The Bridge Bible Fellowship Missions House

Back in June, after learning that a local church The Bridge Bible Fellowship was remodeling their Missions House and could use some design help, I jumped at the chance to organizing this community project for IDS LA/Ventura Chapter. The beginning of the story (from the church’s blog) can be found HERE. I was able toContinue reading “The Bridge Bible Fellowship Missions House”

Social Media Coaching – July 9, 2013

Our second Social Media Coaching workshop was on July 9, 2013. We want to thank Archer Weiss again for letting us use their beautiful conference room for the workshop. Our focus this time was on Houzz.com. This website has become a great way for design professionals to showcase their works to and interact with homeowners. Professionals can alsoContinue reading “Social Media Coaching – July 9, 2013”

Downtown Los Angeles Architectural Walking Tour

On April 25, 2013, with other members from Conejo Association of Professional Interior Designers (CAPID), we went on this Downtown Los Angeles Architectural Tour led by Eleanor Schrader Schapa, award-winning architectural and interior design historian and consultant. In order to not forget this wonderful day, I decided to document my experience here. Biltmore Hotel (1924) We startedContinue reading “Downtown Los Angeles Architectural Walking Tour”

Reblog: “Lighting 101 – Lighting Work Surfaces”

Originally posted on The Texpat Starling:
Good Task Lighting Detail (from SouthernLiving.com) Task lighting or undercabinet lighting is an important part of any modern kitchen or office. Unfortunately it’s done improperly just about as many times as it’s done right. As an example, there’s a popular pin on my Pinterest feed (that I decided not…

‘Switch Rooms’ at Shibuya Hikarie

I happened to watch ‘Tokyo Eye‘ this morning, and the restrooms at Shibuya Hikarie just blew me away. Shibuya Hikarie is a new shopping and entertainment complex. It caters to women in their 20s to 40s. The ladies’ rooms here are called ‘Switch Rooms’. According to the official Shibuya Hikarie directory guide, a switch roomContinue reading “‘Switch Rooms’ at Shibuya Hikarie”