Diva Design Diary

By Holly Peterson

Diva Design Diary is about bringing the latest interior design trends and tips to our existing clients, as well as future clients...enjoy!

Serenity Now. Luxury Later.

By Holly Peterson


Serenity Now. Luxury Later.

What makes a house a home? Luxury home accessories that are easy-care and easy on the eyes.
Simple to spot-clean, machine-washable, disinfectable, and resistant to stains, moisture and odors – that's the essence of Super Style. Let Crypton luxury accessories bring it home for you. 




Contact Design Diva Interiors on how Crypton can help simplify your life!

Because EVERYONE Should Have a Stylish Throne!

By Holly Peterson

EcoDomo is introducing the Royal Throne Collection™ of leather toilet seats, lids and rugs.

This continues the rollout of ecological, stylish and unique sustainable architectural details which EcoDomo has pioneered in the sustainable finishes industry.


  About Ecodomo
Founded in response to the need for luxurious, well-designed materials derived from renewable and ecologically-friendly sources, EcoDomo has become the partner of choice to both architects and designers, as purveyors of unique recycled materials and brilliant solutions, elegant design and ecologically-balanced living.

As a member of the United States Green Building Council USGBC, EcoDomo uses a "triple bottom line" approach, where products must exceed market expectations and significantly contribute to both the environment and to the community.


EcoDomo developed unique recycled leather applications for floors which are as comparable to cork or linoleum for wear.

The toilet seats are an extension of the company's line and focus on the hospitality and high-end design industry. They are made of bamboo, a natural, renewable grass, which are wrapped with premium top-grain, anti-microbial, low-VOC leather specially finished by EcoDomo. The toilet seats are complemented by matching bath mats. The bath mats are assembled on recycled post-consumer rubber with a signature saddle stitch finish.


The Royal Throne Collection™ is offered as follows:
Seats and bath mats in seven standard leather colors
{shown below}
- The bath mats are offered in three sizes
- The lid can be upgraded with one of four crocodile-embossed Patent leather
- Choose to have only the lid covered in leather
- Fully customize your seat or bath mat size

Contact Design Diva Interiors for your custom "throne" cover!

Danish Teak Classics... For The Birds!

By Holly Peterson


Don't miss out on one of these amazing bird houses by Nathan Danials at Danish Teak Classics. As a child, Danials lived the good life on a family farm in Wisconsin, no doubt nurturing a love for building something by hand, guided by the principles of nature and simplicity. Danials become interested in modern design after moving to the Twin Cities to work for a local furniture company. He began his own design career by designing modern outdoor furniture, but has since branched out into, as you could have guessed by the name – burd haus, Bauhaus-esqe birdhouses. The burd haus has everything that would appeal to any architecture aficionado – quality materials, appealing colour combinations, simple (mostly functional) form, and a quirky individuality. You can purchase the burd haus at Daniels' Etsy store. 
Don't miss out on one of these for the Autumn season!




The birds will thank you...

SAMPLE SALE NOW @ Environment Furniture

By Holly Peterson

Don't miss this incredible event!


Contact Design Diva Interiors to make an appointment.
{trade access only}

Ralph Lauren Gives Back

By Holly Peterson

Are you in love with the classic style of Ralph Lauren for your home?
Support Ralph Lauren and the Pink Pony Fund by purchasing your favorite
Ralph Lauren products during the month of October.


Join Ralph Lauren in the worldwide initiative in the fight against cancer

Pink Pony is Ralph Lauren Corporation's worldwide initiative in the fight against cancer. Their mission is to reduce disparities in cancer care in medically undeserved communities and ensure that treatment is available at an earlier, more curable stage. Initially established with a focus on breast cancer, the Pink Pony Fund supports programs for cancer screening, early diagnosis, education, treatment, research and patient navigation. Ten percent of proceeds from Pink Pony products is directed towards the Pink Pony Fund of the Polo Ralph Lauren Foundation.

 Any support helps!
Design Diva Interiors

In Memory of Steve Jobs

By Holly Peterson

Steve Jobs, Apple founder, passes on...

Please take a moment to reflect on what Steve Jobs has brought to us...
Steve Jobs is quite possibly one of the smartest men to bless this Earth!
Not only has he introduced the world to incredible technology developments,
he had a pretty great view on life too!


Words Of Wisdom From Steve Jobs
“You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.”

“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking until you find it. Don’t settle.”
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”


Forever in our hearts,

Chipotle... Known For Their Ads

By Holly Peterson

Chipotle has done it again with their incredibly moving approach to advertisement...
View this amazing stop motion film below
(It made me cry)


Hope you enjoy!

San Diego Restaurant Week

By Holly Peterson



San Diego Restaurant week is in full effect! Deals are currently available at
hundreds of San Diego's finest restaurants, now through September 23rd.

New this year are lunch options as well as dinner. So find time, day or night, to
check out a new restaurant or return to an old favorite. Call ahead for a
reservation, spots tend to fill up fast. Visit San Diego Restaurant Week
website for a list of all participating restaurants and their menus.

Eat, drink and be fabulous!



Made in the USA

By Holly Peterson

According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, American manufacturing
hit its post war peak in 1951, when it accounted for 27.9 % of the gross domestic
 product. By 2010 that percentage was down to just 11.7%.

I'm all for buying American, but to buy American we need to make American.

In the latest issue of Dwell Magazine, was an article delivering 61
fabulous and functional American made items ranging from an Igloo cooler
to a motorcycle. Somewhere wedged in between the John Deere
Tractor and the Fire Extinguisher I discovered some great furniture pieces.



Below are barstools from Studio Dunn made from sustainably harvested
hardwood sourced from forests in the Midwest and on the East Coast. This small Rhode
Island company was founded just last year but I see longevity in their future.







This crib by Ducduc delivers the utmost in style when it comes to decorating
a nursery. Produced not far outside New York City, Ducduc designs
fantastic children's furniture including changers, chairs, desks and storage.





This gorgeous chair by Plexi-Craft designed by BNO is just one example
of what they can do. Plexi-Craft has been designing and fabricating custom
acrylic furniture in New York City of over 50 years.


Contact Design Diva if you believe in buying American and
would like help finding those rare pieces for your home.




September 24th & 25th - Furniture Sample Sale!

By Holly Peterson



OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WEEKEND
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2011
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

ADMISSION $10
FREE PARKING (weekend only)
Log on at lamartdesign.com for more details. 

Contact Design Diva Interiors to schedule!