tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71189874754650080942024-03-05T04:17:20.211-08:00green design in orange countyLinsi Brownsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673919268986759488noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118987475465008094.post-30230186259222106682009-05-20T10:35:00.000-07:002010-07-11T14:10:47.447-07:00inspired design daily<div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />This blog has moved to<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.inspired-design-daily.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 135px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBko-2o2tRM2lCI_DMszHe49zLQP0arWfQEcZPFjSPc-YL4hHW7BACgQKcP7VSURxS9KjfXnTrfosgEXBbXU8rFUJdc-fnwcN90tIjgBfAzayhXHFDt32aMmTibEnghvMpmVmi5RzMGDVD/s400/scales+logo+for+web.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422404335519260498" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.inspired-design-daily.com"><br />www.inspired-design-daily.com</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div>Linsi Brownsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673919268986759488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118987475465008094.post-30232950540099363262009-03-11T14:54:00.000-07:002009-05-15T10:35:52.783-07:00moving on<div style="text-align: center;">Hey Everyone, I wanted to leave a quick note to let you know that I am transitioning <span style="font-weight: bold;">green design in orange county </span>to a new home called <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://inspiredesigndaily.blogspot.com/">inspired design daily</a>. With this change I am hoping to broaden my readership while still covering the topics that I care about most; sustainable design and living (and the things that inspire me, locally and abroad).<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Please join me on my adventures and I welcome any and all feedback that you may have. I should be up and running shortly.<br /><br />Thank you for reading.<br /></div>Linsi Brownsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673919268986759488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118987475465008094.post-77854570971983516992009-03-03T08:38:00.001-08:002009-03-03T08:50:48.100-08:00the veggie van<div style="text-align: center;">Anyone who has read my blog lately has probably noticed my obsession with the documentary <a href="http://thefuelfilm.com/">Fuel</a>; Sundance winner... <span style="font-style: italic;">blah blah blah</span>. I may have mentioned this once or twice before.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Well, we went to see it the night that it opened in Irvine (which, by the way, is showing until this weekend) and got to come face to tailpipe with the star of the show; The Veggie Van.<br /><br />Luckily, my friend Jason of <a href="http://www.living-greenhomes.com/RunScript.asp?Page=1&p=ASP%5CPg1.asp">Living Green Homes</a> was there to capture the moment. Here we are, inhaling the fresh scent of cooking oil<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbZiAddhQl7YorVNmGq99ywZO3RhmfcN9lpzUjclu6Jn3peyDJWfpSYHjzCxsUyZFDhkpIjyIL-RHePiaaZd0uHkSNKIDISjr8EwbbtUsZmNvnH5jUwse2FdDaMcmLG3bOPp3X317CmFsD/s1600-h/veggie+van.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbZiAddhQl7YorVNmGq99ywZO3RhmfcN9lpzUjclu6Jn3peyDJWfpSYHjzCxsUyZFDhkpIjyIL-RHePiaaZd0uHkSNKIDISjr8EwbbtUsZmNvnH5jUwse2FdDaMcmLG3bOPp3X317CmFsD/s400/veggie+van.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309003913404477794" border="0" /></a><br />and here is Jason with the director, Josh Tickell.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Rk1Ms01nLufoCbww1wbOzr92G-8t4gm1lUL7pxym5U9ecvb8uAe1lcKfnfbZptH2Jy6LJ_6JsimSxQq4y_p2azDSsbrgjnVc_aaRZ9PtSmWiLjxizax1YM1URyTrdafW8WKNSJP-mGBj/s1600-h/jason+and+josh+tickell.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Rk1Ms01nLufoCbww1wbOzr92G-8t4gm1lUL7pxym5U9ecvb8uAe1lcKfnfbZptH2Jy6LJ_6JsimSxQq4y_p2azDSsbrgjnVc_aaRZ9PtSmWiLjxizax1YM1URyTrdafW8WKNSJP-mGBj/s400/jason+and+josh+tickell.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309004256639656658" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>Linsi Brownsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673919268986759488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118987475465008094.post-53299735755098955572009-03-02T16:23:00.001-08:002009-03-02T16:26:44.730-08:00a little sunshine on a rainy day<div style="text-align: center;">It's cloudy and gloomy (still working on the rain) here in Southern California and I'm in need of some springtime inspiration. How about you?<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/little_sunshine_on_rainy_day/set?.mid=embed&id=6945836"><img width="400" alt="a little sunshine on a rainy day" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFkVJUUxYb2tIM2hHUEFldENxSnZvM2cAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="a little sunshine on a rainy day" height="400" border="0" /></a><br/><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/little_sunshine_on_rainy_day/set?.mid=embed&id=6945836">a little sunshine on a rainy day</a> - by <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.mid=embed&id=634898">linsi_brownson</a> on <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/">Polyvore.com</a></small></span><br /></div>Linsi Brownsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673919268986759488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118987475465008094.post-26036140002925393802009-02-28T18:47:00.000-08:002009-02-28T20:36:10.248-08:00lunch with the Eames<div style="text-align: center;">Today I got to take a little road trip to visit the 8th house in the 1940's <a href="http://www.artsandarchitecture.com/case.houses/">Case Study</a> program; the home of Charles and Ray Eames.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">A little bit of history:</span> the program was created to challenge architects and designers to build modern-day housing with materials derived from World War II (i.e., simple, industrial, economic). The couple decided to build the home for themselves rather than a hypothetical client and began designs for an efficient living space and work studio that would<span style="font-style: italic;"> "make no demands for itself but would instead serve as a background for life in work</span><span style="font-style: italic;">, with nature as a shock-</span><span style="font-style: italic;">absorber."</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyta3Y6AhUwtzMeVP8rLGqvYRnmwe76DbL4j6zwF4tpi4tgLiBkPACI8rV869erLtMLkn-xLo5PhuruBqsuQR0I9xEvsdlB8fZSsCQJeIhD-fKlWPEzkWS7cWJRSU2mHsP0GgGqXDvBrS4/s1600-h/100_1911.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyta3Y6AhUwtzMeVP8rLGqvYRnmwe76DbL4j6zwF4tpi4tgLiBkPACI8rV869erLtMLkn-xLo5PhuruBqsuQR0I9xEvsdlB8fZSsCQJeIhD-fKlWPEzkWS7cWJRSU2mHsP0GgGqXDvBrS4/s400/100_1911.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308063699779967218" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The lot sits atop a hillside overlooking the ocean and surrounded in lush green. After scrapping the plans for a cantilevered box because it didn't do justice to the meadow, the Eames opted for a simple plan, nested into the hillside. The home was constructed with prefabricated off-the-shelf parts and was considered a conscious move in a post-war era. Charles and Ray finished the home in 1949 and lived there the rest of their lives.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRAbzJze4dl8s_5B3s59W88ibzETUJxnbqpQrMSuXfaecSHbuQt0F-GUOzRQUlE1k8YoAFzx8DbRSiPuyaicPz_buo3pXT6ujr7EH81l3QTDfv-1px_DE4zAznOPRRfhp_yXoKSXWgIP9Q/s1600-h/100_1899.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRAbzJze4dl8s_5B3s59W88ibzETUJxnbqpQrMSuXfaecSHbuQt0F-GUOzRQUlE1k8YoAFzx8DbRSiPuyaicPz_buo3pXT6ujr7EH81l3QTDfv-1px_DE4zAznOPRRfhp_yXoKSXWgIP9Q/s400/100_1899.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308063282716244754" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUgcd4Fe5vp3BBd8tQrUTA5blMNzhsd7x2ovAaMyLr5SgtN4VzqKxfhqVlZX3ymwAotGBikdynk3VHhNeDoQHa_ypEak6YC2_IDv70gV2ksCUnt8UUKL4zeIrrNKq990DIZfRNLOH08puY/s1600-h/combo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUgcd4Fe5vp3BBd8tQrUTA5blMNzhsd7x2ovAaMyLr5SgtN4VzqKxfhqVlZX3ymwAotGBikdynk3VHhNeDoQHa_ypEak6YC2_IDv70gV2ksCUnt8UUKL4zeIrrNKq990DIZfRNLOH08puY/s400/combo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308063029683600818" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> </span><span style="font-size:78%;">the image on the left is the doorbell. so cool!</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br /></span> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ05EnJfkPmLK83rlC-VI_UQyZPri3vFhWrjb2_M0LydCsEsMjisPM81PoFbrUkz04Ns99KfmbTJarI3zUc0-UzYcoEmKzHTAwV0roiKlbc1eG-iUvY3Rhz7IRBK-OHO4vfDApr4ZFycqu/s1600-h/8.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ05EnJfkPmLK83rlC-VI_UQyZPri3vFhWrjb2_M0LydCsEsMjisPM81PoFbrUkz04Ns99KfmbTJarI3zUc0-UzYcoEmKzHTAwV0roiKlbc1eG-iUvY3Rhz7IRBK-OHO4vfDApr4ZFycqu/s400/8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308066919933532530" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">the studio loft</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhASqCpJZh_g3OfG6lxqv5WTE0nR4J_JmOAuLPKJSEginfCFthe0TudelU5weJ_VUWtGX0Gt1uBE2N_BoD2pRaHz86kBHldLf9eqMnGAgVjXdwTBn-bFKu5itdaknw4AyE0qaYMOINk8Qc0/s1600-h/12+copy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhASqCpJZh_g3OfG6lxqv5WTE0nR4J_JmOAuLPKJSEginfCFthe0TudelU5weJ_VUWtGX0Gt1uBE2N_BoD2pRaHz86kBHldLf9eqMnGAgVjXdwTBn-bFKu5itdaknw4AyE0qaYMOINk8Qc0/s400/12+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308068560263774850" border="0" /></a><br /><br />In design school we learned about the many talents of Charles and Ray Eames and it was amazing to see the culmination of their work in this iconic home.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">For more information visit the <a href="http://www.eamesfoundation.org/">Eames Foundation</a></span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Linsi Brownsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673919268986759488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118987475465008094.post-65115357316477181652009-02-26T10:08:00.002-08:002009-02-26T10:40:49.710-08:00free {design} advice is worth every penny<div style="text-align: center;">I am excited to announce that beginning in March I will be doing a monthly column called <span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;">resolutions in design</span></span>. Send me images of your most challenging spaces or furniture pieces and the reader with the biggest woes will get some free advice on how to deal.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I will include a sketch of my design <span style="font-style: italic;">solution</span> and even some ideas on cost-effective items that will make a big difference in your space.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO5v7oyrltj5xWrS6Ym5-My7ljvbW7Tnvdxj6F9WCmQP3xUdJjNtDzm3oAfEt0eib_7yqd3wRu_Y7WUpeRDgw9t3dta0aU2Toj2N7ORxFyagYH1lZbXmbdSs38JLNZRU6nX9xFmowuRi7p/s1600-h/scan0002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO5v7oyrltj5xWrS6Ym5-My7ljvbW7Tnvdxj6F9WCmQP3xUdJjNtDzm3oAfEt0eib_7yqd3wRu_Y7WUpeRDgw9t3dta0aU2Toj2N7ORxFyagYH1lZbXmbdSs38JLNZRU6nX9xFmowuRi7p/s320/scan0002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307171663331193554" border="0" /></a><br />To Enter<br />2-3 photos of the space (plus 1-2 photos of any problem pieces)<br />a couple of images of things you like to give me an idea of your style.<br />email to <a href="http://www.blogger.com/linsi.brownson@gmail.com">linsi.brownson@gmail.com</a><br /><br />*Submit photos by <span style="font-weight: bold;">March 6</span> for <span style="font-style: italic;">March resolutions</span><br />*Submit photos by <span style="font-weight: bold;">March 30</span> for <span style="font-style: italic;">April resolutions</span><br /><br /></div>Linsi Brownsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673919268986759488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118987475465008094.post-63835328831867574032009-02-25T10:50:00.000-08:002009-03-02T16:28:20.793-08:00layers<div style="text-align: center;">I don't think this is anything groundbreaking, but I am addicted to layers. Layers of pattern, color, texture, you name it. So I hit on this site <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/">Polyvore</a> where you can take images you find anywhere on the web (or in your own photo files) and create a collage of all that inspires you.<br /><br />Here is what inspires me today.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/pattern_texture/set?.mid=embed&id=6810421"><img alt="pattern & texture" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFnBoQXJhVzBEM2hHaWNkZEI3UnJiVGcAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="pattern & texture" border="0" width="400" height="400" /></a><br /><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/pattern_texture/set?.mid=embed&id=6810421">pattern & texture</a> - by <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.mid=embed&id=634898">linsi_brownson</a> on <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/">Polyvore.com</a></small></span><br /><br /><br /></div>Linsi Brownsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673919268986759488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118987475465008094.post-82986290445655273472009-02-25T08:51:00.000-08:002009-02-25T10:03:06.001-08:00the write idea<div style="text-align: center;">A certain number of us remember the days when the school blackboard suddenly turned white...when the boring white chalk (or sometimes pastel) was left behind for brighter shades of red, green and blue. Aah, the marker board. Standing in front of class became fun again. Okay, <span style="font-style: italic;">maybe not</span>, but the absence of screeching chalk and the ability to fully erase that wrong math equation was pretty exciting wasn't it?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOlrEGF2P11vcyUXuwTYHsyGbI45F1zi7N4huNBamVwgB09auaLLlFwu3opSqHdeqAN2ZCQXwxa1iDTjuI5fEDf3d8AS5JKBoUu5PtA3AHMoWxNFUG46YuM7Zqab21KhzspX241pqxqi4i/s1600-h/idea+paint+classroom.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOlrEGF2P11vcyUXuwTYHsyGbI45F1zi7N4huNBamVwgB09auaLLlFwu3opSqHdeqAN2ZCQXwxa1iDTjuI5fEDf3d8AS5JKBoUu5PtA3AHMoWxNFUG46YuM7Zqab21KhzspX241pqxqi4i/s400/idea+paint+classroom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306796464230700338" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Well here is a new take on that genius. Paint. It's called <a href="http://www.ideapaint.com/index.html">Idea Paint</a> and, you guessed it, it works like a dry erase board. You can paint it anywhere; classrooms, conference rooms, children's bedrooms, even replace the family chore board with it.</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqcF9nQTBxqUgxz9QVEH07GUJ-RgeKwKF6XGX2hzaElReWuG3_2Db2Gm4_F-M4NppjcXVKGsBg4wWKvEw0gKBDo-roQRXR66sizJG9Xfqksr_O6y-x1gxUQ7tIJuTb8vjG-0CRdIdSG-f_/s1600-h/idea+paint+wall.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqcF9nQTBxqUgxz9QVEH07GUJ-RgeKwKF6XGX2hzaElReWuG3_2Db2Gm4_F-M4NppjcXVKGsBg4wWKvEw0gKBDo-roQRXR66sizJG9Xfqksr_O6y-x1gxUQ7tIJuTb8vjG-0CRdIdSG-f_/s400/idea+paint+wall.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306796626785310994" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">There are endless options and endless positives about this stuff. First of all it's <span style="font-style: italic;">non-toxic</span>, a pre-requisite for anything I would suggest in your home. It can be painted over so there is no lifelong commitment and, best of all, it <span style="font-style: italic;">inspires creativity</span> every time you pass by!<br />Who can resist a blank canvas?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqtOCYnN5gc0_C9pSrnsbll1yG0cBZibBpypL4HP5ncf7192OenTs3kOWcnPJaSJ3V2NiW2qgLqCaRobPYVgp6v8yzVb8yHADmCqlF_5QVQvvvk7OBxIq2G1wTNGVNCprgjsc2EFoVUc-L/s1600-h/idea+paint+blue+room.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqtOCYnN5gc0_C9pSrnsbll1yG0cBZibBpypL4HP5ncf7192OenTs3kOWcnPJaSJ3V2NiW2qgLqCaRobPYVgp6v8yzVb8yHADmCqlF_5QVQvvvk7OBxIq2G1wTNGVNCprgjsc2EFoVUc-L/s400/idea+paint+blue+room.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306796865936655490" border="0" /></a></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6aIhDZfxApJc7cJXJcGtqyvJgG6BnaBP1nBcm3sC6kP0tXeB7gDDCU8KMOgCia51xaYfS7thTb5eCCiditIUWrr76YtDp-Ni42mkUazPv2AwaOgUYkBNrspW1LUy1D6D3VvjA_P-8LRz3/s1600-h/idea+paint+blue+room.jpg"><br /></a>Linsi Brownsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673919268986759488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118987475465008094.post-31159335770895489902009-02-25T07:49:00.000-08:002009-02-25T09:59:37.543-08:00image in a bottle<div style="text-align: center;">Okay, I know I am shamelessly ripping this off (it was posted front and center on <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/">Design*Sponge </a>this morning) but it's just too cool not to share.<br /><br />This is a DIY project with an eco-edge. Reusing glass bottles and jars as picture frames. I love this because it <a href="http://sustainablog.org/2008/09/09/six-creative-upcycling-projects/">upcycles</a> the glass and creates something that is unique and interesting.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjztH1gTfmBRjuQl2PAJYYwv45Eb3wmRiCLlCmfw_retl2ULsUElWdJLUKR0wAn5rgsvU_xmlB6yFq5_HX-1S7iL2mf22pZ22to8kDwrQ-9YPRV-54KABOrQzOztlzttdrdxVu-Zx1-vh-U/s1600-h/extra-jars.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjztH1gTfmBRjuQl2PAJYYwv45Eb3wmRiCLlCmfw_retl2ULsUElWdJLUKR0wAn5rgsvU_xmlB6yFq5_HX-1S7iL2mf22pZ22to8kDwrQ-9YPRV-54KABOrQzOztlzttdrdxVu-Zx1-vh-U/s320/extra-jars.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306795459577426786" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The project is courtesy of <span style="font-style: italic;">Photojojo</span> and you can find directions <a href="http://photojojo.com/content/diy/glass-jar-photo-frames/">here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZZQ0OJ8Ze9CgmExWGGmTESCplrTN8H-gUJPMTqoyGspIUP6hd1MJHCXsGEZ3us8UO-4XwS20Ty0TwsHu0NWo3LFttd0SaoS6vF2jTarI2hRDAa8BMRQWij4NJ3BuZCgPFPUK8YHwK9NXk/s1600-h/extra-bottles.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZZQ0OJ8Ze9CgmExWGGmTESCplrTN8H-gUJPMTqoyGspIUP6hd1MJHCXsGEZ3us8UO-4XwS20Ty0TwsHu0NWo3LFttd0SaoS6vF2jTarI2hRDAa8BMRQWij4NJ3BuZCgPFPUK8YHwK9NXk/s320/extra-bottles.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306795643557342274" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div>Linsi Brownsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673919268986759488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118987475465008094.post-65447312751440661112009-02-20T13:44:00.000-08:002009-02-25T10:13:35.211-08:00global green pre-oscar party<div style="text-align: left;">Yesterday I got the great opportunity to be a guest at Global Green's annual Pre-Oscar party in Los Angeles. The party was at the <a href="http://www.avalonhollywood.com/">Avalon </a><a href="http://www.avalonhollywood.com/">Hollywood</a> and we were the guests of <a href="http://www.klnicolai.com/">K.L.Nicolai & </a><a href="http://www.klnicolai.com/">Associates</a>, my local distributor of Caroma (Yes, the toilets. If you need a refresher take a look back at the <span style="font-style: italic;">Product of the Week</span> post in January '09) who were a sponsor of the event.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg77113WYLDE82JL9PPlyawl3AKgSAtgHDe5TxXpNxs47zkxB-HpyIMyq1aaTKT0hPtSbcAa6nN8dzDWU0kcbnULx6If1iZ5v_HcHJcya1eTUb3XQH0D24yTxGKe805jXl96czJTqDYqXF2/s1600-h/toilet.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg77113WYLDE82JL9PPlyawl3AKgSAtgHDe5TxXpNxs47zkxB-HpyIMyq1aaTKT0hPtSbcAa6nN8dzDWU0kcbnULx6If1iZ5v_HcHJcya1eTUb3XQH0D24yTxGKe805jXl96czJTqDYqXF2/s200/toilet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305031710848342402" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />The party had a fantastic turnout and lots of energy, with A-listers and local greenies alike, mixing and mingling into a great big ball of eco-madness. At least that's what it looked like from my view, which was right in front of the stage while enjoying musical performances by Gavin Rossdale and Sheryl Crow. A supportive Gwen Stefani watched from the balcony above while her hubby did a great acoustical set.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYuyiSKDlXnPDosbSuO2rh5ZcNlQYa7lgcyozRspy3K9iYkpRkdRkHPxpepOrMy4mSj0o1WsJ9ENzz_kFCRtJh_i8utkFG9ymOmiAWXKywzDkJ4jNfl-bvFygjHOnNMpjEKl8jv4yYacrN/s1600-h/Gavin+Rossdale.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYuyiSKDlXnPDosbSuO2rh5ZcNlQYa7lgcyozRspy3K9iYkpRkdRkHPxpepOrMy4mSj0o1WsJ9ENzz_kFCRtJh_i8utkFG9ymOmiAWXKywzDkJ4jNfl-bvFygjHOnNMpjEKl8jv4yYacrN/s320/Gavin+Rossdale.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306797856455181554" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The theme of the evening was <span style="font-weight: bold;">Gr</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">eening Our Schools</span>, which is one of the fundamental goals of <a href="http://www.globalgreen.org/greenurbanism/">Global Green</a>. Matt Peterson, the CEO of the organization, and Neil Patrick Harris urged guests to contribute what they could via the <span style="font-style: italic;">oh-so-simple</span> text message donation, which I personally think is genius. I can only hope that the response was tremendous.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLUJZo0rD9-CejFs7CN96eieEYnUy0ju0an2jW1GkoypnxRz6L3ktuEbIpZ_i7nAX89em9K3wHGvcFfQC13Pc-66DeXTXWJAkhWnNrC4sl5HEChf5fcvSgRtUq1dzTsybwfJQFYM3upBQL/s1600-h/Sheryl+Crow+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLUJZo0rD9-CejFs7CN96eieEYnUy0ju0an2jW1GkoypnxRz6L3ktuEbIpZ_i7nAX89em9K3wHGvcFfQC13Pc-66DeXTXWJAkhWnNrC4sl5HEChf5fcvSgRtUq1dzTsybwfJQFYM3upBQL/s320/Sheryl+Crow+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306798161054302354" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqRNGxd9CbIiMPVWygWIWhyeIxvtBl256UN94ATK9gsLCpRBnpfwIL87vNYwLlN7zIZoJzNqpBf8cJo0SiajBrPVB_LjZYBHsaG6zUmNdCuTuHERyopm-L4W7TEr8fn4ifsZqsLL8yv1In/s1600-h/Linsi+and+David.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 178px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqRNGxd9CbIiMPVWygWIWhyeIxvtBl256UN94ATK9gsLCpRBnpfwIL87vNYwLlN7zIZoJzNqpBf8cJo0SiajBrPVB_LjZYBHsaG6zUmNdCuTuHERyopm-L4W7TEr8fn4ifsZqsLL8yv1In/s200/Linsi+and+David.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306798630715961458" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">my husband and I after <span style="font-style: italic;">rockin' out </span><br /></span></div>Linsi Brownsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673919268986759488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118987475465008094.post-32267824158702497102009-02-18T07:44:00.000-08:002009-02-25T09:26:43.131-08:00Fuel is coming to Irvine - Extended!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFrYVHOIAQY6Vg1nr0kRzPj3bELxswz94c6HBnXCZk_shE8Q6LXvrS-flQk_MZom46qmgTUcm_J5mQTMo5WbgVNNkysNohfB0_nayNtq5XXf4t_UE3JyDppHS9jOjWwzR6LnY3tTpZZrXk/s1600-h/fuel.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 136px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFrYVHOIAQY6Vg1nr0kRzPj3bELxswz94c6HBnXCZk_shE8Q6LXvrS-flQk_MZom46qmgTUcm_J5mQTMo5WbgVNNkysNohfB0_nayNtq5XXf4t_UE3JyDppHS9jOjWwzR6LnY3tTpZZrXk/s200/fuel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304163982348290434" border="0" /></a>Based on the success of the premier last weekend, Fuel has extended their showings in Los Angeles <span style="font-weight: bold;">AND</span> it will now be showing in Irvine as a limited engagement. Hooray!<br /><br />This film is fantastic, which is why I have been basically stalking it (can you stalk a movie?) and harassing everyone I know to go see it. I do realize that I am currently ranking up with the Evangelicals in terms of my insistence on <span style="font-style: italic;">spreading the word</span> but, seriously folks, it will bring to to a higher place :)<br /><br />Check it out <a href="http://www.thefuelfilm.com/">www.thefuelfilm.com </a><br /><br /><h3>Date</h3>February 20-March 5, 2009<br /><h3>Location</h3> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <em>Edwards University Town Center 6</em><div class="street-address">4245 Campus Drive</div> <span class="locality">Irvine</span>, <span class="region">CA</span>, <span class="postal-code">92612</span><div class="field field-type-date field-field-event-date">United States<br /><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item odd"><span class="date-display-end"><br /></span> </div> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-showtimes"> <div style="font-weight: bold;" class="field-label">Showtimes</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Monday-Friday: 2pm, 4:45p, 7:30p, 10:50p</p> <p>Saturday and Sunday: 11:20a, 2p, 4:45p, 7:30p, 10:50p</p> <p>Q&A with filmmaker Josh Tickell following the 7:30pm show on 2/20</p> </div> </div> </div>Linsi Brownsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673919268986759488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118987475465008094.post-52522144422260616662009-02-17T07:38:00.000-08:002009-02-17T07:54:55.167-08:00Green Depot opening shows that consumers are ready<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUtmIo-c2Du0J4n3SdMeprc-i3ZWo5fsqAEYIq0QeiGdSClYfmAkmxPhiF9u00SmylwiRhkVyWKHIWIspBYfT23bS3aKGFyS4XXqcheof9MMgXS4uPfYAglz7x65-D-zZnxZQWkizK535U/s1600-h/greendepot.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUtmIo-c2Du0J4n3SdMeprc-i3ZWo5fsqAEYIq0QeiGdSClYfmAkmxPhiF9u00SmylwiRhkVyWKHIWIspBYfT23bS3aKGFyS4XXqcheof9MMgXS4uPfYAglz7x65-D-zZnxZQWkizK535U/s200/greendepot.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303793954031754162" border="0" /></a>The Green Depot (Home Depot's eco-friendly cousin) has opened its first bricks and mortar location in New York, based on the success of the internet company <a href="http://www.greendepot.com/">greendepot.com</a>. The signs are all pointing to the fact that consumer interest is high enough to warrant it AND they are no longer satisfied by the eco-options given at normal retailers.<br /><br />Read the article posted by the <a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/developments/2009/02/13/green-depot-another-signal-eco-is-moving-mainstream/trackback/">Wall Street Journal</a> daily blog<br /><br />Green Depot plans several other locations on the East Coast, but currently no plans are in the works for a California store.Linsi Brownsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673919268986759488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118987475465008094.post-38511975535379337822009-02-13T11:38:00.001-08:002009-02-14T07:25:21.519-08:00siftables<object width="446" height="326"><param name="movie" value="http://video.ted.com/assets/player/swf/EmbedPlayer.swf"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="bgColor" value="#ffffff"> <param name="flashvars" value="vu=http://video.ted.com/talks/embed/DavidMerrill_2009-embed_high.flv&su=http://images.ted.com/images/ted/tedindex/embed-posters/DavidMerrill-2009.embed_thumbnail.jpg&vw=432&vh=240&ap=0&ti=457"><embed src="http://video.ted.com/assets/player/swf/EmbedPlayer.swf" pluginspace="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" bgcolor="#ffffff" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="vu=http://video.ted.com/talks/embed/DavidMerrill_2009-embed_high.flv&su=http://images.ted.com/images/ted/tedindex/embed-posters/DavidMerrill-2009.embed_thumbnail.jpg&vw=432&vh=240&ap=0&ti=457" width="446" height="326"></embed></object>Linsi Brownsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673919268986759488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118987475465008094.post-33094219191410187672009-02-10T10:25:00.001-08:002009-02-10T11:45:32.670-08:00I want that!Every day it seems that there are new products coming out that will shock and amaze. Items that are so well-designed and functional that they make us think "how did I ever live without that?" And then there are the classics...<br /><br />Here is what's on my wish list right now:<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.versaudio.com/vers15rspec.htm"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 146px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Cy1QmEdhTvX34nWnqp1Am8oO7cu7bN7uo6-lPnrubygOm_Zx2SXZPijQ_pqRAlHWIVBjzIrivECc-qaQoYbmL_eP91pEeLhbqTt2YHsNL_yCwVnoicZr_JD2qyvUTmj4X9n4TfMr7ADh/s200/vers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301237744279821362" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The Vers 1.5R is an AM/FM radio, alarm clock and ipod dock. And guess what? It's green.<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.delight.com/Bio-degradeable-Hens-Chicks-Rice-Hull-Urn?cPath=0&store=true"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsBqz6_5ig4lIRbeIzeOWlH8AYe9f4acp3D1bvS7olXSHlLz-stPNGSPozKYAfoDcWk8Hpe_QNjz9hM5Ygqb6ir9XEzO_AU55km5VpjjFg5-g5oXfTVQXCHfhPKOp656JmHypG4ApObOcX/s200/HensandChickcombo-376.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301246772627780850" border="0" /></a>This is a biodegradeable urn (with succulents), perfect for sprucing up a small apartment or windowsill<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=96241"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis_QCSSG9RFyl32LcWnUt9Gx1kfdPAew159F2wFjCxdlnoC_EiRMmvKFV9MOM9RLkEzp-Wts9dpKyKOnW0YJkGDwyuzgIAGizdEgG42BQ9QC9i8g085UtRxm8NcBrZB5Rz4DvAtu1pxCCM/s200/il_430xN.41612543.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301248198329845794" border="0" /></a><br />These amazing ceramic 'takeout' containers are the creations of NY based Lorena Barrezueta<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneOverviewByDevice&deviceType=BroadbandAccess%20Devices&lid=//global//phones+and+accessories//broadbandaccess+devices"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7BwHUNMVpW6N_1nmcFyPRwaa5_wV1he5bprNtN35hgkmasL6Bl8r4_0gWnmCglAN4AQey8DOYJcqCwnbQD1zEigPIR3jAQsLCYjt1gYgXLlp2m-5VcCIvvREG2ojjdy65kiFHAzWzvLvM/s200/vzw_usb_727_modem.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301249977358142178" border="0" /></a>The Verizon Wireless Modem allows you to access the internet from pretty much anywhere. Imagine all the work that could be done from the beach...or park...oh yeah<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.imorganic.com/index.php?cPath=4_10&osCsid=3b11ee09616ed9a113d405928c499bbc"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 175px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF5YhlMctnmPyfMorPrS48NKOO62pr30LoMPLwbrUCZYC5ttMZZtd6-CVNl3JieeLsw9GlAlShHesgZX83-cHJniJOJcLHDSxu-roiDnz_nGLKPH7P2ZOyde8zTgOH3eDc-Bi4CdIwlikX/s200/LBG_category_large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301250957404169058" border="0" /></a>I just love these lunch bags!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.vivaterra.com/pls/enetrixp/%21stmenu_template.main?complex_id_in=482007.2561145.2585866.3424541.page"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEabrt3lfrLdR-pO6BJ_MXvWlgvqAsGD5EwNsdbS95rNbkMZZON3ho28t9F2Gy6FMZwJHtFiZFodqkv8VcmxNUHW0krfcoqN3iBc3Amt2jy1z7YNWEvkt0s1dyDLm1ieST1rH7tBQ1f9dI/s200/object_utils.display_object" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301256066030789778" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/item/item.jsp?itemId=16343"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFSUDfTOBHl0DXReDzoH7Ut4_ohZltjKt9-VHbNZerFMrcbMXs6xZ16JLR41gmgC1W3qnmboxLxELDMIsVno3OtkL4tiX8L1NC_ynKdDZ6t6KCtoVsQ_X_a6jiybLub_gsww1bcp3vjiLs/s200/felt-pebbles.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301255658168872514" border="0" /></a>Felt 'stone' pillows, large and small add humor (and comfort!) to any living space<br /></div>Linsi Brownsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673919268986759488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118987475465008094.post-44055274633271529152009-02-09T10:23:00.000-08:002009-02-23T07:15:56.595-08:00Design by the BookI just <span style="font-style: italic;">stumbled upon</span> (using that term gives me way too much credit, since I actually just went to my new favorite blog to check out what fun stuff they have) something of a treasure amidst the chaotic information superhighway. It can be quite difficult to navigate your way to inspirational design and people when our poor brains and computers are already overloaded. So the fact that this is both genius and easy to find makes it special. Sorry, I'll cut to the chase here.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Design by the Book</span> is a project done by the <a href="http://www.nypl.org/">New York Public Library</a> and <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/">Design*Sponge</a> (the blog). The purpose was to bring some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">uber</span>-creative artists to the library and inspire some magnificent new work. It doesn't need a whole lot more explanation than that. Just watch.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/sFAUwzcIwE0&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/sFAUwzcIwE0&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gIlwBCZAgnk&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gIlwBCZAgnk&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/N4wJg_9lSKw&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/N4wJg_9lSKw&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2GR_FaxRaKY&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2GR_FaxRaKY&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Linsi Brownsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673919268986759488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118987475465008094.post-89197109259320815012009-02-07T20:12:00.000-08:002009-02-07T20:23:44.916-08:00Fuel the Film, showing in Los Angeles<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7fn5MncCvXADKnYTZFuFJz5B2rOS18-iaBu9V5Vt6u-qPS1rGynGfZwxS45-3WAMIKRxnf8wY92peBPEVBLpH8X5mus01AdvKkCqXgopfx8ic2UggYRhPE_kgXPYXF9PZPoOz2RvHMoMV/s1600-h/fuel.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 136px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7fn5MncCvXADKnYTZFuFJz5B2rOS18-iaBu9V5Vt6u-qPS1rGynGfZwxS45-3WAMIKRxnf8wY92peBPEVBLpH8X5mus01AdvKkCqXgopfx8ic2UggYRhPE_kgXPYXF9PZPoOz2RvHMoMV/s200/fuel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300276001686268834" border="0" /></a>I posted about this film a few weeks ago when I saw it but it is now coming to theatres in Los Angeles (and a few other cities) as a limited engagement February 13-19. I really encourage anyone who can to go see it. It is an amazing film, very honest and provocative but not harpy and it really will affect each and every person who sees it. Well worth an afternoon of your time.<br /><br />visit <a href="http://www.thefuelfilm.com/">The Fuel Film</a> to see the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">trailer</span> and for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">showtimes</span> and ticket information.Linsi Brownsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673919268986759488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118987475465008094.post-78105794194494046122009-02-07T15:01:00.000-08:002009-02-26T10:25:53.446-08:00not your grandmother's wallpaperMost people have a pretty strong memory of their grandmother's house. The smell of cookies or bread and getting to stay up later than you were normally allowed brings back fond memories for many. But I'm going to venture a guess here that the design of the house didn't rank quite as high...<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">tchoc</span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">hkes</span> from floor to ceiling, faded carpet, outdated draperies. Am I on the right track? Well, some of the things from grandma's house are now finding their way back into the world of high design, and it looks like they might just stay awhile.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtxA_uxnFFfKgVTe1hgYO53iiS4VUybc3JBf3nJ5Za3ILJ6b0XUhlbuP3sOfjnsuI6CXCid-H0ae7-hBwGHABk7ObNXfxqjCE8Jp92CofJbGe69CTtiaT1uH9FxklxmJUVZT-CQNypzjL2/s1600-h/fbpaper3.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtxA_uxnFFfKgVTe1hgYO53iiS4VUybc3JBf3nJ5Za3ILJ6b0XUhlbuP3sOfjnsuI6CXCid-H0ae7-hBwGHABk7ObNXfxqjCE8Jp92CofJbGe69CTtiaT1uH9FxklxmJUVZT-CQNypzjL2/s320/fbpaper3.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300269726897752018" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB8vM9vsUduuusV8DHY3KOtUwssx7vQMO22UwDfWgsHXnvcj-nsOmj09YGaQt10LIw-IgkwqIgL6Q6zEN_MzBSITKiX8cAh98fqV78RAWM6fB0B09-3l9S5H7XarWtIeccLUIVgXdpVN4W/s1600-h/fbpaper.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 231px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB8vM9vsUduuusV8DHY3KOtUwssx7vQMO22UwDfWgsHXnvcj-nsOmj09YGaQt10LIw-IgkwqIgL6Q6zEN_MzBSITKiX8cAh98fqV78RAWM6fB0B09-3l9S5H7XarWtIeccLUIVgXdpVN4W/s320/fbpaper.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300269890579594242" border="0" /></a>Wallpaper is one of these such things and I can attest to previously being on the other side of the fence. But thanks to companies like <a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/">Farrow & Ball</a> I have fully recovered from my wallpaper aversion.<br /><br />Farrow & Ball is a British manufacturer of paint and wallpaper, but have showrooms all across this side of the pond.<br /><br />The images here are beautiful, but even they don't do justice to the magnificence of the actual paper. The color palette is earthy and rich and the paper patterns range from funky to elegant so there are endless possibilities here. The papers are printed using traditional blocks and water based paints so they have a t<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL-yFAzkxO0Z-6n2hrjyGXO9CRu9BHEgJD0qfBZLm1JKvCf5lgmcUzbmuolgb7AfbBww_y6ulOYr8_Nf89QLWOWkd6__pw9Rx37-fSVO3f701zfgUP0dFKkQ0gHE_73MPst_eSEHvZ22Rf/s1600-h/fbpaper2.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL-yFAzkxO0Z-6n2hrjyGXO9CRu9BHEgJD0qfBZLm1JKvCf5lgmcUzbmuolgb7AfbBww_y6ulOYr8_Nf89QLWOWkd6__pw9Rx37-fSVO3f701zfgUP0dFKkQ0gHE_73MPst_eSEHvZ22Rf/s320/fbpaper2.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300272606396455202" border="0" /></a>otally unique texture and quality. They make a bold statement no matter where they are and truly are timeless design.<br /><br />Samples of both paper and paint can be ordered through the website and product can be ordered through me.Linsi Brownsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673919268986759488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118987475465008094.post-88131590322936211092009-02-06T23:27:00.000-08:002009-02-06T23:30:23.129-08:00My Website is Live!Hooray! After many hours of designing and re-designing my website has officially launched. I still have a few tweaks to make (the portfolio images are a little small) but it is up and running and I'm very excited. Please check it out<br /><br /><a href="http://www.brownson-designgroup.com">www.brownson-designgroup.com</a>Linsi Brownsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673919268986759488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118987475465008094.post-21909507225091881592009-02-03T12:40:00.001-08:002009-02-03T13:07:25.572-08:00Unique Art<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN5NsyZyOM8P7W92dwHk-aqK6YZvt6pLXjrXFczvlLrIQxIHhpfp6EGs7NQaN9UIc179lB0boLW9CtiU3Ey3UrQLUXRS2npeeWdTXQQ5JR14KiyT5Zf_UarNcTr47lli8ga9LYgNU3RXeA/s1600-h/shim+art.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN5NsyZyOM8P7W92dwHk-aqK6YZvt6pLXjrXFczvlLrIQxIHhpfp6EGs7NQaN9UIc179lB0boLW9CtiU3Ey3UrQLUXRS2npeeWdTXQQ5JR14KiyT5Zf_UarNcTr47lli8ga9LYgNU3RXeA/s320/shim+art.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298673931288057378" border="0" /></a>I can't say that I am impressed by a whole lot of what is shown on HGTV (not to mention that the design community is typically at odds with the unrealistic idea that people can remodel their own bathroom in a weekend). But as I was flipping through the channels recently this image caught my eye.<br /><br />In this episode they were featuring easy upgrades that actually looked pretty easy. Such as the fireplace surround that functions as art. I thought this was great because it has a lot of texture, which is interesting, but it doesn't stand out so much that it wouldn't belong in your home a few years from now. And it can easily belong to a variety of design styles. But the best part is that it is made out of....<br /><br />Shims! You know, those little wooden door-stopper looking pieces that cabinet guys use to make things level. I love this idea and I thought I would give some pointers on making a project like this more green.<br /><br />First of all, shims are typically scrap pieces of wood so we are off to a good start. You ultimately are gluing these down onto an mdf platform so I suggest getting a <span style="font-style: italic;">no-added formaldehyde</span> sheet of mdf, plywood, etc. These are readily available at wood stores and are barely more expensive than their chemical-soaked cousins. We have lots of choices for stains, finishes and glue so go with a <span style="font-style: italic;">water-based</span> stain and laquer and a <span style="font-style: italic;">low or no voc</span> adhesive. These will keep your new artwork from off-gassing.<br /><br />Finally, my best piece of green advice- keep it! Build your artwork so that it is sturdy and hang it, don't permanently mount it, to the wall. That way you can take it with you when you move, use it in a different room or even turn it into a headboard later on. It gives you flexibility instead of making it necessary to discard in the future.<br /><br />If you want directions on how to make this thing visit <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/home-improvement/textured-artwork-made-from-wood-shims/index.html">HGTV</a> (can't believe I am saying that)Linsi Brownsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673919268986759488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118987475465008094.post-39388121772981110282009-02-01T20:25:00.000-08:002009-02-03T13:08:02.501-08:00Environmental Sustainability ConferenceLast Friday, Vanguard University in Costa Mesa put on one of the best local green events that I have been to. It's rare that an event outside of LA is so organized and brings such a great crowd in terms of speakers and exhibitors.<br /><br />The event featured local green business owners who have been making waves in Orange County for the last several years. A few of them even began the movement well before OC was ready for it. As a result, their struggles have proven that not only can sustainable businesses be successful but they also create a community that thrives.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHK5Gm-pGmZXObAN4TDY-Onb-cUl640q6VQkKl4_gNfMOYIUB2YnpVvycJVLEB_O38uf8o1fhMtDYMi_VHv6D1190KR8JwhLF6hVH8IerzMB_cRQtzlim5WesdIzx_C2WNDQqy2Po0uKt0/s1600-h/pierre.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHK5Gm-pGmZXObAN4TDY-Onb-cUl640q6VQkKl4_gNfMOYIUB2YnpVvycJVLEB_O38uf8o1fhMtDYMi_VHv6D1190KR8JwhLF6hVH8IerzMB_cRQtzlim5WesdIzx_C2WNDQqy2Po0uKt0/s320/pierre.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298057092095618034" border="0" /></a>Keynote Speaker, Pierre Senizergues, is the founder of the local Sole Technology- the parent company for some of the largest action sports companies in the world. He started his environmental journey many years ago and built the first green building in Orange County as well as taking the manufacturing industry by storm when he demanded that his shoe plants go green several years ago. Pierre was also the Executive Producer of the film <a href="http://wip.warnerbros.com/11thhour/">'The 11th Hour.'</a><br /><br />Pierre is somewhat of a hero in the local green business world, having recently been the 'bar' that was set for OC Metro's Green Issue. His presentation at the conference met all expectations as he described his efforts with such enthusiasm that it was hard not to just jump up and hug him.<br /><br />The rest of the speakers were equally notable, though I don't think I could keep your attention if I went into detail on each of them. But I do want to note who they were because each of these people are worth checking out. It's always nice to know who the players are.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Shaheen Sadeghi, Founder of <a href="http://www.thelab.com/">the LAB</a> and <a href="http://www.thecampsite.com/">the Camp</a> in Costa Mesa<br />Spencer Brown, Owner of <a href="http://earthfriendlymoving.com/greenbox/">Earth Friendly Moving</a> (the baby diaper boxes)<br />Rachel Hulan, Owner of <a href="http://www.path-design.net/">Path Design</a>. Rachel is a fellow Interior Designer and was my previous employer and mentor in green design!<br />Martin Diedrich, Owner of <a href="http://www.keancoffee.com/">Kean Coffee</a> in Costa Mesa<br />Christina Kull, Environmental Engineer at <a href="http://www.northropgrumman.com/">Northrop Grumman Corporation</a><br />Jim Woodrow, Professor at <a href="http://www.vanguard.edu/">Vanguard University</a><br />Helene Kennan, <a href="http://www.cafebonappetit.com/vanguard/default.asp">Bon Apetit</a> RestaurantLinsi Brownsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673919268986759488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118987475465008094.post-73082597806625412582009-01-28T12:00:00.001-08:002009-02-26T10:26:39.568-08:00rubie green<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpyVuD6DryysAcDiL5ryqGAjmTP86EVftwnFIV3SqRbgHpd1jKQ0njTYmW1dZsFxApaJPLyq9nbPombonrboR2y-SMm6lq-8-b-tSPsnn-FP_AfJWEB7sbpZg68Mgj-LA80RLPiGMkBI8U/s1600-h/rubiead.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 252px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpyVuD6DryysAcDiL5ryqGAjmTP86EVftwnFIV3SqRbgHpd1jKQ0njTYmW1dZsFxApaJPLyq9nbPombonrboR2y-SMm6lq-8-b-tSPsnn-FP_AfJWEB7sbpZg68Mgj-LA80RLPiGMkBI8U/s320/rubiead.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296439653598472082" border="0" /></a>Designers sometimes get a bad rap because many people think that all we do is pick out fabric all day. Well that isn't hardly true but I do have a certain fondness for the stuff. I get pretty darn excited when I walk into a showroom filled with wall-to-wall swatches of patterns and textures and colors, oh my!<br /><br />So imagine my delight to have stumbled upon someone who seems to have that same giddy excitement, and a passion for green as well. Her name is Michelle Adams and she owns a textile company called Rubie Green. Her prints are bold and happy and come in the most usable colorways! My current favorite is Indian Lake (the fish).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhOGC8On8cSOTU8Ncj5wZ4WaRoGea3EV4lLtPZRkoDR-63q1xrzmT-ZzK5VWF0XcEQ9TZ4irYdG0G1mzfPAJ2MsLZKmYCCeyaePmj-7_vZqrYajsCJJizXjtINF2Ht7YVUA27TR4USJ1Xh/s1600-h/000002_000002-R1-E198.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhOGC8On8cSOTU8Ncj5wZ4WaRoGea3EV4lLtPZRkoDR-63q1xrzmT-ZzK5VWF0XcEQ9TZ4irYdG0G1mzfPAJ2MsLZKmYCCeyaePmj-7_vZqrYajsCJJizXjtINF2Ht7YVUA27TR4USJ1Xh/s320/000002_000002-R1-E198.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296450192659521362" border="0" /></a><br />These fabrics rank incredibly high on the eco-charts too. They are made in the US on 100% organic cotton fabric, whitened without bleach, and then printed with zero VOC water-based inks and finished without the use of chemicals. And because the printing process they use is so efficient they only use a gallon of water per day! That is pretty impressive.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfRzuVqoIwP9-RpPYrJizXf6Y0YmVxyaDIJ4j6KEd5FWy3tuw1ctIHn27vkNYD0kR0-w18W_ud2frqyUB-fFEtaq_EufUOWFJe9bMbMoexeIdXuUloWetPnJZkl1mIIY7nQ5-nlooXsmQd/s1600-h/000001_000001-R1-E077.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 258px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfRzuVqoIwP9-RpPYrJizXf6Y0YmVxyaDIJ4j6KEd5FWy3tuw1ctIHn27vkNYD0kR0-w18W_ud2frqyUB-fFEtaq_EufUOWFJe9bMbMoexeIdXuUloWetPnJZkl1mIIY7nQ5-nlooXsmQd/s320/000001_000001-R1-E077.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296450591281584450" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Check out the company in all their eco-fabulousness at <a href="http://www.rubiegreen.com/">rubiegreen.com</a><br /><br />I would also like to credit Patrick Cline, the photographer, for the stunning pictures. Take a look at his website (this guy is kind of a genius) <a href="http://www.brand-arts.com/home.html" target="_blank">Brand-Arts</a>Linsi Brownsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673919268986759488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118987475465008094.post-79529989500433653282009-01-28T11:01:00.001-08:002009-01-28T12:58:04.785-08:00battery solutionsWe all know that it's bad to throw used batteries away, but do you know what to do with them instead? I currently have a pile of them, rechargeable and not, sitting with the rest of the e-waste that I have collected over the last year. Every once in awhile I see e-waste drives around Orange County but sometimes you just want the stuff gone-now!<br /><br />So, here's a company I discovered at the Go Green Expo last week. For $24 they send you an <span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">iRecycle</span> Kit</span> postage paid box that you fill up with your e-waste and ship back to them. It holds approximately 12 lbs worth of stuff (you can't even ship a regular box that cheap anymore...) and they take most batteries and small electronics like cell phones, etc.<br /><br />I have heard horror stories about how batteries get shipped off to third world countries and are disassembled there and then dumped into their landfills. Double whammy here folks! These people are exposed to the mercury and then get to drink it in their water later on. Yikes.<br /><br />Well these guys aren't okay with that and their goal is to safely recycle the products here (under strict regulations) so they can re-use the precious metals and properly contain the toxic materials. And just in case you need to know more about the big bad world of batteries, here is the website. Please go check them out. And recycle your stuff!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.batteryrecycling.com/">www.batteryrecycling.com</a>Linsi Brownsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673919268986759488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118987475465008094.post-33869173854849725922009-01-27T09:30:00.000-08:002009-01-27T09:34:14.492-08:00Save Water America- Presented by Kohler<embed src="http://services.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f8/1078562390" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" flashvars="videoId=7211069001&playerId=1078562390&viewerSecureGatewayURL=https://console.brightcove.com/services/amfgateway&servicesURL=http://services.brightcove.com/services&cdnURL=http://admin.brightcove.com&domain=embed&autoStart=false&" base="http://admin.brightcove.com" name="flashObj" seamlesstabbing="false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" swliveconnect="true" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" width="486" height="412"></embed>Linsi Brownsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673919268986759488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118987475465008094.post-22007877479644884632009-01-26T11:46:00.000-08:002009-01-26T18:08:46.286-08:00portfolio<center>My Website will be up soon but in the meantime I thought it would be a good idea to post some of my work out there on the web.<br /><br /><div style="width: 640px; text-align: center;"><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://w153.photobucket.com/pbwidget.swf?pbwurl=http://w153.photobucket.com/albums/s209/dabetz/Portfolio/e92ce25d.pbw" width="640" height="480"></embed><a href="http://photobucket.com/slideshows" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn.gif" style="border-width: 0pt; float: left;" /></a><a href="http://s153.photobucket.com/albums/s209/dabetz/Portfolio/?action=view&current=e92ce25d.pbw" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn_viewallimages.gif" style="border-width: 0pt; float: left;" /></a></div><br /><br /><a href="http://s153.photobucket.com/albums/s209/dabetz/Portfolio/?action=view&current=thesis-1.jpg" target="_blank"><br /></a></center>Linsi Brownsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673919268986759488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118987475465008094.post-18158105069810322472009-01-24T11:14:00.000-08:002009-02-01T21:20:13.074-08:00Go Green ExpoI visited the first annual Go Green Expo LA on Friday. I probably should have posted something about this before I went, but the expo runs in Los Angeles through Sunday if you are so inclined and I would definitely say it is a worthwhile trip. The show will be in Philadelphia, New York and Atlanta throughout the spring.<br /><br />We walked the floor, which had a large collection of green businesses ranging from non-profits to skincare to electric cars and everything in between. But the real highlight was the discussion panels which ran almost consecutively throughout the day. As a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">greenie</span> in Orange County I hear a fair bit of what is happening in LA but am a little bit disconnected from it. Los Angeles has always been a leader in the green movement so it would come as no <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">surprise</span> that a large number of '<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">eco</span>-celebrities' would show their faces at this event.<br /><br />I've never been big on celeb sitings. In fact, I have been told numerous times that I was up close and personal to a celebrity after the fact and I didn't even notice (just ask me about the Tom Cruise story). But the green movers and shakers I can recognize in an instant and I did a fair bit of head turning as I walked the show. So imagine my excitement to get the lowdown from the guys and gals that are making things happen in a big way. The panels were very informal and the audience had lots of opportunities to share their thoughts as well. Never before had it seemed like there was such a big 'family' of sustainably minded people.<br /><br />Check out www.gogreenexpo.com for information on the show and it's exhibitors. Here are a couple of my favorite things:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.perfgogreen.com/">www.perfgogreen.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.h20mwater.com/">www.h20mwater.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.greenrootsinc.com/">www.greenrootsinc.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.greenplanetbuilding.com/">www.greenplanetbuilding.com</a><a href="http://%20www.ghaliaorganicdesserts.com/"><br />www.ghaliaorganicdesserts.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.weeplant.com/">www.weeplant.com</a>Linsi Brownsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673919268986759488noreply@blogger.com0