ASID 2009 Design Tour in OC Register!


Orange County Register just posted a story about the ASID 2009 Design Tour - Urban Living at Astoria in their Home section called Tips From Loft-Style Living. It is a great story about living at the super-chic Astoria and the incredible design on the Tour, complete with tips from some of the designers and a 55-photo slide show.


http://www.ocregister.com/articles/designers-living-loft-2373441-center-room

The story will run in the paper tomorrow- April 25 - so be sure to get it.

Thanks Cindy McNatt, the fearless leader of the Home section at the Orange County Register!

Interior Design Tips from Rick Campos - A Designer Featured at The 2009 ASID Design Tour - Urban Living At Astoria

Rick Campos of Christopher Tracy Interiors proves that you don't need a big space to make a big impression.

He is responsible for three spaces (the foyer, the staircase and the landing at the top) at the ASID 2009 Design Tour - Urban Living at Astoria, all of which welcome you into the home. I love his choice of art for each space. It is bold, colorful and really makes a statement.

After spending some time with Rick on the Tour he was kind enough to give us some design tips to freshen up our own homes.


Rick Campos' landing on the ASID Design Tour

Tips from RICK CAMPOS – Christopher Tracy Interiors www.christophertracyinteriors.com
1) Add reflective elements like a mirror or mercury glass
2) Art books, the bigger and chunkier the better, one or three, meticulously placed.
3) Rotate art to give new life to a space.

Surfer Girls Do A Shoot For Coastal Living

Yesterday was a fun day at TO Media Co. We got to head to the beach for a photo shoot with Coastal Living about surfer girls and their beauty routine.

Our California surfer girls featured were Oleema Miller, Veronica Baker and Luann Petix, who were photographed in super cute bikinis with their surfboards (you've got to check out the amazing new surfboard by Halsea. It will be luanched to the public soon.)

Below are some shots (taken on my iphone so sorry about the quality and the lighting) of the crew in action. Thanks Lindsey Ellis and Kristen Shelton of Coastal Living and the photographer David Tsay. Look for the story in the July/August issue which will hit stands towards the end of June.


ASID 2009 Design Tour Featured on KTLA with Allie MacKay





The talented designers transformed Orange Coast's Lisa Jackson's apartment to bring the ASID 2009 Design Tour to life. In addition to talking about the ASID Design Tour, they showed viewers the creativity that a designer can bring to your space and how to maximize what you have, while making the biggest impact. They did an AMAZING job!
Above are the rooms they created for Lisa - a living room, dining room and outdoor patio. Go to and check out the segments listed "interior design tips" www.ktla.com/alliemackay

Queen of Hearts - Set A Course To Save A Life Gala

Queen Of Heart’s “Set A Course To Save A Life” gala will raise funds for ovarian cancer research at UC Irvine - Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The nautical-themed party will be held on Saturday, May 16 starting at 6:30pm at the Newport Harbor Yacht Club.

Sporting yachting attire, guests will enjoy dinner, a casino, dancing and a live auction. For more information or to purchase tickets, which are $125 per person, contact Sandi Hanscom at 949.929-5074.

2009 ASID/OC Design Tour on INTERIOR DESIGN.net


Interior Design Magazine posted a fantastic article about the ASID/OCC Design Tour!! Check out these gorgeous photos!!


The 2009 ASID/OCC Design Tour starts today!! You can see all these incredible spaces and much, much more, all while making a contribution to the Arts & Education programs and world-class entertainment at the Orange County Performing Arts Center!! It's worth a visit or two to really take it all in...


Congratulations to the amazingly talented designers and everyone who came together to make this tour happen!

ASID Design Tour Featured Artist - Steve Jensen

STEVE JENSEN COLLECTION - MURANO GLASS

Steve Jensen has been wonderful in lending his Murano glass pieces for the 2009 ASID/OC Design Tourtour. An absolutely wonderful art deco chandelier is hanging in the dining room along with 2 large glass urns made just for the tour that are on the fireplace mantle in David Rance's space in 1301. He also has loaned lamps and candlesticks that are just stunning.
Check out more of Steve's original works at www.stevejensencollection.com.




Rick Thompson of Keir Interior Design Featured In The Orange County Register

EXAMINER.COM Shares Design Tips from the ASID/OCC Designers of Easy Ways to Freshen Up Your Space!


Home and Living examiner Andrea Campbell of Examiner.com was so excited about all the fantastic tips offered up by the team of designers from the 2009 ASID/OCC Design Tour, she had to run them ALL!! Thanks so much Andrea for your support of the 2009 ASID/OCC Design Tour and in turn, the OCPAC educational programs. For anyone looking to bring a fresh feel a tired space - these tips will be your inspiration!!
http://www.examiner.com/x-702-Home-and-Living-Examiner~y2009m4d3-2009-ASIDOCC-Urban-Living-Astoria-design-tour

To get more ideas, inspiration and expert advice visit the 2009 ASID Design Tour - April 21-May 17 at Astoria in Irvine, CA - www.asidocc.org/news_events/design_tour

Orange County Register Features The ASID 2009 Design Tour


Thanks Cindy McNatt from the Orange County Register for including the ASID 2009 Design Tour in her wrap up about the area's latest home and garden tours.
The Design Tour is just around the corner and tickets are now on sale!
ABOUT THE 2009 ASID/OCC Design Tour
www.asidocc.org/news_events/design_tour

The 2009 Design Tour – Urban Living @ Astoria will be the first of its kind for the ASID Orange County Chapter featuring contemporary design in an urban, high-rise setting. Open Sunday, April 21 to May 17 (Tuesday- Sunday from 10AM – 5PM, Fridays - 10AM-8PM, closed Mondays), the showcase will benefit the Orange County Performing Arts Center and will be highlighted by a Designer Living speaker series, “Meet the Designers” Friday Date Nights as well as other industry events. Incorporating cutting edge design - from green living to a full spectrum of this year’s hottest colors and furnishings, this year’s Design Tour features 37 of Orange County’s hottest designers.

2009 Design Tour Tickets, which are $30 per person, can be purchased online at www.asidocc.org, through the Orange County Performing Arts Center box office (714-556-2787) or at Whole Food at The District in Tustin. Tickets are also available at the door for $35.

The luxuriously appointed towers known as Astoria is located within Central Park West at 30 Rockefeller, Irvine, CA 92612

Halsea Suitcase on Weekend Today! Thanks Real Simple!

Are you kidding me?! How AMAZING is this Weekend Today story about Budget Travel for Halsea, the beach chic travel bag company featured?! Is Lester really standing right there with his face next to the Halsea label? Is the Halsea roller suitcase in almost every shot? I love how the suitcase pops off of the screen with its blue crab print outside and pink-lined inside!

The fabulous gals at Real Simple (Yes, Carly Zipp- we are talking about you!) are way too good to us!

Thanks! Thanks! Thanks!

PS - Halsea is offering a special on the Roller Suitcase featured- it is only $195!! Now is the time to take advantage of that deal because it won't last forever!

Deirdre Eagles Interior Design Brings Glamour to Space 25 At The ASID 2009 Design Tour



We got a chance to check in with Deirdre Eagles of Deirdre Eagles Interior Design about her space at the ASID 2009 Design Tour - Urban Living at Astoria.
Here is what she had to say about Space 25 - Bathroom:

WHAT ARE THE HOT DESIGN TRENDS IN THIS SPACE?
Hollywood Regency meets Classic Contemporary in an elegant bathroom that’s both modern and glamorous. Beautiful Blue Chelsea Art Glass tile on the shower walls imitate the fluid qualities of water. A deep blue hand- blown glass sink sits atop a sleek wood vanity with a frosted glass front, mounted on a wall of translucent white glass. Glittery crystal sconces and a mirrored table complete this elegant space.
WHAT WILL MAKE PEOPLE SAY "OOH" WHEN THEY WALK IN YOUR SPACE? Contrasting colors of vibrant blue with bright white glass tiles open up a small space, while mica infused organic plaster forming a glittery circle motif on the walls and sparkling crystal sconces up the ante on glam.
More about Deidre Eagles Interior Design
Deirdre Eagles Interior Design is a full-service Interior Design firm specializing in Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels and Custom Homes throughout Southern California. Deirdre Eagles has a degree in Interior Design from Interior Designers Institute as well as an MBA from Loyola Marymount. Her work has been published in the Orange County Register, Orange County Home Magazine, Kitchen & Bath Business, and Kitchen & Bath Design News.
(714) 803-4784

GOING GREEN IN THE OC!!


For those of you who are trying to find ways to go "green" in your own home, there is a great seminar happening tomorrow night about energy conservation technology at Cantoni Irvine, hosted by Pacific Digital Home. Here's the invite for more info -- RSVP to http://www.pacificdigitalhome.com/greenseminar.html.


KEEP IT GREEN!!

Momtrends: Complete Your Nursery in Style with Pixie Dust Décor











Momtrends: Complete Your Nursery in Style with Pixie Dust Décor

When is a woman's work ever done, right? Well, when it comes to designing your child's nursery Stacy McCallum, the designer and creator of the playfully chic fabric and decor company Pixie Dust Decor, recently gave MomTrends a check list of creative, easy ways to make your nursery or your kid's room look great.