All Blog Posts (36)

Alice in Wonderland

With Tim Burton’s newest film, you will probably find yourself falling down the rabbit hole along with Alice, mesmerized by the psychedelic and child-like designer items out for spring. You too can work some of the Mad Hatter’s magic into your home with these whimsical

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Added by Ashley on February 24, 2010 at 2:00am — No Comments

Cupid’s Picks For Your Home

For this Valentine’s Day decorate your home with items of love, whether it’s for just your enjoyment or the enjoyment of you and your significant other. Display your love! The adorable print pictured above, av

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Added by Ashley on February 10, 2010 at 1:00am — No Comments

Pantone Color Forecast 2010

It is the beginning of a new year and a new decade, and with this comes Pantone’s annual color forecast for the upcoming year - Turquoise. I myself am very pleased and excited about this choice. Turquoise is an interesting color in that it has both warm and cool undertones, so it doesn’t have the cold feeling th… Continue

Added by Mae Brunken on January 20, 2010 at 2:20pm — No Comments

New Years Style Resolutions

It’s a new year and a new decade! Every January we come up wit… Continue

Added by Ashley on January 6, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Holiday Decor

The holidays are upon us. Stores extend their hours, snow begins to fall, carols are being played on the radio stations, and we’re reminded to think of others and not just of ourselves… Continue

Added by Ashley on December 2, 2009 at 12:57pm — No Comments

Thanksgiving Guide To Hosting Without Breaking the Bank or Losing Your Sanity

That time of year has come again: The seasons have changed, it’s getting dark sooner, and you just remembered you offered to host Thanksgiving at your house this year. Don’t fret! Here a… Continue

Added by Ashley on November 18, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Renovation Tips

A lot of the interior design work that we do involves un-doing an unfortunate remodel. We have all seen the 1920’s Spanish home with the updated 1980’s kitchen, or the Tuscan-inspired do… Continue

Added by Mae Brunken on November 4, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

The Wonders of Wallpaper

One way to dramatically change the look of a room is with wallpaper. A few years ago, if someone had mentioned that they liked wallpaper thoughts of grandma came to mind. However, in the… Continue

Added by Ashley on October 21, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Fashion Color Forecast Fall 2009

Fashion for Fall reveals colors that are more classic and understated like cream, red and black. The Pantone Color Forecast for fall 2009 also projected a muted palette of rose, sienna, gold, purple, warm olive and majolica blue. This is a definite shift from the bright colors of spring fashion.

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Added by Mae Brunken on October 7, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

European Architecture

I have always dreamt about traveling throughout Europe to see the incredible buildings, art, and landscape I had learned about in my history and art courses, and was finally able to experience a part of it this month. After getting off the plane less than twenty-four hours ago, my travels and experiences are… Continue

Added by Ashley on September 23, 2009 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

Design Elements of The Nightlife

I am a firm believer in the transformative powers of design. When designing a nightclub or restaurant it not only allows me to share my dreams, but to inspire yours. Los Angeles is a city that lets us live our dreams, if only for an evening. There are many elements that must come together to create a successful experience. Since most people have a short attention span, it is essential to capture the audience with something that attracts their eye. In every venue I go to I find an element that is… Continue

Added by Mae Brunken on September 9, 2009 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

What I’m Loving Now: Lucite

One of my favorite materials used in design is Lucite, a specific type of clear acrylic… Continue

Added by Ashley on August 25, 2009 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

Window Treatments

One easy way to dramatically transform the look of a room is to change the drapery. There are many different styles and fabrics to choose from that can give your room a classic, bohemian, elegant, or preppy look. Some things to consider when deciding what type of drapery to buy are… Continue

Added by Mae Brunken on August 11, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Los Angeles Architecture

Los Angeles is usually seen mainly as the capital of the entertainment industry, but there is also an abundance of culture and history to the city. One such cultural benefit is the variety of architecturally important buildings and historical landmarks. Whether you are an architecture afic… Continue

Added by Ashley on July 29, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Eight Things We Love This Summer

1) Take a Trip

Are you looking for vacation ideas that won’t break the bank this summer? Find inspiration on Daily Candy’s Summer Trippin’ guide. Whether you decide to hit the be… Continue

Added by Mae Brunken on July 14, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Animal Trends

One of the latest and most endearing trends that I’ve taken notice of is the abundance o… Continue

Added by Ashley on July 1, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Design For All Ages

As we go through different phases of life our lifestyle and our taste evolves. We often move from an apa… Continue

Added by Mae Brunken on June 17, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

How To Accessorize Like A Pro

Does your home have all the basics, but still lack the right accessories to give it the personality and character you want to shine through? Here are some tips on how to accessorize your home so that it ends up looking perfectly polished. With accessories, it is best if they tell a story and say something about you. You don’t want random groupings of objects that have no relation to each other; accessories need to be balanced and relatable. This could be a good way to start a collection. Perhap… Continue

Added by Ashley on June 3, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Sustainable Urban Garden

There is nothing like the taste of fresh vegetables from the garden to enhance your summer meals. As you get your yard ready for summer, consider planting an edible organic garden. After all, they have added one to the south lawn of the White House, even though you really don’t need that m… Continue

Added by Mae Brunken on May 13, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Outdoor Entertaining

Now that we’re getting close to summer and warm weather is just around the corner, I thought it was the perfect time to discuss the ins and outs of outdoor entertaining. I’m a fan of theme parties to tie everything together. As an example, let’s say you want to thro… Continue

Added by Ashley on April 28, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments