2012 Pasadena Showcase House for The Arts Although a coastal fog was blanketing Southern California, no CAPID members' spirits were dampened. As we arrived at the 2012 Pasadena Showcase House for The Arts location, it was beginning to rain, but it didn’t matter. The house grandly stood on well appointed grounds, bright with a light plaster exterior, tile roof and details that noted its early Spanish design. This beautiful home was our host and luxurious shelter for a much anticipated … [Read more...] about Inspiration: Pasadena Showcase House for The Arts 2012
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Tips for Accessorizing Your Bookcase
Accessorizing your bookcase can be a lot of fun and a great way to showcase some of your favorite treasures. Start by clearing everything off the shelves so that you have a clean slate. Now you can be selective about what you are going to put back on the shelves and how you are going to arrange your items. Use only hardcover books for the best display. You will be pleasantly surprised how cohesive your book collection will look once you remove the book jackets and group them by color. Place … [Read more...] about Tips for Accessorizing Your Bookcase
Curb Appeal Counts!
A home’s curb appeal has a big impact on potential buyers. It often makes the difference between driving past the house and checking out the interior. It is important to make a successful first impression. Refresh the exterior paint color! Look to the color palettes of the surrounding homes. This is what will appeal to the majority of buyers. Choose a color that complements the roof color or any exposed stone or brick. Add interest and charm with an accent color for the front door … [Read more...] about Curb Appeal Counts!
Exploring New York Design Center
Fresh inspiration at the New York Design Center CAPID Members are always looking for fresh inspiration. Monica Norquist shares her inspiration from a trip to New York.With the somewhat recent addition of our adopted Russian daughter, it was definitely time for a vacation for mom! Since hubby was traveling to New Jersey for training and I was invited along, I decided to make a work trip out of it and hop over to Manhattan. Like in most of my trips to New York, my first stop was the New York … [Read more...] about Exploring New York Design Center
Press Release: CAPID Awards Annual Sandy Garrett Scholarship
Westlake Village, CA –June 6, 2012 - 2012 Recipients are last from recently discontinued Moorpark College Interior Design Program. The 2012 Scholarship Committee, headed by Kathy Love Jarvis, CID, CAPID, selected two Sandy Garrett Scholarship recipients. The first place award of $250.00 went to Alicia Paley, of Thousand Oaks, for her winning project; "Alex’s Room”. The committee and judges were impressed with her creativity and for thinking outside the box. Nadia Startseva, of Granada … [Read more...] about Press Release: CAPID Awards Annual Sandy Garrett Scholarship
“Mad” for Design – Modernism at the Museum
Exploring Modernism Some of our members recently attended the Los Angeles County Museum of Arts (LACMA) exhibition, “California Design, 1930-1965: Living in a Modern Way” which explores California’s role as an influence in the design culture of the United States. A fun day was had by all as we saw hundreds of items from furniture to fashion, ceramics to metalwork, as well as architectural and graphic design. We recognized similar mid-century modern objects from the TV drama “Mad Men” which also … [Read more...] about “Mad” for Design – Modernism at the Museum
“Oven in the Pantry!” Oh My! – A Pantry Design Story
Utilizing An Oven in the Pantry Design In planning the new kitchen during an extensive home remodel, the goal was to keep the kitchen as open to the adjoining rooms as possible for great flow and to provide for lots of windows for great light. The trick was to keep at a minimum the "tall walls"--those are the ones that normally contain a refrigerator, a cook top with adequate ventilating equipment above it, a full-height pantry or hutch, or a double oven. Three of the “tall walls” for such … [Read more...] about “Oven in the Pantry!” Oh My! – A Pantry Design Story
Pantone Color Report: Spice it up with Tangerine Tango!
2012 Pantone Color Report World-renowned authority on color, Pantone, selected Tangerine Tango Color of the Year 2012. This hot, happy and youthful color is perfect for your post-winter, post-recession “blues”! Just add a dash of this zesty tangerine to your mid-century modern décor, saying bye-bye to the period’s traditional sour oranges. Be daring with your traditional home – the pop of tangerine is, oh, so much more alive than the heavy wines, roses and brick shades that you are used to. … [Read more...] about Pantone Color Report: Spice it up with Tangerine Tango!
Highlight Your Kitchen Windows
Kitchen Windows in Interior Design Quite often kitchen windows are on the side of the house with a view of the neighbors, or the trash cans. The right window treatments can make this design dilemma a surprising highlight of any kitchen. Use shades that work from the top down and allow natural light while camouflaging an unpleasant view. Faux wood blinds are great in the kitchen because they hold up well to moisture. Decorative tapes hide strings and add color. Consider using vintage … [Read more...] about Highlight Your Kitchen Windows
