Fresh, Fun Home Accessories for Spring!
Friday, March 19th, 2010
Spring has certainly arrived in San Francisco. What goes better with cheerful weather than bright accessories, and pops of color? Sometimes all it takes are a few accent pillows or some bright accessories to infuse and change-up your space.
Marimekko Pieni Unikko in Greens Pillow, $37.
CB2 Citrus Vases, $8.95-$10.95
Anthropologie Mantadia curtain, $228 – $268
Matchstick pillow from Room & Board, $108
Area Bulb bedding, $55 – $180
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San Francisco Interior Design Finds: Splurge-Worthy Mid-Century Classics
Monday, March 8th, 2010
Are you a San Francisco dweller obsessed with mid-century modern furniture? Monument’s newest, larger store at 573 Valencia Street is just the spot for you. No fixer uppers, no knock-offs, and no doubt that this is the cream of the vintage crop in San Francisco. Check out a few of my favorite classics available now!
A sample of offerings currently at Monument
Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair and ottoman, $14,000
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen chairs, $2,200
Bertoia designed bench for Knoll, $2,800
You can see more items at Monument’s online shop care of 1stDibs!
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Green Interior Design Newsletter: Easy Home Tips
Monday, March 1st, 2010
Are you interested in making your home more healthy for your family and the environment? Green building design focuses on 4 key components: Energy, Water, Indoor Air Quality, and Materials. Even if you aren’t remodeling or undergoing construction, here are 5 easy green improvements you can do today!
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1. Use CFL Bulbs in Utility Areas. You can dramatically reduce your energy usage by simply replacing the incandescent bulbs in your hallways, laundry rooms, and garages with CFL bulbs. Compact fluorescent light bulbs typically consume 65% – 75% less electricity than regular light bulbs, and they last up to 10 times longer.
2. Use Non-Toxic Cleaning Products. Buy cleaning products that are biodegradable, phosphate and chlorine free, and derive their ingredients from plants (renewable sources) rather than petrochemicals like crude oil or natural gas (which are not renewable). There are a number of green cleaning lines, including companies such as Seventh Generation, Simple Green and Method. Always check the labels to ensure the ingredients are listed.
3. Buy Recycled Paper Products and Unbleached Coffee Filters. Standard white coffee filters require a bleaching process that unnecessarily pollutes the environment. Opt for brown unbleached filters and purchase paper products that have recycled content.
4. Improve Ventilation: Open a Window! The Big 3’s for indoor air quality are: Elimination, Ventilation, and Filtration. Elimination: Reduce the number of products that off-gas into your living space: Paints & finishes, Carpets and adhesives, Engineered wood products, and Cleaners. Ventilation: Open a window! This will reduce the impact of high concentrations of unhealthy gases.
5. Conserve Water. You can save water by simply paying attention to your habits and modifying them to use less. Turn off the faucet when you brush your teeth, use your dishwasher and clothes washer only for full loads, install water saving shower heads and low-flow faucet aerators. If you are in the market for new appliances, make sure to purchase EnergyStar® and WaterSense® rated models.
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