Backyard Eco Makeover

Okay, isn't this outdoor dining room set-up gorgeous?  When I took a look at my digital shots on the plane ride home from Los Angeles, I was so happy with this end result.

One of the other projects I worked on in LA was a makeover on the backyard of Access Hollywood co-anchor Maria Menounos.   It was filmed for a segment on the upcoming "Access Green" and was also shot for the pages of Life and Style magazine.   Because it was shot for the magazine, I can't share the "overall" images, but I couldn't resist sharing a detail shot with all of you.

This long farmhouse table was filled with a simple galvanized bucket from the hardware store and wildflowers.    JCPenney simple white dishes were stacked up (ready to be filled with yummy salads and sandwiches), pink glass JCPenney tumblers brimmed with organic lemonade, and my favorite JCP capiz shell lanterns were waiting to be lit up.

I loved the look of Maria's old deck chairs, so I thought all they needed was something fun to dress them up.  Our lead stylist Jules Moore came up with this clever idea using JCPenney bamboo throw rugs:

How fresh and modern does that look?    So simple and so perfect.

Anyway, that's all I can share.  I will say Maria was absolutely wonderful and engaging; we had so much fun shopping and shooting the segment at the JCpenney store in Glendale, CA.   Thank you to the professional and kind associates there; you made it easy!

Comments

[Brooke]

That top picture is absolutely gorgeous! The shell lantern is beautiful, but I really like those bottles of water (?) best.

There -- I finally got the courage up to comment!

I saw your article in Body and Soul a couple of months ago and your stuff was the first stylish, REAL eco-decorating I'd actually seen. Since then I looked you up and read your (probably old) book Heaven on Earth, 15 minute miracles.

Basically I just wanted to say that I really enjoy your ideas. Its encouraging to find that people who are able to combine earth friendly ideas and combine them with some of my favorite hobbies.

[jo]

are you on myspace?

[S.]

Cool!