Calling all Designers and Vendors

I’m happy to announce that I will be helping to decorate a new Women’s Housing Project near downtown LA in the upcoming months. After having such a wonderful time with the Upward Bound House project I just couldn’t resist doing it again. I don’t have all the information at the moment but please read this post by Vanessa De Vargas the lead designer of the project for more insight. Right now we are in need of vendors and designers to donate as much as they can, whether it’s time and/or items. If you are interested in participating in this project please email me (typhaniepeterson@yahoo.com) or Vanessa De Vargas ASAP, we would love to have you on board…Happy Donating Everyone!

List of items needed:

Desk
Dresser
Headboard or bed frame (black metal bed frame already available in the room)
Desk chair
Bed side table or tables
bed side lamp or lamps
Sheet sets to include a blanket or duvet (twin size)
Duvet insert (new or gently used)
1-2 sleeping pillows
Decorative pillows and inserts
Extra Lighting (floor lamp)
Replace blind – 1 window or 2 depending on the room

Misc. (extras but not mandatory - ideas to decorate your room with) Side chairs
A poof and/or ottoman
Drapes and hardware
Hooks like coat racks
Shelving (Ikea floating etc.)
Decals (birds kids shapes)
Frames (artwork or for extra molding)
Artwork or wall art
Large coffee table books or vintage books
Wallpaper rolls (or even small remnants that can be framed)
Paint and paint supplies tarps brushed pans etc.

Please Vote

Hey Everyone, The Console that my husband and I refinished for the Upward Bound House has been entered into the California Home + Design before and after contest. If we win our project will be featured in the October issue of the magazine. You can vote once a day all week. Our project is #17. Please feel free to get your family and friends in on the voting as well, we hope to be able to pull of a win so we can continue to keep the Upward Bound House and the great work they do in the spotlight. Thanks For Everything!

http://www.chdresource.com/content/vote-now-your-favorite-and-after-project

Picture by Laure Joliet

You Are Invited

Hey Everyone, if you are free this Thursday May 6th at 7pm come and join the young professionals of Upward Bound House at the Luxe Hotel for the 2nd annual Spring Bash. Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door. Proceeds from the tickets will help support Upward Bound house and their mission to eliminate homelessness among families with children in Los Angeles...Hope to see you there!

Small Space, Small Budget

Small Space, Small Budget: Learning from The Upward Bound House

Becky over at Houzz.com is showing some small space love to the Upward Bound House project. Using the rooms from the project she shows you how to decorate a small space on a small budget. I'm loving all the tips and the amazing slideshow she put together...Thanks for the small space love Becky!

Upward Bound House Family Shelter Video

As most of you know I took part in the Upward Bound House project a couple of months ago. Here is a short video on the overall process. This video is from Lee Schneider who writes for the Huffington Post and a blog called SHELTER. In the video he does as great job of capturing the essence of the project and the hard work everyone put in to making the venture a success. Lee is also doing a documentary movie on shelters. The movie will focus on the right of every person to have a roof over their head….Happy Movie Watching Everyone!

….And yes, that's me in the video talking about how hard my hubby worked on the console in our room.

Jonathan Adler's New Store

When I heard that Jonathan Adler had opened a new store in my neck of the woods I just had to check it out. So yesterday I made a trip to Fashion Island and completely fell in love. The small boutique was filled with so much eye candy I truly felt like a kid in a candy store. To top it all off Maile the sales associate informed me they were having a sale on the display furniture. What stopped me from walking out with the Bond Console and the Baxter Loveseat you ask? Well, the truth is I haven't been feeding my piggy bank. I learned a valuable lesson yesterday Shoebox readers. "Keep your piggy bank happy and she will keep you happy".

P.S. I would like to thank Jonathan for donating some of his lacquer trays to the Upward Bound House project. I used one as a napkin holder and it turned out wonderful...Happy Shopping Everyone!

Before and After

As most of you know I love thrift store shopping. I love finding vintage pieces and bringing new life to them. I needed a great console to anchor my room for the Upward Bound House project so when I saw this piece at the thrift store for only $65 I just had to have it. My hubby did a wonderful job refinishing it. Lots of sanding, priming, and painting went into this console and it turned out beautifully...Don't you think?...Happy Decorating Everyone!

My hubby working hard

Upward Bound House Opening

Friday was the Upward Bound House Opening and we had a great turn out. There was over 300 people there to support this great project. I'm sad to say I didn't get a lot of pictures because I was in my room most of the time meeting people. There has been some wonderful write ups that I can point you to. Grace Hilton, Inhabitat, and EMI Interior Design Blog did a great job covering the story. They also have some amazing pictures. Some of my pictures are below but they are mostly of the designers that took part in the project. I wish I had a picture of every single one of them because they all did such an amazing job...Maybe that will be my new goal this week?...Happy Reading!

The Designers: Lead Interior Designer, Vanessa De Vargas from Turquoise, Erica Islas, Kelly LaPlante, Bridgid Coulter, Nicole Sassaman, Cory Pernicano, Linda Graveline, Jessica Brende, Nadia Geller, Rachel Winokur, TC Carson & Carlo Rios, Cozette Coffman, Christy Biberich, Elizabeth Bomberger, Typhanie Peterson, Rhonda Konowalow Angell, Melissa Capehart and Lynnea Schwieters.

I and Vanessa De Vargas in her room at the Upward Bound HouseKelly LaPlante and I in her room at the Upward Bound House

TC Carson and IChristy Biberich and I

Happy Weekend

Sorry I haven't posted in a few days but I've been working really hard to get my room for the Upward Bound House completed. I just have a few finishing touches left that I'm hoping to get done next week...Hope you guys enjoy this short video...Happy Weekend Everyone!

Happy Hump Day

Today's hard working hump day is brought to you by Vanessa De Vargas of Turquoise Design. Vanessa is the lead designer of the Upward Bound House project and the coordinator of the Designer Networking Group. I want to thank her for letting me know about the Upward Bound Shelter and inviting me to be apart of this great project....Thanks Vanessa...and Happy Hump Day Everyone!

Where To Shop- Empiric

Annie Crowninshield at Empiric has donated some great lighting, furnishings and accessories to the Upward Bound House project. I went to the store last week to pick up a table lamp for my room and saw some great modern and vintage items. They carry the kind of pieces you can't find at your everyday store. So if you love pieces that look like you traveled half way around the world to get them, then Empiric is the store for you....Happy Shopping!...And thank you Annie for all the help.

Where To Shop- Zia-Priven

Just to warn you right off the bat the lighting from Zia-Priven is a bit pricey for us Shoebox Décor readers but lord are they gorgeous. Paul Priven one of the founders of the company was nice enough to donate some of his beautiful creations to the Upward Bound House project. I will be lighting my room with two Zia-Priven twiggy table lamps and one of their pendent lights. I can’t wait to show you the pictures. So, if you have some cash stashed away and you love extraordinary lighting, Zia-Priven is the store for you…Happy Shopping!...And thank you Paul for your generosity.

Happy Weekend

I will be sanding and painting more furniture this weekend for the Upward Bound House project. Next week is the big week and I can't wait. I got some great donations from some wonderful vendors which I will be featuring all next week. I'm still excepting donations so please help out by donating as much or as little as you can. And if you need a receipt just let me know...Click here to donate....Happy Weekend Everyone!

Paint Job

I have a couple of furniture pieces I need to paint for the Upward Bound House project but the rain here in sunny California is messing up my schedule. Apparently If you don't let the primer dry completely your top coat of paint will start to crack. So instead of a 24hr drying period I'm on a 48hr drying period. I can't complain too much since I found this great drop leaf table with chairs on craigslist for only $30. More pictures to come, including a really cute desk I got for $10...Happy Redesigning!

Before

After

Thank You

I would like to thank Lana Kole for donating some of her beautiful wall decals to the Upward Bound House project. She is fully committed to helping the less fortunate and with her new collection she will be doing so in style. Lana, your donation is greatly appreciated and I can't wait to use one of your designs in my room...Happy Gifting Everyone!

You Are Invited

You are cordially invited to a fundraiser for the Upward Bound House. If you are in the Los Angeles area and are free tonight please stop by and help out a great cause. There will be lots of entertainment to keep you entertained. =) If you can't make it tonight but would still like to donate to the cause please click here....Happy Fundraising!

All the info you need:
Host: Linda Graveline

Location:
York Studios
5029B York Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90042 US

When: Saturday, January 16, 7:00PM

At the Party:
Rev. Jimmy Deer - will "cleanse you of your sins" - only $1 each
Kevin Pollard - Tarot Card Reader
Sarah Larson - Palm Reader
The Amazing Elvito
Ariana Hall - singer
Jason Heath & the Greedy Souls - band
Ernie G - Comedian
Lisa Donnelly - singer