Originally hailing from the East Coast, Christmas in California or simply the holidays here in general, never fail to both amaze me and sneak up on me at the same time. Because without the cues from mother nature to signal their impending arrival, I always find myself dazed by the passing of time here in Los Angeles. And even though I’ve now lived here for more than 15 years, I find I still miss those seasonal markers that announce The Holidays, and I suppose I always will. I can also say that I will probably never get fully used to the idea of celebrating holidays on the beach but I’m not exactly complaining about it as much either. In a…
Studio Reveal: 108 SQ Feet of Inspiration
It might be tiny but this once empty pool house turned high brow lash studio offers up some major inspiration in a modern yet bohemian kind of way — and it’s all packed into just 108 square feet. So whether you’re drawn to the watercolored walls, the modern fixtures or the couldn’t be more perfect rug, there’s no denying the impact of the small space and its’ ability to make you lose any sense of its’ zip code as you take in all it has to offer. Now I know I’m bias, but this is just the kind of room that is both calming and inviting without being predictable or dull. It sets the cool and collected tone as…
Baby, It’s Cold Outside!
Fall is upon us! And by us I mean the west coast. I know the rest of the country has known for weeks, maybe even months now (and to that I say, sorry?) but here in LA, it’s night number 3 I’ve closed all the windows, snuggled up in a sweater and still complained, I’m freezing. I know, I know, I’m weak. It is after all November, and I’m aware the pumpkins are turning into reindeer. And therefore it’s probably about time I pay attention to the plaids and chunky knits also piling high on the shelves and find a home in my home for some faux fur too. Yup, I’m ready, cause not is sadly no longer an option….
Design Dilemma: How to Hide an AC Wall Unit
Answer: a wood pallet and a faux “living” wall! In Megan’s Lash Studio, smack in the center of the wall just below the ceiling is a large AC unit, 20” x 29” to be exact. Now, that may not ordinarily seem like an oversized beast to tame, and in a larger space it’s really not, but you have to consider the room itself is only 12′ x 9′. And it’s the first thing you see as you open the door. Add on to that those walls I painstakingly watercolored and the AC unit became bigfoot with an ankle monitor, the monitor being one of the largest plugs I’ve ever encountered 4 inches below big Bertha. And every day, for the…
