Thanks MYiLIVE!
Yesterday Vastu and the EcoSmart Fire ranges were featured on MYiLIVE. In the event you’re not familiar, MYiLIVE is a “social marketplace that gives consumers an innovative, efficient service to search local products and businesses from across the country.”
Founder Brad Redding’s hope for the site…
“I hope MYiLIVE will assist local business owners expand and prosper, while bringing exciting new marketplace opportunities for consumers.”
So, be sure to check out MYiLIVE to find local places to shop, eat and hang out.
To Brad and the MYiLIVE team – Thank you!
Design Direction
Do you have a challenging space or need some design guidance? Design Direction is a chance for you to submit photos or videos of your design challenge(s) and a Vastu interior designer will provide you with some help. Every Wednesday we will feature one reader’s submission.
Loop Textiles gets “tribal”
Loop Textiles has introduced a group of 5 textiles inspired by the cultural diversities of early civilizations. The collection, referred to as ‘Global Tribe’, explores the idea that although diverse in tradition, these societies share many artistic similarities. The designs were inspired by areas such as North Africa and East Australia.
In keeping with Loop’s approach to residential textile design, the Global Tribe textiles have a soft handle and maintain heavy duty performance requirements.
Have a look!
(Iroquois ‘Peacock’ and ‘Mimosa’)
Places to go | Folks to Know
If you’re ever in the 14th Street, NW area, be sure to stop by clothing boutique Rue 14. The shop, located above Pulp, offers men’s and women’s fashion from up-and-coming designers.
Locally-born owner Jiwon Paik-Nguyen and her husband, Andrew Nguyen, moved back to DC after 15 years in NYC to fulfill their dream of opening their own clothing boutique. Jiwon and Andrew hope to steer away from the offerings of large chain stores and offer customers an experience of shopping at a SoHo boutique by bringing in more diverse brands without the NYC price tags.
1803A 14th St, N.W. | Washington, DC | p: 202.462.6200 | www.rue14.com
Eat. Drink. Save Lives.
Food & Friends is an amazing, DC-based organization. Their mission is to foster a community caring for men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-challenging illnesses by preparing and delivering specialized meals and groceries in conjunction with nutrition counseling.
On Monday, June 1st, Food & Friends’ supporters will gather at the Hilton Washington for their 19th Annual Chef’s Best Dinner & Auction. This event features 60 of the region’s brightest culinary stars. Guests will enjoy innovative, one-of-a-kind tasting opportunities and have the chance to bid on exciting live and silent auction items.
In 2008, the support of guests at Chef’s Best helped to deliver 913,000 meals to 2,679 children and adults in the District, 7 counties of Maryland and 7 counties and 6 independent cities in Virginia.
Good news – there’s still time to participate! Just click here to purchase tickets. The deadline for online purchases is Thursday, May 28th. You can also purchase tickets at the door the day of then event. Doors will open at 6:30pm.
Trust us, you don’t want to miss this fun-filled evening that helps Food & Friends continue to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors in need.
Design Direction
Do you have a challenging space or need some design guidance? Design Direction is a chance for you to submit photos or videos of your design challenge(s) and a Vastu interior designer will provide you with some help. Every Wednesday we will feature one reader’s submission.
What are the “rules” regarding area rug size? Does the furniture have to be on the rug completely? Just the front legs of the sofa or chair? I have selected the sofa and chairs for the living area of the living/dining room in my condo and I’m trying to figure out what size rug I need.
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Mid City Artists Open Studios this weekend!
This weekend, May 16th & 17th, a talented group of over 20 professional artists in the Dupont/Logan neighborhood will open their studios to the public. This is a unique opportunity to see some of DC’s most exciting artists in their ‘home environments.’ Check out the burgeoning local art scene that is finding its focus in the dynamic Mid City neighborhoods, and visit some of the supporting Galleries and art related businesses that have recently opened.
For a list of participating artists, a map of the studio locations and times, please visit www.midcityartists.com.
(Colin Winterbottom)
(Brian Petro)
Design Direction
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Create your own cabinet
We have a new casegood company that allows you to create the perfect cabinet for your space.
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