Concept Design's Inspirations Behind Their ASID 2009 Design Tour Room

I always love to see how people get inspired to create so I thought you would like to see inspiration photos for the Concept Design's room at ASID 2009 Design Tour - Urban Living at Astoria.

** This last photo, Lori Moore from Concept Design says, "is an example of the glass bead Modello design being used on our wall on our plaster."

Here is a little background info on Tamra Mundia and Concept Design -

Concept Design - Concept Design, Inc. was founded in 1999 by Tamra Mundia. Tamra went to Interior Designers Institute after attending Cal State Long Beach, and graduated with an AA degree in design in 1989. She worked for two successful design firms and taught art to children before opening her own design firm 10 years ago. What started as an in-home business, has grown to a successful firm with a showroom in San Clemente, California. The showroom includes a team of designers working on residential and commercial projects throughout Southern California and the United States. http://www.conceptdesignoc.com/

Cover! Covers! Covers!

We were spending a little time doing some TO Media Co public relations housekeeping the other day and we found some past articles that we have done. Some of the ones that I love the most, were the covers of magazines that we have gotten for our clients -- for any publicist, a cover of a magazine is a huge feather in our cap and a life changing moment for our clients.

Before we started our own boutique PR firm here in Orange County, Lauren used to handle severval TV shows for NBC so her covers relate to the talent and the shows themselves. I used to work on the Frederick's of Hollywood account so my magazine covers mostly include beautiful celebrities in the their underwear! Those were some seriously fun days.

For a little walk down memory lane, I have posted some of them here. Enjoy.

Mommy + Me Style

Pixie Dust Decor + Halsea Offer their favorites for Mommy + Me Style

Always wanted to match with your best friend? Now that you have kids, you can!

PIXIE DUST DECOR

If you are ready to cook up some magic with your kids, these sweet mommy and me aprons are the perfect start. Available in tons of colors (even in boys fabric!), the Pixie Dust Décor aprons are only $24 each.

Fabric designer, Stacy McCallum says “I designed these aprons because it reminds me to take time to spend with the kids – no work, no chores, just simple fun.”
http://www.pixiedustdecor.com/

HALSEA

Halsea, the beach chic travel bag company, has become a huge favorite for moms and kids who want to coordinate or even match when it comes to traveling. With four collections, all of which were designed to mix and match, Halsea offers designs that appeal to both kids and moms because of their bright colors and fun beach themes. Seahorses, crabs or shells anyone?!

Sally Bartz says, “Moms don’t want a kid-sized suitcase. It won’t fit all the necessary items when traveling. But they do want something fun for their kids. At Halsea, we offer all kinds of travel essentials that can be perfectly matchy-matchy or they can coordinate so your collection can grow with your family.” http://www.halsea.com/

HALSEA’s MOST POPULAR MOMMY AND ME TRAVEL BAGS
Halsea Roller Suitcase ($335) Halsea Roller Duffle ($385)

Halsea in AtHome Magazine

I LOVE all the products in this AtHome article about So Cal style. It has me longing for summer, days at the beach and time spent with family and friends.

Thanks Ashley Bartolotta at AtHome for includeing Halsea's Roller Duffle!

ASID – OC ANNOUNCES 2009 DESIGN TOUR DESIGNERS

35 of Orange County’s Hottest Interior Designers Participate

From its membership of over 1200 members, ASID Orange County is honored to feature the work of 35 of Orange County’s hottest designers on the 2009 ASID OC Design Tour – Urban Living @ Astoria taking place April 21-May 17 inside the brand-new, Astoria located within Central Park West, Irvine.

Each of the participating designers will make their mark in one assigned area of the six urban living spaces being featured on the tour which include four Penthouse Lofts and 2 flats on the 13th and 14th floors of Astoria. A mix of contemporary living and traditional luxuries, Astoria offers a concierge, business center and secured wine vault, as well as an oversized pool and spa. A complete list of amenities is available at (www.astorialiving.net).

While all of these designers have headquarters in Orange County, many of them have been influencing design worldwide for years with projects all over the United States and beyond.

The participating designers for the 2009 ASID/OCC Design Tour include:

Tony Baldocchi, Allied Member ASID
Joyce Elizabeth Byrd, Allied Member ASID
Rick Campos, Allied Member ASID
Julia Caro, Allied Member ASID
Oma Talley Cast, Allied Member ASID
Megan Crane, Allied Member ASID
Barbara Coulter-Phillips, Allied Member ASID
Char Cowan, ASID, CID, IIDA
Audrey Duncan, Allied Member ASID
Deirdre Eagles, Allied Member ASID
Robret Easterley, Allied Member ASID
Fumiko Faiman, ASID, CID
Gary W. Finley, ASID
Kimberly Franzen,Allied Member ASID
Bonnie Gorrell, Allied Member ASID
Samatha Gorrell, Allied Member ASID
Lana Hamden, Allied Member ASID
Interior Deisgners Institute
David Kelley, Allied Member ASID
Taylor LeClaire, Allied Member ASID
Eve Lowey, ASID
Wendy Ann Miller, Allied Member ASID
Tamra Mundia, Allied Member ASID
Megan Myers, Allied Member ASID
Frank Pitman, Allied Member ASID
David Rance, ASID
Sue Rexroth, Allied Member ASID
David Romero, Allied Member ASID
Sue Sanders, Allied Member ASID
Shala Shamardi, Allied Member ASID
Tamara Shermer, Allied Member ASID
Beverly Stadler, ASID, CID
Bunny Sutherland, ASID
Richard Thompson, Allied Member ASID
Natalie Umbert, Allied Member ASID
Westwood College
Beth Whitlinger, ASID, CID

About the 2009 ASID/OCC Design Tour
The 2009 Design Tour – Urban Living @ Astoria will be the first of its kind for the ASID Orange County Chapter featuring contemporary design in an urban, high-rise setting. The chosen location for the 2009 ASID/OCC Design Tour are the luxuriously appointed towers known as Astoria, located within Central Park West (Irvine, Ca), and will include four penthouse lofts and two flats on the Terrace and Grand Tier levels. The floor to ceiling windows and vast outdoor spaces will provide the perfect backdrop for 35 of ASID/OCC’s fabulous designers to showcase their unique talents.

Incorporating cutting edge design - from green living to a full spectrum of this year’s hottest colors and furnishings, this year’s Tour is sure to inspire the imagination and appreciation of every visitor. Designers were issued the additional challenge of creating environments that will appeal to visitors at all stages of their life, from bachelors and young families to empty nesters.

A mix of contemporary living and traditional luxuries, Astoria offers its residents an on-site business center, concierge service, a secured wine vault with private wine-tasting room, fully equipped exercise room as well as an oversized pool and spa. A complete list of amenities as well as additional images and information about Astoria can be found at www.astorialiving.net.

The 2009 ASID/OCC Design Tour will be open April 21-May 17, Tuesday- Sunday from 10AM – 5PM. The Tour will remain open until 8 PM on Friday nights. Tickets for the 2009 Design Tour can be purchased beginning March 6 online at www.asidocc.org, through the Orange County Performing Arts Center box office (714-556-2787) or at Whole Food at The District in Tustin. Tickets are also available at the door.

ASID 2009 Design Tour - Urban Living at Astoria - Before Photos

I love a "before" and "after". Below are the "before" photos and I can't wait for the "after."

The 2009 ASID Design Tour - Urban Living at Astoria - is going to be AMAZING! I can't wait to see how the 37 designers tackle the challenge of transforming these new spaces into a contemporary-inspired home, using innovative ideas. I love to see how other people are inspired by color, shape, technology and space and I am sure that these Penthouses and Lofts will not disappoint.

So save-the-date. The Design Tour is April 21-May 17.

Design*Sponge Features The Home of Halsea's Sally Bartz

Grace at Design*Sponge is a genius! I LOVE her blog because it is inspiring and makes me feel like good design is doable at any stage of life and on any budget.

Today my mouth nearly dropped when we saw our client on her website with the photos we took! Here is the home of beach-chic travel bag company designer, Sally Bartz of Halsea.

http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/03/sneak-peek-sally-bartz-of-halsea.html

For more photos of Sally's inspirations and home, click here to see more on Flickr:

Inspiration: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomediaco/sets/72157607434009076/

Halsea Shop: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomediaco/sets/72157604835584272/

Home: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomediaco/sets/72157604792377806/