Monthly Archives: February 2009

free {design} advice is worth every penny

February 26, 2009 Posted by Linsi Brownson under Uncategorized
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I am excited to announce that beginning in March I will be doing a monthly column called stump the designer. Send me images of your most challenging spaces or furniture pieces and the reader with the biggest woes will get some free advice on how to deal.
I will include a sketch of my design solution and even some ideas on cost-effective items that will make a big difference in your space.


To Enter
2-3 photos of the space (plus 1-2 photos of any problem pieces)
a couple of images of things you like to give me an idea of your style.
email to linsi.brownson@gmail.com

*Submit photos by March 6 for March challenge
*Submit photos by March 30 for April challenge

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layers

February 25, 2009 Posted by Linsi Brownson under Inspiration
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I don’t think this is anything groundbreaking, but I am addicted to layers. Layers of pattern, color, texture, you name it. So I hit on this site Polyvore where you can take images you find anywhere on the web (or in your own photo files) and create a collage of all that inspires you.

Here is what inspires me today.

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the write idea

February 25, 2009 Posted by Linsi Brownson under art, Design, featured biz, interiors, wallcoverings
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A certain number of us remember the days when the school blackboard suddenly turned white…when the boring white chalk (or sometimes pastel) was left behind for brighter shades of red, green and blue. Aah, the marker board. Standing in front of class became fun again. Okay, maybe not, but the absence of screeching chalk and the ability to fully erase that wrong math equation was pretty exciting wasn’t it?
Well here is a new take on that genius. Paint. It’s called Idea Paint and, you guessed it, it works like a dry erase board. You can paint it anywhere; classrooms, conference rooms, children’s bedrooms, even replace the family chore board with it.

There are endless options and endless positives about this stuff. First of all it’s non-toxic, a pre-requisite for anything I would suggest in your home. It can be painted over so there is no lifelong commitment and, best of all, it inspires creativity every time you pass by!
Who can resist a blank canvas?

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image in a bottle

February 25, 2009 Posted by Linsi Brownson under art
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Okay, I know I am shamelessly ripping this off (it was posted front and center on Design*Sponge this morning) but it’s just too cool not to share.

This is a DIY project with an eco-edge. Reusing glass bottles and jars as picture frames. I love this because it upcycles the glass and creates something that is unique and interesting.

The project is courtesy of Photojojo and you can find directions here.

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global green pre-oscar party

February 20, 2009 Posted by Linsi Brownson under Inspiration
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Yesterday I got the great opportunity to be a guest at Global Green’s annual Pre-Oscar party in Los Angeles. The party was at the Avalon Hollywood and we were the guests of K.L.Nicolai & Associates, my local distributor of Caroma (Yes, the toilets. If you need a refresher take a look back at the Product of the Week post in January ’09) who were a sponsor of the event.

The party had a fantastic turnout and lots of energy, with A-listers and local greenies alike, mixing and mingling into a great big ball of eco-madness. At least that’s what it looked like from my view, which was right in front of the stage while enjoying musical performances by Gavin Rossdale and Sheryl Crow. A supportive Gwen Stefani watched from the balcony above while her hubby did a great acoustical set.

The theme of the evening was Greening Our Schools, which is one of the fundamental goals of Global Green. Matt Peterson, the CEO of the organization, and Neil Patrick Harris urged guests to contribute what they could via the oh-so-simple text message donation, which I personally think is genius. I can only hope that the response was tremendous.

my husband and I after rockin’ out
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