tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45660970647763853002024-03-12T22:19:44.235-07:00california minimalist by valerie enriquezValerie Enríquezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12132119474355546318noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4566097064776385300.post-5437085608102389802017-02-10T17:02:00.001-08:002017-02-11T01:25:17.781-08:00branding done right: onomie<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Onomie prides itself on bridging the gap between skincare and makeup. For ladies who like to keep it simple, this approach<i> gets us</i>. It also happens to look quite beautiful thanks to their minimalist branding. I was lucky to receive their <a href="https://onomie.com/complete-complexion-trio" target="_blank">complete complexion trio</a> courtesy of a sweet gal-pal and was instantly smitten with the Onomie experience. </div>
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For one, the extra effort they make with packaging and printed cards, allows you to get to know the brand's values right off the bat. Feminine, powerful and stylish. Second, their offerings are solid. From the priming serum that leaves your face hydrated and dewy to their "Aced It" pocket mirror that solves all the problems you've ever had with compact mirrors. I'm still working my way through the eye treatment and need one of those blending sponges to call my own, but it's safe to say that I'm a fan.</div>
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Ah, that lovely feeling when branding is done right...and let's not ignore that adorable composition book. </div>
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Featured: <a href="http://onomie.com/powerful-priming-serum" target="_blank">Powerful Priming Serum</a> | <a href="http://onomie.com/aced-it-mirror" target="_blank">Aced it Mirror</a> | <a href="http://onomie.com/ace-illuminating-eye-treatment" target="_blank">A.C.E. Illuminating Eye Treatment</a> | <a href="https://onomie.com/bright-concealing-elixir" target="_blank">Bright Concealing Elixir</a> </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>c/o <a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_1920426876"></span>Onomie<span id="goog_1920426877"></span></a>. All opinions are my own. Oh yeah and<a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blog/18408229/?claim=khst9f6hwtv" target="_blank"> follow me on bloglovin</a>. </i></span></div>
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Whether you love marble or have grown tired of it's overuse, it's fair to say that a colorful alternative would be welcome. Max Lamb's Marmoreal is engineered from four Veronese marbles and strives to create a final product that's more impactful than the sum of its parts. Produced by <a href="http://dzekdzekdzek.com/" target="_blank">Dzek</a> beginning in 2014, it's getting its fair share of the marble spotlight these days with a prominent feature in <a href="http://overose.com/" target="_blank">Overose's</a> latest campaign and can be purchased as <a href="https://www.makersandbrothers.com/shop/marmoreal-white-board#.WJzBbrYrLJ9" target="_blank">marble cutting boards</a> via Makers & Brothers. Additionally, it's use in interiors can't go unnoticed. The material can easily be transformed into tables, chairs and cover floor-to-ceiling surfaces for a seriously impressive space. I personally love its use with wood, as it softens some of the colorful chaos and becomes somewhat restrained. Thanks to Max Lamb's extensive <a href="http://maxlamb.org/157-marmoreal/" target="_blank">documentation </a>it's also possible to see how the materials originated. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>sources: <a href="https://bferry.wordpress.com/2015/09/14/marmoreal-for-dzek/" target="_blank">1</a> / <a href="http://maxlamb.org/157-marmoreal/" target="_blank">2</a> / <a href="https://www.makersandbrothers.com/shop/marmoreal-white-board#.WJy5VLYrLJ8" target="_blank">3</a> / <a href="http://www.sightunseen.com/2016/11/chic-nontoxic-candles-from-paris-overose/" target="_blank">4</a> / <a href="http://maxlamb.org/157-marmoreal/" target="_blank">5 - 8</a> / <a href="https://bferry.wordpress.com/2015/09/14/marmoreal-for-dzek/" target="_blank">9 - 10</a> / <a href="https://www.makersandbrothers.com/shop/marmoreal-white-board#.WJy5VLYrLJ8" target="_blank">11</a> / <a href="http://www.sightunseen.com/2016/11/chic-nontoxic-candles-from-paris-overose/" target="_blank">12 - 13</a></i></span></div>
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I was honored to participate in the <a href="https://womensmarchla.org/" target="_blank">Women's March</a> Los Angeles on January 21st. It was a beautifully sunny day in the middle of an otherwise dark and stormy week (literally and figuratively). Estimates had the attendance at about 700k which I can vouch for- because I've never been surrounded by so many people in my life! It was lovely. The crowd was full of signs that were heartfelt, poignant, powerful and pretty damn funny. We needed those laughs. </div>
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Stylish and comfortable seating options are a tricky thing to nail. For one, you don't want too much furniture cluttering your living space but you also need extra chairs/seating for guests to lounge on. There's also the issue of mixing styles together seamlessly...tip: go for classic lines and have a pop of color somewhere. I've had my eye on a few vegan friendly leather-ish lounge chairs for awhile because our cats tear into any fabric (microfiber & velvet included!!) so we need a respite from tattered furniture. So far leather-like materials are completely ignored by them, that is, until they read this post and realize how much we value them.</div>
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We already have the color down with our pink armchair, so our next chair should be a classic addition. I'm not a fan of spending gobs of money to add style to your home, so I mainly sourced my picks from <a href="http://www.wayfair.com/" target="_blank">Wayfair</a> and <a href="https://www.allmodern.com/" target="_blank">AllModern</a>, although I understand that some folks want a sturdier piece - so I found similar styles at <a href="http://www.westelm.com/" target="_blank">West Elm</a> and <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/" target="_blank">Urban Outfitters</a> for double the cost. The choice is yours! Here are my top choices all under $300:</div>
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1. <a href="https://www.wayfair.com/Home-Loft-Concepts-Lewisvielle-Arm-Chair-NFN3502.html#&gid=null&pid=2" target="_blank">Lewisvielle Chair</a> | 2. <a href="https://www.wayfair.com/Zipcode%E2%84%A2-Design-Sharon-Butterfly-Lounge-Chair-ZIPC3338.html?piid%5B0%5D=17794596" target="_blank">Arm Shell Chair</a> | 3. <a href="https://www.allmodern.com/Woodland-Imports-Metal-Leather-Papasan-Chair-WLI15323.html?ds=56944" target="_blank">Papasan Chair</a> | 4. <a href="https://www.wayfair.com/Highway-To-Home-Barlow-Armchair-PU6100.html?refid=BPIN49" target="_blank">Barlow Chair</a> | 5. <a href="https://www.wayfair.com/Zipcode%E2%84%A2-Design-Sharon-Butterfly-Lounge-Chair-ZIPC3338.html?piid%5B0%5D=17794596" target="_blank">Butterfly Chair</a></div>
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Although Los Angeles doesn't really get cold, winter-time still requires sweaters. I know, I know...don't feel too bad for us! I'm a big fan of a simple cardigan but when that's too boring for you look no further than Dusen Dusen's latest collection of modern coziness. </div>
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In an <a href="http://californiaminimalist.blogspot.com/2016/09/rug-combos-for-living-dining-areas.html" target="_blank">earlier post</a> I went over rug combos for our living & dining room area and I'm pleased to say that we love how our choices turned out. We went with a <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/55415127/Nuloom-5x8-Moroccan-Irizarry-Rug-scandinavian-area-rugs" target="_blank">diamond-frenzied shag rug</a> (clearly cat approved) for the living room and an <a href="https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/nuLOOM-Traditional-Ornamental-Diamonds-Multi-Rug-53-x-77/11403679/product.html?recset=d261e01d-a2c8-41d6-8407-81beee846dad&refccid=P4UO3CIZKRIYKOSJCNMWZ55GXI&recalg=870,839&recidx=8" target="_blank">oriental-inspired style </a>for the dining area. My hope was that our choices would bring color into our space since most of our finishings are quite monochromatic. Mission accomplished! I'm also going for the whole, "less things on walls makes me happier" approach so an exciting rug saves the day. Since both were very reasonably priced that means there's more money...for more rugs! </div>
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There's something alluring about naive-culture inspired art meeting the established style of Matisse. Lilian Martinez combines texture, color and internet randomness to win over our eyes, hearts and minds. Her recent collection of tapestries and pillows can be purchased via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bfgf/">bfgf shop</a> or at pop up shops throughout Los Angeles. Her studio is based in Chinatown and also serves to exhibit some of her work.<br />
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Valerie Enríquezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12132119474355546318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4566097064776385300.post-58508668140234102082016-09-05T20:43:00.000-07:002017-02-07T10:10:05.202-08:00rug combos for dining & living areas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Now that we're officially moving next weekend, the decor hunt begins! I like to change things up a bit when moving into a new location so that it feels like a proper fresh start. There's no better way to update a space than with a beautiful rug, especially if you're not planning on painting (I've gotten far too lazy for that!) In our new Chinatown abode the dining and living room areas are connected with dark wood flooring and are essentially sharing the same open-space concept - so picking rugs that compliment one another is a must. More than anything I want the space to feel bright and colorful since our previous place was dark and dramatic. I'm inspired by texture and graphic shapes like diamonds and I've narrowed it down to the following combos:<br />
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I'm leaning heavily towards Combo #1<b> </b>as we've never owned an <i>oriental</i>-<i>inspired </i>rug before and I love how the diamond shapes are being shared between each rug style in unique ways. Combo #2 is a close second for it's variety in shape and size. Either way that colorful beauty on the right will be mine because it was love at first sight. Can't wait until these arrive and I can share the results! In the meantime, check the sources below to shop (all are under $300, yay).<br />
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rug sources: <i>Dining:</i> 1. <a href="https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/nuLOOM-Traditional-Ornamental-Diamonds-Multi-Rug-53-x-77/11403679/product.html?recset=d261e01d-a2c8-41d6-8407-81beee846dad&refccid=P4UO3CIZKRIYKOSJCNMWZ55GXI&recalg=870,839&recidx=8" target="_blank">Traditional Ornamental Diamonds Rug</a> 2. <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Rawhide-Ivory-Charcoal-Rug-310-x-5/9775406/product.html?recset=b4411f4a-b4eb-4e2d-8754-9c288f5cf5e7&refccid=7U7Q5UFPJB7IBVKPX5OHEBZQPM&recalg=870,839&recidx=2" target="_blank">Vegan Ivory/Charocal Rawhide Rug</a> / <i>Living:</i> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/55415127/Nuloom-5x8-Moroccan-Irizarry-Rug-eclectic-area-rugs" target="_blank">Moroccan Irizarry Rug</a></div>
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Recently, I re-discovered Chinatown by accident. I've lived in Los Angeles my entire life and as a child would visit the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Golden-Dragon-Chinese-Restaurant/200639156617298" target="_blank">Golden Dragon</a> for special occasions. However, I'm a Valley girl through and through, having lived in the SFV (San Fernando Valley for you non-locals) for most of my life and pretty much avoided "the City" as an adult. Then a few months ago my husband got a new job Downtown and suddenly we were going to events on his side of town. It wasn't long before the big city perks seemed appealing compared to our suburban setup. </div>
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A few weeks ago I accidentally took a detour through Chinatown. I instantly appreciated how quiet it seemed next to the hustle and bustle of Downtown proper and could picture us living there. We came back a week later for few apartment showings and were immediately smitten. So... now we're moving to Chinatown <i>next weekend</i> from our suburban town situated near Calabasas. It's exciting and a little scary, considering we'll still have to put our condo on the market. And I'll definitely miss the Santa Monica mountains and open spaces in general but it's time to move on. Stay tuned for many interior design posts to come and new local finds!</div>
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If Agnes Martin had a ready-to-wear collection this might be it. Mara Hoffman makes use of organic fabrics and super simple basics that can be worn over and over. Patterns are even re-purposed into various styles of wear: jumpsuit, dress and something in between.</div>
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My Sunday afternoons are usually spent online "oohing and ahhing" at new finds across the web. In other words, my eyes fall in love with everything (and my wallet is not as generous!). This week I gravitated towards feminine household items that deserve all the "oohing" that you can muster. These simple products pack a punch, like a super convenient basket that's adorned with pom poms or a pink-fringed lamp. Genius. <br />
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<a href="http://www.leifshop.com/collections/living/products/pom-pom-venice-basket">pom pom venice basket</a> / <a href="https://www.theline.com/shop/product/incense_tealight_burner">incense burner</a> / <a href="http://shop.oneloveorganics.com/products/vitamin-b-cleansing-oil-makeup-remover">vitamin b cleanser</a> / <a href="http://www.mooreaseal.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/pink-speckled-bud-vase?utm_campaign=Pinterest%20Buy%20Button&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Pinterest&utm_content=pinterest-buy-button-01430cc62-2fdc-406d-939c-1d5b3e79b93f">pink speckled bud vase</a> / <a href="http://www.shopwaitingonmartha.com/products/pewter-resin-hand-door-knob-1?variant=6977940545">gold hand door knob</a> / <a href="https://www.bukowskis.com/sv/lots/470298-bordslampa-hans-agne-jakobsson-markaryd-omkring-1900-talets-mitt">fringe table lamp</a>
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