Discovering Colour, Inspired by Nature
Last weekend we packed our studio with material samples, inspiring objects, and a gorgeous floral bouquet or two in preparation for our sold out workshop "Discovering Colour: Nature as Your Guide". For this workshop, Brooke and Tina had the pleasure of collaborating with the multi-talented Heather Ross to take our participants deep into into the world of colour and coach them on how to look critically at colour and how to develop harmonious palettes for their design projects. Armed with...
Thanksgiving Tablescape
Thanksgiving TablescapeAre you starting to think about your Thanksgiving yet? Psst…It’s just around the corner. Perhaps you have ordered your turkey and have thought ahead to your menu, but what about your table setting? We have come up with a couple of ideas that may make you want to change up your table setting this year.We decided to see if we could do an inexpensive approach to decorating a Thanksgiving table this year. We still just love the rustic look...
Creative Therapy With Designers Collective
Creative TherapyOn Monday evening we hosted our first ever, Creative Therapy session. We opened our studio to 12 women to “get creative “making Mala inspired necklaces. And did we ever get creative! We had the same supplies available for everyone and had a few necklaces around for inspiration, yet each person’s necklace was interesting and unique to them.We used glass beads for the majority of the necklace and had a few accent beads to be used as the main event.The...
Design Workshops with Designers Collective
We thought we would take this opportunity to talk to you about our upcoming Designers Collective Workshops.We came up with the idea to offer design workshops because we were finding we were often being asked for consults and advice. I would often have a client call me who wanted to do the project himself or herself but would get stuck and would need a little help staying focused on their project. I would go in for a consult and talk to...
Valentine Gift Idea!
Valentine Gift Idea!Psst…are you still trying to think of a gift idea for Valentine’s Day? How about sending your honey to one of Designers Collective's workshops? We have something for everyone from Design Basics to Container Gardening to Lighting 101 and Organizing 101 (two times available-daytime and evening). Or, if want to do something fun together, we have a Mixology workshop that would be perfect.AND if you really want to spoil your sweetie, how about our Design Tour of LA? Have a look...
Valentine’s Day Cocktails from Lindt Chocolates
Brooke and I went to an amazing party when we were in Salt Lake City. The party was hosted by Lindt Chocolates, so the signature cocktails were made with chocolate. I didn't know what to expect as I am not a fan of sweet drinks, but the cocktails were amazing. For your pleasure, here are a couple of cocktail recipes from the Lindt website for you to try with your special valentine. LINDT PINEAPPLE COCONUT COCKTAILA chocolate inspired version of a Piña...