Find a Quiet Spot to Sit on an Outdoor Bench
One of my favorite spots to create in a yard is a spot with an outdoor bench tucked into a garden full of wildflowers, or nestled up against a backdrop of greenery.An outdoor bench is a perfect plac...
View ArticleQuick and Easy Alfresco Dining
The season of outdoor living is finally upon us!From coast to coast May signifies the start of outdoor indulgences and fun al fresco parties that last long into the night.While some may be put off by...
View ArticleOutdoor Porch Basics
It’s that time of year again to focus on your home’s exterior. Outdoor porch basics should be top of the list because the front of your home is the first thing guests will see. Assuming you have a...
View ArticleA Ladylike Dressing Room
Men have their dark leather and wood man caves complete with gargantuan flat screen TVs, so it only makes sense that those of the fairer sex get their own space too! Enter the dressing room.When I...
View ArticleLamps Plus and the Pasadena Showcase House 2016
Lamps Plus was excited by the opportunity to provide lighting fixtures to L2 Interiors for their rooms in the Pasadena Showcase House of Design this year.The showcase house is an annual event for...
View Article5 Questions for Pasadena Showcase House Designer Jason Lai
This year's Pasadena Showcase House of Design is from April 17th to May 15th and Lamps Plus was very excited to provide lighting to LA-based L2 Interiors for their two spaces in the showcase's...
View ArticleThe Perfect Outdoor Dining Set
When it comes to finding the perfect outdoor table and chair... and sifting and sorting through option after option... you may find yourself asking... does the perfect one exist?Well, today I am going...
View ArticleFour Quick Bathroom Updates
With the warmer months upon us, I find myself always wanting to update various spaces in my home. I entertain more at home during the warm months, and thus I always want to present something new and...
View ArticleQuick and Modern Decor Updates
As they say, the devil is in the details and if you want your details to shine there are quick and modern decor updates that you can do to create an entirely new look in your home.This vignette caught...
View ArticleOutdoor Fire Pits for Every Style
If you're on the hunt for the quickest and easiest update to your outdoor space for the warmer months, look no further than an outdoor fire pit.Whether or not you need it, a fire pit serves so many...
View ArticleBringing in a Water Feature with a Tiered Outdoor Fountain
There is nothing like listening to the soft sound of water while enjoying an evening outdoors. Whether it is a trickle of water or a more robust running sound like a small creek - there is just...
View ArticleArt Inspiration Series - Caillebotte's Colorful Spring Gardens
When I heard about an art exhibit at the Royal Academy of Arts in London that focused on spring garden depictions, I knew I had to visit. The pieces were so inspiring because of their bright colors,...
View ArticleStyling A Modern Bath
I’m a fan of a modern bathroom, even in an older home. Styling a modern bath is pretty easy and worth a splurge if you can swing it. Don’t forget, most bathrooms are small so the investment will...
View ArticleArt Inspiration Series - Parsons' Colorful Spring Gardens
For the second piece in the Art inspiration series I chose a beautiful spring garden that has hints of both a spring and fall color palette.I love orange and salmon florals, and when I saw Alfred...
View ArticleLighting Up Your Outdoor Living Room
I am a big believer in the idea that an outdoor patio space should be considered an outdoor room. A place where lazy summer days and warm summer nights are spent with family and friends. And that...
View ArticleArt Inspiration Series - Monet's Colorful Spring Gardens
For my last installment of the art inspiration series we are hitting it hard with the master of the garden, Claude Monet. His depictions of gardens stemmed from his love of gardening himself and the...
View Article4 Trends to Watch in 2016
Naturally, trends come and go, and while some actually become lasting design standards they are all “hot” at some point and fun to consider. Here are four trends to watch.1970s design is having a...
View ArticleGather Around an Outdoor Fire Pit this Summer
Have I told you that I am a big fan of entertaining outdoors? From hosting dinner parties to relaxing on the patio to enjoying the beauty and ambiance of an outdoor fire pit in the orchard.Being...
View ArticleCreate the Perfect Outdoor Conversation Seating Area
The long summer nights beckon us to linger outside for hours on end. Making sure there is stylish outdoor conversation seating arrangements outside help to keep you and your friends and family...
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