Carolyn Horwitz

I'm a longtime journalist who has held key roles at the Los Angeles Times, Entrepreneur, Variety, Billboard and various city lifestyle magazines. On a freelance basis, I edit and write articles and books on design, architecture and lifestyle topics. I've been a judge for the ASME National Magazine Awards and the Gerald Loeb Awards for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism.

Business

Banking on Greatness

BNP Paribas has tennis in its DNA.

Palm Springs Life • 19th May 2018

Members Only

A tour of Bighorn Golf Club’s new clubhouse offers a glimpse into how the other half lives.

Entrepreneur • 21st September 2011

To B-school or Not to B-school?

I spoke to an entrepreneurship professor and student to get the scoop on the real value of an MBA—from both sides of the lectern.

Variety • 15th December 2016

10 Predictions for the Entertainment and Media Business in 2017

It has been a turbulent year of uber-mergers, shocking deaths (particularly in the world of music), and executive shakeups.

Interiors • 19th May 2018

Full Immersion

Danish design firm Vipp opens exclusive hotels in Copenhagen and the Swedish forest.

Entrepreneur • 16th December 2015

From Cord-Cutting to Cuba: The Biggest Trends of 2016

Are you surprised that technology lies at the heart of the trends we’re highlighting for the year ahead? Probably not.

Palm Springs Life • 2nd October 2017

The New Face of Modernism Week

Chairman William Kopelk brings a passion for midcentury modernism to his role.

Business Insider • 20th May 2018

Why Pop-Up Restaurants Are a Gamble for Chefs

What's in it for these nomadic restaurateurs, who ostensibly would rather be running their own establishments, and for their hosts, who allow outsiders to take over their businesses?

Palm Springs Life • 4th March 2018

Bringing It All Home

Designer Michael Costello returns with two new collections and a stellar Project Runway lineup.

AllBusiness.com • 26th September 2011

Shared-Office Facilities Offer Options for Space-Hungry Startups

All entrepreneurs work toward one goal: growth. But with new clients or an expanded staff come practical issues that can be daunting. Foremost among these is the need for a professional yet affordable space from which to work.

CNBC • 16th November 2011

10 Cheap Ways to Boost Your Marketing Strategy

When you operate a small business, half the challenge is getting the word out that you exist.

Entrepreneur • 21st December 2011

Meet the Entrepreneurs of the Year

A handcrafted piece of art, imbued with the spirit of giving. A simple but effective tool that helps children--and parents--get better sleep. An affordable, sustainable solution to Third World medical problems. These are the ideas that propelled three businesspeople to the top of the heap in the past year.

Palm Springs Life • 26th February 2018

Watch This Space

A tech startup has your casita covered.

Palm Springs Life • 20th March 2018

Art and Commerce

Project Runway alumni tackle the business of fashion.

AllBusiness.com • 20th May 2018

Smart Designs for the Stylish Desk

Whether you occupy the corner office or a cubicle in the hallway, consider dressing up your desk with stylish, efficiency-enhancing accessories.