Stacy McCallum of Pixie Dust Decor Featured on Cookie Magazine's Website



When looking for the coolest mom fashions or hottest kid items, every hip mom knows to turn to Cookie Magazine. Stacy McCallum of Pixie Dust Decor, a playfully-chic children's fabric and decor company, was just featured in her California studio on the Cookie Magazine Nesting blog.


http://www.cookiemag.com/magazine/blogs/nesting/2009/01/pixie-dust-stud.html



Check out Pixie Dust Decor products: http://www.pixiedustdecor.com/

DIANA MARTIN GIFTS ADDS TO TEAM - NICOLE GUMM HIRED



Costa Mesa, CA – January 13, 2009 - Diana Martin Gifts is proud to announce the arrival of the newest member of their team, Nicole Gumm.

Nicole joins Diana Martin Gifts to spearhead Business Development, building new clientele while nurturing and expanding existing client relationships for the Costa Mesa-based gift and lifestyle company.

“We are thrilled to have Nicole join our team. Her passion for art and her strong client relations brings tremendous value to our brand,” says Diana Martin, president and founder of Diana Martin Gifts.

With a background in art and design, Nicole comes to Diana Martin Gifts from Pietra Del Mar in Corona Del Mar where she worked as an associate, curating pieces from around the globe for a very exclusive and discriminating clientele. While there she established and developed many crucial client relationships and created new marketing and business opportunities for the company.

Mrs. Gumm has also worked for several highly regarded local art galleries including Art Resource Group, Lisa Ledeski Fine Art and BC Space Gallery. A graduate of Chapman University, Nicole will be awarded her certificate in Appraisal Studies and Fine Arts through UCI in 2010, and is a certified USPAP for Personal Property Appraisers and a member of the American Society of Appraisers.


About Diana Martin Gifts
Gift guru and style expert, Diana Martin has been the go to gift expert to A-List celebrities, international royalty and Fortune 500 CEO’s for over 20 years.

Diana Martin founded the company in 1988 and has built it into the premiere gift consulting agency in the United States. Creating high-end and often one-of-a-kind gifts for the world’s most recognizable faces Diana Martin Gifts now offers gifts to anyone who appreciates style and the art of gifting through the company website http://www.dianamartingifts.com/.


For additional information or to request an interview, please contact
Townsend Olmstead Media Co. – 949.722.8488 or email media@tomediaco.com

Going Green With Steve Jones of bettershelter


5 Fun & Easy Things to Incorporate Green Interior Design on a Budget:
1. Grow a garden – use a wall if you have to.
2. Use old record albums as framed art
3. Use your old books as a plant stand
4. Antique stores and flea markets are the ultimate in “going green”! Not only are you recycling this item, but after you are through with it you either sell it or pass it along to someone else. “I LOVE VINTAGE THINGS,” says Steve. “They add authenticity to a home.”
5. Shift around your furniture to update your look, use what you have

The ABC’s of Going Green:
A: Will it “AGE” nicely? - You should only buy things that can stand the test of time and you will want to take with you from home to home. Items should age with you.
B: Does it “BELONG”? - When in doubt, “THINK IT OUT”. Wean yourself from being impulsive. Stop buying things then storing them in the garage when they don’t work in your home.
C: What will my “CHILDREN” think? Americans equate BIG with better. Change that way of thinking for your kid’s sake. You want the environment to be better when your kids are adults so help teach them about re-using and re-cycling now. And what better place to start than your own home?

6 Easy Ways to Be Green:
1. SUPPORT green companies and products
2. KISS (keep it simple, stupid)
3. Re-purpose and re-imagine things you already have
4. Think locally, act globally. Support local vendors (having it shipped on a container from China doesn’t help reduce your carbon footprint!)
5. Be AWARE, stay informed
6. SMALL IS THE NEW BIG! Homes that are smaller use less resources, have a smaller carbon footprint and can help you keep some of your hard earned cash. Big houses mean big money when it comes to upkeep.

Diana Martin Gifts Partners With Chef Adam Navidi


INSPIRED BY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES

Diana Martin Gifts Partners With Chef Adam Navidi
On Exclusive Line of Cookies + More


Costa Mesa, CA – Gift guru and style expert Diana Martin is proud to announce a partnership with renowned professional chef, Adam Navidi. The exclusive partnership with Chef Adam will provide Diana Martin Gifts clients access to homemade gift items like cookies and other treats, as well as access to Chef Adam for parties and more.

For over 20 years, Diana Martin's distinguished clients have trusted her to select beautiful and meaningful gifts for any occasion. Now she is expanding her services, through strategic partnerships with celebrated colleagues such as Chef Adam, to give clients access to a top shelf personal chef and his creations. While their first collaboration will be an exclusive line of organic cookies inspired by his childhood, Chef Adam and Diana Martin plan to expand their exclusive gourmet food line in the future.

“I love this collaborative alliance with Chef Adam, “Diana continues, “It is the perfect marriage of creativity and art,” says Diana Martin, CEO and founder of Diana Martin Gifts. She continues, “One of my favorite gifts to give anytime of the year is something freshly baked. It gives the feeling of security and warmth. It is exciting to receive a beautiful box filled with oven fresh cookies.

Says Chef Adam, “Diana extends my creativity with her beautiful presentation in boxes that can be used over and over again. They are an excellent way to showcase my home baked cookies.”

Diana Martin and Chef Adam met when they founded the Gracious Living Group in 2006 along with David Rance , offering their collective services, bringing together the best of culinary, tabletop and interior design by industry professionals for any occasion large or small. (http://www.graciouslivinggroup.com/).

The collection of recipes was inspired by cookies baked by his mother and her contemporaries when he was young. The premiere offerings from Chef Adam will be made with the highest quality, organic ingredients and packaged to perfection. The cookies start at $20 for a paisley linen box consisting of 12 organic fig – blood orange-pistachio biscotti. The custom paisley boxes are reusable. The brown sampler box is $50 and contains a collection of 12 biscotti, 6 madelines, 6 rangers and 6 earthquakes. Here is a description of the cookies:

Small Paisley Box ($20)
California Fig-Blood Orange-Pistachio Biscotti Great with some cheese, cup of coffee for breakfast or dessert -- warmed with a bowl of ice cream

Brown Sampler Box ($50)

Assorted Ginger Cookies Here we have taken Fresh Ginger, Organic Cane Sugar and whole wheat to produce delicate and fun ginger bread cookies.Meyer Lemon Madelines These classic cookies are made with fresh meyer lemons
California Chocolate Earthquake Cookies One of the treats the neighborhood Moms would make during the holidaysCalifornia Ranger Cookies Also known as Billy Goats, Ranger cookies are a recipe that every mother knows from memory.

Shop the Entire Collection at http://www.dianamartingifts.com/

About Diana Martin Gifts
Gift guru and style expert, Diana Martin has been the go to gift expert to A-List celebrities, international royalty and Fortune 500 CEO’s for over 20 years.

Diana Martin founded the company in 1988 and has built it into the premiere gift consulting agency in the United States. Creating high-end and often one-of-a-kind gifts for the world’s most recognizable faces Diana Martin Gifts now offers gifts to anyone who appreciates style and the art of gifting through the company website http://www.dianamartingifts.com/.

About Chef Adam Navidi
Having entertained Presidents and A-List Celebrities alike, Chef Adam Navidi has been awarded numerous accolades and honors. Considered one of the next great chefs of California, Chef Adam always presents creative dishes. http://www.chefadamnavidi.com/

Terra Collection T-shirt Seen On KTLA + Holiday Savings



The Terra Collection's "Life" shirt was recently spotted on KTLA Morning News during a packing segment. Of course you wouldn't want to leave home without it- it might be the softest t-shirt you ever own! To go directly to the LIFE shirt click here. http://www.terracollection.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=5


Also Terra Collection is offering a special holiday deal on its first line of tees -- you won't want to miss out. They are offering 25% off through December 31st. Enter the code:holiday



Pixie Dust Decor Relocates to Florida + Launches New Fabric Line


PLAYFULLY CHIC CHILDREN’S LINE PIXIE DUST DÉCOR
RELOCATES HEADQUARTERS TO FLORIDA
+
LAUNCHES A NEW LINE OF FABRIC

Winter Park, FL – Pixie Dust Décor, purveyor of distinctive children’s bedding, custom textiles and décor is proud to announce the relocation of its headquarters from Orange County, California to Winter Park, Florida.

After nearly 3years in Southern California, Pixie Dust Décor founder and designer Stacy McCallum has relocated the headquarters for her textile and décor company to Florida to be able to better service many of her largest accounts which are concentrated in the region and to get a fresh perspective for her designs.

“I believe that Florida is the right place for the Pixie Dust Décor headquarters because it is place that reflects my company’s values – it is playfully chic and traditional with a twist,” says Stacy. “While we have customers and retailers throughout the U.S., the southern markets seem to really embrace and reflect the aesthetic of Pixie Dust Décor and this move will allow us to nurture that connection.”

While Pixie Dust’s headquarters have moved, production of the textiles and fabrication of the Pixie Dust products will remain in California and Iowa respectively. The complete line of Pixie Dust Décor products are made in the USA of the highest quality materials.


About Pixie Dust Décor’s New Fabric – Chateau Charlotte
Chateau Charlotte, the latest designs by Pixie Dust creator Stacy McCallum, provides a playfully chic look with her signature twist on traditional children’s décor.

“Chateau Charlotte is my fantasy fabric collection! This is my version of the quintessential French country home complete with a chandelier, primping peacocks and the sweetest lovebirds circling overhead. Of course we couldn’t stop there. The chateau’s columns were turned into the ideal stripe for the perfect compliment,” says Stacy.

Chateau Charlotte, designed in a pastel palate, will spark the imagination of any child with its images of picturesque estates and gardens surrounded with flowers, and childhood imaginings. In addition to this two coordinating stripes derived from the chateau’s columns compliment and add dimension to décor options when they are combined.

Pixie Dust Décor Textiles:
Structured yet whimsical, the collection of Pixie Dust’s exclusive textile designs features over 15 patterns all on their signature 100% cotton poplin fabric all designed to satisfy Mom’s discriminating eye while providing a comfortable, captivating environment for children. The line includes:

The Jardin Secret collection - Jardin Secret, Jardin Secret Stripe, Aqua Lattice and Melon Lattice - brings the garden spectrum indoors with colors such as Melon, Lime, Aqua and Cocoa while capturing the idealistic beauty of a formal garden through its motifs of antique urns, cameos, wreaths and lattice.
Topiary and coordinating Topiary Stripe in Lemon and Punch Pink, is a bright, colorful take on a classic shape.
Pixie Pagoda - Pixie Dust’s most popular fabric to-date, the Pixie Pagoda patterns are available in Aqua, Lime and Melon and hint at the idea of a land far away with fun places to hide.
Boy’s Toys in Red or Blue and the Boy’s Toys Stripe feature classic toys that play with the idea of mixing the best of the past with the future.

Pixie Dust Décor Products:
Fabric by the yard ($22/yard): All of the fabrics in the collection are available
Custom bedding - Begins at $336 for a duvet and pillow sham set.
Crib Bedding sets ($384): The set features two coordinating Pixie Dust Décor fabrics and includes a slip-covered bumper, dust ruffle, and crib sheet.
Pixie Dust’s most popular product, the floor pillows, include the Pixie Tuffet (36” round; $86) and the Pixie Pouf (22” rounds; $68). Both are great accents to any room and a perfect place for a child to read.
Other popular Pixie Dust Décor items: Blankets (Poplin with plush, $38); Bibs (poplin with plush, $14) and burp cloths (poplin with plush $20 Aprons (Styles and sizes for boys, girls and mom or grandma $24); and more.

About Pixie Dust Décor
Pixie Dust Décor, founded in 2006 by Stacy McCallum, was built on the belief that all children need a space of their own that is both fun and comfortable. This philosophy partnered with the desire for children’s décor that is both stylish and easily maintained, led to the creation of an enchanting line of children’s home décor, accessories and gifts.

Additional information about Pixie Dust Décor and the variety of custom textiles and products being offered is available at pixiedustdecor.com or by calling Townsend Olmstead Media Co. at 949.722.8488.

Hi-resolution products images, samples and swatches will be provided upon request.


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bettershelter green awards Recognize The Greenest in Orange County







BETTERSHELTER GREEN AWARDS
BETTER IDEAS FOR A BETTER FUTURE

Bettershelter Recognizes the Greenest of Green in Orange County
With the First-Ever Green Awards – Seven Honored

Costa Mesa, CA – A wishing tree hanging upside down in an interactive art exhibit where guests could place wishes like “wishing for a greener Orange County” was just the start of the first-ever bettershelter green awards. From people to products, Orange County’s Greenest were honored at the event held Thursday, December 4 at 12@ELDEN, the newly released eco-friendly “Hybrid Housing” project (2381 Elden Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627) from bettershelter.

“This is an exciting time for Orange County with so many people doing such positive things. The bettershelter Green Awards is a great way to honor those who have made a difference and we are proud to be in their company,” said Steve Jones, co-founder of bettershelter.

The event, which attracted over 300 people, was a celebration of the commitment to better living, the spirit of community and the individuals, products and companies making a difference in the greater Orange County community for their eco-friendly efforts. From the over 100 applications that were submitted, winners of the awards in each of the seven categories were as follows:




Architecural Design: The CAMP, Shaheen Sadeghi, founder (http://www.labholding.com/)




Interior Design: Path Design, Rachel Hulan (designer) (www.path-design.net)





Landscape Design: LPA, Rick D'Amato, AIA (designer), Kellie Moore (LPA contact) - Environmental Nature Center (project) (www.encenter.org) Retail




Design: Thalia Street Surf Shop (Laguna Beach), Nick Cocores (owner), Jeff Trenschell + Jim Olarte (designers) http://www.thaliasurf.com/thsulabemehe.html




Product: Simple Peace LLC, Deanna Reposa (founder/owner) www.simple-peace.com




Individual: James Pribram (www.ecosurfwarrior.blogspot.com)




Company: Avanti Café Tanya Fuqua (www.avanticafe.com)
All winners accepted recycled trophies made from flea market finds.

The bettershelter green awards winners were chosen by a distinguished panel of experts, including: Greer Wylder, (Greer’s OC, http://greersoc.com/) Stephanie Barger (Earth Resource, http://earthresource.org/), Jeff Harlan (LEED A.P., Sr. Planner, The Planning Center – Costa Mesa), Steve Jones and Pete Zehnder from bettershelter

In addition to the presentation of the green awards, guests were treated to an interactive art exhibit, where they hung wishes on a “wishing tree”, as well as Green-Inspired Art Installations in three of the complex’s garages. While taking in the sights, guests sipped St. Germain cocktails along with gourmet potato chips, rosemary popcorn drizzled with truffle oil from Urban Bake (www.urbanbake.com). Local kids also got into the spirit creating original eco-themed works of art at the educational enrichment center F.Y.I. presenting their own green message. DJ Scotty kept the energy alive with great music all night.

In addition to the bettershelter green awards, the event also marked the opening of 12@ELDEN, bettshelter’s latest cutting edge development. Making living green user-friendly, 12@ELDEN is the combination of today’s green practices and products mixed with the conveniences of modern life resulting in what bettershelter calls “hybrid housing.”


About bettershelter
Bettershelter is a full service development company that focuses on providing unique and affordable housing for those who appreciate architectural design in Orange County. The company’s latest offering 12@ELDEN, exemplifies the best Orange County has to offer when it comes to green construction mixed with design, style and that hard to come by - hip factor.

Lowd Suga Launched Celebrity Collection


LOWD SUGA’ LAUNCHES THE CELEBRITY COLLECTION
Featuring Exclusive “Made for TV” Designs and Red Carpet Looks


Los Angeles, CA – December 4, 2008 -- Lowd Suga’ Jewelry Design by Arianne Zucker is proud to unveil its sweetest collection yet – the Celebrity Collection. With a growing stable of Hollywood’s hottest stars clamoring for her designs, Arianne Zucker’s jewelry designs, inspired by the blue-jean to black tie culture of Los Angeles, are being spotted on the big screen, the small screen and everywhere in between.

The Celebrity Collection is currently comprised of 19 pieces including earrings, bracelets and necklaces made of gold-fill, silver, faux-pearls, Swarovski crystals and shell designed by Arianne specifically for the following:

Arianne’s “Days of our Lives” character “Nicole Kiriakis.” The pot-stirring diva every “Days” fan loves to hate, “Nicole” has a penchant for bold, get-you-noticed accessories.


The drop earrings Arianne donned on the red carpet of the 2008 Daytime Emmy


Awards, as well as pieces worn on-air and on the red carpet by co-stars Rachel Melvin, Nadia Bjorlin and Tamara Braun, among others.


Necklaces and earrings designed for the upcoming feature film “Weather Girl” starring Tricia O’Kelley (“The New Adventures of Old Christine”) for which Lowd Suga’ was selected as the featured accessories designer.


Red Carpet accessories for Leslie Bibb, Emmanuele Chirque and Alison Sweeney.


While the Celebrity Collection is Lowd Suga’s most sophisticated and elaborate collection to date, retail prices for all of these designs remain under $100 making these red-carpet-ready looks a reality even for the gal on a budget! The entire Celebrity Collection is available for purchase at http://www.lowdsuga.com/.

In addition to the celebrities that inspired pieces for the Celebrity Collection, other Lowd Suga’ star-studded fans include Leslie Bibb, Sean Mahon, Alison Sweeney, Naomi Harris, Emmanuele Chirque, Kyle Lowder, director Jennifer Sharp among others.

About Lowd Suga
Lowd Suga’ got its start in 2006 when Arianne Zucker with the help and support of friends and family decided to indulge her sweet tooth and turn her passion for all things sparkling into a business. What began as one-of-a-kind gifts for friends and family grew into an online boutique at http://www.lowdsuga.com/ featuring a variety of original designs for men and women and has now moved into select retail boutiques throughout California including Alice’s Attic in Mount Pinos and Tricia’s Boutique in Frazier Park and Randoons in Winnetka, IL. Funky yet feminine, Lowd Suga’s designs can take you from day to evening and everywhere in between. In Fall 2008, Lowd Suga’ debuted it’s “Green Collection” featuring recycled, repurposed and reinvented eco-friendly jewelry.

The complete Lowd Suga’ collection as well as additional information about Lowd Suga’ Jewelry Designs by Arianne Zucker is available at http://www.lowdsuga.com/.

Green One To Watch - Jennifer Capaci of Terra Collection


Looking for inspiring leaders in the green movement? Jennifer Capaci of the newly created Terra Collection is one to watch.


The Terra Collection just launched its first line of eco-friendly t-shirts that give back to charity – The Terra Tee Project. The line was created by Jennifer Capaci as an extension of her commitment to leaving a living legacy for future generations.

About Terra Collection(www.terracollection.com):
The Terra Collection is an Orange County, CA based organic T-shirt company with a global mission. With the purchase of each Terra Tee, a donation will be made to one of several charities dedicated to improving our quality of life on this planet - from cleaning up the air and water to protecting the animals and the earth.

With designs inspired by California’s miles of coastline, wild meadows and blue skies, each t-shirt is designed to make a statement and feel like your long-time favorite. With a hint of retro and a nod to sophisticated artist design, the debut collection features four t-shirt designs for women - one for earth, air, water and life, with a men’s collection slated for early 2009. Buyers can choose which charity they would like to donate to or can let the Terra Tee Project decide.

Terra Tee Project Benefiting Charities:

Earth- Conservation International, Pesticide Action Network of North America, Earth Island Institute, and ForestEthics
Air -Coalition for Clean Air, American Lung Association, Breathe California, and Clean Air Partnership
Water- Surfrider, ReefCheck, Friends of The River, and Water for People
Life – Children’s Hunger Fund, Friends of Animals, African Wildlife Foundation, Operation USA and Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation