PR Firm in Orange County Makes National Impact For Clients

No wondering we are smiling! Allison Olmstead and Lauren Townsend of TO Media Co.

To keep you updated with the PR side of things -- I was just writing our monthly reports for our clients when I realized that we have had an amazing couple of months. At TO Media Co, we really try to give personalized attention while seeking stories in the press on a local and national level.

Within the last couple of months, we have worked with the following media outlets about our clients. Some stories have already ran and some will be coming out shortly. Here are our recent successes:

People Magazine – Style Watch
Travel + Leisure
The Today Show
InStyle
Associated Press
KTLA
Better Homes & Gardens
Family Cirlce
Orlando Sentinel
Girlfriend Getaways
Coastal Living

OK Magazine
Orange Coast
Cosmopolitan
Cooking with Paula Deen
Hyatt Magazine
Orange County Register

Examiner
Interior Design Magazine
+ More!

Stacy McCallum of Pixie Dust Decor Featured In The Orlando Sentinel


Stacy McCallum of Pixie Dust Decor, a playfully chic children's fabric and decor company, was just featured in the Orlando Sentinel. It is a great article - you've got to check it out.




Thanks Jean Patteson of the Orlando Sentinel!!

ASID 2009 Design Tour - Urban Living at Astoria Video

For those of you who want to get sneak peak at the ASID 2009 Design Tour - Urban Living at Astoria and learn about the events and all of the happens on the Tour, here is a video that we thought you might like.

The Tour benefits arts education at the Orange County Performing Arts Center and is sponsored by Orange Coast magazine.

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