tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35970304925357292162024-02-19T03:48:59.187-08:00urban vernacularMaggie Israelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00875980142791722523noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3597030492535729216.post-72546814826717826482010-09-01T08:29:00.000-07:002010-09-01T08:29:26.522-07:00Room To PlayHere is a quick peek of some photos from a project I installed this past week....<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu6EXYHpu8tnx5gHMYVm5g9t0ysqM7SBEI1FnguR7eG2gxIdIC-RAXNmuGn1-6U2GvBMampUEjSO2YQgHSY1CNIQt1kKJ5uHy5TT2N0_VN-tzJNil0uukVQWWqvUlFpnHBj3xiaER7CWWb/s1600/maberry+photos.003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu6EXYHpu8tnx5gHMYVm5g9t0ysqM7SBEI1FnguR7eG2gxIdIC-RAXNmuGn1-6U2GvBMampUEjSO2YQgHSY1CNIQt1kKJ5uHy5TT2N0_VN-tzJNil0uukVQWWqvUlFpnHBj3xiaER7CWWb/s640/maberry+photos.003.jpg" width="404" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">We transformed the bonus room at the top of the stairs into a fun space for the entire family. While it was one of their favorite rooms when they moved into the house, with high ceilings and tons of natural light, it quickly filled up with all the extra furniture that didn't really fit anywhere else. By adding built-in bookcases and a window seat, we were able to maximize storage for books and toys, while keeping plenty of open floor space for playing. We even found room for a built-in workstation in what used to be the closet. When not in use it hides neatly behind a custom sliding barn door treatment. I had so much fun with this project as the family is not afraid of color, "the more the better", and was open to my ideas for adding some quirky vintage elements. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqDE61JlurVEORuM2YdxOTtjkaZDcqISzT_G8i12ga3kV1Tjwuxr-pI2UyvKsGLDWrVoWWZJshj9e2fcMKgew0wkZa69PeeG_k8lVfcfS-TLVDIMLyM3RoX5LK_o2z_F0TlsMxm2AI4j0R/s1600/maberry+photos.002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqDE61JlurVEORuM2YdxOTtjkaZDcqISzT_G8i12ga3kV1Tjwuxr-pI2UyvKsGLDWrVoWWZJshj9e2fcMKgew0wkZa69PeeG_k8lVfcfS-TLVDIMLyM3RoX5LK_o2z_F0TlsMxm2AI4j0R/s320/maberry+photos.002.jpg" width="241" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A lamp made from a microphone stand, vintage cameras for the bookshelves, and even a door handle fashioned from a retired railroad track, all add to the playful vibe. Now all that is left are the finishing touches, such as mounting the TV, and filling the picture frames with family photos...</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"></span><br />
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</div>Maggie Israelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00875980142791722523noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3597030492535729216.post-50172948308164957732010-06-28T16:49:00.000-07:002010-06-28T17:38:19.155-07:00Ahh summer...I've been busy getting ready for summer... at this point I'm just waiting for the weather to catch up!<br />
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I have some new items in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/urbanvernacular">etsy store </a>and will be adding to it over the coming days and weeks. I found some more vintage selter bottles at the flea market and thought they would be fun on bar set-up for a summer bbq or cocktail party. <br />
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I've been looking for an easy and refreshing summer cocktail to serve this weekend and think I have found the perfect one...<br />
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<ul><li>Ice cubes</li>
<li>1/2 lime</li>
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Drop 3-4 ice cubes into a tall glass. Squeeze in the lime and add the rind. Add the gin and top off with chilled seltzer.Maggie Israelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00875980142791722523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3597030492535729216.post-24739657231562711112010-06-23T10:53:00.000-07:002010-06-23T10:53:26.103-07:00Modern Living in Los Angeles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisDU9GnIMqudFcPO9TKYysZDDp-57vQZMPuL5RogRxzbkJXvK45VcxmPCqt2Innxd6qokk3BscP_g_5Rr8VtD1xnR4dFDI4RHKHrz4eh_Z736kCO_r8jTqEGXVaLISjTo9p8FIkOz4Wpjc/s1600/KameonOtsea_320x240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisDU9GnIMqudFcPO9TKYysZDDp-57vQZMPuL5RogRxzbkJXvK45VcxmPCqt2Innxd6qokk3BscP_g_5Rr8VtD1xnR4dFDI4RHKHrz4eh_Z736kCO_r8jTqEGXVaLISjTo9p8FIkOz4Wpjc/s320/KameonOtsea_320x240.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Kameon /Otsea House Echo Park image from Dwell</span></div><br />
The Dwell on Design conference starts this Friday at the LA Convention Center with exhibitors, home tours, and educational seminars. With a focus on modern living, the conference shares ideas for sustainable living, urban gardening, and features some great pre-fab homes to walk through. Dwell is also sponsoring self guided tours of some fun modern homes in Los Angeles. The picture above is from one of the homes featured in the Eastside Tour on Sunday... as of this morning tickets were still available. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For this chair I chose a natural linen from Pindler & Pindler that is sustainably manufactured and has been certified eco-friendly. It is extremely soft to the touch and feels super cozy... like a favorite sweater.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've had several people inquire lately about reupholstering their existing pieces, so I thought I would do a quick post on the advantages and disadvantages. First, let me say that I am a <b>HUGE</b> fan of re-using. I love the idea not just from an environmental perspective, but because it is those unique pieces with a story that help define a space. Homes should be a reflection of the people who live in them, expressing their personality and style. So if you have a piece that you <b>LOVE</b>,<b> </b>by all means try to re-use it, whether it has sentimental value or it just has a great feel. However, be warned that if the main reason you are thinking about reupholstering a piece is to save money you may be disappointed. By the time you purchase fabric and pay for the labor, you could often buy new. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are some questions to ask when considering reupholstering a piece.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li>Is the original furniture piece of exceptional quality or value? </li>
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<li>Is it a unique shape, style, or size that is hard to find?</li>
<li>Is it super comfortable? </li>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've been home now for a week and today especially, I am missing the relaxed pace, vibrant colors, and empty beaches of Baja. We made a trip back down to our favorite little town, Todos Santos, for a few days of relaxation. However our real reason for the trip was to try to decide what to do with the property we have there just outside of town. We hadn't been down for a few years, after returning from France time has slipped by, and we had heard and read (thanks <a href="http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/04/11/travel/11next.html">New York Times</a> and all of you who forwarded me the latest article) that there has been a good deal of new development around Todos Santos. Maybe the silver lining to the economic slowdown is that the pace of development in Todos Santos appears to have slowed from the breakneck speed of the previous few years and the town has managed to hold onto the dusty charm that made it so attractive to us in the first place. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Spring Garden Show<br />
April 22 -25, 2010<br />
South Coast Plaza<br />
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Find everything you need to start a garden of your own. From vegetables to california natives, worm composters and the garden tools you will need to get started digging in the earth. No green thumb? No worries! Connect with professional landscapers, or visit the <a href="http://theecologycenter.org/">Ecology Center</a>'s garden to pick up information on their back yard skills workshops. <a href="http://www.mollywoodgardendesign.com/index2.php">Molly Wood Garden Design</a>, one of my favorite garden shops is in attendance with plenty of potted succulents that are ready for you to bring home and enjoy today.<br />
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The Ecology Center<br />
32701 Alipaz St.<br />
San Juan Capistrano, CA<br />
Saturday - Sunday 11am - 4pm<br />
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Visit The Ecology Center to see their magnificent garden of california natives and edibles. While you are there sign up to become member and find out about volunteer opportunities, or sign up to attend one of their Backyard Skills workshops. This is a great resource for green living in our community.<br />
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Newport Beach Film Festival<br />
180 South<br />
Saturday, April 24 1pm<br />
The Studio at Sage Hill<br />
<a href="http://180south.com/">180south.com</a><br />
to buy tickets tickets:<br />
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Don't miss your chance to view this documentary by Chris Malloy documenting the 5000 mile epic expedition to Patagonia by Doug Tomkins & Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia and one of the pioneering environmentalists of our time. In 1968 Chouinard and Tomkins loaded up a second hand van and headed south from Ventura on the adventure of their lives.<br />
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The Volcom LEAF Awards and Screening Event<br />
LEAF (Leaders of Environmental Action Films)<br />
Sunday, April 25, 2010<br />
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center<br />
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Come out to this free event to celebrate the winners of a the LEAF Ecommercial Contest. Orange County high school students were challenged to create 30 or 60 second "ecommercials" focused on raising awareness around environmental issues.Maggie Israelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00875980142791722523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3597030492535729216.post-7779529777779073062010-04-22T14:53:00.000-07:002010-04-22T14:53:43.175-07:00Happy Earth Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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I've been using this fun chair in my office since picking it up at the Santa Monica flea market in January. As you can see the original seat has several large rips in it. I love the retro style of the chair but in addition to needing to be recovered, the foam cushion is officially kaput... and no amount of yoga can make up for endless hours spent everyday in an uncomfortable chair. <br />
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In staying true to the spirit of the project, after replacing the foam seat, I am going to re-upholster this chair using one of the re-purposed vintage linen grain sacks that I have left in stock. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Stay tuned for the after photos!</div>Maggie Israelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00875980142791722523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3597030492535729216.post-31417607202240862552010-04-02T16:52:00.000-07:002010-04-02T16:55:09.992-07:00Breakfast made easy...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaAaYwc8NnAkAU1hqU-F2QyzlCHlleIWVTcn7CUC5E2uWUVt4NeJHIYvK5_vvRDxpi_v-_PG_EqpZ2JtdUk6_YCDPxC64jSf1WgqbHBsK294HuCi62kJc5NN8zCvKWgaBvRfWrRCB7sFzH/s1600/IMG_7681_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaAaYwc8NnAkAU1hqU-F2QyzlCHlleIWVTcn7CUC5E2uWUVt4NeJHIYvK5_vvRDxpi_v-_PG_EqpZ2JtdUk6_YCDPxC64jSf1WgqbHBsK294HuCi62kJc5NN8zCvKWgaBvRfWrRCB7sFzH/s400/IMG_7681_2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
I had a few friends over for breakfast yesterday and made up a batch of granola to serve with the local organic strawberries that have just come into season. I was asked for the recipe (if you can even call it that, it's so easy) and thought since I was typing it up I would share it here.<br />
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4 cups oats<br />
1 cup sliced almonds<br />
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes<br />
1/4 cup raw seeds (I like pepitas)<br />
2+ tablespoons unsalted butter<br />
1+ tablespoon honey<br />
pinch of salt (optional)<br />
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Combine oats, nuts, seeds, and coconut in a large bowl. Melt the butter and while hot stir in the honey. Pour butter over dry mixture and toss together until lightly coated. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet and put in a 350* oven. After 10 minutes toss with a spatula and put back in the oven for another 10-15 minutes. Let it cool and store in an airtight container. <br />
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Of course you could substitute vegetable oil for the butter, but I think you will be disappointed! Feel free to substitute your favorites for the almonds and pumpkin seeds, and you can always add more honey if you like it sweeter. Serve with milk or yogurt. I like to serve a bowl of mixed dried berries and raisins on the side but you could just as easily throw them in the jar too!Maggie Israelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00875980142791722523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3597030492535729216.post-83006341639071330212010-03-25T09:11:00.000-07:002010-03-25T09:13:17.400-07:00New pillows on etsy<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When we returned from France, we were so excited to have a garden again.... small as it is! In our apartment I had herbs growing in pots on our window ledges, but when you live on the third floor without a terrace there is a limit. I was asked by our gardienne to remove one especially large pot of tomatoes that I had wired to our garde-corps as she was afraid it might fall on someone's head. However, with a great farmers market around the corner twice a week, there was no shortage of really fresh produce. So upon returning one of our first projects was to reclaim the curb in front of our house between the sidewalk and street and turn it into a garden. We tore out the bricks, filled in the soil, and planted. In three of the beds we have succulents and california natives (low water and low maintenance) and in the fourth bed we planted vegetables. It is amazing how much food you can grow in a 4' x 4' area! Now in addition to the oranges, limes, guavas and herbs that we have been growing inside our fence for years, we have been enjoying homegrown radishes, salad greens, carrots, onions, tomatoes, chives, and now PEAS from our sidewalk garden. I am amazed at how every year more and more of our neighbors are using their tiny yards and patios to grow edibles. The trend towards eating locally grown seasonal produce seams to be catching on everywhere, probably because everything tastes sooo good when it is fresh from the garden!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">The Chesterfield sofa is thought to be named after the fourth Earl of Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope in the 18th century. This is fitting as the Earl was a known trendsetter in his day. The Chesterfield sofa is characterized by it's deep button tufting, rolled arms, equal back and arm height, and nail head trim. This sofa is most often associated with a gentleman's library... think rich mahogany paneling, distressed leather, a fine bottle of scotch, and the faint aroma of pipe tobacco. However this iconic sofa makes a statement in traditional and modern interiors alike. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Want to get the look?? It seems like everyone has a Chesterfield in their current line, each with their own twist!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here is a creative way to repurpose those pesky plastic bottles and raise awareness in the community. Check out Anthropologie's store windows this spring to see what is blooming, or visit their<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/anthropologiephotos/sets/72157623090264211/?cm_mmc=Email-_-Anthro_10-_-020110AnthroNewsLR-_-flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;">flickr photostream</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"> </span>to see photos from windows across the country: </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Of course if we all switched to <a href="http://www.reusablebags.com/store/bottles-accessories-c-19.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;">refillable bottles</span></a>, we wouldn't need to come up with ways to re-purpose our trash... just a thought.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Each month I will bring to you one chair (maybe an occasional ottoman) that has been tossed aside and give it a new life. These will be chairs I have found on their way to the dump, at a flea market, or in a thrift store, all for free or a </span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">very</span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> reasonable price. I will present you with the before pictures and document the transformation on my blog.</span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"></div><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Month:</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">February, 2010</span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Found:</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Goodwill Costa Mesa</span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Price:</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">$17.99</span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">I loved this chair instantly... It has great button tufting on the back and seat. The small scale makes it ideal for the corner of a bedroom or as an accent chair in the living room. The date on the bottom of the chair is 1975. The finish is in decent shape with just a few scratches, although I think it would look great refinished darker, almost black. While I love the pop of the orange upholstery, it is looking a bit worn and faded and has a few spots... I’m envisioning linen or mohair. White linen will give it a crisp look, natural linen a softer more subtle effect, or mohair for a richer more textural look...hmm hard to choose. I’d love to hear your ideas too! </span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"></div><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">So it’s a fun project, but come on, how will this help save the planet...</span></b></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></div><div style="color: #1a1a1a; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Did you know that </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">according to the U.S.</span> <a href="http://www.epa.gov/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Environmental Protection Agency</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">, Americans produce approximately 4.6 lbs of trash per person every day.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">1</span></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Imagine if you had to carry that around with you all day, and then tomorrow you would have 9.2 lbs to carry, the next day 13.8 lbs... you can see where I am going with this. By the end of a week you wouldn’t be able to pay me to take another cup of coffee, shopping bag, or food wrapper, let alone a new chair if that meant carrying the old one around on my back for the rest of my life. We are running out of space in our landfills, so in essence we </span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">are</span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> carrying all this trash around with us. </span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></div><div style="color: #1a1a1a; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">On Friday, I attended The second annual</span> <a href="http://greenconf.snappages.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Vanguard University Environmental Sustainability Conference</span></span></a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">and met some really passionate folks trying to spread the word about sustainable business practices and the power consumers have to influence business through ethical and well informed buying decisions. As a resident of one of the most wasteful places on the entire earth, (Yes, Orange County... we produce 6.7 lbs of trash per person per day, well above the national average!!)<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">2</span></span> I left the conference with a renewed determination to present my clients with information, products, and sustainable solutions, that will allow them to make healthier and more sustainable choices for their homes, the planet, and all those who live on it. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">My belief is that </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">design should enhance our everyday experience, quality of life, and the way we interact with our environment</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="color: #1a1a1a; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #1a1a1a; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">As we look at our homes here are some of the things we can do:</span></span></span></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>REDUCE</b></span></span></div><ul><li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Use energy efficient building technologies to reduce the amount of energy required to run your home, and lower your energy bills in the process.</span></span></li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Introduce water conservation features such as xeriscaping, low flow shower heads, and on-demand water heaters to reduce your water intake.</span></span></li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Use low or no VOC paints and formaldehyde-free materials to keep harmful chemicals from entering your home and eventually the environment.</span></span></li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">When selecting materials look for long-lasting and low maintenance, reducing how often they will need to be repaired or replaced.</span></span></li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Buy from local sources and artisans reducing the resources used for packaging and transportation.</span></span></li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">STOP</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> buying low quality junk that ends up in the trash within days, weeks, or months of when we purchase it... I often find that waiting to find that one special piece, and then paying a little more for it, is both more satisfying and more economical than all the impulse purchases that deplete our bank accounts, leave us dissatisfied, and end up in the landfill.</span></span></li>
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<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Re-purpose items using them in a way other than their original intended use. An industrial fixture from a closed factory could make a great table base, an antique dresser can become a vanity... the options are endless.</span></span></li>
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<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Ditch the disposables and bring out your good dishes. How much better would your morning coffee taste in fine china than in a paper to go cup? Okay the taste might not be that different but the experience is incomparable.. and isn’t life all about experiences?</span></span></li>
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</div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: #666666;">You want to update your existing space and could really use the help of a designer to get you started by coming up with ideas, pulling together a color scheme, and selecting furniture, art, and accessories. However, you are willing to do a lot of the actual work yourself. With e-decorating you can now have access to professional design service at a reasonable flat rate... and the best part is it can all be done online. </span></span><br />
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</div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: #666666;">You email us photos of your space and any existing pieces you want to reuse, the dimensions of the rooms to be re-designed, and any concept pictures you have collected for the new space (don’t worry if you don’t have any... that’s what we’re here for!) We’ll also send you a questionaire to complete regarding your likes and dislikes, style and color preferences, how you want the finished room to function and feel, and of course your budget! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><ul><li>Concept board showing paint colors, furniture selections, art, accessories, lighting, and window treatment ideas</li>
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</ul><ul><li><span style="color: black;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: #666666;">Detailed shopping list of the items you will need in order to complete your space. All selections will be made from familiar online sites or retail stores that are within your specified budget. However, we may also include some alternatives that can be purchased through </span></span><span style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Verdana; letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">URBAN</span></b></span><span style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Justus; letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: #666666;">vernacular,</span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: #666666;"> or another designer, to give you more of a custom look... or sometimes even a bettter price. </span></span></span></li>
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<div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: #666666;">As for how long it takes you to complete the rest of the work? It is up to you. You handle the purchasing, oversee the painting, arrange the furniture, and hang the artwork on your own. Rush out and purchase everything the very next day or take your time and do it in stages... you are in control. </span></span><br />
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</div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: #666666;">living room or family room</span><span style="white-space: pre;"><span style="color: #666666;"> </span></span><span style="color: #666666;">$ 450</span></span><br />
</div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: #666666;">dining room, bedroom, home office, or kitchen</span><span style="white-space: pre;"><span style="color: #666666;"> </span></span><span style="color: #666666;">$ 400</span></span><br />
</div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: #666666;">entry, hallway, patio, or bathroom</span><span style="white-space: pre;"><span style="color: #666666;"> </span></span><span style="color: #666666;">$ 250</span></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">On my most recent trip to the <a href="http://www.longbeachantiquemarket.com/main.shtml?act=scenes"><span style="color: #45818e;">Long Beach flea market</span></a> I picked up several vintage cameras<span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">. My current favorite is this Kodak Duaflex twin lens</span></span><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">. Kodak produced this model from 1947-1950, the original US selling price was $17.50. It has a f/15 Kodet lens and takes 620 film. I'm not sure if everything is still in working order, as I haven't yet tried it out with film, but this super cool camera is perfect for ttv (through the viewfinder) photography or for display. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Kodak duaflex is the most popular camera used for ttv (through the viewfinder) photography. This style of photography, which is gaining popularity with professional and amateur photographers alike, uses one camera to take a picture through another camera's viewfinder, most commonly a twin lens reflex. Twin lens cameras have two lenses of the same focal length. One lens is used for taking the picture while the other is used at waist-level to give a close approximation through the viewfinder of what will appear on film. The Kodak Duaflex is a favorite of ttv photographers due to the large bubble glass on the top of the camera and a phenomenon called ghosting, a faint, transparent, and slightly offset repeat of the image, which is specific to the camera. The pictures have a great vintage quality to them owing to the above mentioned, as well as the dust and grime that has collected on the mirror and lens of the vintage cameras used. Might be something fun to play with in your extra time.... </span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks to everyone who came out to Lan's Shoptique 2009 on Saturday! The bake sale raised over $250 for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) serving Foster Youth in Orange County, the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter, and Pediatric Cancer Research. I hope all your doggies are enjoying their home made treats...I know Sophie and Scout were happy that I had a few leftovers to bring home for them!<br />
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</div>Maggie Israelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00875980142791722523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3597030492535729216.post-5679005767070235792009-10-07T11:59:00.000-07:002009-10-07T12:00:38.089-07:00Souvenirs of a collected life<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: auto;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: auto;"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
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</div><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 5.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: #666666;">I love coming back from a trip and looking through the photos to remember all the places I've just been. After each trip I choose just one photograph to add to our wall. It doesn't have to be of a recognizable sight, just something that captures a great moment, or the essence of a place. I started framing our travel photos when we moved to France with only a few suitcases and boxes and had an entire apartment of bare white walls to cover. I went out and bought as many black gallery frames as I could carry, all the same size, and I hand cut mats with both vertical and horizontal openings (of course I learned quickly that it is much easier to buy precut mats or have professional framer do this for you). After each trip another picture went up until an entire wall was covered. At this point I've run out of the original batch of frames and so I am thinking of expanding to a second wall, this time with a collection of vintage frames in various sizes and colors. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">I never get tired of looking at these pictures, remembering the many wonderful experiences that I have shared with family and friends. Starting a gallery wall from your own personal travel photography is one way to make your home reflect your own unique personality and lifestyle... and might be a great solution for that awkward wall that you've never figured out what to do with.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Here is the photo we have chosen... the first one I'm actually in by the way! It was taken in Kamakura, not Tokyo, on the last day of our trip. This beach city is famous for its 170 temples and 40 shrines in the surrounding foothills, and believe me we did our best to hike to every one. This was the last shrine we visited before catching the train back to Tokyo. By this point in the afternoon, I was so exhausted from the heat that I wasn't sure if I would ever make it to the top of the steps! We had definitely built up an appetite by the time we returned in time for our last dinner in Tokyo. I enjoyed every last morsel of a great Unagi dinner!</span><br />
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