Thanksgiving Decorations – Set The Tone For Your Holiday

by Admin November 21, 2024

by Dorothy Cooper, IDI Staff Contributor. Thanksgiving decorations play an important role in setting the tone for the holiday and contributing to the atmosphere of gratitude, warmth, and celebration that defines the season. While the holiday is rooted in traditions of feasting and giving thanks, decorations serve as both a visual expression of the season…

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The 2025 Colors of the Year Are Wildly Different, Yet They All Have This in Common

by Admin October 23, 2024

IT’S THE YEAR OF THE RICH AUNTIE! At first glance, the 2025 Colors of the Year couldn’t be more different. A ruby red more striking than Taylor Swift’s signature lip color, a spa-like sage green, a deep, lose-yourself-in-it blue—this isn’t the year everyone went gaga for earthy greens or all sought intensely saturated hues. But…

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Five Luxurious Features to Transform Your Bath Into a Spa

by Admin October 8, 2024

Level up your life with these simple steps that will turn any bath into a sanctuary. Transforming your bath into a soothing spa-like retreat can be achieved with a few easy upgrades. These atmospheric additions not only enhance the functionality of your bath but also create a sophisticated, design-forward focal point for a home. Here…

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Here’s how to help victims of Southern California wildfires

by Admin September 13, 2024

By Andrea Klick | [email protected] UPDATED: September 12, 2024 at 2:57 p.m. The Line, Bridge and Airport fires have burned thousands of acres in Southern California over the last week, forcing evacuations and destroying homes and other structures. Prompted by the destruction, families, community members and organizations have started fundraisers to help those who have been impacted by the fires. MAP: See where the Airport,…

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Workers with 4-year degrees will hold most good jobs in 2031, report predicts

by Admin August 7, 2024

Dive Brief: Dive Insight: The report outlines three pathways to good jobs — one for workers with a high school diploma or less, one for those who completed some college credit, a short-term program or an associate degree, and one for graduates of bachelor’s programs and beyond.  Researchers offer an optimistic outlook for the U.S….

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How To Design Hospitality Environments That Blend Luxury And Fun—And Encourage Guests To Reconnect By Disconnecting

by Admin June 3, 2024

The McBride Company is setting a new standard in the hospitality industry by blending luxury and fun. Their projects, featuring beloved brands like Nickelodeon and Margaritaville, create unique environments where both children and adults can enjoy unforgettable experiences. Learn how these immersive designs encourage guests to unplug and truly connect. Discover more about their approach…

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IIDA Student Charrette 2024 – IDI students Place 1st, 2nd & 3rd

by Admin May 10, 2024

IIDA invited all Southern California interior design programs to nominate their students to compete in an all-day design charrette. The Charrette is the embodiment of brainstorming and teamwork. It is an opportunity to join students from various schools into a collaborative, unified effort. All Southern California schools are invited to participate on a first-come, first-served…

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Maria Monaci Gallenga (1880–1944) Textile Designer

by Admin April 30, 2024

Working in the early decades of the twentieth century, Italian designer Maria Monaci Gallenga captivated contemporaries with her luminous and richly patterned textiles (L.2018.61.11), which were the basis for striking women’s fashions as well as elements of interior design. Jessica Regan,  Independent Curator, February 2024 Working in the early decades of the twentieth century, Italian…

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5 Unique Ways To Find Design Inspiration For Your Home

by Admin April 8, 2024

Whether you’re staging your home for sale or you’re getting a little bored of your current interior, you might be wondering where to start looking for new ideas. The good news is that there are plenty of unique ways to find design inspiration other than in magazines or on Pinterest. So if you are feeling…

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MEAN GIRLS

by Admin March 6, 2024

by Jessica Petruccelli SDSA. Set Decorator Jessica Petruccelli SDSA shares, “You can’t have MEAN GIRLS without pink! But we didn’t want to feel tied to the way they did it in the original. We needed to create an iconic look befitting of queen bee Regina’s personality, with an aesthetic that felt more current.” Images courtesy…

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