Thank you for visiting my blog. I am a designer | artist in Southern California. My specialties are residential and commercial interior design. I have also ventured into graphic arts. This blog is where I share my personal experience and opinions on topics related to art and design. Please make yourself comfortable. Feel free to leave a comment or send me a message. Thank you!
(update: May 18, 2021)
It is the time of the year to express our gratitude and good wishes with gifts to people around us. This is also a time to show support to organizations, businesses, and artisans.
True, this is not what one thinks of when it comes to holiday gifting. To me, supporting art organizations is a gift that keeps giving.
| KLCS / PBS KLCS is a multiple Emmy Award-winning noncommercial PBS affiliate station, broadcasting to more than 15 million viewers in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California. Eight million households per month, and one out of every 10 TV viewers in Southern California, watch KLCS. Membership |
| KUSC Once a small student-run station broadcasting from the University of Southern California campus, Classical California KUSC is now the largest and most listened to public radio and non-profit classical music station in the United States thanks to the support of our loyal listeners. |
| LA Phil For over a century, the LA Phil has been as vibrant as Los Angeles, one of the world’s most open and dynamic cities. Under the leadership of Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel, it presents nearly 300 events per year, harnessing the transformative power of live music to build community, foster intellectual and artistic growth, and nurture the creative spirit, while redefining what an orchestra can be. Membership |
| Studio Channel Islands Studio Channel Islands is dedicated to bringing together artists and community for extraordinary artistic encounters that enrich, educate, and entertain. 2222 E Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93010 Membership Gift Membership |
| The Huntington Founded in 1919 by Henry E. and Arabella Huntington, it supports research and promotes public engagement through its expansive library, art, and botanical collections. By cultivating dynamic scholarship, creating innovative programs for students and lifelong learners, and sharing its extraordinary resources, The Huntington invites all on a journey of discovery, insight, and connection. 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino, CA 91108 Membership |
Museums and galleries often have online stores that cater to art lovers.
| Getty Museum Store 1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90049 |
| LACMA Store |
| LA Phil Store 151 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
| Los Angeles Public Library Store |
| MOCA Store |
| MOMA Design Store |
| The Gamble House Bookstore 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena, CA 91108 |
| The Huntington Store 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino, CA 91108 |
| The Shop at the Broad 221 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
It’s the time of the year to express our gratitude and good wishes with gifts to people around us! Here are some gift suggestions for art and design lovers.
This year, I am offering some of my creations:
FREE digital cards.
Printed greeting cards featuring photographs of roses.
Small notebooks directly from the printer.
I am excited to present my first series of printed greeting cards! I am featuring photography of roses in my garden.
The folded cards are 4×6 in size. Blank inside. Each set contains all 10 images shown below.
$45 per set + tax (if shipping to a California address). Shipping & Handling is $6.
Order and pay with PayPal, Venmo, and Credit Cards or Debit Cards.
Please Email Me if you have questions, want to pay with a check, want to buy individual cards, or want to buy more than one set. Thank you!
There are many design aspects to consider when planning a home remodeling project.
It’s the time of the year to express our gratitude and good wishes with gifts to people around us! Here are some gift suggestions for art and design lovers.
It is so joyful to receive a card with a personal message. For those of us who can’t quite make our own cards, there are wonderful artisans who help us to say what we want to say.
Handcrafted paper goods. All cards include postage.
Curated greeting cards for snail mail lovers available as single collections or subscription.
FREE digital cards designed by Michelle Chiang.
Whether you are creating unique gifts or finding gifts for crafters, here are some resources that will motivate creativity!
Create your own print-on-demand books.
Removable wallpaper sheets that can also be used for decor projects..
Online stationery store with pens, paper, and art supplies from Japan and beyond.
Cute Japanese stationery.
Cute and functional stationary and accessories.
Print-on-Demand fabric, home decor, and wallpaper. Choose designs from artists or use your own.
Many artists and artisans have wonderful gifts for sale.
Andres Palos is a Los Angeles based digital and film photographer. Prints are available in different sizes and frame options on this website.
Ira Meyer photographs the amazing sceneries and animals of Antarctica and the Arctic.
Hand poured soy wax candles, melts, handmade soaps, and more.
100% handcrafted leather hair accessory & jewelry.
Matt Spangler is an artist who draws robots. His website has prints, original arts, and merchandise available.
Books are the most versatile gifts. Instead of ordering online, visiting a physical bookstore offers a sense of adventure. You may find things unexpected.
302 W. Matilija Street, Ojai, CA 93023
Online bookstore with print-on-demand books.
300 S. Santa Fe Ave. M, Los Angeles, CA 90013
453 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Museums and galleries often have online stores that cater to art lovers.
1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90049
Los Angeles Public Library Store
2222 E Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93010
4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena, CA 91108
1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino, CA 91108
221 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
MICHELLE CHIANG