“Flamingo Estate: The Guide to Becoming Alive" by Richard Christiansen - A Manifesto for Modern Living
Richard Christiansen, founder of the renowned New York-based agency Chandelier Creative, brings his creative vision to life with his latest book, Flamingo Estate: The Guide to Becoming Alive. Part manifesto, part memoir, this book redefines the relationship between farming, luxury, and culture. It offers lessons from the garden while weaving in candid conversations with an extraordinary roster of luminaries, including Jane Goodall, Alice Waters, Martha Stewart, Jane Fonda, Chrissy Teigen, John Legend, and Ellen DeGeneres.
Through reflections on topics ranging from work ethic and love to design, plants, and politics, Christiansen provides a roadmap for navigating today’s chaotic world. His approach reframes farming and sustainability as more than lifestyle choices—they’re essential elements of a thriving, purpose-driven life.
Christiansen recently appeared at Diesel Bookstore in Brentwood, where he discussed the book with Elise Loehnen. Their conversation explored the book's themes of connection, purpose, and creativity, leaving the audience inspired to embrace life with fresh intention and vitality.
