Recycling and Donations at Retail Stores

Many retailers offer recycling services and/or accept donations. Best Buy Recycling “At most Best Buy stores, you can recycle up to three items per household per day (see categories below for state-specific info, and different limitations on TVs, computer monitors and laptops). Plus, haul-away options are available for larger items in your home.” Trade-In “MakingContinue reading “Recycling and Donations at Retail Stores”

American Riviera Design Conference 2018

After the success of last year’s first American Riviera Design Conference, ASID Los Angeles Chapter once again held the event in beautiful Santa Barbara, California this year. The weather was perfect. The format followed last year’s event with an improved scheduling and more presentations. It was great to spend time with friends I already knewContinue reading “American Riviera Design Conference 2018”

The ‘Flat Stanley’ Project

In spring of 2017, I agreed to help my niece in Northern California with her ‘Flat Stanley’ project. For two weeks, I was to take Stanley to visit various places in Southern California. It was an interesting experience. Below is a list of places we visited. Yes, I took the assignment seriously. Thursday, 4/6/17 ArrivalContinue reading “The ‘Flat Stanley’ Project”

Moss Wall Art

We know adding plants to an interior space can add to visual interest and make the space livelier. In recent years, living walls have become popular. However, maintenance for live plants on vertical surfaces can be an inconvenience. I have found something that would add greenery and interest to walls and does not require light or water! Emerald Coast Plantscapes nowContinue reading “Moss Wall Art”

Hollyhock House at Barnsdall Art Park

On February 14, 2015, I visited Hollyhock House by Frank Lloyd Wright at Barnsdall Art Park as part of its celebration of reopening after years of restoration work. For one night only, the admission was waived and photographs were allowed. It was 9 a.m. when I got there. It was a beautiful clear day! After waitingContinue reading “Hollyhock House at Barnsdall Art Park”