The Interview

Palm SpringsMīnerva’s: A Day-to-Night California Pool House

A Plant-Forward Bar & Restaurant Paying Homage to the Activist Who Safeguarded the Beauty of the Nearby Desert Terrain.

Palm Springs“It was important to blend in with the scenery of the desert.”

Our VP of Design, Henriette Kockum, delves into the inspiration behind our Life House in Palm Springs - a unique fusion of Japanese influence and the charm of old Hollywood in the heart of the Coachella Valley.

Berkshires“My life’s work is to help people through fungi, food, & lifestyle.”

Rainbo is a functional mushroom brand creating tinctures & supplements to support wellbeing. As a Life House partner, guests at our Berkshires location are greeted with The Travel Kit – on the go bottles of Chaga, Reishi, Cordyceps, and Lion's Mane. We caught up with Rainbo’s Founder & CEO, Tonya Papanikolov, about her inspiration, the benefits of fungi, and sustainability.

Berkshires“I want those interacting with my art to feel something."

Life House Berkshires features work by mixed media artist, Annie Lynch, whose art pulls materials from the 1970s or earlier and expresses a distinct admiration for the feminine. Here, Annie tells us about her inspiration & process, and what she aims to reflect through collage.

Miami"Matcha is the king of superfoods."

Life House features Yōko Matcha on our menus for its holistic health benefits, energizing qualities, and smooth flavor. We spoke with the tea brand’s founder, Chié Dambara, about the superfood, culture, and maintaining a grounded and balanced life.

Miami“Beauty arises from our synergy with the environment.”

Miami-based photographer, James Jackman, specializes in documenting stories that highlight the beauty of working with nature. After capturing the space and menu at our tropically overgrown rooftop restaurant, Terras, we caught up with James about what inspires his art – including self-created paradises and dedication.

Miami"Little Havana is special to me for so many reasons."

Cuban-American photographer, Christina Marie Arza, curated a selection of her spirited works from the series "To Solitude" in the Living Room space at Life House, Little Havana. To ring in Miami’s Art Basel 2021, we talked with the local artist about her work that reflects the mindset of nostalgia, while celebrating her cultural roots and exploring her identity as a woman.

MiamiGHIA X LIFE HOUSE GUAVA SPRITZ: INSPIRED BY THE CUBAN LOCALE

Ghia is a nonalcoholic aperitif made with botanical extracts, and has been a staple on all our House cocktail menus since 2020. We spoke to Ghia's founder about the roots of the mood-improving spirit, her devotion to sustainability, and the inspiration for the Ghia x Life House Guava Spritz recipe at our Little Havana House.

“When you keep it real, you attract authentic people.”

A childhood stint in Tokyo, mushroom prints, and French rap. Life House’s head of design reveals her varied and eclectic sources of inspiration.

“I like seeing how far I can push a crowd.”

She wants people to dance non-stop, but Mia Moretti isn’t afraid to take a chance by crossing decades and genres to tell interesting stories. The DJ talks to Life House about music, travel, and living in the moment.

“I’m old-school.”

He’s shot ad campaigns and celebrities, but Robert Whitman prefers keeping it real. The photographer talks to Life House about authenticity, travel, and losing a lover to Mickey Rourke.

Miami“Being by the water is essential.”

She’s modeled the world over, but Laura Arana Castillo is an artist at heart. She talks to Life House about her sources of inspiration, from the Mediterranean Sea to Miami’s architectural gems.