Wednesday, August 26, 2009

FUNK-tional Solution to City Living

It's always fun getting forkedUP in your own home. Check out this new kitchen panel from THOUT design company. I mean, why not store your silverware like this? Drawers are so expected. This little puppy costs around $300...but one could get clever and create their own panel of sorts. It takes the "where's your silverware?" question out of entertaining...and it will be really fun tripping out the drunk kids.
http://www.thout.ca/

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

New Project: PARKER'S MARINA LAIR

COMIN IN HOT. Stay tuned...working on the first project profile right now: PARKER'S MARINA LAIR (actual name tbd...but my client is a Cal Alumn, so kinda appropriate?)
Should get that up this weekend! GAME ON.

Monday, August 17, 2009

Outdoor Shower Indoors



i had an idea like this in design school; but not nearly as developed. read this about the "phyto purification bathroom" : http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/16/view/7234/jun-yasumoto-phyto-purification-bathroom.html

Curious what codes would apply if one were to actually install...

Monday Morning.


Friday, August 14, 2009

Happy Friday!


This makes me smile. My friends Anya + Charlie are getting married in September and BALLOONS will be a focal point of the design, its going to be capital R-a-d.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

"A Skateboarders Dream House"


Check out this article. Neat people, neat story, neat design. AND even a neat custom color of the house. love it.


DOT COM comin in HOT.

www.lowbudgetrockstars.com is offically in development, we at least I own the URL.

COCO, the first investor in LOW BUDGET ROCKSTARS...without even trying to be.
Trust me, she didn't try to obtain this role (considering her 'investment' in other aspects of our lifestyle), it came from her shear willingness to be active.

My mother (and boss, Catherine Macfee www.macfeedesign.com ) offered me $5.oo to switch transportation devices to get home. You see, I rode my bike to work and she drove her giant black tank. I first said "no way".... It was a beautiful Tahoe summer evening, I had already changed into my 'riding attire' and I too wanted the exercise after the 2lb bag of trail mix I inhaled hours prior. She asked again, and again I declined the offer. It wasn't until my sister Lindsey (www.legitgypsy.blogspot.com) whispered, "go for 20." that I said, "20 and you have a deal" ...and without her even thinking for a moment she yells "DEAL!" thus funding the DOT COM... clevah.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Monday, August 10, 2009

to INSPIRE-chu

CASUAL COLLECTING: fill your home with eveything that makes you happy. Interesting objects and walls filled with eye candy. This is a neat mix of wood, beautiful brick, color, and odd objects. I love the quaint cottage-y feel to this interior. Functional? Not really. I would probably kick those balls every time I charged the stairs, but the "full-ness" turns this stairway into a space with character and soul. This photo leaves me wanting wanting more... tease.
Source/Designer: unknown.

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Things are in the works

A little project Lindsey and I have cooking up. It will make sense soon enough.

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Who's Down Wit OPP




OTHER PEOPLES PLACES


This little Mediterranean spread is clean, modern and a display of beautiful architectural detailing. The use of white colors reminds me of my childhood (yes childhood) at the Sky Bar, Or really I mean the OG design of the Mondrian Hotel by Phillipe Stark. My parents would schlep us down their as kids while visiting El Lay.

That hotel design is still among my favorites. The humor of Starks design is fantastic; and not phony.



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MASERATI GRANTURISMO S
This is too hot for TV. Watch the "introductions".... Zexy design, but really AD CAMPAIGN??... really? ELEVEN could give them some pointers... cue Joe Walsh.

Friday, August 7, 2009

AYO friday

"Yes, Ketel martini, slightly dirty, 2 olives. pronto."

l' objet fantastique

Elephants are rad. plain and simple.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elephant

Thursday, August 6, 2009

FUNK-tional Solution to City Living

LET THERE BE LIFE!

Succulents: Beautiful, happy, and easy to maintain. This is a neat solution to concrete living.
Here is a great source and my friendly neighbors at the Zoo: http://www.sloatgardens.com/

to INSPIRE-chu

LIGHT vs DARK

Dark walls, crisp white bedding, reflective surface (mirror) and pop of color. What's UP.
Simple and smart.
Unfortunately living in an apartment with a 200 page lease that CLEARLY states DO NOT PAINT THE WHITE WALLS, makes this exact look hard to achieve. But there are clever ways to take these IDEAS and apply them for a similar feel. stay tuned...

to INSPIRE-chu

HYDE AND SISAL AND PATTERN, OH MY.

I would file this little gem under: Eclectic, Spunky, and Colorful.
There is a certain coziness and "good" clutter aspect to this space. LOVE it. Zebra and all.

An "Ah-Ha" moment...

WTF is "Low Budget Rockstars"?...well, let me explain myself.

I am Justine, a 20-something young professional (interior designer) who is constantly asked by my friends to help them design their place on a stylish livable level, while still being affordable and well...hip n' happenin. Knowing my clever scavenger skills and wacky personal style, I am starting a project to create inspirational living spaces for my friends (and new friends) on a "I'd rather be spending my money on clothes and booze" budget.

There is nothing better than coming home to a beautiful environment that is filled with objects that make you smile, make you laugh and inspire you everyday. Even better is entertaining in that environment and sharing that with your homies. Nothing says "I'm kicking ass and taking names" like a well appointed apartment, even if you're still just a temp.