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It is apparent to those of us in Orange County that over the last ten years or so we have built up quite an obsession with Anti-malls. There’s a new Anti-mall on the block that is taking the place of home, garden, art, clothing, food…basically lifestyle and living in The OC. It is the OC Mix, and the name truly describes what this little area is about: it is a mix of everything, and there is a bit of everything for everyone. Although they have turned coffee into a science experiment and iced …

Niche Interiors is a design firm based in San Francisco that specializes in eco-friendly, contemporary designs. Their designs are beautiful and their knowledge is enough to keep your house as healthy as it is masterfully designed. The firm is owned by Principal Designer Jennifer Jones, Associate ASID and Certified Green Building Professional. Jennifer works with Designer Lynn Trinh, LEED AP: United States Green Building Council to provide a very green approach to design that will leave your hous …

THE POWERFUL IMPACT OF LED'S Maybe you have heard some hype about LEDs. Unlike fads that come and go, there are some wonderful reasons that LEDs should be incorporated into your everyday lighting use. The first, and possibly most important reason in our expanding global consciousness of green technology, is the long life and high efficiency of LEDs versus fluorescent light bulbs. LEDs have a lifespan of 50,000 hours and emit an amount of 6-8 watts per unit of light. In …