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• Mass Production + Mid-Century Modernism

  

  In the past few years, we’ve seen the proliferation of modular structures, from shipping container shelters to pre-fabricated homes, but the mass production of... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2011 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Ain’t No Ordinary Town

  

  I’m clearing the haze away from my recent vacation and getting back into the swing of things. I mentioned last week that I was heading to the lake – Big Bear... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2011 GARDENING, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Interior Obsession: Summer Cabin

  

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  Posted on 22 July 2011 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Edible Thursday: Make, Grow, Eat

  

  Last weekend I went on an adventure to Culver City to check out the Eat Real Festival. As you may recall from my previous post Eat Real in L.A. I was pretty... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2011 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Inspired Life: Breaking Nails and Bad Habits

  

  While on an adventure the other day, my friend poutily announced that she had broken a nail. “This is going to bug me all day,” she said. Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• In Rainbows

  

  Radiohead’s In Rainbows album is one of my favorites, and seems to fit particularly well with my mood lately. So do these less cheerful rainbow inspired... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2011 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Eat Real in L.A.

  

  Attention foodies, gardeners and SoCal locals: this weekend is an awesome event called Eat Real Fest in Culver City. The event boasts a few of my favorite... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2011 FOOD & DRINK, HOME

• Art-Inspired Fashion

  

  Hello everyone, it’s Nicole from smartmouthblog and lately I’m finding myself inspired by art. I found this visual gem below via blogger The Jealous Curator. Th... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2011 FASHION, INTERIOR DESIGN, LIFESTYLE

• Surviving Monday

  

  I am not a fan of Monday. These days they seem to just serve as a reminder of things that didn’t get done over the weekend as well as the start to another... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2011 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Interior Obsession: Capiz Shell Wallpaper

  

  Earlier this week I met with my Rep at Innovations to get caught up on the latest with their wallcovering and textile lines.  Though she showed me lots of... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2011 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Post-Holiday Pick-Me-Up

  

  I’m willing to bet that most of you had a good time over the holiday weekend – maybe too good a time.  So I thought today would be a good time to post a few... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2011 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, HOME, RECIPES

• Boats, Hats and Happy Days

  

  I’ve been on a mental holiday all week and now that the weekend is finally here I’m kicking off my shoes and planning to run around in the sand. Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2011 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Stump the Designer

  

  Two weeks ago I was a guest on Curbly.com and I asked readers to submit their decorating woes to see if I could lend some insight. I got some great questions... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2011 INTERIOR DESIGN

• Interior Obsession: Inside Out

  

  These gorgeous indoor/outdoor living spaces give you the best of both worlds. I know this isn’t ‘a room’ but it is quite cozy and happens to be today’s happy... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2011 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• The Family Table

  

  The Family table… a gathering place, the heart of a kitchen, dining room or patio. For late night snacks or holiday festivities, the family table is a... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2011 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Interior Obsession: With A Twist

  

  Summer makes me thirsty, and right now I’m craving something with a splash of fresh citrus. image from Elle Decor Just enough to pop. Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2011 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Visiting the Nix Nature Center

  

  Last June, I visited Back Bay for a post on the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center in Newport Beach, and with summer in full swing, I figured it’s time to... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2011 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Design Day Trip: OC Mart Mix

  

  Yesterday I got the morning ‘off’ when I took my intern who is visiting from France to check out a new local design hotspot, the OC Mart Mix at SoCo in Costa... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2011 HOME

• Homemade Deodorant and Lip Balm

  

  It all started innocently enough. Out of the blue, deodorant started to bother me. It suddenly seemed so synthetic and … toxic. I had recently given up waxy,... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• A Curbly Monday

  

  Hi all, today I’m hanging out at Curbly for a little Designer Q&A.; Come check it out and leave your design question in the comments.  Next week I will be... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2011 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN