What's old is new again in Patchwork stools.
Discarded wood sourced from Thailand creates these organic pieces.
The lighter-colored Teak Slices measures 16 inches square by 18 high.
Teak Driftwood is a little larger at 17 inches square by 18 high.
phillipscollection.com

Contact Design Diva Interiors for pricing.

Dimming lights to 85% brightness can save 15% on annual energy costs, and the visual difference is virtually undetectable. To help gauge savings, Lutron's Eco Minder dimmer switch changes colors when using less power.
lutron.com

Contact Design Diva Interiors on how
you can save energy in your home!

And feel good about it...

The Powermat charges three devices at the same time with one plug, and stops drawing power when the devices are fully charged. Testing of three devices on a Powermat compared to three devices with their original power supplies, showed a 35% savings in energy use.
$100
powermat.com

The exquisite decorative carvings on these
handcrafted cherry-wood utensils are a MUST HAVE!

Honey Stick 6"
A new twist on the honey stick! Ours is made not just to catch the dripping sweet honey, but to spread it with ease on crackers or warm toast, or to sweeten tea with a gentle stir.

Spatula 11"
A versatile spatula! Scramble cheesy eggs, stir gravy, or rustle up some home fries in the skillet. But for a more elegant role, our spatula transitions gracefully to the buffet table as a charming server for entrees.

A slice of toast they can tote! As something special to bring on the go or just for fun at home, toddlers can have their very own set of eating utensils. And it’s also a puzzle to keep little hands happy!

Article By:
Traditional Home Magazine
April 2010

A new furniture brand aims to jazz up familiar forms

The team that started ducduc, known for modern kids' furniture, is all grown up (almost) and is launching a fresh brand: The New Traditionalists. Aimed at adults and their tots, it includes two lines: Mason Gray, with classically elegant pieces, and Union House, which offers a casual, eclectic feel. Both lines marry the emotional resonance of familiar forms with the fun of custom colors. Even better, the furniture is made from sustainably harvested hardwood with hand-applied, water-based finishes that are nontoxic. If there's a single philosophy this crew espouses it is: Buy well once. "We're not in business to make disposable furniture," says CEO Philip Erdoes. And it's true, this line has longevity - thanks to style and quality. Located in Torrington, Connecticut, the nimble factory makes each piece made to order, which thrills picky clients. What's more, it means new manufacturing in an area that's been shedding it for years. Viva The New Traditionalists!
-S.R.

I'm loving this fabulous site that I just recently stumbled upon...
I think you will too!

I've included just two of my favorite pieces from Stray Dog...
visit their website for the entire product selection!

A glamorous drum pendant reminiscent of champagne and mirror balls. Verrry snazzy. Glitzy, antiqued mirror disks edged in recyclable tin surround a 4 armed chandelier. Handmade by artisans in Mexico. Takes 4 candelabra bulbs, 40 watts each. Comes hard wired on 6 feet of white cord with a white canopy.

Layered, ruffled legs balance a chunky, round top in this ultra cute table. Handmade of papier mache from recycled materials by artisans in Haiti.
Add a splash of color to really pep things up, or choose white for a more classic appeal.
All colors are low VOC paints.

Please contact Design Diva Interiors on how you can
bring a Stray Dog piece into your home!

E’PACK: CONSCIOUS AND COMPACT

As the world’s best designers took over Milan for this year’s Salone (and Fuorisalone), Environment debuts its understated—and innovative—e’pack collection of seating, planters, occasionals and lighting.

e’pack fits under Environment’s philosophy of using reclaimed and low-impact materials to create contemporary pieces and then takes it a step further:
The collection is also compact and foldable.

To view the entire e’pack collection CLICK HERE

At Attitude Furnishings we ceate exquisite furnishings with unique style, transforming nature into art. Our dedicated team has centuries of experience from the design process, to the selection of material, to the attention of detail throughout product development. All products are custom made using one of a kind Live Edge Wood, stone from around the world, and a variety of exotic metals. We hope all we do will be enjoyed for generations to come..

Attitude Furnishings
704-904-5881
attitudefurnishings.com

MOTHER'S DAY PROMO
Enter 'mom15' at checkout and receive an additional 15% off

WallCandy Arts is the manufacturer and distributor of the product WallCandy, which is reusable wall stickers and wall art. WallCandy is the most innovative way to decorate nurseries, kids' rooms, play rooms, and rooms for teens and adults. Create a unique atmosphere, enhance any living space and do so with the ease of a peel and stick application. Once installed, WallCandy can be effortlessly rearranged or removed and used again without leaving any marks on the walls.

WallCandy is savvy design for the design savvy.

Contact Design Diva Interiors on how you can integrate WallCandy into your home!

& ecojot

Two companies who are actively involved in
helping the planet and
being green.

Hello!Lucky's letterpress stationery is made of 100% recycled paper, the
clothing is 100% organic cotton, and everything is delivered in
earth-friendly packaging.
hellolucky.com

Ecojot's paper products feature 100% post-consumer recycled paper, vegetable
based inks and glues, and corn-based packaging.
ecojot.com

&

WHAT:

SHOP LIKE AN INTERIOR DESIGNER.
The furniture and home furnishings showrooms of L.A. Mart Design Center will OPEN THEIR DOORS to the public for savings of up to 70%. High-quality furniture, rugs, lighting, art, and home accessories of all styles will be featured. From modern to transitional to traditional to eclectic to European inspired styles, this is the sale that has something for every home aficionado. Outdoor furniture and furnishings are included just in time for summer enjoyment! Free shopping consultations with the Design Center’s Buyer Services Representative are available by appointment on a first-come, first-served basis.

WHERE:

L.A. Mart Design Center

1933 S. Broadway

Los Angeles, CA 90007

WHEN:

Saturday, May 1 / 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. / OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Saturday, May 1 / 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / Free shopping consultations

Sunday, May 2 / 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

WHO:

Nationally acclaimed brands available at HUGE savings, a few examples include:

Alu-Mont

Henredon

American Leather

Hickory Chair

Bernhardt Furniture

Kindel Furniture

Century Furniture

Maitland Smith

Drexel Heritage

Marge Carson

E.J. Victor

Elite Leather

WHY:

To give southern California’s home-fashionistas the chance of a lifetime to buy furniture

and home furnishings normally unavailable to the general public, and

to introduce them to LAMDC’s Buyer Services Program which enables limited year-round

purchases in Design Center showrooms.

HOW:

213.763.5800

www.lamartdesign.com

Admissions $10
FREE Parking

Please Contact Design Diva Interiors if you would like to set
up an appointment for an assisted shopping day.

Invitation from:
Catherine Max Studio

Need to justify buying a Catherine Max jewelry design for yourself or your mother for Mother's Day? We have come up with the PERFECT solution! Call it GENIUS! We have invited Scott Rebhun with Crown Funding to join us at our Mother's Day shopping party. He will be paying our guests cash on the spot for any unwanted, broken, tangled or out-of-date jewelry and other gold, platinum or silver items. This includes such things as necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, gold watches, coins, silver serving sets (can be incomplete) and dental gold. That's right ladies...go thru your garage sale pile and your vanities, gather up your items and come prepared to make money immediately. You can then take your extra cash you earn and purchase a beautiful piece of Catherine Max jewelry for yourself or your loved one for Mother's Day. Or you can simply pocket your earnings and head home. Either way it's a WIN-WIN for everybody!

Hope to see you all on the 17th...(refreshments provided).

Where:
Catherine Max Studio
220 S. Cedros Avenue
Solana Beach, CA 92075

When:
Saturday, April 17
11:00AM to 4:00PM

Please contact Design Diva Interiors if you're needing design assistance,
selecting your Perfect Rug!

Treadmill Traveling

Never get bored with your workouts, again...

Article by Jason Daley

Popular Science Magazine

The Nordic Track X7i Incline Trainer raises and lowers itself to

mimic the dips and hills of real-world topography.

The X7i downloads maps over Wi-Fi from a website called iFit, which lets you pick popular routes like San Francisco:s Golden Gate Trail, as well as treks you've designed on your computer across any terrritory covered by Google Maps. As you run, a seven-inch screen scrolls the map and shows snapshots of passig landmarks. (The "scenery" will help distract you from the burning in your legs-the machine cranks to 40 degrees upward or six downward.) Afterward, the console sends workout data to the Web, where you can analyze and plot your next run anywhere on the planet-or beyond, since Google Moon is open fpr hikes, too.

Update Your Home With Color This Spring

Spring is the best time to re-decorate, and painting is the most affordable way to update your home. With the plethora of paint colors on the market, it can be difficult to choose. CertaPro color expert Shannon Kaye recommends six new color palettes from Sherwin Williams, ranging from classic to bold, to help you choose the most suitable colors for your home this spring.

As the sun begins to shine again, so does our need for crisp and clean colors.
Try this refreshing combination:
0052 Pearl Gray with 6714 Citrine & 6495 Great Falls


Give your room a refreshing lift with citrus tints like:
6709 Gleeful & 6700 Daybreak



Root them with soothing accents or paint your cabinets in:
6207 Retreat, or 7623 Cascades, for an easy feel



Today’s boldest color combination is pale lilac and taupe
with a sharp chartreuse or raspberry punch.
I love
6281 Wallflower with 7006 Extra White trim



with an accent of 6914 Eye Catching, or 6586 Heartfelt



Deep delicious hues are still perfect for dining rooms,
but it’s time replace your rouge walls with more vibrant colors like:
6642 Rhumba Orange, 6531 Indigo, or 6776 Blue Nile




Whether you like your walls soft or sumptuous, this classic combination,
updated for Spring, is sure to brighten any stale room:
6421 Celery, 6422 Shagreen, 6879 Daring, & 6776 Blue Nile





As last year’s grays turn to taupe, look for surprisingly luxurious color combinations like:
6046 Swing Brown, 7703 Earthen Jug, 6887 Navel, & 7638 Jogging Path





A new coat of paint, whether it’s clean and subtle or drawing on this year’s bright color trends of turquoise, fuchsia, and orange, can brighten up your home and let the Spring light in.

For more tips and information about color, techniques and finishes,
visit Shannon Kaye’s online forum on CertaPro.com.

Shannon Kaye is a color expert and host of Fresh Coat on the DIY network.

Editors Note: CertaPro Painters, the largest North American residential painting company, was founded in 1992. Specializing in servicing both high-end residential and commercial customers, its success is based on exceeding customer expectations by delivering certainty at every juncture of a painting job from start to finish. CertaPro Painters now operates across America and internationally. For further information, contact 1-800-462-3782 or www.certapro.com

For those of you who need a little incentive to recycle... RecycleBank launched April 5th in Los Angeles, paying cash to single-family homes with extra goods to dispose of. One of the advantages of the program is that it requires no extra bins or effort: RecycleBank simply outfits your existing bins with a special ID tag. When the bins are weighed each time they are collected, the family accrues points which can be redeemed at local retail outlets (encouraging local commerce!). RecycleBank has already had success with the program in over 1000 commercial locations. The company hopes to roll out the program to over 700,000 families in the Los Angeles, in the next year. Read all the details on the RecycleBank website.

I think this may be the a best approach to a recycle program, that we have seen so far!
Keep up the great work RecycleBank!
Hoping that San Diego will catch on soon...