Cerritos Surf Colony and Hotel Photos

The new Cerritos Surf Colony is well under construction. With the start of the row of one bedroom units that are along the beach front. One two bedroom unit is also under construction and is on the other side of the future large pool and buit-in bar with BBQ.

When finished there with be one, two, three and four bedroom units with, spa and fitness centerm, shops, and a main check0in lodge building. On the back side of the project will be muli-story condos.

Here is a view from the beach to the Hacineda Cerritos Hotel.

(photos by Steve Hershberger 2009)

View from the back side of the one bedroom units.

Wild Cat Haven of Sherwood, Oregon

I was introduced to a fantastic rescue facility near my office and home. My good friend and vet Erin Tripp works with this facility. I looked into Wild Cat Haven's web site and was very impressed with their mission and how they operate and treat these animals that have been so mistreated.

We here at Nordby Design Studio have made a commitment to help this "Wild Cat Haven" take care of these beautiful creatures and hope more people will follow.

Sadie is our adoptee.... she is beautiful.

WildCat Haven is a 501(c)3 non-profit, no-kill sanctuary located in Sherwood, Oregon committed to providing permanent homes for captive born, small wildcats that have suffered abuse and neglect. Check out www.wildcathaven.org for more information.

Tranquil Flair

This is a new project I am working on. The Inspiration Board reflects watery colors we will be incorporating into a Lake Oswego home's living room. The room will reflect an elegant, classic, glamour, with F. Schumacher wallpaper in Stillwater, and Jamie Drake fabrics. The overall palette is cool, but with the mix of warm woods and a luscious Tibetan area rug the room will sing with harmony. Enjoy!

Antique Market in Paris

My recent trip to Paris led my friend JJ and me to the Clignancourt market. The market is absolutely enormous - with blocks and blocks of old "goodies" to find. As I discovered...many booths will not allow you to take pictures. So I was a little limited on the photos I was able to take...happy to have the ones I have! This stunning linen store has been featured in magazines such as Elle Decor. JJ, is selecting some linens for her shop.

The shop is just as beautiful on the outside, as it is on the inside. The red doors with ivy are "killing me."

This booth was "drop dead" beautiful. The rich color and texture....yummmmmmmm.

Most streets were flooded with shoppers. I would have preferred to be on a buying trip vs. a "learning and looking" trip. Maybe next time...now there's a thought.

If antiques could tell a story....hmmmm.....might it be so interesting????

Beautiful old things

Maison & Objet in Paris, France...Color!!!

Color always start in fashion then work its way into our homes. Here are pictures of a few store windows in Paris.

This is Fendi's outdoor furniture line. Notice the chili color used as accents

I had the privilege of attending the Maison & Objet show in Paris (Sept 4 - 8, 2009) Wow!!!!! What an experience and what an absolutely beautiful show. I could hardly wait to get back home and blog about color. The show had a definite color palette. Purple, chili, mushroom, navy and a little apple green. The purple ranges all the way to a lovely magenta, while the navy can tip to the cobalt side.

Mesmerized by Modern Lighting

I am always fascinated by illuminating, magical effects of lighting. I was browsing Metropolitan Home magazine when I stumbled upon an article about the amazing inventor/designer Paul Cocksedge. This is a Paul Cocksedge design called "Swell." There is a small glass bubble in it filled with colored mercury that reacts to the heat produced by a light bulb, when the lamp is on - the coloured liquid expands in the glass container filling it and when the lamp is turned off the liquid contracts again.



This Paul Cocksedge design is made from plastic foam cups to transform into his Styrene lamp. A very organic and amazing sculpture made by applying heat to polystyrene...causing the structure to change its shape.

Something Special, an "Oldie"

What a little treasure I found on Craigslist. Periodically, I scan Craigslist for furniture “for sale,” like many people – I am always looking for a bargain, when I stumbled upon what I like to think of as “an old chair with really great bones.” I got so excited about this crazy old chair for $15.00. I could barely stand waiting for the reply from the seller if the chair was still available. It was, so I made arrangements to go take a peek.

The chairs cushions are shot and probably smell of years living at a retirement center, but in my mind this beautiful “oldie” will be part of my own collection in my home. I will transform it (with the help from “my” upholster) into a crisp, grass-green beauty with a monogram and new shinny black lacquered legs. The chair probably will cost as much as a new chair – maybe even a bit more, but I am left with a one of a kind….something I always find rewarding. This is true for all areas of the home. Why settle for something everyone else has????