stability.

The Man Behind The Illusionist

Sylvain Chomet is the director of The Illusionist, which is based on an unproduced script by legendary French filmmaker Jacques Tati. CP spoke with the director about the film that’s creating so much Oscar buzz.

Art for Every Day: 9 Artful Calendars

We’ve looked high and low to find the most artful calendars to mark the days until your next holiday.

Q & Art: Actor and Writer Elisabeth Röhm

Elisabeth Röhm is perhaps best known for her five-year stint as Serena Southerlyn on Law & Order. But she plays other roles as well — writer, investor, and mom. We talked to Elisabeth about her life, career, and, of course, her favorite artists.