2012 October | Story Porter

Jonathan Rachman, designer

Posted by paige on Oct 30, 2012 in Designers, Slider | 3 comments

Born in Sumatra and educated in Switzerland, Jonathan Rachman’s international story landed him in San Francisco, where his entrepreneurial spirit came alive. A designer who has fashioned all kinds of interiors—from city apartments and penthouses to wine country estates and urban hotels—Jonathan admits that saying goodbye to corporate America was the best risk he ever took. Check out his work at jonathanrachman.com and browse a few of his favorite treasures at Second Shout Out.

Char Hatch Langos, stylist

Posted by paige on Oct 23, 2012 in Stylists | 4 comments

If you’re a magazine aficionado, chances are you’ve seen the lovely work of prop stylist Char Hatch Langos. Her interior styling has appeared in home design and lifestyle publications from Elle Décor and House Beautiful to Coastal Living and InStyle. A fixture on photo shoots up and down the West Coast, editors have come to rely on Char to make each photograph worth a thousand words. Check out her work at charhatchlangos.com.

Heather John Fogarty, writer

Posted by paige on Oct 16, 2012 in Slider, Stylists, Writers | 2 comments

Heather John Fogarty, a Los Angeles-based writer, has been fortunate enough to cover her passions—fashion, food and wine—for the Los Angeles Times Magazine and Bon Appétit. In her popular blog, Thefoodinista.com, she writes about those subjects with expertise and candor, a combination that will leave you wishing you could raid her closet—and snag a seat at her kitchen table.

Paige Porter Fischer, writer

Posted by paige on Oct 7, 2012 in Slider, Writers | 13 comments

My name is Paige Porter Fischer. I’m a writer and editor, and I created this web site to tell inspiring stories of inspiring people. My job has allowed me the consistent honor of intersecting with unforgettable individuals. My own story involves a few too many trails for one small paragraph; so if you’re inclined to know more about me, check out my Q&A with Maria Streshinsky. Thank you for stopping by. I hope you will find some inspiration here to stay the course of your biggest dreams.