January Giving

For our January Giving, in support of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC) and Beautify Lunada Bay (BLB) Project, the LCD team helped lay mulch around native plants on the first BLB pilot project site. No herbicides are being used to eliminate weeds, on this environmentally sensitive area; therefore, mulch is an important element in the process of naturally eliminating and controlling weeds. We can't wait to see the plants come to life and restore the natural beauty of our community.

Beautify Lunada Bay Pilot Project site before mulch was laid on January 6, 2018.

Mulch being laid by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC) volunteers!

Volunteers carefully laid mulch around the newly planted native plants and drip irrigation to assist in weed control.

Jane Biggeln Featured in Houzz eBook

Jane Biggeln, Owner & Principal Designer of Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc. (LCD) was recently interviewed by Houzz for their latest eBook "9 Ways to Make 2018 a Success". See below for Jane's advice to fellow designers on how to start the new year strong and click the image for the full eBook.

Giving Back with LCD in 2017

Last year, the LCD Team began a monthly giving as a way to contribute to our community. Little did we realize how rewarding participating in each of these causes would be, so when the decision came to continue it was a yes all-around for 2018. What better way to kick off the new year of giving's than a roundup of last year's monthly opportunities. Scroll below to see how the LCD Team gave back to our community in 2017.

JANUARY

The LCD Team participated in Burlington Coat Factory’s 10^th year anniversary of “Give a Coat,Share the Warmth” by donating coats at the Del Amo Mall location and were able to help people in our community stay warm.

FEBRUARY

The LCD Team gathered towels and blankets for the animals at the Harbor Animal Care Center in San Pedro. The shelter is close to our hearts as this is where our office mascot, Blueberry, was rescued from.

MARCH

The LCD Team assisted Rainbow Services, in San Pedro, by helping to fill their pantry with canned goods for families in effort to attain violence-free lives. Beautiful artwork by the families is displayed in the Rainbow Services office in Downtown San Pedro.

APRIL

The LCD Team helped transplant seedlings and prepare native plants at the PalosVerdes Peninsula Land Conservancy’s native plant nursery in San Pedro. The LCD Team was impressed by the size and scale of the facility and the care they put into preserving locally native plants.

MAY

The LCD Team donated household items to the Palos Verdes Resale Thrift Shop. This benefited local charities including the Pediatric Therapy Network in Torrance.

JUNE

The LCD Team donated books to the Malaga Cove Library. These donations help the library to raise funds to purchase new books as well as recycle the items to others for their enjoyment and benefit.

JULY

Photo: Heal The Bay

The LCD Team signed up to participate in Heal the Bay’s Nothin’ but Sand Beach Cleanup in Redondo Beach. Nothin’ but Sand is a great way to support our local beach and help create a clean and safe environment for all.

AUGUST

Photo: Ride To Fly

The LCD Team signed up to volunteer with Ride to Fly. A nonprofit organization that creates a safe, nurturing environment for therapeutic horseback riding and learning experiences for children and adults with disabilities. Due to the heat, the volunteer day was canceled, but we hope to volunteer with them in 2018!

SEPTEMBER

The LCD Team donated beds, towels, food and more to all animals affected by Hurricane Harvey via Lightopia and the San Antonio Humane Society.

OCTOBER

The LCD Team had a great time volunteering at the LBHOA sponsored Lunada Bay’s Annual Harvest Festival. We helped with setting up, serving refreshments and cleaning up after the fall festivities. What a fun event for the community.

NOVEMBER

The LCD Team, in partnership with Xerox Community Involvement Program (XCIP), helped build a home with Habitat for Humanity in Long Beach.

DECEMBER

The LCD Team, in support of the Torrance Salvation Army, helped fulfill Christmas wishes of children in need through the Salvation Army Angel Tree program. We hope they liked their presents!

Happy New Year from The LCD Team!

Happy Holidays From The LCD Team!

Wishing you lots of love, joy & happiness during this Holiday Season!

Thank you to our clients, vendors, and sub-contractors for making 2017 a great year! We can't wait to see what 2018 has in store. 

Peace & Love,

The LCD Team

DIY with LCD: Ugly Xmas Sweaters & Candles

It's that time of year again! What better way to get into the holiday spirit than with a DIY candle making and ugly Christmas sweater party? For this DIY day, the LCD Team looked for inspiration or came up with a design on the spot to create some of the best ugly sweaters we've seen! To top off our team building day, everyone brought in a special container and scent to create a candle for the Holiday season. The candles were easy and fun and make for a great gift! Scroll below to see the LCD Team designs up close.

Top Row: Baa Humbug, The "Classic" Ugly Sweater,

and Christmas Present.

Bottom Row: Rudolf, Christmas Tree, and Ribbon & Bros.

Top Row: Peppermint, Pine, Holiday Berry poured in wine bottle jars that were cut and cleaned on site. 

Bottom Row: Eucalyptus & Lemongrass, Ylang Ylang & Lavender, and Pine.

The Neo-Craftsman Style Home Before & After

From a traditional ranch style home to neo-craftsman, this whole house renovation was nothing less than spectacular! To bring the homeowners vision to life, the LCD Team combined Craftsman style with Modern touches. All of the materials were thoughtfully selected from the hand-painted tile, iron hardware, nickel lighting, and unique stone countertops. The focal point in craftsman design is artisan details with respect to the wood carpentry. These craftsman details can be seen throughout the house with quarter-sawn oak cabinetry in the kitchen cabinets, media room bookcases, fireplace mantel, and custom staircase. To see the before and after photos of this Neo-Craftsman Style Home scroll below. 

Before

After

The exterior façade was transformed using a craftsman style lighting, woodwork, and color palette. 

Before

After

The existing kitchen walls were removed to create an open family friendly floorplan. The focal point of the kitchen is the custom-made iron range hood. Additional elements include hand-painted tile and countertops in a muted craftsman color palette.  The built-in kitchen cabinetry remains true to the traditional craftsman style and was created with quarter-sawn oak.

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After

The original bedroom had a standard eight-foot ceiling. Once the ceiling was removed to open into a cathedral ceiling the hidden structural beams provided architectural detail to enhance the craftsman style. The bedroom was then finished with built-in stained bookcases, bed frame and furniture pieces.

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After

To enhance the California indoor-outdoor lifestyle an extraordinary infinity pool and Jacuzzi were added to the landscape. Additionally, a covered patio with built-in BBQ provides a sheltered location for family dining al fresco. And to complete the ensemble, everyone enjoys watching the extraordinary LA city lights while gathered around the fire pit.

For more photos of the Neo-Craftsman Style Home click here.

The Art of Living by Jane Biggeln

Jane Biggeln, Owner & Design Principal of LCD, has started a monthly column titled "The Art of Living" in the local Lunada Bay Living Magazine. The first article hit doorsteps last month and we're excited for more to come! "The Art of Living" is a place for all things form and function for your home. For upcoming articles, Jane would like to do a walkabout around the rooms of a home, and what better place to start than your entry! Click the image below to read the first "Art of Living" article and see how you can transform the entrance to your home for Fall!

Building a Home with Habitat for Humanity

For our November Giving, LCD, in partnership with Xerox Community Involvement Program (XCIP), got the opportunity to help build a home with Habitat for Humanity in Long Beach! Habitat for Humanity's goal is to eliminate poverty by providing houses throughout the world – starting in our own backyard. The homes are built by volunteers and the families who will live in them. This is a symbol of hope in the community and a tangible sign that the differences which divide us can be overcome when people choose to work together. The LCD Team helped bring the project one step closer to completion by painting siding and installing insulation and drywall.

The LCD Team had a wonderful time volunteering with 

Habitat for Humanity & the Xerox Community Involvement Program (XCIP)!

Left to right: Roger, Lauren & Chelcie.

When we arrived to the site, we were excited to see what stage the construction of the homes were at. We found at they were at the end of the framing stage! To see what the project would look like once complete, the Habitat for Humanity team had on site a color rendering of the end result. We know the families will love them!

Chelcie & Lauren take a picture before being assigned 

their job for the day! Safety goggles required.

Each volunteer is encouraged to write a note on the framing of the home to leave a footprint of the hard work and love that was put into it. The Habitat for Humanity team says the families can truly feel the love behind the walls and are forever grateful to all the volunteers. 

Thank you to Xerox Community Involvement Program for including us on their build day! 

Front Porch Living Before & After

The LCD Team recently completed an exterior facade renovation here in the South Bay. A home that was once hidden behind shrubbery was transformed into a beautifully open front yard oasis. The design goal was to be create a front porch lifestyle. This would allow the homeowners to chat with neighbors walking by, enjoy the tranquil ocean view, as well as the beautiful South Bay sunsets. For before and after photos, scroll below!

BEFORE

AFTER

Front porch living at its finest. The LCD Team designed an organically shaped porch and walkway to welcome family, friends and neighbors. 

BEFORE

AFTER

The existing landscape was removed and front porch extended to create the homeowner’s dream front porch living space.

BEFORE

AFTER

A beautiful corten steel water feature wraps around the fire pit perimeter, creating the sound of a running stream to relax by the fire pit.

BEFORE

AFTER

The side moon garden is filled with white flowering plants that attract native birds and butterflies. It’s a quaint corner to relax and read!

For more photos of the Front Porch Living project, click here.

Beautify Lunada Bay FUNdraiser

The LCD Team had the pleasure of helping put together the Fall Kickoff Beautify Lunada Bay (BLB) FUNdraiser held at the home of the Smith family, on Sunday, September 24, 2017. This wonderful event helped raise over $15,000 making the BLB Pilot-Project one step closer to completion! For photos of the event scroll below.

BLB Committee members gather together to see the final BLB FUNdraiser signage designed by the LCD Team.

Left to right: Jane, Barbara & Connie

The LCD Team assembling the BLB FUNdraiser puzzle piece board. 

Left to right: Chelcie, Kathryn, Jane & Chase

Putting the last pieces together to form the BLB FUNdraiser board. Guests who donated received a puzzle piece to sign and stick onto the BLB Pilot-Project Design board (below). 

Left to right: Chelcie, Kathryn, Jane & Lauren

LCD designer, Chelcie, helping a guest place their puzzle piece onto the BLB Pilot-Project design board.

Residents, sponsors, and volunteers enjoyed delicious tacos, refreshments, and a vanilla chocolate raspberry cake. Attendees also participated in a BLB fun fact scavenger hunt to enter for door prize drawings.

To learn more about BLB Pilot-Project and volunteer opportunities, visit the BLB website at http://lbhoa.org/BeautifyLunadaBay/.