Holiday Decor

Holiday Bliss In a Sourthern California Residence

This San Diego homeowner loves a festive look to her home.  She not only wanted something new and fresh but wanted more corners decked out than ever before. 

More photos to come as I add final touches.

(Above) I maintained her traditinal colors and tree ornaments

but added a few whimsical touches.

 Florals and Sparkle grace the

Staircase with each cluster of floras individually put together

 Greenery, Bows and a Sparkle adorn the Kitchen and Breakfast Area Chandaliers

The top of the Ventalition Hood is dressed with florals, ornaments and a few whimsical elements



 

More images to come soon as I add final touches.

Your interior design specialist...

Providing

Holiday Decor

Table Decor and beyond for Entertaining

Laura Zazueta

Ph. 619.395.1003

Email: laura.interiors@gmail.com

Stylish Home Sewn Aprons

Great Holiday Gift Ideas

Sassy Styles for Holiday Cooking and Entertaining

More Holiday Prints Coming Soon...Place Your Order Now.

Dutch Style Top Christmas Apron - $34.95

Christmas Apron - $34.95

Retro Style Mid Length - $34.95

Halter Top Style - $34.95

Traditional Long Style - $34.95

Sexy French Maid Style with Heart - $34.95

Retro Style

Children's Sizes Available - $19.99

More Home Sewn Styles and Holiday Prints Coming Soon!

Delivery and Shipping Charges Apply

Place Your Order:

Laura Zazueta

Ph. 619.395.1003

Email: laura.interiors@gmail.com

or Facebook Message Me

Nooks and Niches

I am so drawn to secretary desks because of there historical appeal and character and very importantly the many ways you can use them.  In addition to desks they would work great as buffets or serving tables, bar cabinet and liquor serving tray, vanites, storage for items at an entry way...the possiblities go on.

Below is a secretary that was my old writing desk as a child.  I will be giving it a face lift with some paint and metallic glaze. 

B. Bride

 

I am thrilled to be bringing a store concept to life with functionality and visual excitement.


"B. Bride is Orange County's premier studio showcasing couture, vintage and sustainable, bridal accessories & gifts. Located in the NEW retail destination The OC Mart Mix and South Coast Collection."-Owner/President

B. Bride opening soon

Hot Deals in San Diego

In this recession I have become a connoisseur of food and alcoholic beverage deals.  I invite you to jump in and mention your favorite deals.





Mon - Fri
Baja Betty's in Hillcrest
$3 margaritas and appetisers during their 2pm-6pm Happy Hour.

Taco Tuesday
My personal favorite Taco Tuesday
$1 Shrimp Tacos at World Famous in PB all night in the bar only and they are good.

Funky Garcias in Gaslamp
$1 Street Tacos Wednesdays 7pm to closing
Fun atmosphere.

Ichiban Hillcrest
Happy Hour Special Rolls daily 3-8:30pm
To mention a few specials:
$2.50 Calif Roll
$3 Spicy Calif Roll
$3 Spicy Tuna Roll
$3 Philadelphia Roll

Resume

Laura Zazueta
phone: 619.395.1003
email: laura.interiors@gmail.com


EDUCATION:
          Design Institute of San Diego
          Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree: Interior Design

          San Diego State University
          Bachelor of Arts Degree: Liberal Arts (Sociology)

INTERIOR DESIGN SKILLS:
          Design Drawings
          Conceptual Sketches
          Space Planning
          Manual Drafting, AutoCAD & Architectural Desktop 2006, Adobe Photoshop CS2
          Manual and Computerized Rendering
          Color Boards
          Selection & Specification of Furniture, Accessories, Lighting and Finishes

MARKETING, ADVERTISING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS:
         Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, QuickBooks
         Ability to Create Computerized Visual Presentations
         Ability to Create Advertisements

LANGUAGES:
         Bilingual (Spanish)

INTERIOR DESIGN EXPERIENCE:
        A Room With a View, San Diego, CA, 2009-Present
        Interior Designer

•   Consultation, Design & Project Management of Custom Window Treatments & Custom Furnishings

       Burke Lighting Design, San Diego, CA, 2006-2009
       Studio Manager

• Assist in the Specification of Architectural Lighting
• AutoCAD Production & Documentation
• Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Coordinate Marketing Events and Assist with Advertising

       Nettle Creek Interiors, San Diego, CA, 2005-Present
       Design Assistant

• Manual Drafting & Sketching
• Space Planning
• Provide Furniture Plans
• Provide Furniture, Accessory and Finish Selection, Work Orders, Purchase Orders
• Provide Residential Installations

      DNA Gallery, Solana Beach, CA, 2003-2004
      Design Assistant

• Conceptual Sketches
• Provide Furniture Plans
• Maintained Showroom
• Assisted Designer with Purchase Orders and administrative duties
• Provided Furniture and Fabric Selection

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:
     The John Collins Company, San Diego, CA, 2003-2005
     Advertising Administrator

• Provided Marketing and Administrative duties to Real Estate Office Manager
• Created Advertisements for Real Estate Property listings for various media

    KBNT Univision San Diego, CA, 1999-2002
    Sales Assistant

• Assisted a staff of five account executives and a general sales manager
• Assisted with Promotions and Marketing Events
• Created Sales, Marketing and Visual Presentations using Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Created Research Reports using a variety of media and demographic software

       

STYLE IT UP - Fashionable Interiors of Sex and The City 2

 Check out the very stylish interiors of the fashion forward movie and get inspired

http://www.elledecor.com/celebrity-homes/articles/stylish-interiors-sex-and-city-2

Wall Art

 Hang a cluster of pieces making sure they are unifed

by at least one element.  In this bathroom the theme

 of nude compositions unifies the overall look.

Add interest and a cozy appeal to a room by adding three dimensional interest to your walls and displaying treasured items. Hang shelving and accessories making sure to balance the overall look using various heights of accessories and adding a splash of color.  On this wall I added color with a floral.  My client loved the opportunity to express her love for decorative clocks and family photos.  

 

San Diego, CA Residence

Contact me for ideas on how to spruce up your walls.

Your Interior Design Specialist,
Laura Zazueta 
[P] 619.395.1003
[E] laura.interiors@gmail.com
 

Design Services

We are a full service design firm that makes the transition into your new space a pleasurable experience.  From concept to completion we offer the following:

• Space Planning
• Surface, Plumbing Fixture and Hardware Selections/Specifications for Kitchens and Baths
• Furniture, Accessory and Decorative Light Fixture Selection and/or Specification
• Wall and Floor Covering Selection/Specification
• Window Coverings, Upholstery, Custom Pillows and Bedding  

         
 Take advantage of our free design consultation for Window Coverings, Custom Pillows and Bedding.  These consultation services are offered at no cost to you! Call me for a free quote.

Your Interior Design Specialist...
Laura Zazueta
Ph. 619.395.1003
Email: laura.interiors@gmail.com

My Sketches

Sketching helps me excercise my creativity whether it is mentally envisioning an object such as a light fixture or piece of furniture or creating a room or a focal point in a room.  It also aids in creating a library of ideas for clients and future projects.

I love sketching fireplaces.  I love the ambiance it provides a room and the dramatic effect an over-sized fireplace can provide.

I love architectural details and the texture that finishes can provide to add interest to a clean-lined space.













Your Interior Design Specialist,
Laura Zazueta
F  I  N  O

619.395.1003
laura.interiors@gmail.com

Laminate Flooring vs. Wood Flooring

With the right lamitnate flooring choice one can literaly capture the elegant and rich look of hardwood floors and natural stone, affordably. In addition to the aesthetically improved choices on the market now, lamite is extremely durable, almost more so than some natural woods, and may be an excellent choice for active families and high traffic areas.  A good soundproofing remedy for laminate is a cork underlayment. 

Take a look at the following site for beautiful lamite surface choices.

http://www.armstrong.com/flooring/products/laminate/armstrong

Efficient and Attractive Kitchen Lighting Tips

Here's how you can have efficient lighting in your kitchen without sacrificing attractive illumination.  Illuminate underneath your upper cabinets for task lighting with Fluorescent Lighting. Consider LED lighting at the toekick of lower cabinetry for a stylish glow.  Use recessed incandescent lighting in the ceiling and put them on dimmers to adjust illumination for a beautiful ambience.

Your Interior Design Specialist...
Laura Zazueta

619.395.1003
laura.interiors@gmail.com

Budgeting for Style

As I walk through what is about to be my dear friend's new home, I take a look around and give her a quick furniture plan that I'd layed out in my head.  As she takes me through the kitchen and 2 1/2 bathrooms she discusses her budget and asks me for the wisest way to cut corners but yet add a punch with great style. She talked about the look she is trying to achieve and the "feel" she'd like her surfaces to portray.  I'd suggested the following:

When it comes to countertops and backsplashes, consider the beautiful choices that ceramic and porcelain now have to offer and add your punch with accent pieces of tile that can be used to create beautiful designs.  Their are glass and metal choices that are stunning and with a strategically designed decorative tile layout you can achieve a great look without blowing your budget.  In other words, spend your money on the accent pieces that will add the character to your home and let the backdrop such as the countertops and backsplash be a more cost effective choice. 

With budget conscious clients I guide them toward focusing their money on the following which can add a great punch to an overall look:

• Decorative Light Fixutres

• Decorative framed mirrors in vanity areas and replacing faucets and hardware rather than the expense of replacing countertops and sink basins unless it is necessary 

• Decorative pillows on humdrum sofas and chairs

• Beautiful lamps or replacing a lampshade with a beautiful option

Contact me for creative and recessionista decor ideas:

Your Interior Design Specialist,
Laura Zazueta

619.395.1003
laura.interiors@gmail.com