by Lori | Oct 14, 2008 | Events, Green Living
I was excited to read about LA’s latest landscaping partnership.LADWP (LA Department of Water and Power) and Million Trees LA are teaming up this month in an effort to get more water-wise trees into our Angeleno soil.Million Trees LA will donate up to 7 free trees... by Lori | Sep 16, 2008 | Events, Parties
This past Sunday I had fun, fun, fun at DIFFA’s Dining by Design Table Hop & Taste at the LA Mart . Designer’s and Sponsors get together, decorate tables and serve up yummy food to raise money for AIDS. About 15 of LA’s top eateries like... by Lori | Aug 26, 2008 | Materials
Wind power just went glam, thanks to Starcks’ ingenuity and eye for design. These so called windmills are part of “Democratic Ecology”, a line that Starck is developing with the Italian Industrial group Pramac. It’s part of what we love so much about... by Lori | Aug 1, 2008 | Materials, Retailers
Everyone seems to be catching on to the green trend in techniques and materials for buildings and homes. Something people rarely think about is the way they clean these spaces. It doesn’t matter how much effort goes into the design and execution of your project... by Lori | Jul 9, 2008 | Materials
So now that you’ve changed out all your incandescent bulbs for flourescent, get ready for LED lightbulbs which have hit a home run in light quality and savings. Flourescents seemed to be the answer to our energy and environmental concerns. The price is right,... by Lori | Jun 19, 2008 | Events, Parties
When I tell people that I’m an interior designer the first thing they usually say is, “Oh how fun! You must really love your job. It’s so glamorous.” I often reply that the beginning and the end of a project are what I love and everything in... by Lori | Jun 16, 2008 | Events, Lectures, Materials, Public Speaking
Last week I spoke about green residential interiors at Dwell on Design 2008. Presenting after Mary Cordaro of H3 Environmental is always fun. Mary is a Bau Biologist who lectures on the health aspects of green design. She’s like reading the editorial section of... by Lori | May 23, 2008 | Events
Meeting and convention organizers increasingly require green practices, products. Green events for both Republican and Democratic conventions are in the works. The fact that the Democrats meeting in Denver will use biodegradable balloons, recycled confetti... by Lori | May 7, 2008 | Materials, Retailers
I keep hearing “green just needs a little glamour.” I guess those people haven’t been to Robertson Boulevard lately. Some would argue that Robertson outshines Rodeo Drive as the fashion mecca for the rich and famous. Try to get through the street... by Lori | May 2, 2008 | Events, Lectures, Public Speaking
On June 6th, I am speaking at the Los Angeles based Dwell on Design 2008 event and being touted as one of the most influential minds in desgin, plus a mover and shaker in the industry. Cat’s out of the bag people, it’s been published by the bible of green...