Living In: The Parent Trap

from Design*Sponge

It is officially summer and I am officially, um…. hot. I’ve been channeling all of the energy I can muster (not much) into dreaming about my upcoming vacation to my family’s summer house in New Hampshire. Long canoe rides, hikes in the mountains, the occasional campfire and a fair amount of time spent lounging in a vintage swimsuit. I’ve basically engineered my weeks off to become a glorified grownup summer camp and no movie brings more nostalgic summer-timey camp goodness to the table than The Parent Trap.
brass compass $15, recycled sunglasses $21, deadstock vintage swimsuit $190, wooden oar $26, american traders wooden canoe $2700+, swiss army knife $10, ll bean mariner purse $77, pendleton glacier national park blanket $160.



The Parent Trap is just adorable on every front, regardless of its superbly improbable plot. Two cute blonds at the same camp who look exactly alike? Guess what? Long lost twinsies who then use their painful cuteness to trick their estranged parents into falling in love again. One is a prep school Boston princess and the other’s a rough and tumble California tomboy. Both are equally out fitted in awesomeness and other than the whole pouring honey on fellow sleeping tent-mates, I’m game just about everything else.
blue metal lantern $26, diamond safety matches $1.25, antique nickel flashlight $14, chloe high waisted shorts $360, vintage suitcase $45, woven leather oxfords $115, outdoor teepee $2200, blue bandana $2, wildflower honey $4.50.

New Press: Fresh Home Magazine Summer Issue 2010

I am very excited to share with you some new press I received from Fresh Home Magazine. Above are images of my home that was shot by Amanda Marsalis (Originally shot for Domino Magazine). And it was sure a surprise to see my image on the cover! So thank you Fresh Home Magazine for the beautiful layout and profile. Enjoy!

Sneak Peek - Beverly Hills Kids Play Room

Above is a sneak peek from a kids room project I have been working on in Beverly Hills. We chose polka dot red and white curtains and a royal blue Moroccan looking rug with a white slip covered sofa in Sunbrella fabric. The professional shots should be added by next month and will include more shots of the room. Enjoy!

bedroom design for small space house

This is Design for bed in small places,House Design For Small Bedroom,Do not be sad if that was your room is too small to put all needs ranging from desks, beds, TV, cabinets and others because with a bit of an idea like this, you can make your room comfortable and spacious.

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Thank you David Jimenez of Spaces Magazine

Thank you David Jimenez, for including my paint quote in the July issue of Spaces Magazine - Kansas City. Love the magazine!

Beth's Patterned and Modern Whimsy Outdoor Picnic Party

from Apartment Therapy Main by Beth Zeigler

 

It's no secret, I'm a big 'ole fan of patterns--the more the merrier in my book. And if I had to translate my personal decorating style outdoors, it'd have a touch more whimsy than what I allow indoors.

1. No outdoor picnic party of mine would be found without string lights hanging from above.
2. A southerner at heart, I'd love to sport my monogram with a set of these plates from Neiman Marcus.
3. Great looking flatware is hard to find (and unfortunately, my most-liked is no longer available). But that's not to say a long day of web research can't offer up something similar.
4. I could spend a week at Mr. Boddington's Studio, oohing and ahhing over the amazing designs. My current fave--Dodger!
5. Moss and flower terrariums as the party's centerpiece? (Heck yeah). And when they're done decorating the party, the glass containers can go indoors for a lasting decorating touch.
6. Even though there is great lighting above, a little extra mood lighting never hurt anyone. These beauties are from E.R. Butler & Co available in oxidized bronze, gold or sterling silver plate.
7. Ever since purchasing a tea towel representing my home state, I've always been attracted to these California state glasses.
8. Just because the party is outdoors doesn't mean you have to give up on the cozy factor. Adding patterned seat cushions to the picnic table feels comfy and looks oh-so-fun.
9. A picnic table that looks old school but can keep up with my current friends.

Sarah & Alex's Civil War Era Home House Call

from Apartment Therapy Main by Janel Laban

Name: Sarah & Alex Location: Columbia, Missouri We fell in love with our rental's great architecture features the second we walked in. The house was built during the Civil War Era and still has its original hardwood floors! This is the first time my boyfriend and I have lived together, so we wanted a house we could call home, together. Unlike most men, he too likes interior design, so while we have had our battles (all over art!) we both take great pride in our home.

a oui roundup: my french table

[image above, left to right: saint james striped shirt (because you have to wear something at your french table!), french gougere mix $14 (yum!), fleur de sel dish $11.50, red linen provence tablecloth $64.90+]

i’m sorry, it’s friday and my brain is fried so please forgive the terrible pun in this post’s title. i think the heat is starting to melt my brain and puns seem like a good idea today. to counteract the heat i’ve been watching movies and clips online of amelie, trying to imagine what life would be somewhere beautiful, cool, and with a constant dreamy breeze. so i thought i’d build a tiny roundup of things that would live on my amelie-inspired french table. even if none of these items ever live in my home, i still like to close my eyes and imagine bringing bread to the table in a market bag and then eating brioche off of one of nathalie lete’s painted plates. au revoir!

from Design*Sponge by grace

[image above, clockwise from top left: mastering the art of french cooking $13, mini red staub pot $50, french olive wood spoon $9.99, french brioche mold $6, french bee tumblers $50 for set of 6, good evening dinner plate, small market tote $24 (to carry your bread home), latte bowls $30 for 6]

Save the date - Designer Tag Sale Brentwood, CA July 31st 10am-2pm

Vanessa Squared Productions (interior designer Vanessa De Vargas and design editor Vanessa Kogevinas) is proud to present its Third High-End Designer Tag Sale shopping event in Brentwood, California, July 31, 2010 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.



The tag sale is being held in conjunction with Erin Castellino and Carrie Carr of Little Castle Productions (an interior design production company)
and Mark Castellino of Fyndes (premier online home decor shopping site).



We would love the opportunity to share this outstanding event with your readers. Past events have drawn hundreds of attendees and for this Brentwood event our marketing efforts and invitations will reach at least 5,000 people. Please let us know if we can provide any images or more information.
All contact information is below. Thank you, in advance, for your kind consideration.



The Designer Tag Sale is an upscale interior designer yard/tag sale hosted by Fyndes and Little Castle Productions that will feature
over thirty of Los Angeles' top interior designers and stores/vendors selling items including small furniture such as side-tables, lamps,
rugs, pillows, art, accessories and more at incredibly low prices—from $5-$200 only!



Interior Designers




Alie Waldman of Alie Waldman Home Couture

Bridgid Coulter of Bridgid Coulter Design

Brittany Stiles of Brittany Stiles Interior Design

Christopher Gaona of Christopher Gaona Design

Cozette Coffman of Cozette Coffman Design

Hillary Thomas of Hillary Thomas Designs

Jolene Ballard and Amanda Malson of Domicile Interior Design

Kelly Van Patter of Van Patter Designs

Kristen Hutchins of Kristen Hutchins Design

Marcia Zia and Paul Priven of Zia-Priven

Meredith Miller of Sunday Land

Sabina Vavra of Madison West Interiors

Sasha Emerson of Sasha Emerson Design

Suzan Fellman of Suzan Fellman Showroom



Stores/Vendors



Fyndes (accessories, furniture, art)

27 Ground (rugs, pillows)

Agnes & Hoss (pillows, handbags, scarves, gifts)

Alex K. Mason (fine art)

Carrie Burckle (hand screen-printed table linens)

D. L. Rhein (pillows, frames, rugs)

Ferrick Mason (textiles, pillows)

Inheritance (home goods, accessories)

Jardins En Fleur (accessories)

Jiti Bedding (bedding)

Jordan Cappella (candles)

Krislyn Design (decorative objects)

Nomad Style (rugs, fabrics and accessories)

Pennyroyal Planters (planters)

Rock Scissor Paper (home accessories)




A book signing by celebrity chef, caterer and lifestyle expert Lulu Powers of her new top selling book "Lulu Powers from Food to Flowers.”



Mini-consultations and appraisals by designers including Rachel Winokur, Stephanie Visser, Erin Marie Fernandez, Alicia Garey, Elizabeth Bomberger, Charlotte Nielsen and Jessica Brende.



The designer tag sale also features: A silent auction, a raffle and entertainment including complimentary refreshments, light bites and a DJ.



Gift bags are offered to the first thirty attendees including gift certificates, coupons, and other fun items. Any left-over designer inventory will be donated to a local charity.



Entry fee is $10. Cash only; designers will not have credit card capabilities.





For more information please go to http://designertagsale-brentwood.blogspot.com or contact:




Vanessa De Vargas of Turquoise; turquoise.la@gmail.com ; 310.578.1722; www.turquoise-la.com .




Vanessa Kogevinas; vanessakog@gmail.com ; 310.740.0766; www.vanessakogevinas.com .




Carrie Carr and Erin Castellino of Little Castle Productions; erin@littlecastleproductions.com , carrie@littlecastleproductions.com ; 310.694.8111; www.littlecastleproductions.com .




Mark Castellino of Fyndes; mark@fyndes.com ; 310.869.7532; www.fyndes.com .




Bio information:




Vanessa De Vargas is an LA-based interior and furniture designer who launched her Venice Beach design label and interior design firm Turquoise. She has been named an ‘up-and-coming designer to watch’ by Angeleno magazine, is a regular contributor to Apartmenttherapy.com and runs a successful E-Decorating business. She has been published in numerous publications including New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Sunset magazine and Traditional Home. She recently founded VSP (Vanessa Squared Productions) with design editor Vanessa Kogevinas.




Vanessa Kogevinas’s career in publishing and management has spanned over fifteen years, including positions at Architectural Digest and as a founding editor of Western Interiors and Design magazine. She is currently serving as a Contributing Editor for California Homes magazine and Editoratlarge.com, an interior design-related website. In 2009 Vanessa founded her own consulting firm, Get It! Consulting, serving interior design professionals with their marketing and public relations needs, as well as VSP (Vanessa Squared Productions) with interior designer Vanessa De Vargas.




Little Castle Productions (LCP), founded by Erin Castellino and Carrie Carr, is an interior design production and business consultation company, which services all aspects of the interior design business. LCP provides the interior design community and the savvy home decorator the ability and freedom to concentrate on the creative side by taking over the time consuming details of the production side of the business. LCP's goal is to improve company profitability and efficiency through business consultation services including client and vendor contract reviews or creation of contracts and analysis of current operating systems and implantation of new ones. LCP also advises their clients on future business development, marketing, company identity and branding.




Fyndes (owned by Mark Castellino) is an online marketplace where you can discover and buy affordable art, design and vintage items from a handpicked selection of stores across the USA and Europe. Own a piece of history and support artists who will be making history. Encourage new design and rediscover the beauty of traditional craftsmanship. Voted one of the best vintage shopping sites on the web by the Los Angeles Times, Fyndes has also been praised by influential design blogs including Design Sponge and Apartment Therapy.

under $100: picnic fun

the sun is shining and it’s feeling like summer, so amy and i decided to work on an under $100 picnic roundup today that would fit the season. we chose our favorite blankets, cutlery, plates, cups, grills, and accessories to make your backyard or park-picnic picture perfect. if we left any of your favorites out feel free to leave them in the comment section below. happy picnic-ing!

[image above, clockwise from top left: striped cushion $24, 4 person picnic basket $59, market baskets $40 each, carafe and tumblers $80, melamine plate $8.75, picnic cutlery $5, blue checked tablecloth $29.95, red checked oilcloth tablecloth $99, glass cups and carrier $24, melamine tumbler $8.75]

[image above, clockwise from top left: melanine picnic plates $32, lobster cracker $5.95, stanley flask $22, kennet thermos $27, picnic grill $49.95, portable hi-bol game $38, striped yellow napkins $7 for 20, bambu sporks $10.95 for 24, nail party picks $12.50 (made from foam)]

[image above, clockwise from top left: picnic recipe book $10.10, portable plaid picnic blanket $21.99, candy dots napkins 16 for $9.99, green gingham take out containers $14 for 6, 3 tier melamine lunchbox $33.50, faux silver cutlery $20 for 32 pieces, felt favor box $13.99]

[image above, clockwise from top left: striped napkins $3 for 20, grey paper garland $35 (perfect for hanging from trees), big sur lantern $78, melamine "not paper" bowls $10.95 for 4, platypus portable water tank $34.95, recycled paper cake stands $12.50, fluted ceramic dessert plates $48 for 4 (i love that they look like paper plates)]

[image above, clockwise from top left: red checked tablecloth $39.95, portable wine set $28, horse tablecloth $62, festival picnic basket for 2 $44]

[image above, clockwise from top left: foutas blankets $25 (layer a few for a colorful picnic blanket), pink dotted napkins $6 for 20]

[image above, clockwise from top left: striped paper straws $5.99]

[image above: mason jar drink dispenser $69]

from Design*Sponge by grace

betsy walton

TGIF! it’s finally the end of the week and i can’t wait to close up this laptop and get outside and enjoy the sun. so today i thought i’d start things off with some colorful artwork by betsy walton. jordan tweeted about her this week and i was instantly hooked- i love the contrast between the neutral colors she uses and the bright, saturated colors used as accents. you can check out more of betsy’s work right here (including info on her show in portland this july). thanks, jordan!

from Design*Sponge by grace

CraveLA

I am very happy to announce that my company was selected to be featured in the first edition of Crave for Los Angeles. This comprehensive creative lifestyle guide has over 125 talented woman who either design, make or sell their amazing products. Most are shop owners or provide a one-of-a-kind service. Other featured friends that are also in the book - Shawna Dawson, Peggy Wong, Lee Nicholson, Kate Romero, Audry Wollen, Christy Biberich and Rachel Winokur.




Signed copies are available for for purchase for $20.00 and if you would like to have it shipped please include $7.50. Pick ups are welcomed. These are advanced copies so be the first one to own or better yet buy it as gift for friends and family.

If you would like to purchase a copy contact or paypal turquoise.la@gmail.com. Make sure you purchase your issue soon!

Small apartment nice home

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Tips Luxury kitchen ideas

Tips Luxury kitchen ideas. The sink is underestimated in its importance as a design and functionality in the kitchen often. But according to studies is spent even in households that own a dishwasher, only 60 percent of the work at the kitchen sink. The traditional sink develops always more of a multi-functional work. Contemporary Kitchen

Kitchen Islands

Modern Kitchen Sinks

Famous Buildings on Three Great Print Ads

One of these things that I’ve begin today and is a little bit accompanying to what I usually column actuality on Freshome is this book attack produced by Publicis for Renault. The ads are absolutely able-bodied done, accumulation photography with some mad Photoshop retouching skills. The beat is simple and to the point on all of the ads. “Get There Faster.” which punctuates the visuals created by the cities represented as beach central anniversary hour-glass. Designed by Publicis, the German agency, Renault’s new attack was created by Christian Kuzman and artistic admiral are Stephan Ganser, Volker Schrader, Konstantinos Manika

Toms

from Apartment #412 | Decorating My Small Apartment & Other Stuff by Kay* 

Toms have been on my radar for ever (if you haven't heard of Toms basically, for every pair they sell they give a pair to a child in need. Fantastic idea. So simple but such a big impact. Love it.). They seem to be the perfect comfy casual go to shoe that you can still wear (depending on the style) with a skirt or fun summery dress.

However, I've been having a hard time choosing which style to get. Then at Woofstock I saw a lady in these and I was sold:

here

I'm not an oxford type of gal and, to me, these have that oxford-ish feel...but I really like them. The leather trim gives them a lil' extra oomph.

I also want this pair (in gold or black...debating) for when I shoot weddings....