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		<title>Hostess Gift Ideas for Holiday Parties</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:02:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennifermyers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Christmas and Hanukkah may be over, but New Year&#8217;s Eve is right around the corner, and even Kwanzaa lasts until January 1st. In short, there are still holiday parties to attend, and thank goodness! We don&#8217;t want the season to end yet! That said, every good guest knows that if you&#8217;re invited to a person&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christmas and Hanukkah may be over, but New Year&#8217;s Eve is right around the corner, and even Kwanzaa lasts until January 1st. In short, there are still holiday parties to attend, and thank goodness! We don&#8217;t want the season to end yet!</p>
<p>That said, every good guest knows that if you&#8217;re invited to a person&#8217;s home for an event, a hostess gift is not only a way to make yourself very popular, it&#8217;s also a great way to thank the host or hostess for spending the time and money to throw the party, plus using their home as the venue.<span id="more-1156"></span></p>
<p>With New Year&#8217;s Eve just a few days away, we thought we&#8217;d give you some of our favorite tips for hostess gifts this season. Many will be available online, which will take a lot of the hassle out of gift-buying! Don&#8217;t be tempted to ship it straight to the party&#8217;s hosts—it&#8217;s much better to see their face when they open it.</p>
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<p>1. Jonathan Adler Squirrel Canister: Who loves Jonathan Adler? We do! And we love to share his whimsical sense of design and humor, like in this high-fired stoneware canister with a matte white glaze. Fill it with a nice surprise, some home-baked cookies or, dare we say, nuts and a nutcracker? Give this gift to your friends that have quirky style and that love to laugh. &#8220;You&#8217;ve got to give it to Jonathan Adler to find humor in the smallest of things,&#8221; says Jan Smith. &#8220;This gift can be used all year round and will bring a smile not only to the host but also to everyone that feels like a &#8216;nut&#8217;.&#8221;</p>
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<p>2. Solid Cashmere Throw: This is a great gift when you are already familiar with your host&#8217;s home and can pick a coordinating color for their living room or bedroom. Who doesn&#8217;t love to snuggle under cashmere!? Williams Sonoma have provided so many colors to choose from. Just don&#8217;t give it to those friends who let their dogs lie on any piece of furniture. You might get a shock on your next visit and find that Princess has claimed that cashmere. Smart dog&#8230;</p>
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<p>3. Set of Three Oslo Candleholders: Leave it to Crate &amp; Barrel to create something so simple and so stylish. These candleholders suit almost any table—the brilliant lead crystal has polished, beveled edges for a modern architectural feel. The receiver can use them alone or cluster them for a beautiful effect. Jan says: &#8220;I personally own these and have always felt that the best gifts are the ones that you want to keep for yourself. These candleholders are simple yet elegant and add sparkle to any lucky table.&#8221;</p>
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<p>4. Personalized Champagne Bucket: Save this one for people you really like, and for those who do like a nice, chilled bottle of bubbly or white wine. Nothing says &#8220;elegant gift&#8221; like silver and Champagne. At almost $90 before tax and shipping, this is not a gift you give to every host—unless of course that&#8217;s a drop in the bucket of your gift budget. Add a bottle of your hosts&#8217; favorite wine, Cava or Champagne to be the belle of the ball, right when you arrive. And if you bring it chilled—well, you might just get a glass&#8230;</p>
<p>Have a wonderful end to your Holiday Season, and all of us at LRM Interior Design wish you a joyous and prosperous 2012!</p>
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		<title>LRM Loves: To Deck The Halls for the Holidays!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:18:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennifermyers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;s be honest: The team at LRM Interior Design loves any excuse to decorate, and any holiday gives us the perfect excuse. Think we&#8217;re exaggerating? Check back at Valentine&#8217;s Day. But the month that really gets us fired up is December, where we have Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year&#8217;s Eve, and that means decorating for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Let&#8217;s be honest: The team at LRM Interior Design loves any excuse to decorate, and any holiday gives us the perfect excuse. Think we&#8217;re exaggerating? Check back at Valentine&#8217;s Day.</p>
<p>But the month that really gets us fired up is December, where we have Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year&#8217;s Eve, and that means decorating for family gatherings, cocktail soirées and friendly parties. Stuck for new ways to get the house—or office—festive this season? Read on, dear friend, and see what ideas LRM has for this most wonderful time of the year.<span id="more-1148"></span></p>
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<p>1. Garland, Traditional: Designer Kari Seydewitz loves how garlands look in the house during the month of December. She says that they &#8220;spruce up a room&#8221;, and we all agree. Whether they are over the mantelpiece or up the staircase, garlands made of pine bring the holidays into the house, especially in places where palm trees are more prevalent than pine trees. Add a little sparkle with ornaments and leaves spray-painted silver, which will reflect the light around the room and make everyone feel happy and bright.</p>
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<p>2. Garland, Unique: This garland that uses feathers for attention caught Lisa McDennon&#8217;s eye, and inspired another version. She found this on the House Beautiful website, and she loves the vibrant colors. &#8220;I suggest tweaking the feather colors to match your décor,&#8221; says Lisa. Another idea she recommends is that those by the beach, either here in her hometown of Laguna Beach or across the country in Miami, should try using shades of turquoise and blue to reflect the colors of the ocean. &#8220;Or, use all white and dapple antique silver ornaments throughout,&#8221; adds Lisa. &#8220;If you&#8217;re really crafty, get your silver spray paint and glitter, and spray some holiday berry branches to tuck in for an added touch of sparkle and texture.&#8221;</p>
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<p>3. A Recycled Tree: No, it&#8217;s not what you&#8217;re thinking. It&#8217;s not the pine tree from last year you carefully nurtured in a pot and brought back in after Thanksgiving, but a tree created from driftwood found on the beach. And yes, you guessed it, it&#8217;s perfect for celebrations on the coast! “I love the organic aspect of this tree, which can come in a multitude of sizes from 8 inches to 8 feet,&#8221; says Jan Smith, Senior Designer. &#8220;Beachside homes will rejoice at finally having a tree that represents the sea.” This one is available from 1st Dibs.</p>
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<p>4. Unique Ornamental Placement: We love how Royal Copenhagen treated ornaments in this photo. This is a perfect use for ornaments that are too fragile and too special to place on the tree. This way you have a sturdy display for the ornaments that allows you to use sturdy material for attach the ornaments. By hanging them from your chandelier, you&#8217;re not only creating a stunning centerpiece for your holiday meal that shimmers with the chandelier&#8217;s light, but you&#8217;re also showcasing your precious ornaments from years past. Throw in some new ones to complete the display and to match your color scheme for the event.</p>
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<p>5. Let There Be Light: Everyone loves candlelight, especially us ladies. It adds warmth to a room and a special light that cannot be recreated artificially. Jan loved these tea light holders from West Elm, and no surprise—they look amazing grouped together, and Jan&#8217;s a fan of grouping items to beautiful effect. Jan recommends to “mix holiday candle holders with everyday holders to create more interest and that dreamy glow to any room or festive event you have this season.”</p>
<p>Are you ready for the holidays? Perhaps your gift to yourself is to have your living room, master bedroom or bathroom redecorated in the new year? Call LRM Interior Designs, Orange County&#8217;s premiere and award-winning design firm, for all of your interior design needs, from window treatments to full home remodel, residential and commercial projects: (949) 497-6806</p>
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		<title>Is Your Home Ready For Holiday Guests? Last Minute Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:51:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennifermyers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s not a lot of time left before the holiday season really starts in full force, and many of you may have family or friends arriving from out of town. Here are a few last minute items that you can easily install before they arrive to spruce your home up and impress your guests. And [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There&#8217;s not a lot of time left before the holiday season really starts in full force, and many of you may have family or friends arriving from out of town. Here are a few last minute items that you can easily install before they arrive to spruce your home up and impress your guests. And if you need help, advice or more information on how to buy these products or have them installed, just give us a call. We&#8217;re always here to help!<span id="more-1140"></span></p>
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<p>1. London Calling: Make a statement in the living room, but keep everyone guessing what exactly it was you changed. Was it the sofa? No. Was it that painting? No. It was the amazing rug from Luke Irwin, with its rich color and subtle geometric pattern. Changing an area rug can be a great way to alter the tone and feel of the room without breaking the bank. Of course, this rug, called <a title="Luke Irwin Hex 2 Rug" href="http://lukeirwin.com/rugs/geometric/hex-2/" target="_blank">Hex 2</a>, comes from London, is hand knotted to order and made from wool, silk and cashmere. You can have it in any &#8220;colour&#8221; or size you&#8217;d like, so be creative!</p>
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<p>2. Top Me Up: Let&#8217;s face it: When relatives come to stay, sometimes a drink is just what the doctor ordered. Make sure they know that you respect your alcohol by rolling out this delightful faux-shagreen bar cart that is just to die for. Why faux shagreen? Because you would not want to be setting anything containing liquid down on real shagreen—it&#8217;s just too precious. And, as our fearless leader Lisa McDennon says: &#8220;Who does not love faux shagreen and chrome together?&#8221; Enough said. The is custom made from <a title="SkateModerne" href="http://www.lonnymag.com/issues/29-july-aug-2011-issue/pages/18" target="_blank">SkateModerne</a>.</p>
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<p>3. Behind Closed Doors: Now, we don&#8217;t always discuss this part of the bathroom, but we just couldn&#8217;t resist—this product is about as space-age, high-tech as it gets. It&#8217;s a delicate area, literally, but you must be told about the <a title="NUMI toilet from Kohler" href="http://kohler.com/numi/#overview.html" target="_blank">NUMI</a> toilet from Kohler. Listen to the list of features—wait, there&#8217;s a list of features for a toilet? Yes, we know. That&#8217;s how cool this is: Motion activated lid and seat, advanced bidet functionality, integrated air dryer, deodorizer, heated seat, feet warming, illuminated panels and—wait for it&#8230;..music. We&#8217;re thinking that the heated seats and feet warming alone could give us a wonderful new reason to linger in the ladies room&#8230;.</p>
<p>There you have it. Three lovely, quick ways to wow your guests with simple upgrades. Call us, LRM Interior Design, for more information about these products, how to get them delivered before Christmas or Hanukkah, and how to get them expertly installed, in the case of the toilet. Orange County&#8217;s award-winning design team is at your service: (949) 497-6806.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:25:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is anyone else shocked that it&#8217;s November already? We are, and we think it&#8217;s because we&#8217;ve had such an Indian summer that we didn&#8217;t notice the time passing. Just earlier this week it was 90° here in Orange County! But today it&#8217;s raining, so we&#8217;re getting a bit more in the mood for that wonderful [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is anyone else shocked that it&#8217;s November already? We are, and we think it&#8217;s because we&#8217;ve had such an Indian summer that we didn&#8217;t notice the time passing. Just earlier this week it was 90° here in Orange County! But today it&#8217;s raining, so we&#8217;re getting a bit more in the mood for that wonderful time of the year for celebration and family: Thanksgiving.</p>
<p>We wanted to share with you some easy, fun and affordable table decorations for Thanksgiving that didn&#8217;t involve pumpkins, corncobs, turkeys or cranberries. We love tradition, but we love to mix it up at this festive holiday time of year. All of these items can be purchased online, except of course the Martha Stewart item, which is more of a do-it-yourself. But that just makes it all the more special when everyone sits down at your beautiful Thanksgiving table. <span id="more-1119"></span></p>
<div id="attachment_1120" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/RonaAmberMatCtnAubNapF11.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1120" title="RonaAmberMatCtnAubNapF11" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/RonaAmberMatCtnAubNapF11-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>1. <a title="Rona placemats Crate &amp; Barrel" href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/holidays/thanksgiving/rona-amber-placemat-and-cotton-aubergine-napkin/f43047" target="_blank">Rona Amber Placemats and Aubergine Napkins</a>: Who can resist Crate &amp; Barrel? We can&#8217;t pass the store without going in and browsing their products, which are always made with that perfect combination of good design and great styling. This combination is no different—the richness of the purple cloth napkins bring out the berries&#8217; color and bring out the sparkle of the metallic leaves. And we just love the embroidery that gives these placemats a wonderful texture! Hopefully no one will spill cranberry sauce on them at Thanksgiving&#8230;</p>
<div id="attachment_1121" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/candlesacorns.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1121" title="candlesacorns" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/candlesacorns-300x279.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="232" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>2. <a title="Acorn vase fillers Pottery Barn" href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/acorn-vase-filler/?pkey=cthanksgiving-decor" target="_blank">Acorn Vase Fillers</a>: Even though these are made of plastic, we don&#8217;t have real acorns lying around here in Laguna Beach. We could head out to the foothills and find some under the oak trees, but Pottery Barn has us covered if we don&#8217;t have time to forage in the forest. We love the combination of the hanging jars, candles and acorns, and we&#8217;d leave these up all holiday season for a festive look that doesn&#8217;t scream &#8220;Thanksgiving!&#8221; Just please do remember to extinguish all candles before you retire for the evening, even though these are in glass jars.</p>
<div id="attachment_1122" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 250px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ml_1103_grape_centerpiece_xl.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1122" title="ml_1103_grape_centerpiece_xl" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ml_1103_grape_centerpiece_xl-240x300.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>3. <a title="Martha Stewart Grape Centerpiece" href="http://www.marthastewart.com/269110/thanksgiving-grape-centerpiece?czone=entertaining/dinner-party-cnt/dinner-party-tabletop" target="_blank">Grape Centerpiece</a>: Ahh, Martha Stewart. No one makes you feel lazier than Martha Stewart when it comes to decorating. What we forget is that she has a team of people creating all these stunning ideas, so don&#8217;t beat yourself up about it. What we loved about these centerpieces is that they are edible and, as Ms. Stewart reminds us, please make sure to use washed grapes and non-poisonous leaves to accompany them, just in case your guests start nibbling. With all the farmer&#8217;s markets around these days, it shouldn&#8217;t be a problem to find some big, beautiful grape clusters to use for your centerpiece! Do note in the photo that Martha has added them above the fireplace, too.</p>
<div id="attachment_1123" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gold-nest-runner-068684775.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1123" title="gold-nest-runner-068684775" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gold-nest-runner-068684775-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>4. <a title="Gold nest runner z gallerie" href="http://www.zgallerie.com/p-11151-gold-nest-runner.aspx" target="_blank">Gold Nest Runner</a>: Give your table that extra sparkle with this beautiful woven gold runner from Z Gallerie. This piece adds texture and interest to the center of the table, and best of all, can be used all year round for special occasions! This would work well with the grape centerpiece and the purple napkins, but keep the placemats simple with this runner. The trick is to dazzle your guests, not give them a headache!</p>
<div id="attachment_1124" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 210px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/073919_050_b.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1124" title="073919_050_b" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/073919_050_b-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>5. <a title="Hobnail Pitcher Anthropologie" href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073919&amp;catId=HOME-SERVE&amp;pushId=HOME-SERVE&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navCount=30&amp;color=050&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;isSubcategory=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-SERVE-DRINK" target="_blank">Hobnail Pitcher</a>: We usually think &#8220;clothes&#8221; when it comes to Anthropologie, but they&#8217;ve got the same unique tastes when it comes to home goods, too. We loved the rich color and texture of this pitcher, which would be perfect to have as a water server on the table. The pitcher feels vintage, but with such a modern look that we know Jonathan Adler, one of our faves, would adore it too. And did you notice, this would definitely go with all the other pieces mentioned above&#8230;</p>
<p>Are you ready for family visiting for Thanksgiving? Do you need a few rooms refreshed, or perhaps new furniture to accommodate guests? Call LRM Interior Design now for a consultation—there&#8217;s no time to spare now that we are so close to the holidays. We would love to help you get your home in tip-top shape for your holiday guests. (949) 497-6806</p>
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		<title>Another Reason to Love Kravet: Brunschwig &amp; Fils</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:06:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennifermyers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everybody knows that we love Kravet—we love their furniture (especially the KravetSmart line!), we love their fabrics, we love their trimmings. And now there&#8217;s even more reason to love Kravet—they saved the esteemed fabric company Brunschwig &#38; Fils. This American company was founded in 1900 and has always been highly regarded in the industry, not [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_1099" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Screen-shot-2011-10-14-at-12.06.10-PM.png"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1099" title="Screen shot 2011-10-14 at 12.06.10 PM" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Screen-shot-2011-10-14-at-12.06.10-PM-300x239.png" alt="" width="300" height="239" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The Les Alizés Collection from Brunschwig &amp; Fils.</p></div>
<p>Everybody knows that we love <a title="Kravet" href="http://www.kravet.com/">Kravet</a>—we love their furniture (especially the <a title="Kravet Smart furniture line" href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/2011/07/18/get-smart-and-beautiful-custom-furniture-can-be-yours/">KravetSmart line</a>!), we love their fabrics, we love their trimmings. And now there&#8217;s even more reason to love Kravet—they saved the esteemed fabric company <a title="Brunschwig &amp; Fils" href="http://www.brunschwig.com/buzz.htm">Brunschwig &amp; Fils</a>.</p>
<p>This American company was founded in 1900 and has always been highly regarded in the industry, not just for their fabrics, but as a resource. Unfortunately, due to the economic upheaval, Brunschwig &amp; Fils was forced to file for bankruptcy in late 2010.</p>
<p>But wait, that&#8217;s not all. Kravet president Cary Kravet swoops in like a superhero to Brunschwig &amp; Fils&#8217; rescue. Although they seem like a competitor, it makes complete sense for Kravet to add them to their line of offerings. <span id="more-1098"></span></p>
<p>&#8220;It was pretty close to disappearing,&#8221; said Cary Kravet. &#8220;We all revere Brunschwig, which produced the most fantastic traditional and historically important patterns. It had to be respected.&#8221;</p>
<p>And respect it, they did. Kravet added Brunschwig &amp; Fils to their stable of deluxe brands, right where it should be, alongside Lee Jofa and GP &amp; Baker. Lee Jofa&#8217;s executive vice president and creative director Stephen Elrod couldn&#8217;t wait to dig into Brunschwig &amp; Fils&#8217; extensive archive after the transaction was complete. He was searching for historic patterns that could be adapted for a new generation, and Elrod hit the proverbial jackpot. He combed through thousands of patterns, some even dating from the 1700s, to create this season&#8217;s Les Alizés collection. The name means &#8220;trade winds&#8221; in French, and includes bold prints, substantial wovens and intricate embroideries.</p>
<p>Like when Jean Paul Gaultier took over the helm at Hèrmes, Kravet has brought Brunschwig &amp; Fils into this century without damaging its dignity or integrity, while still being a little cheeky with their updates. Reducing the number of colors in a paisley and introducing a pink and orange colorway were just two of the ways that Elrod updated some of Brunschwig &amp; Fils&#8217; historic patterns.</p>
<p>We&#8217;ll be keeping our eyes out for more of Elrod&#8217;s fantastic innovations with Brunschwig &amp; Fils&#8217; deep archives of patterns, textures and delightful fabrics, so watch this space!</p>
<p>We are experts in upholstery, reupholstery and custom furniture. Do you have a sofa in your house that you love, but it needs a facelift? Perhaps some new Brunschwig &amp; Fils fabric? Is there a piece that is missing in your house, but you just can&#8217;t find? Please call LRM Interior Design for a consultation; we have the solution for you. (949) 497-6806 or <a title="Contact LRM Interior Design" href="http://lrmdesign.com/contact/default.asp">click here</a> to use our online form.</p>
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		<title>Lounge at the Pacific Edge, Laguna Beach&#8217;s Hottest Boutique Hotel</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:07:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennifermyers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When the Pacific Edge Hotel, the latest addition to Laguna Beach&#8217;s upscale cadre of hotels, needed some interior design in a jiffy before the season ended, they called LRM Interior Design. After reading about Lisa McDennon&#8217;s qualifications and accolades, and finding out that she runs a local company, the owners of Pacific Edge were sold. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_1070" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 272px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/lounge.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1070" title="lounge" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/lounge-262x300.jpg" alt="" width="262" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Bold colors and thoughtful accents make LRMID&#39;s design perfect for a Joie de Vivre hotel.</p></div>
<p>When the <a title="Pacific Edge Hotel" href="http://www.jdvhotels.com/hotels/orangecounty/pacific_edge" target="_blank">Pacific Edge Hotel</a>, the latest addition to Laguna Beach&#8217;s upscale cadre of hotels, needed some interior design in a jiffy before the season ended, they called LRM Interior Design.</p>
<p>After reading about Lisa McDennon&#8217;s qualifications and accolades, and finding out that she runs a local company, the owners of Pacific Edge were sold. <a title="Joie de Vivre Hotel Group" href="http://www.jdvhotels.com/" target="_blank">Joie de Vivre Hotel Group</a>, the company that owns and manages Pacific Edge, is known for their cutting-edge design and style for boutique hotels here in California, and it&#8217;s no surprise that LRM Interior Design was chosen for the job.<span id="more-1065"></span></p>
<p>Without a lot of time to finish the hotel&#8217;s Greenroom Lounge, the team at LRM couldn&#8217;t take the time to special order or custom design any pieces, and relied on some of their trusted suppliers to furnish the lounge—that also happen to be open to the public, both online and at their retail locations.</p>
<p>For instance, the dining table was selected from Z Gallerie, and the wood chairs and coffee table came from Crate &amp; Barrel. West Elm provided a glass-topped, kelly-green contemporary table, while pillows came from Pier 1.</p>
<p>Some items were from local sources, naturally, like the stunning photography on the walls from Tony Clark. Many of the accessories came from a local&#8217;s treasure trove, Laguna Colony Company in the heart of downtown, where the team selected many of the shell-decorated items and teak bowls.</p>
<p>But there are some things that have to be provided by the best, and that was the fabric by Kravet. The yellow and blue pattern of the communal table&#8217;s banquette could not be a better choice to complement the dramatic photo of the wave that hovers above.</p>
<p>This project finished just weeks before the 2011 ASID Orange County Awards, where Lisa and her team won yet another award, this time for Commercial Projects. Winning the Gold Award in this category with their modern designs for <a title="Golden Comm" href="http://goldencomm.com/" target="_blank">Golden Comm</a>, a strategic web design firm in Orange County, proved LRM Interior Design&#8217;s prowess in this area that they seem to be moving into more and more frequently.</p>
<p>If you have an office, restaurant or hospitality space that needs just freshening up or a whole new look, contact LRM Interior Design for a consultation. With award-winning talent and the ability to translate a client&#8217;s dream into reality, it&#8217;s no wonder LRM Interior Design is one of Orange County&#8217;s top interior design firms. Call now on (949) 497-6806 or <a title="Contact Us" href="http://lrmdesign.com/contact/default.asp" target="_blank">click here</a> to use our online form to contact us.</p>
<div id="attachment_1067" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/communal.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1067" title="communal" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/communal-300x195.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="195" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Don&#39;t you want your next party here?</p></div>
<div id="attachment_1068" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 278px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dining-table.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1068" title="dining table" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dining-table-268x300.jpg" alt="" width="268" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">This glass-topped table with a natural-tree base is from Z Gallerie.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_1069" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 263px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/greenroomlounge.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1069" title="greenroomlounge" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/greenroomlounge-253x300.jpg" alt="" width="253" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Pillows from Pier 1 and chairs from Crate &amp; Barrel, accessories from Laguna Colony Company.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_1066" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 277px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/fireplace.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1066 " title="fireplace" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/fireplace-267x300.jpg" alt="" width="267" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Cozy up next to the warm fire at the Pacific Edge Hotel&#39;s Greenroom Lounge.</p></div>
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		<title>Decorating the Dorm Room</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 22:36:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennifermyers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s time for those little ones that you&#8217;ve fostered through scraped knees, training wheels, the Terrible Twos, through the angst-filled early teen years to finally leave the nest. Kind of&#8230;.they&#8217;ll probably still be home at weekends to do their laundry, unless they got into a college out of state! For some young adults, this will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s time for those little ones that you&#8217;ve fostered through scraped knees, training wheels, the Terrible Twos, through the angst-filled early teen years to finally leave the nest. Kind of&#8230;.they&#8217;ll probably still be home at weekends to do their laundry, unless they got into a college out of state!</p>
<p>For some young adults, this will be the first time they really have a place to themselves. Yes, they&#8217;ll still be surrounded by tens or even hundreds of other students, but they won&#8217;t be surrounded by family. So make it nice for them! But a word to the wise—don&#8217;t take over. Let them personalize the space and make it their own. We&#8217;ve compiled some of our favorite items we think would look great and be useful in a small space.<span id="more-1055"></span></p>
<div id="attachment_1056" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 178px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/BirdseyeOverdoorRackBlk10053299_x.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1056" title="BirdseyeOverdoorRackBlk10053299_x" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/BirdseyeOverdoorRackBlk10053299_x-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="168" height="168" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>1. <a title="Birdie door hanger" href="http://www.containerstore.com/boutique/shopbyDormRoom/dormRoom1">10-Hook Overdoor Hanger:</a> Umbra&#8217;s® Birdie hanger allows for hanging bookbags, purses, hats, scarves and coats on the back of a door and voila, there&#8217;s more space in the closet! And less clutter on the floor, which makes for better relations if your child is sharing a dorm room. We also like the matching Birdie wastebasket too, all available at The Container Store.</p>
<div id="attachment_1057" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 178px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Screen-shot-2011-09-08-at-3.08.57-PM.png"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1057" title="Screen shot 2011-09-08 at 3.08.57 PM" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Screen-shot-2011-09-08-at-3.08.57-PM-206x300.png" alt="" width="168" height="244" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>2. <a title="Pomeroy Dream Diffuser" href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=18138620&amp;KSKU=132114&amp;DecorId=eloise&amp;BTSmode=true&amp;">Pomeroy Dream Turquoise Reed Diffuser</a>: Our young ladies aren&#8217;t as odiferous, shall we say, as their male counterparts, but that doesn&#8217;t mean that a few all-nighters with pizza boxes and way too many Starbucks cups in the trash won&#8217;t make the dorm room smell a bit. And that&#8217;s why Mom bought them a reed diffuser that looks, like, cool and stuff and not like yours. Especially not like yours.</p>
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<div id="attachment_1058" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 178px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bursjon-stool-with-storage__26457_PE090792_S4.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1058" title="bursjon-stool-with-storage__26457_PE090792_S4" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bursjon-stool-with-storage__26457_PE090792_S4-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="168" height="168" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>3. <a title="Storage Stool" href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/64613210">BURSJÖN Stool with Storage</a>: We think this would be a fantastic hamper, as it hides the dirty clothes (that&#8217;s if somebody bothers to put the clothes in there), has vents at the top, but is also a stool! It can be tucked in the corner most of the time, but if a fellow student comes over and seating is at a premium, they&#8217;ll be happy this stool has a dual purpose.</p>
<div id="attachment_1059" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 178px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Screen-shot-2011-09-08-at-3.24.43-PM.png"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1059" title="Screen shot 2011-09-08 at 3.24.43 PM" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Screen-shot-2011-09-08-at-3.24.43-PM-281x300.png" alt="" width="168" height="180" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>4. <a title="Tvilum Bookcase" href="http://www.allmodern.com/Tvilum-7165149-TK1913.html" target="_blank">Tvilum Blink Bookcase:</a> This compact bookshelf is 30&#8243; square, which means you can stack two or more side by side or on top of each other to fit your small space! We love that the shelves are not evenly sized, and that there&#8217;s a wee drawer in the middle that gives not just a pop of color (it&#8217;s reversible and has a different color on the back), but also a little hidey-hole. Note: If you do stack these shelving units, please attach them to the walls so they don&#8217;t fall on someone during a &#8220;rager&#8221;—oops, we mean small get-together with tea and cakes, Mom.</p>
<div id="attachment_1060" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 227px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Screen-shot-2011-09-08-at-3.25.55-PM.png"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1060" title="Screen shot 2011-09-08 at 3.25.55 PM" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Screen-shot-2011-09-08-at-3.25.55-PM-300x198.png" alt="" width="217" height="143" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>5. <a href="http://www.containerstore.com/boutique/shopbyDormRoom/dormRoom2" target="_blank">Large Tint Stacking Drawers</a>: These are seriously awesome, and not your regular stacking drawers. They come in six colors, plus boring &#8220;clear&#8221;, and they are perfect for clothes, stationery or any other item that you don&#8217;t mind having a little on show. If you can&#8217;t tuck these away in a closet (which would be a shame to hide them!), we recommend choosing two colors, like your son&#8217;s favorite sporting team colors, and alternate colors on the stack. We&#8217;d choose purple and gold, naturally.</p>
<p>Need any other tips for your young college student&#8217;s dream dorm room? How about remodeling their old room at home into that spare bedroom, office or home gym you&#8217;ve always wanted? Call LRM Interior Design now to arrange your free consultation: 949-497-6806.</p>
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		<title>Jonathan Adler Takes London!</title>
		<link>http://blog.lrmdesign.com/2011/09/01/jonathan-adler-takes-london/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:21:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennifermyers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Frankly, we&#8217;re surprised that those fashionable, stylish Brits haven&#8217;t jumped on Jonathan Adler, bundled him up and taken him off to their damp but decadent wilds of London. Luckily they haven&#8217;t, because we feel, here at LRM Interior Design, that he&#8217;s a national treasure. And he&#8217;s all ours. Although, of course, we will allow him [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_1043" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 231px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/263_profile_img1_adler.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1043" title="263_profile_img1_adler" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/263_profile_img1_adler-221x300.jpg" alt="" width="221" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">It&#39;s him! Jonathan Adler!</p></div>
<p>Frankly, we&#8217;re surprised that those fashionable, stylish Brits haven&#8217;t jumped on Jonathan Adler, bundled him up and taken him off to their damp but decadent wilds of London. Luckily they haven&#8217;t, because we feel, here at LRM Interior Design, that he&#8217;s a national treasure. And he&#8217;s all ours.</p>
<p>Although, of course, we will allow him to have a store there, on the ever-so-posh Sloane Avenue in South Kensington, or &#8220;South Ken&#8221; to locals and those in the know. He&#8217;ll be hobnobbing with all the top names there—Paul Smith and Joseph, two of the UK&#8217;s top clothing brands—plus be right around the corner from Sloane Square and all the fab shops down the King&#8217;s Road. But don&#8217;t get us started; we&#8217;ll be booking tickets on British Airways in a minute if we keep going on about it!</p>
<p>It&#8217;s not opening til next month, but to give you a preview, we wanted to show you some of our top faves from the glorious Mr. Adler. So, as the Brits say, let&#8217;s get on with it, then!<span id="more-1042"></span></p>
<div id="attachment_1044" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 173px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ipadcover.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1044" title="ipadcover" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ipadcover-202x300.jpg" alt="" width="163" height="243" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>1. The iPad Cover: First of all, it&#8217;s LRM policy that everyone has some form of Jonathan Adler stationery at work, be it file folders, pencil cases or a notebook. We&#8217;ll be surprised if Jan Smith, Senior Designer and recent recipient of an iPad2 for her birthday, isn&#8217;t sporting one of these very soon. For $30, you&#8217;ll have the most stylish iPad ever made because it&#8217;s covered in one of Jonathan Adler&#8217;s signature bold designs. Don&#8217;t ever let anyone borrow it; they&#8217;ll steal the cover even if they can&#8217;t steal the iPad!</p>
<div id="attachment_1045" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 206px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ipadapp.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1045" title="ipadapp" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ipadapp-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="196" height="147" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>2. The Adler App: What else would you have on your Adler-covered iPad but the Jonathan Adler app? Unfortunately it cannot summon the man himself, but you get all sorts of amazing, interactive goodies, from a gift finder and the &#8220;Product du Jour&#8221; to inspirations, photos and comments from fans. It&#8217;s all kinds of wonderful, and frankly, we can&#8217;t get enough!!</p>
<div id="attachment_1046" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 146px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/horse.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1046" title="horse" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/horse-186x300.jpg" alt="" width="136" height="221" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>3. Horse: No, not the playground game, but this midnight-glazed horse head sculpture. We love horses as a masculine décor accessory, and this one has the cleanest of lines with an unusually gorgeous color. This high-fired stoneware piece is over a foot high and just over 10&#8243; wide, and is part of the Menagerie collection. Each prototype is hand carved, then made by a studio in Peru, which Adler found through Aid to Artisans, a non-profit organization that links American designers to artisans in developing countries. Nice!</p>
<div id="attachment_1047" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 195px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/hollywood.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1047" title="hollywood" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/hollywood.jpg" alt="" width="185" height="187" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>4. Bedding: Live in Hollywood wherever you are in the world with Adler&#8217;s stunning Hollywood bedding set. We can&#8217;t decide between the simpler embroidered design or the full on grey-and-white patterned version. Of course the sheets are made of 100% cotton percale and even the duvet cover has a 400 thread count. Who wouldn&#8217;t want to sleep surrounded by a Jonathan Adler pattern?</p>
<div id="attachment_1048" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 200px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/mirror.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1048" title="mirror" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/mirror-300x288.jpg" alt="" width="190" height="183" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text"> </p></div>
<p>5. Ventana Mirror: Mirrors are an essential part of a home&#8217;s décor, in our opinion, and Mr. Adler certainly has a few that make our pulses race. This Ventana mirror being one of them. It comes in brass and black—perfect for our luxury bachelor pads— and nickel and white, which will fit nicely in our contemporary designs. We certainly can&#8217;t wait to use either of them. Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who&#8217;s the best OC designer of all? LRM Interior Design? We thought so.</p>
<p>If you need help accessorizing your home, we can help. We are constantly on the lookout for the perfect pieces for our clients&#8217; homes, scouring physical and online sources to bring them the best pieces on their budget. Call (949) 497-6806 to arrange a complimentary consultation with Lisa McDennon, our fearless, and fiercely talented, leader. Or <a title="Email Lisa McDennon" href="mailto:lisa@lrmdesign.com" target="_blank">click here</a> to send her an email directly.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:35:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Designing tile for kitchens, bathrooms, indoor rooms, outdoor spaces—wherever you want to put it—is one of our favorite things. And we don&#8217;t just make up a nice little picture to show the tile installer, we go through a complete process with our client. We design the whole area and make our tile suggestions that fit [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Designing tile for kitchens, bathrooms, indoor rooms, outdoor spaces—wherever you want to put it—is one of our favorite things. And we don&#8217;t just make up a nice little picture to show the tile installer, we go through a complete process with our client.</p>
<p>We design the whole area and make our tile suggestions that fit within the client&#8217;s budget, of course. Then we go through all the tile selections with the client, either at their residence, business or at the showroom, whichever is most appropriate for the client and the size and quantity of the tile.</p>
<p>Then we create a detailed CAD drawing that measures out every little thing, down to the millimeter, down to the space for the grout. We leave no room for chance at LRM Interior Design; we want that tile installer to know exactly what we want him to do. We even make up styleboards that show each type of tile that will go in a certain area. And yes, the contractors love working with us for just this kind of attention to detail, because we help them get the job done right the first time.<span id="more-1035"></span></p>
<p>But we digress. Today&#8217;s blog is not just about tile, but about cool, decorative metal tiles. Tile doesn&#8217;t just have to be ceramic, or even glass. The tile in a room, shower, backsplash or floor doesn&#8217;t have to be made from all one material. We love to mix it up!</p>
<p>And by metal tiles, we don&#8217;t mean those crazy tin ceiling tiles that you see in restored Victorian homes and buildings. Oh no, these are much more exciting&#8230;</p>
<div id="attachment_1036" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 220px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/195016.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1036 " title="195016" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/195016.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="210" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Diamond Tech Tile</p></div>
<p>1. Round It Up: These metal tiles from Diamond Tech Tiles&#8217; Metal Series™ are uber-modern and sleek, and we&#8217;d love to use them in a bathroom or kitchen backsplash in a luxury bachelor pad or other contemporary home. Unfortunately, they can&#8217;t actually be used IN the shower, which we&#8217;re trying not to be upset about. We&#8217;d love it if someone else will come up with a rust-proof version. Titanium, perhaps?</p>
<div id="attachment_1037" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 170px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Aur0044-VER.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1037" title="Aur0044-VER" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Aur0044-VER.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="160" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Westminster Verdigris Field Tile</p></div>
<p>2. Aged to Perfection: What&#8217;s better than copper? Verdigris copper. And Westminster Tile has this beautiful, 4&#8243; x 4&#8243; patinaed field tile, perfect for bathroom accents, powder rooms and kitchens. Especially kitchens—can you imagine how cozy and welcoming a kitchen would be with these tiles in it? We can. Let us show you how wonderful it would be in your kitchen.</p>
<div id="attachment_1038" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 249px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Creative.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1038" title="Creative" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Creative-300x194.jpg" alt="" width="239" height="154" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Creative Metal Tiles</p></div>
<p>3. Waves of Water: These stunning tiles evoke the image of a clear stream, rain down a windowpane, or a waterfall, all wonderful images that make them a perfect addition to a master bathroom. They are versatile enough to be used in a traditional or contemporary setting, and if that wasn&#8217;t enough, they&#8217;re also made out of 50% post-consumer recycled content. Creative Metal Tile, we thank you.</p>
<div id="attachment_1039" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 216px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Arizona.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1039" title="Arizona" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Arizona.jpg" alt="" width="206" height="174" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Arizona Hot Dots</p></div>
<p>4. Straight to the Point: Don&#8217;t feel like getting all heavy metal in your interior design? Sometimes less is more, a philosophy we truly believe in. Arizona Hot Dots® have created bronze metal tile liners in a stunning Antique Brown finish. We could match these with the perfect non-metal tile for a design that you would fall in love with!</p>
<div id="attachment_1040" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 226px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/crossville.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1040" title="crossville" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/crossville-300x295.jpg" alt="" width="216" height="213" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Crossville&#39;s Mixology Collection</p></div>
<p>5. Star-Crossed: For over 25 years, Crossville has created some of the most innovative tiles on the market, and their latest collection keeps to their tradition of breaking the industry mold. Their Mixology collection features seven designs in two sizes, 4&#8243; x 4&#8243; and 6&#8243; x 6&#8243;, plus 10 trim options and two random mosaics  available in  four distinctive finishes, providing 98 pieces to “mix” and match for  commercial or residential installations. These also contain 50% post-consumer recycled content, continuing Crossville&#8217;s commitment to sustainability.</p>
<p>Looking to refresh the tile in your kitchen or bath? Want to create a statement with a beautiful tile design, or just need help with tile selection? Give LRM Interior Design a call to set up a complimentary consultation: (949) 497-6806.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[We were captivated by the clean lines and organic materials at the Spa Cidade Jardim, a spa hidden on the fifth floor of the Shopping Cidade Jardim mall in Brazil&#8217;s bustling São Paulo. We&#8217;re not suggesting you get an entire spa installed into your home, nor jump on a plane to Brazil tomorrow to visit [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 333px"><img title="Spa Cidade Jardim main pool" src="http://www.interiordesign.net/photo/365/365218-In_the_pool_area_at_the_Spa_Cidade_Jardim_decking_of_cumaru_a_teaklike_Brazilian_wood_is_raised_4_inches_above_the_porcelain.jpg" alt="" width="323" height="217" /><p class="wp-caption-text">The neutral color palette is perfect for relaxing and unwinding.</p></div>
<p>We were captivated by the clean lines and organic materials at the <a title="Spa Cidade Jardim" href="http://www.spacidadejardim.com.br/" target="_blank">Spa Cidade Jardim</a>, a spa hidden on the fifth floor of the Shopping Cidade Jardim mall in Brazil&#8217;s bustling São Paulo. We&#8217;re not suggesting you get an entire spa installed into your home, nor jump on a plane to Brazil tomorrow to visit this delectable sanctum of relaxation, but we can help you take some of these beautiful ideas and incorporate them into your <a title="How To Add A Little Romance to Your Home For Valentine’s Day" href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/2011/02/14/how-to-add-a-little-romance-to-your-home-for-valentines-day/" target="_blank">master bath at home</a>.</p>
<p>The similarities we find between the hectic energy of Orange County life (busy parents with active, social kids to ferry around, the highest concentration of entrepreneurs in the country, great dining and lounging venues, stunning natural beauty) with the busting, expanding city of São Paulo is the need to escape once in a while. And not necessarily get out of town, but escape in your OWN town. Did you know that the traffic is so bad in Såo Paulo that the wealthy commute by helicopter? Doesn&#8217;t that make your crosstown journey sound a lot easier?<span id="more-1032"></span></p>
<p>One thing we&#8217;d love to see Orange County take from the Cidade Jardim building is the combination of retail, residences and relaxation all in one place. It&#8217;s a cosmopolitan idea to provide community for city life, and it would be great to mix up the OC&#8217;s urban and suburban areas to create a more European feel to our Southern California enclave.</p>
<div id="attachment_1033" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/365222-A_VIP_bathing_suite_features_an_acrylic_tub_Photograph_by_Romulo_Fialdini_.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1033" title="365222-A_VIP_bathing_suite_features_an_acrylic_tub_Photograph_by_Romulo_Fialdini_" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/365222-A_VIP_bathing_suite_features_an_acrylic_tub_Photograph_by_Romulo_Fialdini_-300x225.jpg" alt="VIP Bathing Area" width="300" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">This VIP bathing area&#39;s tub would be a wonderful addition to a master bath.</p></div>
<p>But—on to the design. We love the neutral palette chosen by Studio Arthur Casas for the spa, especially tying the copious amount of blond wood into the color scheme. Creating a soothing effect should always be paramount when designing any kind of relaxation area, whether it&#8217;s a 10,700-square-foot spa or your own bathtime escape.</p>
<p><a title="Deca showerheads" href="http://www.deca-us.com/deca-us/produtos/produtos.asp?linha_id=16" target="_blank">Showerheads</a> are mounted on the ceiling, echoing the country&#8217;s infamous rainforests, and plenty of custom beds and benches are placed throughout the space to provide places for lounging or conversing.The private VIP bathing areas at the Spa Cidade Jardim could double as a master bath; imagine your calm-inducing view of the Pacific ocean from your window as you soak in this <a title="Spas Versati" href="http://www.spasversati.com.br/caracteristicas/cores/" target="_blank">extra-deep oval jacuzzi tub</a> with freestanding faucets.</p>
<p>Read the full article from Interior Design magazine <a title="Spa Cidade Jardim" href="http://www.interiordesign.net/article/541207-Refuge_from_the_City.php" target="_blank">here</a>, and peruse the fantastic details, fabrics and design by Studio Arthur Casas. We know of so many ways to bring these touches into your master bath to create your own relaxing sanctuary. If you are ready to change your tired master bath into your own personal spa, call LRM Interior Design today for a consultation: (949) 497-6806.</p>
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