[THE] LD DESIGN [SPOTLIGHT]

Parade of Homes

2009-06-05T12:56:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Threshold Interiors, I was able to feature many designs in this year's Parade of Homes -and the icing on the cake? It was all for a fabulous house by the Michael Hsu Design Group.
Here are some photos! Enjoy!

Spotlight on THRESHOLD - tres, tres chic!

2009-05-27T22:22:00.000-07:00

Fav new space in ATX: Threshold Interiors and Design!! Check their site (Using my friend's 'puter so look out for pics to come!!) xoxo

birds of a feather! our rockin' headbands

2009-01-28T07:10:00.000-08:00

Our feather headbands have proven to be the perfect pick-me-up for any outfit, any occasion - I think you can see why they've become so popular (I personally can't enough of these cuties!!). And lucky you...they're available for purchase right on this website! :) Just click on "shop" and have a blast (feel free to shoot us an email with special inquiries! we love doing special occasions - hooking up bridesmaids, brides, birthday girls...you name it - we'll adorn it). I think it's safe to say you're guaranteed 5 - 50 compliments in one day (depending on how many people see you, of course)...we've actually had people buy these headbands directly off our heads - which is totally cool with us! Go ahead, add a little glamor to that outfit...

SHINE on {LA-DEE-DAH}! and how time keeps on flying...ohdeedoh, ladeedah

2009-01-27T15:34:00.000-08:00

so many many many things! oh how i've missed you...

1. don't you just love the right scarf when you need it?
2. i have 2 new stores! ha! one is online and one is in an airstream in austin, tx.
3. my shiny airstream store {LA-DEE-DAH} is already expanding to have a newsstand/dessert kiosk called TREAT and is happy to announce its relocation into the South First "South Austin Trailer Park & Eatery" woot! (we have awesome 'designer s'mores' that you can roast by the campfire as you lounge in a big, comfy adirondack...good stuff) ooh - you can see it here: www.austintreat.com
4. this time next week i'll have my 3rd(!) awesome, whimsical window display at the always lovely Eliza Page on 2nd St. Downtown.
5. we have a new President and i'm very excited about it! :)
6. the Holidays whizzed banged crashed by like a whirlwind (of love of course!)
7. our new headbands have stepped it up like you can't begin to imagine...it's really something! (go see)
8. more pics, less chatter!! :)

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2008-09-04T00:38:00.000-07:00

In case you missed it - a post of my latest newsletter (reminding you to come to Sanctuary THIS thurs -9/4- from 6-8pm...did I mention free booze among other awesome things?):

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SEP 4, 6 - 8pm: Join Me @ Sanctuary!!

2008-08-30T01:07:00.000-07:00

Click on the image below to read about Sanctuary's Grand Opening Party!
I'll be there along with many great sponsors (including the bacardi mojito team - ah yeah!)

(they were sweet enough to choose an image with my work - the branchy mushroom tree - as the visual highlight for the event...thank you Hanna!)

My "Spotlight" is Born! And so is Sanctuary Home.Bath.Garden

2008-08-19T02:36:00.000-07:00

Long time no see - let's play catch-up (super abridged version): new and exciting design concepts have sprouted in abundance along with an entirely new studio space and a revamped website!

{movin' + shakin' + as always - a work in progress}

Oh, it's just so good to be back...where to begin?
How about with some new designs available for purchase at one of the most charming and simply beautiful boutiques to grace Austin: Sanctuary Home.Bath.Garden. (www.sanctuaryhomebathgarden.com). Owner and overall delight, Hanna Curran, has poured her heart into her Sanctuary and it shows, so I'm thrilled to shine my first SPOTLIGHT on this amazing shop!

Introducing "Botanicals in a Bottle" - "perma-couture" inspired by the classic Ship in a Bottle...only the Botanicals easily hang on any wall and really light up any room:

example of my Seuss inspired "perma-couture":

here's the fabulous jewelry designer Laura Elizabeth next to the same piece at Sanctuary's Summer Beauty Bash Happy Hour:

PhotoEssay: Retro Bullet Planters in Brown + White

2008-01-08T01:19:00.000-08:00

LD Design @ PROTOTYPE on SoCo!! (still on SALE)

2007-12-10T13:02:00.000-08:00

LD Design is excited to announce that Prototype, a Vintage Design Center (and Austin favorite) on South Congress, is now carrying an array of LD Design originals for available purchase! (And all designs are still on sale!!)
Last Thursday (12/6/07) was Prototype's 2nd year anniversary and they threw quite a shindig to celebrate. In keeping with their knack for impressing visitors, they unveiled their fresh line of LD Design arrangements expertly placed throughout the space. The designs received an enthusiastic welcome, and many pieces have already found new homes.
New designs will be available on an ongoing basis, so be sure to stop in and check out what's in store! Prototype is located at 1700 1/2 South Congress (at Milton) in the 78704 shopping district. They're open from 11am - 7pm everyday and you can call them at 512-44PROTO.

Prototype + LD Design = the Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship...
xoxo

some pics from Thursday night:

SALE NOW!! PERFECT GIFTS!

2007-11-26T07:09:00.000-08:00

You're in LUCK!
I'm moving my studio and dramatically reducing prices on all current designs just in time for the holidays!!!

To get the scoop on available steals, call or email ASAP! (I rarely mark down prices so take advantage of this great opportunity)!

512.590.9909 or hello@designLD.com
(prices range from $45 - $175 and all prices are negotiable! to give you an idea, the pieces shown in this post range from $55 - $75. I'm designing new pieces constantly as others sell - so inventory is subject to change)

here's a small sampling of what I have for you:

512.590.9909 * hello@designLD.com

take home an authentic LD Design piece today
...and save a lotta cash!
xoxo

Disco Fever!

2007-11-20T10:52:00.000-08:00

Holiday Fun...Disco Style!

Older projects, New content!

2007-11-09T12:47:00.000-08:00

A sampling of work:

from top: 1. lush woodlands centerpiece in a teak planter. 2. two retro bullet planters in shades of blue. 3. close-up of a beachscape in a turquoise retro bullet planter. 4. sculpture with grapevine and air-plants. 5. desertscape in a turquoise retro bullet planter at Homegirls Furnishings (sold). 6. profiles of the desertscape bullet above.

LD Design window display @ Eliza Page!

2007-11-03T19:30:00.000-07:00

I just installed an ethereal, botanical window display for the fabulous jewelry store in Austin's Downtown 2nd Street District, Eliza Page! It's up right now, so go check it out if you're in the area - it should be up for at least another month. After that I hope to collaborate with them on more projects like this - so much fun to do a conceptual art style project in contrast to the home/business decor projects I normally do! I must say, I'm really happy with the way this turned out. The store is gorgeous - if you love unique, beautiful jewelry like I do, then you have to stop by: 229 w.2nd st. austin, tx 78701

LD Design is Online!

2007-10-31T23:43:00.000-07:00

i'll be working to keep this page up to date with fresh content, so be sure to check in and see what's new at LD Design Gallery HQ...

here's an image of a really fun Retro Bullet Planter i did in august of 07 - it features a log stump planted with "kitten ear" succulents in the center and "fire-stick" succulents around the back. bright orange reindeer moss surrounded everything for extra punch. it was a hit! to the clients' delight, it played beautifully with their home's muted modern tones.