tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20048119367785618462024-03-05T20:37:39.369-08:00Good Shepherd Charity Design ProjectTurquoisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104321140366957746noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004811936778561846.post-77736128181756370132012-05-16T08:08:00.002-07:002012-05-16T08:08:14.735-07:00New Press: Woman's Day Issue May 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You may have noticed in your May issue of Woman's Day Magazine the Good Shepherd Center for Woman and Children made the issue! We are so happy and incredibly grateful to Ayn-Monique for writing the article about the project and to show the talents of just some of the designers that participated. You can also view the <a href="http://www.womansday.com/home/decorating-ideas/inspiring-house-makeover#slide-1"> images online here</a> and read the article. Thank you again Ayn-Monique and everyone who donated and to all the designers that took the time to decorate these rooms!Turquoisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104321140366957746noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004811936778561846.post-90636868215751897442012-04-24T21:26:00.001-07:002012-04-24T21:26:35.838-07:00New Press: Trad Home Spring 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://vanessakogevinas.com">Vanessa Kogevinas</a> and I are so happy to announce that our <a href="http://gscharitydesignproject.blogspot.com/">Good Shepherd Charity Design Project</a> is featured in the new Spring issue of Trad Home. If you would like to view the article it starts on page 94. We cannot thank Ann, Jenny and Darra enough for supporting us with this project. (*You can view our first press with TradHome last year here. We also want to thank all of the amazing and talented designers that brought forward the most spectacular designs and were so wonderful to work with. Also we want to thank all the vendors that helped donate these great products so that our rooms could be extra special for those in need.
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We have waited for our <a href="http://gscharitydesignproject.blogspot.com/">GSCDP </a>press to hit the stands and internet and will be posting all the rooms on the <a href="http://gscharitydesignproject.blogspot.com/">GSCDP blog soon</a>.
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We will be working on our next charity project in the coming months so please stay tuned. If you would like to donate product, give money/gift cards, or donate your time as a designer please email me directly we always need the help. If you are a large corporation or store please contact me directly to go over the details of our upcoming projects.
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And thank you to everyone who has helped us and supported us along this journey! If you would like to donate to The Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women and Children please see their website <a href="http://gschomeless.org/joomla/">here</a>.Turquoisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104321140366957746noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004811936778561846.post-47978694175283565642012-02-14T18:39:00.000-08:002012-02-14T18:40:38.887-08:00Submit your favorite Shelter!CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR OUR NEXT CHARITY DESIGN PROJECT!! <br />
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Submit your favorite homeless shelter or charity center for us to redesign!<br />
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Vanessa Squared Productions is on the hunt for our NEXT project and we are listening to you. Please (comment here) the name of a homeless shelter in the Los Angeles area as well as a contact name, an email address, and a website (if there is one) and your submission will be carefully reviewed. The selected shelter will be announced soon!<br />
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Check out our latest project at <a href="http://theteenprojectvenice.blogspot.com">The Teen Project Venice</a>.</i>Turquoisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104321140366957746noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004811936778561846.post-41171297693652429942012-01-19T10:36:00.000-08:002012-01-19T10:36:55.346-08:00Thank you Apartment Therapy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKuqo9HM52nfPy5tglRfyCUeG6Ym1CNcRl1qcy5Bc20N54kgjn7zX3rSrN3CspEJArPBmrCKsd1dBxXl05tojzu-GxL1LDZFJBeMi7qDmE0hT4ZD2QuPQ6-juq2JDWMh1mnT1TyG5jYVg/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-12-12+at+11.37.38+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKuqo9HM52nfPy5tglRfyCUeG6Ym1CNcRl1qcy5Bc20N54kgjn7zX3rSrN3CspEJArPBmrCKsd1dBxXl05tojzu-GxL1LDZFJBeMi7qDmE0hT4ZD2QuPQ6-juq2JDWMh1mnT1TyG5jYVg/s400/Screen+shot+2011-12-12+at+11.37.38+PM.png" /></a></div>Thank you Apartment Therapy for a great post on our Good Shepherd Charity Design Project. Lots of dedication, time and energy from each of the designers went into creating these beautiful rooms. Enjoy the post, you can read it <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/designers-give-back-the-good-s-162730">here.</a>Turquoisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104321140366957746noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004811936778561846.post-43062961625530674822011-11-30T09:00:00.000-08:002011-11-30T09:00:52.040-08:00Glam Lamb: Irene Lovetts Room Redo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLaAoDV2dPW0OPQ60gUSpbTsVVm5I3X5QBSCr74YyUN0Gjn5MDkh9hoHUXKi5R6N7rherhxzAdePhtAYbZpB0erv0VYpxzI0OIPkpVdm10eVPV6qQmgbtq1pT62clK5MDo-oOlUzy3HuA/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-28+at+11.34.38+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="142" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLaAoDV2dPW0OPQ60gUSpbTsVVm5I3X5QBSCr74YyUN0Gjn5MDkh9hoHUXKi5R6N7rherhxzAdePhtAYbZpB0erv0VYpxzI0OIPkpVdm10eVPV6qQmgbtq1pT62clK5MDo-oOlUzy3HuA/s400/Screen+shot+2011-10-28+at+11.34.38+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSc45Xoe44vfpxWM5-gc_Yk6P1shNS-LV5t0qDIoRhhr4Q4BG3RLC9GtlVFEQE6sDAzCkDjjvv67fzUwmMVUNEvaibYPC8K005eCBb9r6oyoSYBNkTEldJBax6oV9oXCTETwm8oYRrTmQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-28+at+11.35.58+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="321" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSc45Xoe44vfpxWM5-gc_Yk6P1shNS-LV5t0qDIoRhhr4Q4BG3RLC9GtlVFEQE6sDAzCkDjjvv67fzUwmMVUNEvaibYPC8K005eCBb9r6oyoSYBNkTEldJBax6oV9oXCTETwm8oYRrTmQ/s400/Screen+shot+2011-10-28+at+11.35.58+AM.png" /></a></div>You can view Irene Lovett's redecorated room <a href="http://glamlamb.com/?p=3316">here</a> on the Glam Lamb post. And thank you Hallie from Glam Lamb for your donations to our charity project. Enjoy!Turquoisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104321140366957746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004811936778561846.post-81508308807189644452011-10-29T15:01:00.000-07:002011-12-05T11:45:59.091-08:00HGTV & Good Shepherd Center Videos<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8WEPnIs93hRuIH3A6kEHJhgO-yPbCHczEUTL2NCmaOlGe6tzUhQKtpk5vCoCeBxxYcRuhRFF4ER_NWF_Bs6RkQX8kID-AnCGKNa-ooFrGiUG6oE8YJdRPfQied7z_quIEYIGgT9qwMTE/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-18+at+5.46.30+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8WEPnIs93hRuIH3A6kEHJhgO-yPbCHczEUTL2NCmaOlGe6tzUhQKtpk5vCoCeBxxYcRuhRFF4ER_NWF_Bs6RkQX8kID-AnCGKNa-ooFrGiUG6oE8YJdRPfQied7z_quIEYIGgT9qwMTE/s400/Screen+shot+2011-10-18+at+5.46.30+PM.png" width="317" /></a><br />
Thank you <a href="http://hgtv.com">HGTV</a> and <a href="http://www.editoratlarge.com/">Editor at Large</a> for producing these great videos from the Good Shepherd Center Charity Design Project for HGTV. <br />
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Click here to view some of the fabulous featured designers from HGTV:<br />
<a href="http://www.hgtv.com/video/dividing-a-small-space-video/index.html">Erica Islas </a><br />
<a href="http://www.hgtv.com/video/furniture-for-small-rooms-video/index.html">Jordan Cappella</a><br />
<a href="http://www.hgtv.com/video/cheerful-airy-small-room-video/index.html">Kristine Paige Kamenstein</a><br />
<a href="http://www.hgtv.com/video/create-a-glamorous-small-space-video/index.html">Vanessa De Vargas</a><br />
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Enjoy!Turquoisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104321140366957746noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004811936778561846.post-57944454931305449642011-10-25T14:41:00.000-07:002011-10-25T15:01:37.816-07:00Thank you Natalie at Houzz<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2h1wNyKkCLpLNbg5VF4GK0CS55lEZSnujPD8Z_FCtR_wzJ-7xTL6Uxs4b82h85m1nxPuzofNwFogGHXwsR5tFraqzU0L7dXdLYiBEE7Fe-H2LM5uvteec7USjHWkQSMqPzSWoK4o2MP8/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-25+at+2.51.34+PM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 275px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2h1wNyKkCLpLNbg5VF4GK0CS55lEZSnujPD8Z_FCtR_wzJ-7xTL6Uxs4b82h85m1nxPuzofNwFogGHXwsR5tFraqzU0L7dXdLYiBEE7Fe-H2LM5uvteec7USjHWkQSMqPzSWoK4o2MP8/s400/Screen+shot+2011-10-25+at+2.51.34+PM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667552254421623298" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBOoipEE_I6z3GaC-db404ec51xzu_VZJXy-QjYCGgLO6PwQURZomQEca0EsTf3Wn0P4l6FbI2lwPBc2qLeLkq2nmPmoTcv3ZgiPk6nQP-ohEm_IcRojBYpNy9NDUvdw69_dy75n2gRkQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-25+at+2.51.53+PM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 327px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBOoipEE_I6z3GaC-db404ec51xzu_VZJXy-QjYCGgLO6PwQURZomQEca0EsTf3Wn0P4l6FbI2lwPBc2qLeLkq2nmPmoTcv3ZgiPk6nQP-ohEm_IcRojBYpNy9NDUvdw69_dy75n2gRkQ/s400/Screen+shot+2011-10-25+at+2.51.53+PM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667551504219984610" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_1JvH5t9jFImoLFxuy9h918eJA_8k_93sg_nTId8wodCIVtXpE_aYo94_mqYdifgTtUUGJY-YJlRNWXytRmeU4Xi0ls1H5J_OCSKMaW7ZjsrpjWq56k5l8dW9Uyy7u7cXRWfOr9FbdlQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-25+at+2.53.08+PM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 315px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_1JvH5t9jFImoLFxuy9h918eJA_8k_93sg_nTId8wodCIVtXpE_aYo94_mqYdifgTtUUGJY-YJlRNWXytRmeU4Xi0ls1H5J_OCSKMaW7ZjsrpjWq56k5l8dW9Uyy7u7cXRWfOr9FbdlQ/s400/Screen+shot+2011-10-25+at+2.53.08+PM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667551513309405682" /></a><br />Have you seen the fabulous post by Natalie on <a href="http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/788978/list/Open-House--Designers-Create-Uplifting-Sanctuaries">Houzz.com</a> that features some of the rooms from our Good Shepherd Project? Take a look at these once drab rooms and see how these AMAZING designers took to re-decorating these rooms. Such an amazing transformation! <br /><br> <br />You can view the story and images <a href="http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/788978/list/Open-House--Designers-Create-Uplifting-Sanctuaries">here</a>. Enjoy!Turquoisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104321140366957746noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004811936778561846.post-65802388811278891702011-10-25T14:25:00.001-07:002011-10-25T14:36:10.259-07:00Thank you Glendale News Press<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLFk_Y6qNbOscNgh2wDmRTj72koH0txX20E8mYuy7-PaMJrmbEbUSmULUi5uYzRz51wIwuFlmDoNwSp7vFDE1baKOcui9qkT1Halmzj73cKwEU_w1kbnkBy1C8dad1BaDgSjaZUSXy0Ek/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-24+at+7.37.48+PM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 95px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLFk_Y6qNbOscNgh2wDmRTj72koH0txX20E8mYuy7-PaMJrmbEbUSmULUi5uYzRz51wIwuFlmDoNwSp7vFDE1baKOcui9qkT1Halmzj73cKwEU_w1kbnkBy1C8dad1BaDgSjaZUSXy0Ek/s400/Screen+shot+2011-10-24+at+7.37.48+PM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667545838458951810" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCyq9DuRVm_7_c8ZXen4YLIFQwd6mZ3vcF7jkCLgSfqxt0yJ9MPMs62jX0b4YDMULe_Nx1HG9YhkzXDX2Z1B5X1HzWJkGPGkBDkT-_cNH2JIjGjanaXEF6AuaIMj1OFtcgFqcUEKNkBzs/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-24+at+7.37.35+PM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 345px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCyq9DuRVm_7_c8ZXen4YLIFQwd6mZ3vcF7jkCLgSfqxt0yJ9MPMs62jX0b4YDMULe_Nx1HG9YhkzXDX2Z1B5X1HzWJkGPGkBDkT-_cNH2JIjGjanaXEF6AuaIMj1OFtcgFqcUEKNkBzs/s400/Screen+shot+2011-10-24+at+7.37.35+PM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667545841657335138" /></a><br />Vanessa Kogevinas and I were acknowledged for our project with Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women and Children and were given an award at the Forget Me Not event at the Wilshire Country Club a couple weeks ago. Glendale News Press was there to cover the event and above we are pictured with Isabelle Zimmerman the Co-Chair from Good Shepherd. It was quite the honor to be be given such an award and want to thank everyone at Good Shepherd for the wonderful afternoon! <br /><br> Click <a href="http://www.glendalenewspress.com/entertainment/tn-gnp-1012-society,0,420984.story">here</a> to read the story.Turquoisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104321140366957746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004811936778561846.post-31725423724467000422011-10-19T12:02:00.000-07:002011-10-19T12:06:42.626-07:00Jessica Bennet Interiors: Blog Post Before and After<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj24H-c9kKry_csdq76aPbk8LKvM4iMYzNzLL2febJmp2cOPwEXzlFLSnBUDYDKA6Z-N44BS-7zOUvbDRf1g91O7Es_wOqe5EoXkxUTbQNFG7pJmBtNXn9-1tCLc6xG5UgVH0oUMAxafXI/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-19+at+12.04.15+PM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 162px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj24H-c9kKry_csdq76aPbk8LKvM4iMYzNzLL2febJmp2cOPwEXzlFLSnBUDYDKA6Z-N44BS-7zOUvbDRf1g91O7Es_wOqe5EoXkxUTbQNFG7pJmBtNXn9-1tCLc6xG5UgVH0oUMAxafXI/s400/Screen+shot+2011-10-19+at+12.04.15+PM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665281278531019682" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN41C8Mf_6jtyrq171MPjQ2aSYj3v19G7fgegecySnkjzcOmfOw7jneLL5m0qLllcHnRbKW_K8-Dw1arCeTG_yHXuGMXBEDH0ERGkVns0Lxc-kthnURaLY35VEMJ-FiQqXgutR3HuXL_o/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-19+at+12.04.04+PM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 257px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN41C8Mf_6jtyrq171MPjQ2aSYj3v19G7fgegecySnkjzcOmfOw7jneLL5m0qLllcHnRbKW_K8-Dw1arCeTG_yHXuGMXBEDH0ERGkVns0Lxc-kthnURaLY35VEMJ-FiQqXgutR3HuXL_o/s400/Screen+shot+2011-10-19+at+12.04.04+PM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665281279293545330" /></a><br />Thank you Jessica for posting this adorable video from your before and after experience from Good Shepherd. Your room is just beautiful! You can view the post and video <a href="http://blog.jessicabennettinteriors.com/before-after/why-post-photos-when-video-is-so-much-more-fun-good-shepherd-center-before-after/">here</a>.Turquoisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104321140366957746noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004811936778561846.post-10159326875142538292011-10-18T17:29:00.000-07:002011-10-18T17:32:32.147-07:00Laura Clayton Baker: Good Shepherd Blog Post<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPijf81-YaBCj1y3WlZjiIMt-DUFxBGjWBCgHPlVzTqvgYj6vXeaVDeAw1t0ABX4ceqBnfHXtgAwIkVykcGSDpzD_ZMJZM5YTuK-hDHuA5bPMPijSyN-O2tggo95zXIAMizOEqqBmsLM0/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-18+at+5.29.21+PM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPijf81-YaBCj1y3WlZjiIMt-DUFxBGjWBCgHPlVzTqvgYj6vXeaVDeAw1t0ABX4ceqBnfHXtgAwIkVykcGSDpzD_ZMJZM5YTuK-hDHuA5bPMPijSyN-O2tggo95zXIAMizOEqqBmsLM0/s400/Screen+shot+2011-10-18+at+5.29.21+PM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664994502406875058" /></a><br />Take a peek at Laura Clayton Baker's blog post about her experience putting together her room at Good Shepherd at lots of posted pics of her room. Thanks again Laura for your time, design and efforts on the Good Shepherd Project. You can read it <a href="http://painting-box.blogspot.com/2011/10/room-at-good-shepherd-center.html">here</a>.Turquoisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104321140366957746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004811936778561846.post-5853774434581093452011-08-26T14:31:00.000-07:002011-08-26T14:40:58.453-07:00Thank you Lamp Plus!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6FLYRSb2THfD-2YTTsfTpCMxKmb3xoWXIHsRc3D8FnqdpRcaAQhanNOyoFpj0-Vqpzh0AnktYlKKONFSBPB75yGbtwUl-pkNOpv28Y3LKYK3u4DIrT-antsmayaD1nkV4DdcgCoxY1es/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-26+at+2.37.12+PM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 315px; height: 307px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6FLYRSb2THfD-2YTTsfTpCMxKmb3xoWXIHsRc3D8FnqdpRcaAQhanNOyoFpj0-Vqpzh0AnktYlKKONFSBPB75yGbtwUl-pkNOpv28Y3LKYK3u4DIrT-antsmayaD1nkV4DdcgCoxY1es/s400/Screen+shot+2011-08-26+at+2.37.12+PM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645282106809879266" /></a>
<br />Thank you <a href="http://lampsplus.com">Lamps Plus</a> for your generous donation and small video on the Good Shepherd Project. Please click <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/8/prweb8737105.htm">here</a> to read the press release and view the video of <a href="http://mendetc.com/">Susie Ho's</a> room.
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<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Taken from the press release:
<br />LampsPlus.com, the leading online retailer of decorative lighting and home décor accessories, announced its involvement with the Good Shepherd Charity Design Project in Los Angeles. The project benefits the Good Shepherd Center for homeless Women and Children, renovating rooms used as temporary shelter by victims of domestic abuse and homelessness.
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<br />Lamps Plus donated table lamps, lighting fixtures and home furnishings to the shelter. The project renovated 30 single occupancy rooms at the shelter’s downtown location, and was managed by interior designer Vanessa De Vargas, and consultant/writer/editor Vanessa Kogevinas of the Los Angeles-based Designers Networking Group (DNG).
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<br />Each room was assigned to a local area designer, who was given one month to complete their room redesign. 10 of the rooms were completed in May, another 10 in June and the final 10 unveiled in July. Angela Hsu, Lamps Plus Vice President of Internet Marketing, noted that, “As a company located in Los Angeles, Lamps Plus is very pleased to have been a part of this charitable project, which benefits so many women and children in our community on an ongoing basis.”
<br /></span>Turquoisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104321140366957746noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004811936778561846.post-88053694841120650492011-07-26T10:00:00.000-07:002011-07-26T10:02:56.064-07:00Thank you Ask Miss A!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXdc8_uzNvOc5l6Q8KZ1HePfbGueh73-JHFbFrbcIIE1I0PFt2RnpUaOsMKrOV1ekQVlW0tbtLm1u85baHdskDHRwqYf-ATtBOBMM8AIiKXaf18_tBsNWJm_9ufD0wFH1h8M0lYUx6aw/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-07-26+at+9.58.44+AM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 355px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXdc8_uzNvOc5l6Q8KZ1HePfbGueh73-JHFbFrbcIIE1I0PFt2RnpUaOsMKrOV1ekQVlW0tbtLm1u85baHdskDHRwqYf-ATtBOBMM8AIiKXaf18_tBsNWJm_9ufD0wFH1h8M0lYUx6aw/s400/Screen+shot+2011-07-26+at+9.58.44+AM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633707385861208738" /></a><br />Thank you to Erika Thomas for including our Good Shepherd Project on the Ask Miss A blog. We very much appreciate the support! You can view the blog post <a href="http://askmissa.com/2011/07/22/vanessa-de-vargas-and-vanessa-kogevinas-unveil-renovated-good-shepherd-center-for-homeless-women-children/">here</a>.Turquoisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104321140366957746noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004811936778561846.post-58654485801079973032011-07-24T06:16:00.001-07:002011-07-24T06:16:52.123-07:00Good Shepherd Charity Design Project Invite - TODAY is the last day!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAeVUXt1XaUXK4V_sUkGEJTkHc2UH8EDmyhKC3xMcgFZK8ogTQl-FWLnwd7ArHlkqqs39W5Z7sRLYrkHSrIg0_nnflwDoJjmc_FtW0Y8UNsCLvfdDgN604SqV48DKzkB_B4m0TTLEiyA/s1600/GSinvite.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAeVUXt1XaUXK4V_sUkGEJTkHc2UH8EDmyhKC3xMcgFZK8ogTQl-FWLnwd7ArHlkqqs39W5Z7sRLYrkHSrIg0_nnflwDoJjmc_FtW0Y8UNsCLvfdDgN604SqV48DKzkB_B4m0TTLEiyA/s400/GSinvite.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628983119242088450" /></a><br />You are invited to...<br /><br />GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN & CHILDREN CHARITY DESIGN PROJECT IN LOS ANGELES<br> <br> <br />Presented by Vanessa Squared Productions Vanessa De Vargas / Turquoise & Vanessa Kogevinas / Get It! Consulting<br /><br> <br />Please come and join us for our Show House in downtown LA as 30 interiors designers transform the Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women & Children into a beautiful space to benefit deserving area women and children. All 30 rooms will be open for viewing and each designer will be there to present their room. This is an event you don’t want to miss! Invite is attached.<br /><br> <br />Saturday and Sunday July 23 and 24th from 11-3pm<br /><br> <br />GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN & CHILDREN <br />Hawkes Building <br> <br />11650 Rockwood St. <br> <br />Los Angeles CA 90026<br> <br />PH 213 482 1834<br> <br /><br> <br />Food and refreshments will be served.<br /><br> <br />Parking available on all side streets.<br /> <br> <br />*No RSVP is necessary we look forward to seeing you!<br /><br> <br />*Please feel free to pass the invite along.<br /><br> <br />ABOUT GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN & CHILDREN<br />The mission of Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women & Children is to provide, with dignity and love, a continuum of care from homelessness to self-sufficiency for women and their children, through services offered by professional and volunteer staff. For over 25 years Good Shepherd Center has provided food, clothing, shelter and supportive services for homeless women and children. From mobile outreach to transitional shelter to long-term housing for mothers with disabilities, help is available every step of the way. Good Shepherd continues to serve more than 900 women and children a year through comprehensive programs, providing long-term solutions to poverty and homelessness. www.gschomeless.org <http://www.gschomeless.org/>Turquoisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104321140366957746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004811936778561846.post-81733904739584493342011-07-19T21:23:00.000-07:002011-07-19T21:31:34.538-07:00Good Shepherd Center Interview: Vanessa Kogevinas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirBYs0K6KLf2sPRgIS6SM1Cy-cBmiLS66yw6VGNGhyphenhyphen0t6gqIn1tSly8GPUfP-mC4HIStQ9g04I9w_nkUHCS5xWJcZVXiCiUkbKZvRx93tkVsGg7Y306DBrP2heNo2wjs0c7e-R5Ghd8sM/s1600/VKportraitbw.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 312px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirBYs0K6KLf2sPRgIS6SM1Cy-cBmiLS66yw6VGNGhyphenhyphen0t6gqIn1tSly8GPUfP-mC4HIStQ9g04I9w_nkUHCS5xWJcZVXiCiUkbKZvRx93tkVsGg7Y306DBrP2heNo2wjs0c7e-R5Ghd8sM/s400/VKportraitbw.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631286601064978770" /></a> <br /><br />Good Shepherd Center Interview: <a href="http://vanessakogevinas.com/">Vanessa Kogevinas</a> <br /><br />Vanessa Kogevinas’s career in publishing and management has spanned over fifteen years, including positions at Architectural Digest and as a Founding and the Managing Editor editor of Western Interiors and Design magazine. She has also held positions as Project Manager of Veranda's show house at Greystone and as a Project Manager at Kathryn M. Ireland design. <br /><br />Vanessa currently serves as a Contributing Editor for California Homes magazine, a Contributing Editor for the Editor At Large website, and writes for a number of publications and blogs. She also runs her own consulting firm, Get It! Consulting, which specializes in assisting interior design professionals in reaching their professional goals through marketing, public relations and counseling. <br /><br />In 2009, she founded Vanessa Squared Productions with her business partner interior designer Vanessa De Vargas, which organizes events throughout the Los Angeles area. <br /><br />Vanessa Kogevinas’s love for her community and her desire to give back is evident in all the hard work she has done for this project. I was very excited when she took some time away from her coordinating efforts to share with us her wishes for this project and how she feels about being a part of it. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">VK:</span> I am delighted and honored to be spearheading this project with my business partner, Vanessa De Vargas. The fact that our efforts will allow women (and their children in some cases) that are committed to overcoming their hardships live in comfortable, beautiful spaces is what drives me. This is all about supporting their efforts to become successful, productive women in society. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLFlR_dRAm0D7L8u-FeNOTzwH1w_DuUrHiftfuO8MsYrTyhRsvlbOKzvthpGM-r1whBvCGeyb2h-Cb9uR203dkRImpHrop4ciPZmP7czEaPkHYaZ5C20HQYUu0v8x3F5kAf7XecnN8lC0/s1600/inspirationfinal.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLFlR_dRAm0D7L8u-FeNOTzwH1w_DuUrHiftfuO8MsYrTyhRsvlbOKzvthpGM-r1whBvCGeyb2h-Cb9uR203dkRImpHrop4ciPZmP7czEaPkHYaZ5C20HQYUu0v8x3F5kAf7XecnN8lC0/s400/inspirationfinal.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631286408159451234" /></a><br />Hopefully, the newly decorated spaces that they live in will inspire them to go above and beyond what they thought they could accomplish. I also hope that it will remind them that they are loved and cared for by individuals and their community. That the hardships they have suffered do not define them--that they are supported and that they are believed in. Beyond that, the fellowship that we, the participants and donors, will feel is invaluable. <br /><br><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaZQ-qg7-5jSV7ZHKWu1s9efpIN3HP6iB6rvIkx5OMbxBCB0QKVPzLfdUz9pCynEP7I_LikjssuGg56L3LTa6ZJknO-UHPUrUUuTsH_aNwlFxghg-WvmpTYXGZ_fPDrt7XhmwrTLG2QTE/s1600/inspirationfinal2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 170px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaZQ-qg7-5jSV7ZHKWu1s9efpIN3HP6iB6rvIkx5OMbxBCB0QKVPzLfdUz9pCynEP7I_LikjssuGg56L3LTa6ZJknO-UHPUrUUuTsH_aNwlFxghg-WvmpTYXGZ_fPDrt7XhmwrTLG2QTE/s400/inspirationfinal2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631286678425160210" /></a> <br /><br><br />The Good Shepherd Center's Mission best defines how I feel: The mission of Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women & Children is to empower women and their children to move from homelessness to self-sufficiency, through housing, employment and support services--offered with dignity and love. I am humbled by the generosity of all the people that I have called upon. Thank you to all the designers and donors for supporting us. <br /><br><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> How did you hear about the GS Design Project? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">VK:</span> Vanessa De Vargas and I were looking for a charity that we could help using our connections in the interior design and entertainment industry. <br />I called upon an old friend Tiffany Quick who works with Good Shepherd and 'the rest is history!' <br /><br><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> What do you think the biggest challenge of the project will be? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">VK:</span> The biggest challenge of the project will be getting the word out as far as we'd like the news to extend. We need everyone's help--word of mouth, reaching out to contacts, business associates, family, friends, talking about it... talking about it .... and talking about it some more. Somewhat like a You Tube video that goes viral... I'm going for 'viral' on this one! <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> Do you have an inspirational photo for this project? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">VK:</span> Yes, I chose my two inspiration pictures because they capture women that have benefited from the Good Shepherd Center. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> What are you most looking forward to with the project? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">VK:</span> The collaboration of all involved... and the knowledge that determined women will be living in the gorgeous spaces.Turquoisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104321140366957746noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004811936778561846.post-27538024594903320242011-07-15T11:32:00.000-07:002011-07-15T11:34:35.329-07:00Thank you Apparel News!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0fCiPgS6SQE2WLUkZPdFR-IeQcVYH_IDo28u572ttXD-mny9gCE1607oMMYwaPepfB0ISyqBs0MqvawiOPAg__ng9LxCTOdC7CPdjSGbdyx_X2LtLc5hCX_78z7HtmSX8aCPyV2IhVQA/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-07-15+at+11.31.13+AM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 120px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0fCiPgS6SQE2WLUkZPdFR-IeQcVYH_IDo28u572ttXD-mny9gCE1607oMMYwaPepfB0ISyqBs0MqvawiOPAg__ng9LxCTOdC7CPdjSGbdyx_X2LtLc5hCX_78z7HtmSX8aCPyV2IhVQA/s400/Screen+shot+2011-07-15+at+11.31.13+AM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629649262546254402" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdbWg1Q2qwipm8y4KYhZw74CU3BX1-lUYsfMd69ho7nz9k_C0m29dqpMgN8Bo03a-jd7hQ6O85QipeYV0_yDjNjwryT38ngt9dJoLXNV0upOEL9GRGyc87NJpHzLtk2QKPvP2kp_Qs-NQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-07-15+at+11.31.48+AM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 295px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdbWg1Q2qwipm8y4KYhZw74CU3BX1-lUYsfMd69ho7nz9k_C0m29dqpMgN8Bo03a-jd7hQ6O85QipeYV0_yDjNjwryT38ngt9dJoLXNV0upOEL9GRGyc87NJpHzLtk2QKPvP2kp_Qs-NQ/s400/Screen+shot+2011-07-15+at+11.31.48+AM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629649264551004290" /></a><br />Thank you to Rhea for posting our invite on the <a href="http://www.apparelnews.net/blog/1641_good_shepherd_center_makeover.html">Apparel News Blog</a>! Much appreciated Rhea and we look forward to seeing you at the opening. Vanessa De VargasTurquoisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104321140366957746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004811936778561846.post-72330634160918707772011-07-07T11:57:00.001-07:002011-07-13T16:29:41.636-07:00Good Shepherd Charity Design Project Invite<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAeVUXt1XaUXK4V_sUkGEJTkHc2UH8EDmyhKC3xMcgFZK8ogTQl-FWLnwd7ArHlkqqs39W5Z7sRLYrkHSrIg0_nnflwDoJjmc_FtW0Y8UNsCLvfdDgN604SqV48DKzkB_B4m0TTLEiyA/s1600/GSinvite.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAeVUXt1XaUXK4V_sUkGEJTkHc2UH8EDmyhKC3xMcgFZK8ogTQl-FWLnwd7ArHlkqqs39W5Z7sRLYrkHSrIg0_nnflwDoJjmc_FtW0Y8UNsCLvfdDgN604SqV48DKzkB_B4m0TTLEiyA/s400/GSinvite.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628983119242088450" /></a><br />You are invited to...<br /><br />GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN & CHILDREN CHARITY DESIGN PROJECT IN LOS ANGELES<br> <br> <br />Presented by Vanessa Squared Productions Vanessa De Vargas / Turquoise & Vanessa Kogevinas / Get It! Consulting<br /><br> <br />Please come and join us for our Show House in downtown LA as 30 interiors designers transform the Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women & Children into a beautiful space to benefit deserving area women and children. All 30 rooms will be open for viewing and each designer will be there to present their room. This is an event you don’t want to miss! Invite is attached.<br /><br> <br />Saturday and Sunday July 23 and 24th from 11-3pm<br /><br> <br />GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN & CHILDREN <br />Hawkes Building <br> <br />11650 Rockwood St. <br> <br />Los Angeles CA 90026<br> <br />PH 213 482 1834<br> <br /><br> <br />Food and refreshments will be served.<br /><br> <br />Parking available on all side streets.<br /> <br> <br />*No RSVP is necessary we look forward to seeing you!<br /><br> <br />*Please feel free to pass the invite along.<br /><br> <br />ABOUT GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN & CHILDREN<br />The mission of Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women & Children is to provide, with dignity and love, a continuum of care from homelessness to self-sufficiency for women and their children, through services offered by professional and volunteer staff. For over 25 years Good Shepherd Center has provided food, clothing, shelter and supportive services for homeless women and children. From mobile outreach to transitional shelter to long-term housing for mothers with disabilities, help is available every step of the way. Good Shepherd continues to serve more than 900 women and children a year through comprehensive programs, providing long-term solutions to poverty and homelessness. www.gschomeless.org <http://www.gschomeless.org/>Turquoisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104321140366957746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004811936778561846.post-7565427788348511232011-07-06T20:04:00.000-07:002011-07-25T11:36:21.690-07:00Good Shepherd Center Interview: Michele Alexandra Kay<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix-ofx1Tpb360X7h6XyAm4m1eONpq8C6fAiovpVIEuallsQaQVr87KmmhOXZrkmEXAmeXN9QYYgm57Y4EYu3sP4lj-bgttYdZYDv-FiO4TsALh-RO-2-QxtdIqJIYJRZ_bbi_Bgw-j0dk/s1600/Bio+Pic.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 363px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix-ofx1Tpb360X7h6XyAm4m1eONpq8C6fAiovpVIEuallsQaQVr87KmmhOXZrkmEXAmeXN9QYYgm57Y4EYu3sP4lj-bgttYdZYDv-FiO4TsALh-RO-2-QxtdIqJIYJRZ_bbi_Bgw-j0dk/s400/Bio+Pic.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626442165251751074" /></a><br /><br />Good Shepherd Center Interview:<a href="http://www.makdesign.us/"> Michele Alexandra Kay</a><br /><br />Renowned British retail and exhibition designer and owner of <a href="http://www.makdesign.us/">M.A.K Design</a>, Michele Alexandra Kay began her career in London. She honed her unique vision and cutting-edge talents working with highly-acclaimed Design Centre in Piccadilly Circus as well as with Ilan Pivko, the prestigious and often controversial Israeli architect. Michele brought M.A.K. Design to Los Angeles where she shares her talents, creativity and flair with high-profile and celebrity clientele and companies. From classic drapery, to modern event decor, storefront window displays to private interior home decor, M.A.K. Design is truly inspired by the energy, vitality and pure creativity that is Michele Alexandra Kay.<br /><br /><br />The lovely <a href="http://www.makdesign.us/">Michele</a> took the time to answer a few questions about being a part of the Good Shepherd Center Design Project.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> How did you hear about the GS Design Project? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MK:</span> Through DNG <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> Why did you choose to design a room? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MK:</span> I loved the idea to do such a creative project that will make a positive impact a help some less fortunate women and give them a wonderful and hopefully healing place to stay.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> What do you think the biggest challenge of the project will be? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MK:</span> I think donations will be the hardest.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> Do you have an inspirational photo for this project? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MK:</span> I actually got inspired when I saw one on the Madison and Grow wallpapers which I’m basing my design around.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> What are you most looking forward to with the project? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MK:</span> Having the vision and seeing it manifest and knowing that whoever will be in that room will love it!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> All the rooms at Good Shepherd are dorm size, what advice or tip do you have for someone decorating a space this small? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MK:</span> Keep it simple and clean.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> What are some of the challenges in doing a project like this? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MK: </span>I think getting all the elements and design you want and relying on donations.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> What have you learned, not only about design but about yourself from doing a project like this? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MK:</span> Anything and everything is possible!Turquoisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104321140366957746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004811936778561846.post-37330686829480952192011-07-06T19:53:00.000-07:002011-07-07T10:45:21.473-07:00Good Shepherd Center Interview: Typhanie Peterson<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXrt2yW9tYeyk00ERa6SnOFcmr92lqSikkP57q1A4fPtsn1DnPpSE0ZJKIc7CKO5nVKVJnWDHpU_LORYffJ7s65SMmsPvm9fNHoMm_xLtuDM1tKVCU2asRNsAiMxB18Qaa8SJqWjdfDtM/s1600/Typhanie1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXrt2yW9tYeyk00ERa6SnOFcmr92lqSikkP57q1A4fPtsn1DnPpSE0ZJKIc7CKO5nVKVJnWDHpU_LORYffJ7s65SMmsPvm9fNHoMm_xLtuDM1tKVCU2asRNsAiMxB18Qaa8SJqWjdfDtM/s400/Typhanie1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626439783751094434" border="0"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://shoeboxdecor.blogspot.com/">Typhanie Peterson</a> is an interior designer based in Orange County, and the editor of the blog <a href="http://shoeboxdecor.blogspot.com/">Shoebox Décor</a>. Typhanie’s passion for interior design was born from her love of fashion. After spending several years in the fashion industry her focus shifted toward interiors and became fascinated with creating spaces that are uniquely suited for her clients no matter the budget or size of their home. This desire led her to switch fields, and she has been working with interiors ever since. Typhanie creates interiors that are playfully polished and colorfully chic while balancing the old and the new. By using High-end and inexpensive pieces together, along with some great vintage finds she creates interiors that function with ease. Typhanie Peterson currently resides in sunny California with her ridiculously cool husband Lucas and their two cats Mr. Bigglesworth and Audrey Hepburn.<br /><font style="font-weight:bold;"><br />How did you hear about the GS Design Project? </font><br />Vanessa De Vargas posted a tweet asking for designers to participate and I jumped on board since I had such a wonderful time on the Upward Bound House Shelter Project.<br /><br /><font style="font-weight:bold;">Why did you choose to design a room? </font><br />I think it’s important to give back and help those who are going through a rough patch in life. If I can use my talents as an interior designer to create a space that will relax and inspire someone until they get back on their feet, then it’s the least I can do.<br /><br /><font style="font-weight:bold;"><br />What do you think the biggest challenge of the project will be?</font> Donations! Trying to get items that will fit with the scheme that you have created in your head, then modifying the plan to work with the donations you have received. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguHnkzVI0NtNjM3MoNzlC4zPIjOjecgEta-wVYO9cZA3N9giEvz-vWn73AN2X5PR6E469RFbxOSfjkC20cfsYEtpFBcx6viIK2Gm6L-oc-qvlqHEB6F1ptpf6tgoFAXuEKxiLpsXycA4o/s1600/image2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 311px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguHnkzVI0NtNjM3MoNzlC4zPIjOjecgEta-wVYO9cZA3N9giEvz-vWn73AN2X5PR6E469RFbxOSfjkC20cfsYEtpFBcx6viIK2Gm6L-oc-qvlqHEB6F1ptpf6tgoFAXuEKxiLpsXycA4o/s400/image2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626440185595462866" border="0"></a><br /><br /><font style="font-weight:bold;"><br />What are you most looking forward to with the project?</font><br />Working with all the wonderful designers! While interviewing everyone I came to realize that there is an amazing group of designers on board with this project and I can’t wait to see all of their visions come to life.<br /><br /><font style="font-weight:bold;">All the rooms at Good Shepherd are dorm size, what advice or tip do you have for someone decorating a space this small?</font> <br />I follow the motto “A place for everything so everything can return to its place”.<br /><br /><font style="font-weight:bold;"><br />Have you ever participated in a project like this before?</font><br />Yes, I worked on the Upward Bound House project last year with Vanessa de Vargas.<br /><br /><font style="font-weight:bold;">What are some of the challenges in doing a project like this?</font><br />The Upward Bound House project was a challenge because of the short time period the rooms had to be completed in. Getting donations was also another big challenge.<br /><br /><font style="font-weight:bold;">What have you learned, not only about design but about yourself from doing a project like this?</font><br />No contractor can take the place of a loving husband and sister who are willing to do the dirty work for free.Turquoisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104321140366957746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004811936778561846.post-34074650937222552011-07-06T19:44:00.000-07:002011-07-06T19:50:15.019-07:00Good Shepherd Center Interview: Nadia Geller<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX5JGlYJsV6lW-Y4F8aGaW3OPM_oZDNODNfHdVXJYaKTBq0DC7McotpE-DL05n5ahPrH64kW_3S2TMcYwbZbhb6WOf3O58T1W9tsbQA5f_LaWyvq3ca2FemuzTn2vqYZrzwFIGybygRaE/s1600/Nadia-geller.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 271px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX5JGlYJsV6lW-Y4F8aGaW3OPM_oZDNODNfHdVXJYaKTBq0DC7McotpE-DL05n5ahPrH64kW_3S2TMcYwbZbhb6WOf3O58T1W9tsbQA5f_LaWyvq3ca2FemuzTn2vqYZrzwFIGybygRaE/s400/Nadia-geller.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626437101848851314" /></a><br /><br />Good Shepherd Center Interview: <a href="http://www.nadiageller.com/">Nadia Geller</a><br /><br />As the principal of her eponymous design firm, <a href="http://www.nadiageller.com/">Nadia Geller</a> has crafted the design experiences of sales galleries, show houses, community areas and model homes across the country. In addition to her work with successful builders and developers, Geller has designed offices, private residences, mobile tours and luxury events for discerning clientele. Her work as a stager with Sotheby’s International Realty and Coldwell Banker has given her a reputation of knowing what sells; as all of the properties she has staged have sold within 5 weeks.<br /><br />Born in Chicago, Geller honed her design savvy in NYC. With her first position out of school at ABC Carpet and Home in Manhattan, she rose to Visual Manager in less than 6 weeks. Helming the mecca’s signature furniture merchandising and leading a team of 15 creative all stars; Geller’s work can be seen in numerous movies, television shows and celebrity homes. As her reputation for creating trendsetting and fashion forward vignettes grew, so did her clientele. In 2003, she formed Nadia Geller Designs. NGD is a multi dimensional firm specializing in creating spaces for the building community. Her first venture into show house design was soon to become her focus and passion. The award winning firm is the home to talented designers, project managers and skilled craftsmen. We are a proud member of the National Association of Home Builders.<br /><br />Having worked on over 100 episodes of television, Geller is also a nationally recognized and respected host and designer on Emmy nominated programs such as "Trading Spaces" and "While You Were Out” for TLC. She resides in the Hollywood Hills with her family.<br /><br />After working with Nadia on a previous shelter project, I was thrilled to get a chance to chat with her about the upcoming GSCDP.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP: </span>How did you hear about the GS Center Design Project? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">NG:</span> Vanessa DeVargas helms the Designers Networking Group along with the GS Design Project. I am a member of DNG and heard about it at a meeting. There is nothing more rewarding for me than to create spaces that are needed. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> Why did you choose to design a room? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">NG:</span> I designed a room last year for Upward Bound House and enjoyed the process and results of giving back in the best way I know how. I jumped on the chance again.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> What do you think the biggest challenge of the project will be? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">NG:</span> The biggest challenge is pulling a room together based on donations. Because there is a variety of items that you can get from generous donors the biggest challenge is creating a cohesive space that has a clear concept, is functional for the inhabitants and is attractive. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> Do you have an inspirational photo for this project? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">NG:</span> I don't have an inspirational photo yet. My goal is to use as many donated items as I can and find inspiration from a key piece.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> What are you most looking forward to with the project? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">NG:</span> I love a finished space and I look forward to that moment of seeing all the pieces come together. Also, because this is pro bono and many women will be living in the space, it is great moment when the shelter gives you updates about how much the spaces were loved. I am a true believer that an uplifting and well done interior can change lives. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP: </span>All the rooms at Good Shepherd are dorm size, what advice or tip do you have for someone decorating a space this small? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">NG:</span> The best advice I can give is to use all the space you can. Furniture pieces should be multi-functional and it is important to utilize space underneath furniture and wall space above.Turquoisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104321140366957746noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004811936778561846.post-78251067946842806012011-07-03T08:59:00.001-07:002011-07-03T08:59:13.924-07:00Thank you Beverly Hills Courier<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRiyqPS40BXQhvZMflZygBEK4ho20UIxsxARTEEH5Lujwm_D-IVcUS1ZL3T_1VnS9hTEZyow-9FqQ2Vzlai5KeDA6OXPV5KUMu8Uz9juLXwTRvSd6yMsVa-vKo3YDIaX3kPvo5AY6LBo0d/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-07-03+at+8.50.58+AM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 375px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRiyqPS40BXQhvZMflZygBEK4ho20UIxsxARTEEH5Lujwm_D-IVcUS1ZL3T_1VnS9hTEZyow-9FqQ2Vzlai5KeDA6OXPV5KUMu8Uz9juLXwTRvSd6yMsVa-vKo3YDIaX3kPvo5AY6LBo0d/s400/Screen+shot+2011-07-03+at+8.50.58+AM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625155507245392370" /></a><br />Thank you Brenton from the <a href="http://bhcourier.com/">Beverly Hills Courier</a> for featuring our <a href="http://gscharitydesignproject.blogspot.com/">Good Shepherd Charity Design Project</a> in your latest edition. To view the full article click <a href="http://bhcourier.com/">here</a>, and add in your email address to view the online edition. We are very proud of this project and cant wait to share the amazing rooms and talent from each room! Enjoy! (Vanessa Kogevinas & Vanessa De Vargas)Turquoisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104321140366957746noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004811936778561846.post-55803677172296397092011-06-30T15:18:00.000-07:002011-06-30T15:25:23.490-07:00Good Shepherd Center Interview: Jenifer Porter<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJmTktm7Ms_3G9uBPLNsiwacRdg1NxGj3TpwoB0USsR0_k60nY1eNeVpcl11lFtqIriNGvLZxQ6huQpOo8I6q3jVLMX0Gi58ErUCy4YSA5AAtI_vIDIRbpKDUMSL8eoJUDaXe1Yd0czEc/s1600/Zanders+Bar+Mitzvah+187.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJmTktm7Ms_3G9uBPLNsiwacRdg1NxGj3TpwoB0USsR0_k60nY1eNeVpcl11lFtqIriNGvLZxQ6huQpOo8I6q3jVLMX0Gi58ErUCy4YSA5AAtI_vIDIRbpKDUMSL8eoJUDaXe1Yd0czEc/s400/Zanders+Bar+Mitzvah+187.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624141635568258178" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.chiclivingla.com/">Chic Living LA</a> is a full service interior design firm based moments from the beach in Santa Monica, CA. Headed by designer Jenifer Porter, Chic Living LA is all about bringing a certain "chic-ness" into her clients' lives. Specializing in designer fabrics and furniture and an impeccable taste for art and fashion, her goal is to make her clients happy and comfortable in a house they can call a home. If it's pounding the pavement to find the perfect art piece or designing her own special furniture for a client, she makes sure that her clients are 100% satisfied with their areas!<br /><br />Jenifer has over 20 years of interior design experience. Between her husbands Design/Build company (Porter Development Corporation) and her own <a href="http://www.chiclivingla.com/">Chic Living LA</a>, together they have everything to design, build, and perfect interiors to make the perfect home. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">How did you hear about the GS Design Project? </span><br />I stumbled up on the project while looking for charitable design projects online! My endless Google searching really payed off on this one.<br /> <span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />Why did you choose to design a room? </span><br />I have wanted to donate my services for some time now, and this project just spoke to me. It is just as incredible for me as it will be for the women and children getting a fresh start from Good Shepard. I'm so excited that we get so much creative freedom. I wanted something that not only myself but also my family could be involved in, so this really was a great match!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What do you think the biggest challenge of the project will be? (i.e., Time, Donations, Room Size, etc) </span><br />The biggest challenge for me will definitely be the room size. I'm used to decorating really large, open spaces, but I'm looking forward to the challenge of doing something different. It's going to be a great experience for me!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Do you have an inspirational photo for this project?</span> <br />I don't necessarily have a photo. I really go off feeling. My inspiration comes from the the soothing colors of the sea and the warm feeling that makes a house a home.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />What are you most looking forward to with the project? </span><br />The thing I'm looking forward to the most is the feeling all of the designers will get when we see the entire project complete. I can't wait to see the excitement on everyones faces as we get together and share the experience of giving.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">All the rooms at Good Shepherd are dorm size, what advice or tip do you have for someone decorating a space this small? </span> <br />As I've been thinking about designing a small space, I think my tip would have to be stay simple. Too much clutter and patterns will give someone a panic attack in a space so small! Storage has also been huge for me. Really take advantage of vertical spaces (without being too busy!), and think of other creative ways that the women and children will be able to store their belongings. Turquoisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104321140366957746noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004811936778561846.post-7486325931199783182011-06-27T08:49:00.000-07:002011-06-27T08:54:19.929-07:00Save the Date! Party for Good Shepherd July 23th & 24thSave the date! Our Good Shepherd Charity Design Project Party/Open House - July 23/24 (Sat/Sun) in Downtown LA! All 30 rooms will be available to preview including our large Living Room area. Come meet all the talented designers who have put their love and energy into each of these rooms. We are so proud of all the designers and cannot thank all the vendors enough that have donated to our Charity Design Project. <br /><br />If you would like to receive an invite please contact Vanessa De Vargas turquoise.la@gmail.comTurquoisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104321140366957746noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004811936778561846.post-24209459821335841022011-06-06T12:14:00.000-07:002011-06-23T13:45:00.028-07:00Good Shepherd Center Interview: Vanessa De Vargas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5NpETtJcosa3B-vGgvMLCS0A_d-L-UHqkg4v1FLXJ8wIjggSnjiUJclzHSe_CmwnYBXjG7IC46pq7_uOyIwuz2kfyu87a_Vyj24pPzRA119IaxhUHwGxF05qOTP-3CnlV00OzMELsLoU/s1600/headshot_vanessa.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5NpETtJcosa3B-vGgvMLCS0A_d-L-UHqkg4v1FLXJ8wIjggSnjiUJclzHSe_CmwnYBXjG7IC46pq7_uOyIwuz2kfyu87a_Vyj24pPzRA119IaxhUHwGxF05qOTP-3CnlV00OzMELsLoU/s400/headshot_vanessa.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621518512655632098" /></a><br /><br />Good Shepherd Center Interview: Vanessa De Vargas<br /><br />This is the second shelter project I have worked on with Vanessa and her dedication to giving back to the community can be seen in each one. I was very interested in finding out how she got involved with the Good Shepherd Center and what she is most looking forward to while coordinating her latest charitable endeavor. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> How did you hear about the GS Design Project? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">VDV:</span> Last year I project managed and participated as a designer on my first homeless shelter for Upward Bound House in Culver City. This year I wanted to give back again so I looked to Vanessa Kogevinas my business partner and dear friend to see if she could help me organize another project. Turns out she had a fantastic contact at Good Shepherd and the timing could have not have been more perfect to make this all work.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> Why did you choose to design a room? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">VDV:</span> Because of my experience of giving back and providing beautiful spaces for the last project, I realized that what I decorated was a vision I created for a family was based solely on my donations. For this project the room is for single woman. So I am exploring (again based on my donations) the type of resident that would live there. It could be someone 25 or 70? I also want to play with colors that I normally don't use and patterns that might seem unexpected together. So lets just say, there is going to be a lot going on.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP: </span>What do you think the biggest challenge of the project will be? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">VDV:</span> Time, nope. Donations, nope. Room size, nope. Its making the person staying in my room happy. That is why I am a designer I am hired to create happy and inviting spaces for clients. It’s my unknown client, who I HOPE will like it. And most importantly be happy.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKAxG9O3FfYSF0ueMjG5vMzxgU8lEoXAJph5v-vrpvcAYYOfGwTM4WZeJcus5iJzIFKhmLaCwzyl576h-nopTU7gtL2KhCq619RkvtZ_r6nqi-oxFIHt1yPGpMnWedMMXyHVdM0q6LDsk/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-06-07+at+8.39.44+AM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 327px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKAxG9O3FfYSF0ueMjG5vMzxgU8lEoXAJph5v-vrpvcAYYOfGwTM4WZeJcus5iJzIFKhmLaCwzyl576h-nopTU7gtL2KhCq619RkvtZ_r6nqi-oxFIHt1yPGpMnWedMMXyHVdM0q6LDsk/s400/Screen+shot+2011-06-07+at+8.39.44+AM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621517963660520242" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> Do you have an inspirational photo for this project? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">VDV:</span> I have a fabric sample. And this it for now. Not sure how it’s going to be used. But I will find a fun way to use it. I am not a fan of orange. NOT AT ALL. But guess what I’m making an “orange” come back. Watch out. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> Why did you choose it? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">VDV:</span> I honestly chose it to challenge myself. I want to do use colors and patterns that are not familiar to me. I want to experiment. This is a project where I can take advantage of that.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> What are you most looking forward to with the project? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">VDV:</span> Working with everyone and laughing and having fun all the way through the process. I am so incredibly lucky to have all these talented designers as my friends too. Everyone is so willing to share, help and chip in. We are all there to work together and make this project one that we never forget. We will create memories and be rewarded in our own way of giving back.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> All the rooms at Good Shepherd are dorm size, what advice or tip do you have for someone decorating a space this small? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">VDV:</span> My advice is: I always tell people go with your gut, don't change your mind about things because you might be setting yourself up for possibly making bad choices. Small spaces can be creative too, so limit areas as you see fit like a dressing area (hang hooks, mirrors, add trays to a dresser), a work area (great lamp, holders for pens and files for organization), the bed area (a water pitcher, good lighting- a DIMMER, books and magazines, large comfy pillows). Make the room cozy and always make it reflect who you are.Turquoisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104321140366957746noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004811936778561846.post-23087934758691308672011-06-03T17:26:00.000-07:002011-06-03T17:38:38.254-07:00Touching Story<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSkBQVVbLWGTVefx2eoVELaJMztjSpUbfyiUWsc6u9U6pqW1GuK5LlV6OWI-wTm6NxBOYn1U_NWt5w2qe_g4dmZxnBjwimp_9YdPdems6C1n8y8wl6uFmkmSdlW5SxuMgYabzCkQ0eyf8/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-06-03+at+3.53.29+PM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSkBQVVbLWGTVefx2eoVELaJMztjSpUbfyiUWsc6u9U6pqW1GuK5LlV6OWI-wTm6NxBOYn1U_NWt5w2qe_g4dmZxnBjwimp_9YdPdems6C1n8y8wl6uFmkmSdlW5SxuMgYabzCkQ0eyf8/s400/Screen+shot+2011-06-03+at+3.53.29+PM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614154690964136354" /></a><br />Please take a look at this sweet message that <a href="http://gscharitydesignproject.blogspot.com/2011/05/good-shepherd-center-interview-irene.html">Irene Lovett</a> from <a href="http://designstiles.me/">DesignStiles</a> received from her the new resident that moved into the room she decorated. How incredibly sweet is this? This makes giving back so rewarding. Thank you Irene for creating such a warm and inviting space, we are all so proud! You can read Irene's post <a href="http://designstiles.me/2011/06/03/friday-youre-so-touched/">here</a>.<br /><br />From her new resident: <span style="font-style:italic;">My name is Destiny Coleman. I have been a resident at the Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women & Children since February of this year and recently moved from #305 into my new room, #312. Please allow me to extend my utmost gratitude for giving not only of your time, talent, and money, but of your hearts. It takes a lot for someone to put their passion into filling someone else’s life with joy. And with a grateful heart I say thank you. I love the color scheme, the sophisticated Victorian Theme, and the modern Twitter Twist to my room, all done with a touch of class. It fits me! Only one thing….Can I take the designers with me when I move into my own apartment???? No, really :-)</span>Turquoisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104321140366957746noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004811936778561846.post-44940207639432440412011-06-02T09:42:00.000-07:002011-06-02T09:53:56.391-07:00Good Shepherd Center Interview: Mollie Ranize<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqTYphjE2QFNQzcjwSimIG6tvyZLqxnG1clq1aDflrrHw83Y_F245lWpIURC8v87TBoFjv1TIjE0g3VucBuzZpT-WU1MyQBUfc0RctaOJaklzEhvTaBWZVBhdwLMuU9cuwStXEpTcET7s/s1600/Mollie_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqTYphjE2QFNQzcjwSimIG6tvyZLqxnG1clq1aDflrrHw83Y_F245lWpIURC8v87TBoFjv1TIjE0g3VucBuzZpT-WU1MyQBUfc0RctaOJaklzEhvTaBWZVBhdwLMuU9cuwStXEpTcET7s/s400/Mollie_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613665467776102210" /></a><br />Good Shepherd Center Interview: <a href="http://www.dmarinteriors.com/">Mollie Ranize</a><br /><br />Prior to opening her own design company, <a href="http://www.dmarinteriors.com">dmar</a> interiors, in the heart of L.A., Mollie had the opportunity to hone her creative skills with some of California’s top design firms on highly publicized projects such as the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood and the Thompson Hotel in Beverly Hills. Her exposure to high-end residential, commercial and hospitality interiors broadened her knowledge base and ignited her drive to create uniquely tailored spaces for each of her clients. Mollie graduated with highest honors from the Interior Design program at the University of Florida, College of Design Construction and Planning. She is an NCIDQ certified designer and has earned Professional Accreditation from LEED.<br /><br />Mollie makes sure to stay connected with the design community through her professional memberships with ASID, NKBA and USBGC. She is also a regular contributor to many environmental, animal and human welfare organizations.<br /><br />Her interior design studio ranges from large scale residential renovations, exclusive photography and production studios, restaurants and lounges to highly publicized health and fitness centers. dmar interiors is a well versed design company with impeccable attention to detail, respect for budget and belief that customer service is what makes the most positive outcome on a project.<br /><br />With Mollie’s vast and amazing background in design we can’t wait to see what she creates for the Good Shepherd Center Project. In the mean time here is what she has to say about being part of GSCDP.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> How did you hear about the GS Design Project?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MR:</span> DNG (Designers Networking Group)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> Why did you choose to design a room?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MR:</span> After a few grueling years with a slam packed schedule, crunched budgets and a few demanding clients, I was in desperate need of some creative relief. I've also volunteered (or made donations whenever my schedule hasn't allowed volunteer time) consistently since I was 12 years old. My experiences volunteering have single handedly changed the course of my life, so the opportunity to give back in my field of expertise was obvious and welcomed. I hope to gain as much emotionally as the deserving users that will enjoy my completed space.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> What do you think the biggest challenge of the project will be? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MR:</span> The biggest challenge on this project will be getting enough donations that fit the aesthetics I'm striving for. Like any project, I only provide high quality, thoughtfully produced end products. The fact that I have to work with free to nearly free items makes no difference to me. I'm approaching this the same way I would be if the woman moving into the room were my highest paying client.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> Do you have an inspirational photo for this project?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MR: </span>I don't have any inspiration images for this project, but I've seen a completed space in my head since I agreed to do the job. I usually only pull specific inspiration sheets to communicate what is in my head to clients since I (unfortunately) can't let them inside. I know the feeling I want to produce, so every piece and every decision has to reflect that.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> What are you most looking forward to with the project?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MR:</span> Reveal time! But I'm also really looking forward to the process of pulling it all together. I've been very impressed with the amount of people that have pitched in and I'm looking forward to sharing the impact they have each made. Hopefully it will inspire them to do even more in the future.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TP:</span> All the rooms at Good Shepherd are dorm size, what advice or tip do you have for someone decorating a space this small?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MR:</span> Think big! Even though it's compact, it can still be completely functional and inspiring. Some items may have to do double duty, but I would apply the same goals for the emotional outcome to a small space as I would a large one. There is also something comforting about having everything you need in one contained place... So long as it's organized.Turquoisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104321140366957746noreply@blogger.com0