Inside Irene Neuwirth’s California Animal House

When you arrive in Irene Neuwirth’s neighborhood in La Quinta, California, it’s immediately clear which home belongs to the jewelry designer, who is known for her command of color. Hers is the only property in view that is not beige brick with beige stucco accents. Ignoring the strictures of the homeowner association, she painted the one-story house a soothing Spanish white. Sage-toned shutters blend into a cactus garden that replaced a green lawn. The association’s board has complained only mildly. Her equine companions, on the other hand, don’t mind at all. They are Coconut Grove, Scout’s Honor, Guess Who, Guess… Read Full Article