It seemed that we'd never see the sun this summer. For weeks, we went from gray May to June gloom to -- well, what do you say when it's overcast in July? No-sky July? Well, the gloom broke this week and now we're in full-on summer heat.So, we thought it might be a good time to remind you about some of the best points about Vantage Pointe, particularly this time of year when outdoor living is so SoCal, but AC is also our friend.Let's start with some drama. We've got a 10th-floor pool deck that was built for these sultry...
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Moving into a stylish new condo like Vantage Pointe certainly eliminates some design decision issues, including around spaces like the bathroom. You've got gorgeous granite countertops, beautiful cabinetry, tile floors, new decorator fixtures, and fresh paint. The question is how do you make it reflect your distinctive personality and lifestyle? For the bathroom, most of your decisions will revolve around a variety of accessories. It's all about establishing a theme and creating a mood around it. It can be playful or high tech, urban or vintage, beach or desert. It doesn't have to have a label but it should be...
Perhaps nothing says more about the level of stress in our lives than in the fact that there is actually an entity called "The American Institute of Stress." And this New York-based organization has pulled together some numbers that may just tighten the chest a little more:· Seventy-eight percent of Americans describe their jobs as stressful and that it has worsened over the past ten years. · Seventy-five to ninety percent of visits to primary care physicians are for stress-related problems. · The National Safety Council estimates that one million employees are absent on an average workday because of stress-related...
So, you're moving into your new condo at Vantage Pointe and friends and family are asking you what you want. It's not like you're getting married or having your first baby but, well, if they are going shopping shouldn't you get what you want and need? In other words, should you register for gifts?This is a growing dilemma for new home owners and even the etiquette gurus don't agree. Well, they do agree on one thing. Don't ask for cash. Everything else is up for debate, but it's been a boon for retailers. It seems everyone from Williams Sonoma...
That condo at Vantage Pointe you've just bought came with many of the bells and whistles you long dreamed of--granite countertops, beautiful wood cabinetry, floor-to-ceiling windows... But, of course, it didn't come furnished. Putting your distinctive mark on your new space is up to you--the furniture and window treatments, colors of the walls, lighting, floor coverings... There are a lot of decisions to make and, let's face it, it can be overwhelming to go it alone with so many choices of fabrics and paint colors, furniture styles and light fixtures. This can be especially challenging in an urban condo. Photo...
Moving into a new home is so much fun, especially so at Vantage Pointe. You get to make your imprint on a new space and turn it into your own. And, that usually includes hanging art and photos on the walls. But, if you don't know what you're doing you can make some big mistakes. Lots of unnecessary holes in the walls, pieces that don't work together or that are too big or small for the space, or positioned awkwardly. So, let's look at some ways you can avoid disaster and instead create rooms you'll enjoy and others will want...
Take a look at that lovely terrace or balcony just outside your Vantage Pointe condo. Is it sitting there empty? As you're deciding how to make use of this great outdoor space, consider creating your own kitchen garden with pots. And, the easiest way to start is with herbs.Most herbs are easy to grow, happy to get some sun, water, and a little food periodically. And, even if you don't spend a lot of time cooking, a pot filled with flat-leaf Italian parsley, some English thyme, spearmint, or--in the summer--basil can dress up a simple pasta dish or flavor a...
Myth number one: walls must be white. Myth number two: scaled-down furniture. Myth number three: doing without. Living in a condo doesn't have to mean compromising your taste and style. Not only can you create a space that's hip and beautiful, but a variety of storage options can open up a world of possibilities that actually expand the use of the room. Urban condos can be intimate and cozy, yes, but they can also be bright and open with the right approach. They also can be an economic advantage when it comes to design. Expensive materials like hardwood flooring and...
For some of us, lighting is pretty much an afterthought when we move into a new home, following the purchases of furniture, area rugs, and accessories. After all, it's just illumination in the dark, right?Actually, lighting can play a variety of roles in a setting, according to Tim Jackson, who's the owner of Urban Lighting in the Gaslamp. "It can create a mood in the space with pools of light performing specific tasks," he explains. "You can have picture lights to focus on artwork or sculpture. You can have accent lighting on the upper cabinets in your kitchen to bounce...
