Monthly Archives: March 2011

Strawberries in Somis, California…the best you have ever eaten!

Spring in California…warm breezes, yellow daisies blooming on the hills by the ocean and yes, fresh local strawberries. I have been coming to Las Posas Berries for longer than I care to think about…it is kind of like the swallows returning to Capistrano…every year in March I start thinking about the best strawberries money can buy…and they are here at Las Posas Berries. Continue reading

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Low Tide on the Beach in Malibu: Nature inspires Studio Daedre’s Designs

Anyone that knows me, understands how I feel about the beach….the water, sand and sunburn…not so much. But a walk on the beach at low tide…it’s my favorite. Last week as spring tried to make its appearance in Southern California…we decided to try to help it along and hike down the cliffs to the beach in Malibu. It is amazing how different the beach looks when you actually take a moment to slow down, get out of the car and walk the intertidal zone Continue reading

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Hiking in LA: Sometimes the simple things in life are the best.

It is true…sometimes the simplist things in life are the best. Today is my dear friends birthday and when asked what she wanted to do, she said she wanted to go on a hike. Being the sporty LA gal that I am, I thought great, that’s just what I would like to do too! Our hike from the Cliffs of Santa Monica to Will Rogers State Park…an urban walk, as my friend explained to me…but wonderful. Views of the Pacific, lots of palm trees, gorgous homes, we crossed a river, saw the polo field and admired lots of interesting architecture. Continue reading

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Custom Design for the English Springer Spaniel Rescue Society: Stationery Trends

The biggest trend in Stationery continues: customization of product to fill a unique niche market. Look at the beautiful new design Studio Daedre has just completed for the English Springer Spaniel Rescue Society. Because they are in California we designed this Setter sitting on the beach with a red ball in his mouth. Each card is hand detailed with Studio Daedre’s clean and sopisticated touch of sparkle on earth=friendly recycled paper and is made in California. Continue reading

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Full Moon over Santa Monica Bay

Over the last few nights, the moon has been closer to the earth than it has been in many years…and it has been golden orange and round and amazing. Not only was the full moon shining on the ocean beautiful…but the pier is a hangout for water birds after all the tourist have gone home. Continue reading

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First Day of Spring in Los Angeles….where are we?

March 20, 2011…the first day of Srping. Thoughts of wildflowers, warm sunshine, flip flops, and first sunburn of the season…or not. Let’s hope it torrential March showers bring on the April Wild Flowers! Continue reading

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Cows in the Corn: A woman of Los Angeles blows her horn in Iowa

A woman from Los Angeles, who will blow her horn, the sheep are in the meadow, the cows in the corn… Every time I drive through Iowa…something catches my eye.  I love driving the back roads…getting off the beaten path. … Continue reading

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Studio Daedre has been named a LOUIE Award Finalist!

Yes, Studio Daedre has been named a 2010 LOUIE Award Finalist! Our Peacock was nominated in the Blank Catagory, Price Division: Above $3.50. Continue reading

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Studio Daedre’s beautiful new Silk Pillows: Our new Stationery Trend

For years I have been waiting to be discovered…not as a movie star…but as a fabulous designer. It is my passion, and I don’t care much what it is I am designing, just that I am designing. Continue reading

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Studio Daedre needs you vote in The Trendy Awards

Don’t forget to vote! Studio Daedre has entries in both the Bridal and Greeting Card Divisions. If you like what we do please register and vote for us. It is a great chance to see what Studio Daedre and lots … Continue reading

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