Today I am beyond delighted to profile the lovely LA based designer Ruthie Sommers. I just adore her answers and unassuming nature. It must be her North Carolina upbringing. Ruthie’s unique aesthetic is elegant and easygoing, combining European style antique and flea-market finds—a perfect combination.
Who would you most like to meet and how would you spend the day?
I am having a hard time with one person that I would love to meet. There are SOO many! Thomas Jefferson, Sister Parish, President Bush. I would also like to spend the day with Global Warming Specialists.
What is your favorite CD at the moment?
Vertigo Groove Armada
What is your favorite luxury in life?
Luxury is time with my family - Eloise, Luke, Bear and Lilah
What is your most prized possession?
This is hard. I really do not have anything I cannot live without. Everything is disposable in a weird way. Perhaps my store and my wedding memories.
Where is your favorite place(s) to shop?
I love to shop the Paris flea markets, Malmasion in NY, Coconut in NY and
Silverlake in LA on a good day.
Who are your style icons?
Albert Hadley and Audrey Hepburn for their modesty, humility and style.
What did you enjoy most about working on your upcoming book?
I loved designing the photo shoots with my writer Alex Heminway. We had
a blast.
What is your idea of a perfect party?
My idea of a perfect party is not being stressed before guests arrive, my husband actually dealing with the music in advance and not burn anything. 10 friends or 1000, it doesn’t matter, I love a party at my house more than I love going to them!
Profile by Ronda Carman
