

July 19, 2011 by Leslie
Filed under Design Find, Interior Design Deals, Newport Beach Design Sources, Newport Beach Interior Design, Orange County Interior Design
Is Your Home a Design Disaster?
Was This Decorating Catastrophe Caused by You or Someone Else -
a Friend, Relative, or even a Hired Designer?
Then HGTV is looking for you!
Did the dream room makeover YOU attempted yourself go horribly wrong?
Has your design dream turned into a nightmare?
Have you taken a friend or relative’s decorating advice against your better
judgment & now you’re left with the room from hell!!
Did you hire an interior decorator or designer thinking the experts could do
no wrong? Instead, you were left with a horrible color scheme, decorating
theme gone wrong, way-too-loud design or the most tacky & tasteless
makeover ever. Now what do you do?!?
Our design expert will deconstruct this decorating disaster and help you see
where things went horribly wrong. Then, let the fun begin! Our host will bring the
room down to the bare bones and help you redecorate it- the right way this time!
This includes furniture, window treatments, finishes and accessories—and this
time end up with a room you can finally be proud of!
HGTV is NOW CASTING energetic, fun-spirited homeowners in LOS ANGELES area
who want to remedy failed decorating attempts!
Must have created a hideous room that can be fixed cosmetically.
Must have a family member or close friend who is troubled by the
hideousness of the room.
A sense of humor about the room is required, & you should be up for
some gentle teasing.
The room must have been designed and decorated by the homeowner,
a friend/relative, or even a hired professional.
NOTE: rooms that were
decorated by the previous homeowner will NOT be considered.
Home must be within 60 miles of Los Angeles.
If you think you might be a victim of your own self-inflicted design wounds, apply
now! Taping begins in July, and we are casting NOW!
To Apply:
Go to APPLY for an
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May 5, 2011 by Leslie
Filed under Events, Genchi Interior Design, Newport Beach Design Sources, Newport Beach Interior Design, Orange County Interior Design
I love Charity. Giving back feels sooo good! Oh, and the Poker sounds like fun also.
Are you curious about working with a designer or are interested in receiving some design advice and guidance?
Are you stuck on a particular room in your home and need some guidance, but aren’t sure about working with a designer?
Or are you simply wanting a few suggestions and guidance for yourself?
Try our Online Room Assessment!
Its free!
All you do is……
Send us over pictures of your room. Start from the left and go all the way around the room.
Send us over pictures of your inspiration (Optional) If there is a certain “look” or “style” you are trying to achieve, we would be happy to help you get there!
And in 3-5 Days……
You will be emailed a room assessment on what we love and suggestions on how to achieve your inspired look!
Hope to see your space soon!
May 26, 2010 by Leslie
Filed under Bedroom, Design Find, Genchi Interior Design, Interior design, Newport Beach Design Sources, Newport Beach Interior Design, Orange County Interior Design, Products for Her
I had the lovely opportunity to meet with the owner, Susan, of Blue Springs Home Store in Costa Mesa, Ca.
I browsed that store on a number of occasions and I am in LOVE with their accessories. If you are looking to freshen up your home for the spring, this is a great place to start! This store screams “Fresh” (Smells That Way To). Might be the lovely soaps and candles..

Well my lucky self was able to get the scoop on this fabulous store!~Enjoy
What led you to open a fine linens and home store? I had previously had a county home store in Huntington Beach, Ca for 10 years and decided to move the store to the area of Costa Mesa, Ca.
How long have you been in business? I opened Blue Springs Home in 1998.
What are some of your favorite Brands that you carry? Bella Notte linens, Matteo, John Robshaw, Pine Cone Hill
What is your best selling product and why? The Bella Notte linen sheets. The are cool, comfortable and come out of the wash looking great. All the brands we carry are machine washable. There are a couple of silk pillows that need dry cleaning, but we try to provide items that are easy to maintain…comfortable.
What is you favorite color? Gray, it is soothing and versatile.
What’s your best advice on making a home…a home? Make sure it is comfortable. Comfortable living is the key. Things should be touched, felt and fun to the touch also. Make it livable.
Your love of antiques, does it come from traveling? Absolutely! I love to travel to Europe. I try to go every year. It is so inspiring.
What is your favorite local place to eat? Beach Pit and Plums, we order those to the store all the time.
You have Romantic Homes coming to your home soon? Tell us about that.. I have been advertising in Romantic Homes for awhile and they have shot the store several times. I was asked to have my home shot as well and now here I am…Its a mess right now, so much stuff to do, but they are coming and I am sure it will be fine.
Just like her character, calm and cool, Susan’s store…Blue Springs Home is a breath of fresh air! Here are some of my favorite items from her store—-
You can visit Blue Springs Home on the web and read their blog.