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HAPPY HALLOWEEN // AMERICA

October 31, 2024 by blackband Filed Under: Blackband Blog, LIFESTYLE, NEWSWORTHY Leave a Comment

Blackband Design - Halloween 2024 - America Crew

An All-American Blackband Halloween with a little extra love for California — get out and VOTE!

WENDY + GREG: BETSY ROSS + UNCLE SAM

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WENDY: BETSY ROSS

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GREG: UNCLE SAM

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MARY: APPLE PIE

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RACHEL: PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY

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KATE + BABY GRAHAM: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - BORN IN THE USA

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ADRIANA: KIM KARDASHIAN

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KIM: BOB ROSS

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RYLEE: STATUE OF LIBERTY

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LEA: FOOTBALL

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ALEXANDRA: IN-N-OUT

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MELISSA: COWGIRL

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KORI: HOT DOG

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MARISSA: HOLLYWOOD

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DANI: FOUNDING FATHER

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NATALIE + DAISY: NATIONAL PARK RANGER + BEAR

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MICHAEL: BASEBALL

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We hope you enjoy a fun and safe Halloween!! HAPPY VOTING!!

COSTUMES OF BLACKBAND HALLOWEENS PAST

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MEET THE TEAM

March 8, 2023 by blackband Filed Under: NEWSWORTHY Leave a Comment

Behind every beautiful space we share is a team of talented designers bringing visions to life. From the creative thinkers and solution-seekers, to organizers, installers, purchasers, stylists, and many important roles in between, it truly takes a team and we are excited to introduce you to ours!

A California native and graduate of University of Southern California, Wendy grew up on Balboa Island in Newport Beach, CA. After extensive travels and life abroad in Africa, Europe, Australia and South America, she makes Balboa Island her home again today with her husband Greg and their teenagers, Cooper and Piper. As the daughter of a custom-home builder and an art + architecture professor, Wendy, along with Greg, have developed their design business over the past twenty years. She now leads a team of 22 employees designing new builds and renovating homes across Southern California and throughout the United States. The influences of foreign culture, vibrant color, and life by the sea are clearly reflected in Wendy’s fresh and distinctive style, as well as her spirited lifestyle. She loves living and working by the water, hosting and entertaining her family and friends, and cheering on her kids in all their endeavors.

Who is your favorite artist? Vincent van Gogh. His art and his beautiful letters to his brother Theo.

Are you in a profession you dreamed of as a child? No, I thought I was going to be an international photo journalist.

Who is your fashion icon? Pharrell Williams + Harry Styles.

Go-to Instagram accounts for inspiration: @travelandleisure // @colossal // @ottolenghi

Greg hails from the heart of the English countryside, growing up in Warwick. He spent years abroad in the British Army. Traveling and windsurfing were his favorite. After eight years he left and lived in Hong Kong and the Philippines, eventually coming back to England to go to University. While vacationing one Christmas in Cancun, he met Wendy – on a vacation of her own – and he was lured to California for its sunshine and his future bride. After years in corporate advertising, he and Wendy ventured into business together with a furniture store turned full-service interior design studio. Twenty years later, Greg continues to manage Blackband Design’s growing team and projects. Catch him on jobsites overseeing the renovation division and almost always on the phone coordinating with clients and contractors. He’s the ‘calm, cool, and collected’ that keeps our team moving forward. When Greg is off the clock (if only), he loves to be out on the water, boating, fishing and watching his kids’ sailing regattas or in the kitchen cooking for his family and friends.

What spaces do you get most excited to design? Ones that we can demo.

Favorite vacation? Future second honeymoon (yes, with Wendy).

What’s your go-to midnight snack? Sleep.

Meet Mary! Twelve years ago Mary joined Blackband and the design team grew to a team of two, Mary and Wendy. You may detect a slight mid-western accent, or a quirky turn of phrase, but this gal is a California native. She went to school on the central coast and Los Angeles, then made her way back to Orange County where she lives with her husband and daughters. Mary loves a great cookbook and wide open spaces. She’s truly an old soul with a young heart.

Favorite design style? Eclectic. Layering periods of design within a home adds character and warmth. I also like a sense of humor or surprise in design, interiors can become so serious.

Favorite vacation? Tulum or Big Sur. You can’t help but feel totally enveloped in the raw landscape. No cell service is a bonus here!

Dogs or cats? Dogs for sure. We have Zoe, our little Staffy nanny dog, and Buck, the boy I never had!

Go-to Instagram accounts for inspiration: @beatahueman // @nealbeckstedt // @dianemorrisey

With a life long love for interiors and a design degree from San Diego State University, Rachel joined the Blackband Design team in 2013 and has been designing and managing projects ever since. She loves the creativity and challenges of each part of the design process. Born and raised in South Orange County, Rachel credits the quiet beach town lifestyle for her laid back approach to design. Whether she’s on a beach in Hawaii or adventuring along the coast of California, Rachel always enjoys exploring with her fiancé and baby boy.

What spaces do you get most excited to design? Powder bath - perfect place to pack a punch that everyone will see.

Are you a hoarder of anything? I’d like to call it collecting. Found objects. Textiles. Shells, rocks, wood, cactus.

If you could only eat at one restaurant forever, where would you go? TJ’s Woodfire Pizza in San Clemente. Last year we decided to try a new pizza place every Friday. That only worked for a few weeks until we found TJ's. Now we are regulars!

Go-to Instagram accounts for inspiration: @est_living // @baliinteriors // @cortneybishopdesign // @noasantos

Daniel is the project manager for Blackband Design’s in-house renovation division. From demo day to final clean ups, he’s onsite seeing home makeovers through to completion. Growing up in the construction business with his dad, Daniel kicked off his career in 1999 and has been with Blackband Design for the past decade. Off the clock, he’s saltwater fishing, taking in a baseball game, or smoking something for dinner on the BBQ. Daniel grew up in Fullerton, CA where he’s now raising daughters with his kindergarten sweetheart.

Favorite architectural style? Spanish colonial, because it’s old Southern California.

Favorite band? Social Distortion.

Vintage or new? Always vintage – cars, houses, bourbon.

Kate manages the marketing and public relations for Blackband Design. Originally from Fresno, CA, she moved down to attend UC Irvine where she studied Business Administration and Social Psychology. She joined the Blackband team fresh out of school and has grown with the company from a showroom assistant to managing social media, pitching projects for publication, styling homes for installs and photoshoots and coordinating odds and ends in between. Kate loves all things creative and always has projects of her own in progress at home. She lives in Costa Mesa with her husband, labradoodle and brand new baby boy. Any day spent with her boys is a good day – especially if it’s in the sunshine!

What’s your favorite piece of furniture to source? Not furniture, but I love sourcing books for our clients’ homes. The covers, the topics, the colors, the graphics, the bindings – books are a work of art and add so much personality and inspiration to a space.

Do you create anything in your personal life? I love creating – sewing, painting, doodling, designing, baking… give me a DIY and I’ll give it everything I’ve got to make you think I bought it (best compliment).

What’s your go-to midnight snack? Pregnancy brought back my childhood addiction to chocolate milk and 4 months postpartum I’ve yet to shake it.

Go-to Instagram accounts for inspiration: @blaireadiebee // @ashleytstark // @theresalosa.art

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Megan grew up in Merced, a small town in Central California. She has a bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing from California State University Fullerton and an associate’s degree in Interior Design from FIDM. When it came time to apply for jobs, she knew where she wanted to work – Blackband Design. Starting as a design assistant, she’s worked her way up to her current role as a senior designer. When Megan is not working, you can find her at the gym, walking her goldendoodle puppy, or trying new restaurants with her husband. When she has time, she enjoys traveling the world with her family and friends.

What advice would you give an aspiring interior designer? Don’t be afraid to follow your heart. Oftentimes I’ll choose a fabric I like, then decide it isn’t right, select many alternatives, just to go back to the original option.

Are you in a profession you dreamed of as a child? Yes – I knew I wanted to do Interior Design from a very young age. My father owns a construction business so I grew up walking job sites with him and have always loved arranging spaces in my head.

Brunch or happy hour? Brunch all the way! Eggs Benedict + mimosas.

Go-to Instagram accounts for inspiration: @luxemagazine // @sunatsix // @stahl_band // @hotelsandresorts

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Kim is an Orange County native and loves all things beach, camping and chasing sunsets. She attended a local private university where she played collegiate softball and earned a business degree. Some of her other hobbies include cooking, hosting, going to the gym, and surfing in the summertime. You can catch Kim around town grabbing coffee at a local coffee shop, spending time with her twin sister or on the hunt for the best burrito! Kim is recently married and enjoys a down to earth California lifestyle with her husband Brady and her active dog Rusty. Kim was organically introduced to the interior design industry over 5 years ago and has been hooked ever since. Working on the logistics side of the business, she thrives under pressure, is the problem-solving queen and most importantly, focuses on bringing furniture design ideas to life.

Favorite phase in the design process? Furniture procurement and production, duh!

What was your first job? Barista.

Cocktail of choice? Spicy Margarita!

Go-to Instagram accounts for inspiration: @thelifestyledco // @thehavenlist // @sunsetmag

Rylee grew up in the quaint town of Santa Clarita Valley. She attended FIDM for Set Design and Decoration. Her experience working for Free People, a prop house, and a production designer led to a passion for interior design. Rylee started at Blackband Design as a design assistant and has worked her way up to junior designer. She is going on her fourth year at Blackband and aspires to continue creating dream homes! On her days off, you can find her at the river, on a dirt bike track with her boyfriend, or at her parent's home.

What spaces do you get most excited to design? I love designing spaces for children! There are no rules or limits when it comes to designing a kids room, bathroom or playspace. The opportunity to think "outside of the box" with loud colors, textures and patterns is a blast!

Favorite band or favorite concert venue? Smaller concert venues have my heart! The Roxy, House of Blues and Troubadour are a few of my favorites. These venues create an intimate and memorable experience.

Vintage or new? Both. I grew up going to antique fairs and swap meets looking for hidden treasures to bring back home. It’s a great feeling to pair that one of a kind vintage rug with your new sofa!

Go-to Instagram accounts for inspiration: @tyler_spangler // @claire_desjardins_art // @pepallama

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Alanna was born and raised in Adelaide, South Australia and moved to Orange County four years ago. She discovered her passion for interior design from a young age and began her journey as a showroom assistant at Blackband Design, and has since moved into a design role. In her free time, she is at the beach, working out, and hanging out with Joey, her Golden Retriever. In the future, Alanna would love to travel to Europe and visit family back in Australia.

Favorite interior design style? Earthy transitional + little eclectic.

Do you have any life hacks you swear by? Driving an electric car so I can take the carpool lane solo everyday to work.

Dogs or cats? Dogs.

Go-to Instagram accounts for inspiration: @theexpert // @countrystylemag // @vivietmargot

Tanya was born and raised in Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico and moved to Redondo Beach when she was 14 years old. She’s always admired her surroundings, especially the mix of old and new architecture in Mexico. With interests in Interior Design and Architecture, Tanya found the best of both worlds in a 6-year program at CSULB where she received her BFA in Interior Architecture. As a senior designer at Blackband Design, she loves getting to know and understand her clients to create spaces that fulfill their wants and needs. Aside from design, Tanya is a huge football fan, listens to EDM, and loves sports cars (the faster the better!).

Who is your favorite architect? Frank Lloyd Wright.

If you could study design abroad anywhere, where would you choose and why? England. The best architects and interior designers usually are found there. They break every rule of interior design and architecture, and their creativity and imagination are incomparable.

What’s your go-to midnight snack? Limon chips with tapatio and freshly squeezed lime juice.

Go-to Instagram accounts for inspiration: @vogueliving // @archdigest // @archidesiign // @dwellmagazine

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Lea is a California native who has always had an interest in design and fashion. She started at Blackband as a studio assistant and has since moved to the design team. She is continuing her education at UCLA Extension Architecture and Interior Design Program. Her guilty pleasure TV show is any basketball documentary, but she’d rather be reading on the beach or spending time with her two nieces. She's a breakfast burrito connoisseur and loves a nicely chilled espresso martini.

What spaces do you get most excited about designing? Lately, more masculine spaces! There's an opportunity to use some unconventional color palettes.

Are you in a profession you dreamed of as a child? 100% yes. I was always watching home makeovers and giving my parents an opinion about how to arrange our furniture.

Last show you binged? The Bear on Hulu. Highly recommend it.

Go-to Instagram accounts for inspiration: @forsythart // @ad_italia // @espasso

Alexandra grew up in Orange County by the beach and spent her days with neighborhood girlfriends, playing water polo, and swimming in the ocean. She attended San Diego State University and earned a degree in Interior Architecture and Design. She then moved back home to Laguna Niguel to pursue her passion. She began working at a local design shop in Laguna Beach, quickly falling in love with interior design outside of the classroom. She started her career at Blackband Design about a year ago and has developed a strong love for her work and her coworkers. Her favorite restaurants are anything Mexican or sushi. She listens to classic rock and indie rock, and will always say yes to a road trip. Next goal in life is to adopt a puppy of her own.

How did you get into design? At a young age I was constantly drawing, painting, and sketching things that inspired me. I think I changed the orientation and decor of my childhood bedroom every single year growing up and always had so much fun doing it. I have known most of my life that design is what I’ve felt pulled to do — I pursued graphic design and interior architecture in my college years followed by working at Blackband Design!

What are your favorite hobbies? Spending time at the beach, surfing, taking photos, drinking coffee, painting, discovering new music, ceramics, and hanging out with my parents.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? Australia — it’s the place my parents met each other and fell in love. It has been on my mind so much lately to go and visit. I would love to spend time exploring the lifestyle over there and driving the coastlines to surf different beach breaks.

Go-to Instagram accounts for inspiration: @apriltomlininteriors // @jakearnold // @thelpcreative // @tywillyums

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Melissa grew up in Redding, California. She studied Interior Design at San Diego State University and moved to the East Coast after graduating. After 3 years in Washington DC, she had enough of the cold, and came home to Orange County. After her daughter, Holland, turned one, she got back into design. A few years later she joined Blackband as a senior designer. In her free time, she trains at a local Crossfit gym and loves to spend time with her family.

What spaces do you get the most excited to design? The Kitchen! I grew up in the kitchen cooking with my Sicilian mother. This is where we spent most of our time as a family.

What was your first job? Lifeguard and Swim Coach.

What’s your favorite holiday to celebrate? The 4th of July! Sunshine, tan lines and fireworks!

Go-to Instagram accounts for inspiration: @uniquehotels // @vivirdesign // @smpliving

Kori grew up in Newport Beach, CA and attended CDMHS where she was a member of the dance team. She studied Urban Design and Architecture at NYU with a minor in Studio Art. Through her studies and exploring the city she discovered a passion for intentional design. She finds inspiration roaming flea markets, swap meets, art galleries and traveling. In past months, Kori enjoyed traveling to Italy and spending time with family in Tahiti. She will never say no to eating at a restaurant she’s never been to. One of her favorite things to do is watching movies with her 6-year-old Tijuana native puppy, Ally. In her free time, she enjoys painting, drawing, photography, reading and writing. She recently participated in art exhibitions in both Ojai and Balboa Island for her photography. Kori loves her job and spending every day with all the talented faces of the Blackband Team.

Favorite phase in the design process? Design development – when the possibilities are endless. Brainstorming ideas and seeing how the design unfolds is an exciting phase of any project.

Favorite artist you've seen perform live? The Strokes or Boy Pablo.

If you could learn a skill what would it be? Woodworking or metal welding. I have always wanted to have the skills to imagine something and bring it to life.

Go-to Instagram accounts for inspiration: @studiogiancarlovalle // @todo__vintage // @qratededition // @visualpleasuremag

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Ivana grew up in Orange County, CA as an only child raised by a Salvadorian mother and a Colombian father speaking Spanish as her first language and English as her second. After working in the banking industry as a Fraud Investigator, she decided to follow her passion for fashion and design. She is currently studying interior design while interning at Blackband Design and absolutely loves it! In her free time she enjoys hanging out with her mini weiner dog and visiting local breweries and wineries with friends.

Favorite phase in a design project? Picking out materials (tile, hardware, fabrics, etc.) . It’s so fun looking at all the different options and getting creative.

Are you a hoarder of anything? / Do you collect things? I can’t seem to let go of birthday cards, I keep all of them! They are sentimental to me.

What’s your go-to midnight snack? Jalapeño chips with cream cheese.

Go-to Instagram accounts for inspiration: @gardenstudio // @mellon_studio // @marieflaniganinteriors

Jordan was born and raised in Newport Beach. She attended the University of Washington in Seattle and worked for a tech start-up after graduation. Growing up in a mid-century home designed by architect Rudolph M. Schindler’s associate, Jordan has always been passionate about design. Jordan currently attends UCLA Extension’s Architecture and Design program while working as the studio assistant for Blackband Design. In her free time, she trains her newly adopted dog, a Great Dane named Milo, and recently traveled to the Middle East, visiting Israel and Petra, Jordan.

Dream home feature? Mid century modern, bring back the conversation pit!

If you could study design abroad anywhere, where would you choose and why? Dubai or anywhere in the United Arab Emirates, both phenomenal residential and commercial design.

If you could adopt any pet what would it be? An elephant calf.

Go-to Instagram accounts for inspiration: @midcenturyla // @chadwoodinteriors // @rowelosangeles

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Marissa was born and raised in Costa Mesa, CA. She went to college initially to explore event planning but soon after realized her passion was in interior design all along. She then attended Cal State Long Beach to get her Bachelors in Interior Design. While at school she was a junior designer. After graduation, Marissa wanted to work for a larger firm and gain more design and construction experience, which then landed her at Blackband Design. She recently got engaged at the Downtown Orange Circle, where five years earlier they had their first date. She has a kitty named Odin. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and going on staycations with her fiancé to Palm Springs, Big Bear and San Diego.

How did you get into design? I got into design through my family, my grandpa loved drawing and painting so I was always interested in the color palettes he used, along with his creative ideas. My dad is a general contractor of custom homes and would bring me to his job sites. I loved being involved in the construction process! Fun fact: I initially went to Cal Poly Pomona for event planning but then quickly realized that you don’t get free weekends, which is definitely a deal breaker.

What are your favorite hobbies? Playing pickleball over the weekend with friends!

What’s your cocktail of choice? Spicy Jalapeño Marg with a tajin rim.

Go-to Instagram accounts for inspiration: @gregnatale // @ann2carrdesign // @kelsrfloyd

Natalie discovered her passion for design at a young age. Growing up in the Midwest, she was inspired by her English Nanny who was an interior designer, hand-painting walls and growing her creativity. She made her way to Orange County and later attended the University of Idaho as a Student-Athlete, where she studied Interior Architecture and Design. Throughout her college years, Natalie was an intern at Blackband Design, where she quickly fell in love with the design profession. After graduation, she joined the team full-time as a Junior Designer. In her free time, Natalie is an active and creative person. From ceramics classes and sourdough baking to film photography and rollerskating with her dog Daisy, she is always bringing her visions to life.

Favorite phase in the design process? Design development phase - material selections!

Favorite vacation? Panama.

Your cocktail of choice? Spicy margarita.

Go-to Instagram accounts for inspiration: @thomashayesstudio // @nicoleehollissf // @ferly_living

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Michael, or Uncle Mikey as we like to call him, comes to Blackband Design with over twenty years in the construction industry. From building single-family and track homes to multi-unit apartment complexes, Michael has an impressive track record. At Blackband Design, you will find Michael onsite with our Renovation Team working on our latest projects. Surfing, surfing and surfing, from San O and Surfrider to the North Shore, Michael loves to surf. He’s a big concert goer, filmmaker and dancer.

Favorite hobby? When I’m not surfing, watching Elton John concerts and football with my sister, and laughing and dancing with my niece and nephew.

Things I can’t live without? Spotify + dessert.

Design style? Natural, earthy, rustic beauty.

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN // MASTERPIECES

October 31, 2022 by blackband Filed Under: Blackband Blog, LIFESTYLE, NEWSWORTHY Leave a Comment

Art came alive for this year's annual Blackband Halloween Costume Party. We tapped into famous paintings, portraits artists, sculptures and more and recreated the works of art into masterpieces of our own. Enjoy a leisurely scroll through our gallery to see if you recognize any pieces!

WENDY & GREG: STARRY NIGHT FEATURING VINCENT VAN GOGH

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WENDY: STARRY NIGHT BY VINCENT VAN GOGH

GREG: SELF PORTRAIT BY VINCENT VAN GOGH

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MARY: THE SWING BY JEAN-HONORE FRAGONARD

RACHEL: THE MONA LISA BY LEONARDO DA VINCI

KATE + BABY WILLIAM: FEMME AU BERET ET A LA ROBE QUADRILLEE BY PABLO PICASSO

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MEGAN: GIRL WITH THE PEARL EARRING BY JOHANNES VERMEER

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KIM: COMPOSITION WITH RED, BLUE, & YELLOW BY PIET MONDRIAN

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RYLEE: CONVERGENCE BY JACKSON POLLOCK

ALANNA + LEA: AMERICAN GOTHIC BY GRANT WOOD

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TANYA: PORTRAIT OF MADAME X BY JOHN SINGER SARGENT

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ALEXANDRA: OH, JEFF... I LOVE YOU TOO... BY ROY LICHTENSTEIN

MELISSA: BIRTH OF VENUS BY SANDRO BOTTICELLI

KORI: FLYING DEVIL ICON BY KEITH HARING

MARISSA: THE STAR BY EDGAR DEGAS

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IVANA: THE REINTERPRETATION BY MODIGLIANI

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JORDAN: GIRL WITH BALLOON BY BANKSY

NATALIE: MARILYN BY ANDY WARHOL

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MICHAEL: SELF PORTRAIT WITH RAPHAELESQUE NECK BY SALVADOR DALI

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We hope you enjoyed a fun and safe Halloween!! Let the countdown to next year begin!

BEST DAY ON THE BAY // NHHT 2022

May 12, 2022 by blackband Filed Under: NEWSWORTHY Leave a Comment

NEWPORT HARBOR HOME TOUR 2022

The Newport Harbor Home Tour was a success once again! It was so wonderful to welcome the community into Project Lido Point and see so many of you touring this incredible property on such a beautiful day. The best day on the bay!!

We appreciate your support for the Newport Harbor Educational Foundation and we hope you are feeling more inspired than ever after today's tour.

PHOTO BOOTH GALLERY

Thanks for stopping by our photo booth! Get your pics HERE and share on social with #bestdayonthebay #projectlidopoint @blackbanddesign @newportharborhometour.

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LEARN THE LINGO // CEILING STYLES

PROJECT PORT MARGATE // GRAYSTONE CUSTOM BUILDERS // BLACKBAND DESIGN // RYAN GARVIN PHOTOGRAPHY

LOOKS WE LOVE // BANQUETTE DINING

WAREHOUSE SALE

December 1, 2021 by blackband Filed Under: Behind The Scenes, NEWSWORTHY Leave a Comment

BLACKBAND DESIGN WAREHOUSE SALE

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2021

10AM - 2PM

3031 OAK ST, SANTA ANA, CA 92702

COME + SHOP REAL GOOD DEALS ON DESIGNER FURNITURE, LIGHTING, PILLOWS + MORE!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN // NOW STREAMING

October 31, 2021 by blackband Filed Under: Blackband Blog, LIFESTYLE, NEWSWORTHY Leave a Comment

We channeled some of our favorite characters for this year's annual office costume party. From Hulu to Netflix and many networks in between, there was a lot of binge-worthy entertainment to celebrate.

"Flip" through our Reel on Instagram to see what to watch next!

The Crown

Starring Wendy as Queen Elizabeth

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Hamilton

Starring Greg as King George III

The Great British Bake Off

Starring Mary as a Contestant

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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Starring Rachel as Mrs. Maisel

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The Office

Starring Kate as Dwight

The Handmaid's Tale

Starring Rylee + Megan

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Cruella

Starring Jillian as Cruella de Vil

The Queen's Gambit

Starring Kim as Beth Harmon

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Squid Game

Starring Rachelle

Ted Lasso

Starring Mike as Ted Lasso

Gossip Girl

Starring Annie as Blair Waldorf

Emily in Paris

Starring Samantha as Emily

Stranger Things

Starring Tanya as Eleven

Game of Thrones

Starring Alanna as Khalessi

Mean Girls

Starring Lea as Damian

Tiger King

Starring Payton as Joe Exotic

Cue the ending credits

We hope you enjoyed a fun and safe Halloween!! Let the countdown to next year begin!

Costumes of Blackband Halloweens Past

ANNUAL CDM HOME TOUR GOES VIRTUAL

January 14, 2021 by blackband Filed Under: Interiors, NEWSWORTHY Leave a Comment

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A COLLECTION OF NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN NEWPORT BEACH HOMES THAT YOU CAN TOUR FROM ANYWHERE + THE BLACKBAND FAMILY'S HOME IS ONE OF THEM!

47TH ANNUAL CDM HOME TOUR

The annual Corona del Mar Home Tour fundraiser is a favorite for design-lovers near and far. Homeowners in the area generously open their homes to be toured by community participants and supporters flying in from coast to coast, all benefitting CDM's Middle and High Schools. Southern California is known for their neighborhoods to be full of top notch dream homes so this isn't just any school fundraiser — it's an exclusive look into magazine-worthy interiors designed by local professionals and homeowners with an eye for design.

This year’s virtual addition offers a unique opportunity to get to know a more in-depth story behind the designs of the six homes and the stories that make them personal. No bobbing through a crowded home peeking around heads to see the details — the professional film crew is capturing all the good stuff for you! You'll get exclusive access to "walk through" these incredible homes on your screen, hear from the homeowners and designers that brought them to life, and even learn from masterclasses with local professionals.

Another bonus: These tours will be streaming for several days throughout February so give your Netflix series a break and soak in the inspiration from these limited edition on-demand shows. Streaming begins February 10th.

Sit back, relax and get your tickets HERE!

THE BLACKBAND FAMILY HOME

This tour is extra special to the Blackband family and Blackband Design team because we're unveiling Greg and Wendy's personal home! Their slice of paradise on Balboa Island has been thoughtfully renovated to maximize entertaining space and reflect their favorite styles from around the globe. It's a one-of-a-kind showcase of Wendy's personal style and it's sure to get you thinking outside of the box!

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PASS THIS ON TO THE HOME DECOR + DESIGN FANS IN YOUR LIFE, WE THINK THEY'LL LOVE IT!

JOIN OUR EMAIL CREW FOR UPDATES

NCL HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE 2020

November 11, 2020 by blackband Filed Under: Blackband Blog, NEWSWORTHY Leave a Comment

The Newport Beach chapter of National Charity League hosted their annual Holiday Boutique this past weekend and it was a huge success! We loved seeing so many familiar faces shopping and it was great to meet so many new ones! Wendy Blackband and the team of NCL women who coordinated the event want to extend a huge thank you to the small businesses and local community that came out to support, even in the rare rain storm. Shout out to OC SPACE for the awesome, rain-protected venue for the event!

If you weren't able to make it to the Holiday Boutique on Saturday, you've still got an opportunity to shop these special vendors!! Listed below are shopping codes to use at the specified websites for 20% of your purchase to benefit NCL Newport charities such as Second Step - a safe haven for families in our community that have been affected by domestic abuse.

ONLINE SHOPPING CODES

These codes are valid November 8 - 14, 2020 unless otherwise noted. With these codes, 20% of your purchases will go back to the Newport chapter of National Charity League to benefit its local charities. A few of these vendors have offered additional discounts to you on top of their NCL donation. So there's never been a better time to start crossing off that gift list... Happy Shopping!!

CASON COUTURE - use NCLNEWPORT for Free Shipping

CRESENT MOON YOGA - use NCL2020

GLITTER FOR BREAKFAST - use LOVENCL

JOY DRAVECKY JEWELRY - use NCL2020 for 30% discount

MEDDOCK INTERIORS - use NCL2020

NAKED GRANDMA PEPPER JAM - use NCLHOLIDAY

ROCK GODDESS JEWELRY - use ROCKG1120

SIMPLY STRAWS - use NCL HOLIDAY for 15% discount through December 31st

SOCIAL BUTTERYFLY DESIGNS - use NCLNPB20

STATEMENT HOME - use NCL2020 for Free Shipping

STUDIO SUZAN - use NCLDAY

THE STRAP LAB - use NCL2020

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!

Learn more about National Charity League and Second Step.

Want to be the first to know about these fun, local events and our latest happenings in the design world? SIGN UP HERE!

- The Blackband Team

HAPPY HALLOWEEN // CANCELED PLANS

October 31, 2020 by blackband Filed Under: Blackband Blog, LIFESTYLE, NEWSWORTHY Leave a Comment

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Lots of plans were canceled, changed or postponed this year... Halloween at Blackband Design was not one of them! We had another great team costume party at the office and found some extra fun to celebrate in this crazy year of 2020. Check out our characters in action on IGTV and have a very happy Halloween!!

WENDY: FLAMENCO DANCER

CANCELED PLANS: FAMILY VACATION IN SPAIN

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"SPAIN TRIP WAS CANCELED, SANGRIA WAS NOT"

GREG: DOCTOR B

CANCELED PLANS: NON-ESSENTIAL DOCTOR VISITS

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"WASH YOUR HANDS, KEEP SIX FEET APART, WEAR A MASK"

MARY: RAIDER NATION FAN

CANCELED PLANS: NFL STADIUM EXPERIENCE

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"CAN I GET A HAIL MARY?"

ASHLEY P: VACATIONER

CANCELED PLANS: TROPICAL VACATION

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"VACATION IS ALL I EVER WANTED"

RACHEL: DISNEY ANNUAL PASS HOLDER

CANCELED PLANS: DISNEYLAND

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"TOO MANY BLACKOUTS"

KATE: CORONA BRIDE

CANCELED PLANS: ORIGINAL WEDDING PLANS

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"LOVE IS NOT CANCELED"

KENDALL: QUARANTINE BEAUTY QUEEN

CANCELED PLANS: HAIR SALON APPOINTMENTS

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"FROM CUTE TO QUARANTINE"

MEGAN: OLYMPIC SWIMMER

CANCELED PLANS: SUMMER OLYMPICS 2020

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"...JUST KEEP SWIMMING..."

JILLIAN: RODEO QUEEN

CANCELED PLANS: RODEO

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"THIS AIN'T MY FIRST RODEO AND I SURE HOPE IT AIN'T MY LAST"

KIM: FLIGHT ATTENDANT

CANCELED PLANS: FLIGHTS

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"PLEASE KEEP YOUR SEATBELTS FASTENED, IT'S BEEN A BUMPY YEAR"

NICOLE: COACHELLA ENTHUSIAST

CANCELED PLANS: COACHELLA MUSIC FESTIVAL

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"NO-CHELLA"

ASHLEY T: COSTA RICA TOURISTA

CANCELED PLANS: COSTA RICA VACATION

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"PURA VIDA"

TRACY: MET GALA SOCIALITE

CANCELED PLANS: RED CARPET APPEARANCES

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"LIGHTS, CAMERA, ZOOM"

SIERRA: MLB STADIUM VENDOR

CANCELED PLANS: MLB STADIUM EXPERIENCE

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"SAFE AT HOME... BASE"

RYLEE: ZOOKEEPER

CANCELED PLANS: ZOO DAY

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"LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEERS, OH MY"

EMMY: THE BACHELORETTE

CANCELED PLANS: THE BACHELORETTE, SEASON 16

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"THE MOST DRAMATIC SEASON YET"

RACHELLE: CORE POWER YOGA INSTRUCTOR

CANCELED PLANS: YOGA STUDIO CLASSES

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"NAMA-STAY AT HOME"

ANNIE: GRADUATE

CANCELED PLANS: GRADUATION CEREMONIES

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"NOT A LOT OF POMP IN THIS CIRCUMSTANCE"

MICHAEL: CONCERT GOING COWBOY

CANCELED PLANS: STAGECOACH MUSIC FESTIVAL

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"STAGE-COUCH"

Thanks for following along! We hope you have a happy and safe Halloween and find joy to celebrate everyday!

INTRODUCING PROJECT MARINER SHORES

October 8, 2020 by blackband Filed Under: Blackband Blog, Interiors, NEWSWORTHY Leave a Comment

RENDERING REVEAL VIA INTRACORP

There's a new neighborhood coming to Newport Beach

and we are so excited to be in the mix of it all!

THE ISLE AT MARINER SHORES

The Isle at Mariner Shores is a new development of 36 townhomes thoughtfully designed to reflect the laidback yet luxurious lifestyle that locals love in Newport Beach. Internationally accredited and locally established real estate development team Intracorp invited us along to bring our custom home experience to the interiors of their coastal farmhouses. These brand new homes will be hitting the market in Spring 2021 and we're taking you with us (virtually) every step of the way!

LOTS TO LOVE FOR THIS LOCATION

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Located where Eastside Costa Mesa's 17th Street meets Newport Beach, this sweet spot enjoys the balance between a vibrant social life and the ease of relaxation. Scenic strolls through Back Bay, bike rides to the beach, retail therapy at local boutiques and menus full of unique and healthy dining experiences will keep homeowners' calendars full of all their favorite things.

COASTAL FARMHOUSE CURB APPEAL

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This community will boast the best of Newport Beach neighborhoods with clean, coastal siding, bright whites contrasting rich hues and stone that adds the layer of warmth to make a house feel like home.

INTERIOR DESIGN DIRECTION

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With a custom home approach, we're bringing our Blackband twist to The Isle's coastal farmhouse architecture. Every once in a while, we branch out of the personal custom home clients (which we love so much) and our team gets to be a part of developing spaces for multiple families and individuals to enjoy. These townhomes will incorporate popular elements known to the neighborhood along with unexpected touches that make it your own. There's no doubt these homes will be full of style – just like you!

Tap through our "mariner shores" story highlights on Instagram for a preview of the three unique styles we've dreamt up for the models.

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

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The build has begun! In the last month, the foundation was poured and the framing has been going up for the first set of buildings. We love seeing the physical progress of our projects taking shape... the countdown to Spring 2021 is on!

YOUR NEW HOME

Join The Isle's INTEREST LIST to be the first to know about all the Mariner Shores updates for timing, sales, pricing and more!

FOLLOW ALONG ALL THE FUN ON INSTAGRAM

@blackbanddesign #projectmarinershores @intracorphomesca