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Earth Day Chic For The Home

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Earth   day  is today and we're inspired by the eco- chic  vibes this month. In honor of trying to keep our planet healthy all year round, here are some of the most beautiful  Earth  friendly decor for the home. 1.  Trend Green- Recycled Polyester Textiles Trend Green is a division of Reid Witlin that was started in 2009 in an effort to become a leader in sustainable textiles. The line consists of 100% post-consumer recycled materials designed, woven and finished in the USA. All products in this line start at under $32. The fabrics come standard with NanoTex stain resistant finish. The products are stocked in Los Angeles and inherently pass NFPA 701, NFPA 260 and UFAC1. 2.  Teragren Fine Bamboo Flooring Bamboo strands fused with a phenol-based adhesive form durable Teragren Synergy wide-plank floating flooring, ideal for high-traffic areas. Coated with a water-based, solvent-free finish and offered in java, wheat, chestnut, and brindle, the product earn

Stanley Kubrick Exhibit at LACMA

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"Art consists of reshaping life but it does not create life, nor cause life." -Stanley Kubrick Stanley Kubrick was known for exerting complete artistic control over his projects; in doing so, he reconceived the genres in which he worked.  Visit LACMA's Stanley Kubrick Exhibiton now throug h June 30, 2013. Tickets are available  here . Stanley Kubrick is known for his visually stimulating cinematography. His consistent design style is all about symmetry, contrast and subtlety which has influenced film, fashion and interior design.  Two of our favorite classic/traditional interiors from "Clockwork Orange" demonstrating his love of contrast and symmetry.  Danny trapped in the bold, geometric pattern  carpet featured in "The Shining."  Kubrick's visual signatures include stark contrasts, like the bold blacks and whites and some pops of color.  He demonstrates his eye for blod design thru the lens and with