Footprints on theWall

February 2014

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Thoughts from the Curator

Welcome to the first issue of “Footprints on the Wall”. The concept came to me one day while I was talking to my husband about wanting to do something a little different than the blog I was already doing. I have been blogging for a few years now (trying to be consistent but sometimes failing) and I love it. It is a creative outlet for someone like me, who is a self-proclaimed ADHD-er.I began to toil over what I REALLY wanted to do. You see, I am an Interior Designer and I go bat crazy for

design and creativity. I also love sharing diy tips, healthy living tips, beauty and fashion finds, and the occasional indie movie...I love movies! So, yes, a blog seems like the obvious platform to share with whomever is willing to listen. However, if I missed a daily post I would feel like I failed. Then, I thought about sharing things in a monthly type of look-book, which quickly turned into the idea of an online magazine.

That being said, when I was a kid, my favorite movie was “Singing in the Rain”. I can’t even begin to tell you how many time I watched it. I just KNEW that I would be an entertainer one day. Singing and dancing up on the big screen. One day, in our empty living room, I attempted to run up the wall in order to do a flip off of it, just like Donald O’Connor in the “Make ‘em laugh” number. Thus, the footprints on the wall reference. I left them everywhere.

Now, mind you, I was never able to do that back flip, but I tried and tried....and tried. And even though I didn’t quite make it, the footprints that I left behind were the manifestation of a girl trying to do something different and wonderful. I tried something new, and it left an impression.

“Footprints on the Wall” Magazine is my way of sharing all the joys and possibilities out there that excite me. There are so many creative, fun, ingenious, and off-the-wall people and ideas out in the world. My desire is to bring those things to you, all in one place, so we can leave our footprints and impression on every wall we see, together.

I will do my best and I hope you enjoy it!!

Cheers!

Kim

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Founder, Curator, Head Writer, Editor, andanything else needed for the publishing

of this magazineKimberly Patten-Granier

Head CheerleaderChad Granier

(As time goes on, I hope to employ other contributors to enrich these pages)

Please let me know what you like and what you would like to see in the future. This is a work in progress and my hope is to make it enjoyable to read every month.

Thanks!

NOTE: Any promotion or advertising within these pages are not sponsored ads. They aremerely things that I liked and wanted to share with you. If, at any time, in the future,

there should be any compensation for anything mentioned here, it will beduly noted. Thanks!

Copyright © Footprints on the Wall 2014 All Rights Reserved.

Any photos used in this publication are used by authorization or have been given proper credit.

If you have any comments or questions, please contact me through the “Footprints on the Wall” website.

Team

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This month I am sharing the fun and creative workspace of Joy Cho, from Oh Joy!. I am always intrigued to see how other creative people set up shop. I live in a studio (as in apartment) and look forward to the day when I can spread out and let the juices flow.

Joy’s space is a wonderful mix of whimsy and order. It’s so colorful without shouting in your face. She describes it a a “grown-up candyland”.

Under (the) Cover

As you walk into the studio, you first hit the sitting area. It was made to feel like

a living room so guests and clients would feel right at home.

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You can see more pics, behind-the-scene video, and read the full story, along with

links to some of the products used at stylebyemilyhenderson.com and

ohjoy.blogs.com

Thanks again to Joy Cho, Emily Henderson, and Zeke Ruelas for the

photography

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Favorites

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Here are a few things that caught my eye this month...

1. boomf.com Marshmallow Instagrams | 2. Epson Label Works (it prints ribbons too) | 3. Nest smoke/carbon detector (no annoying beep just because you are actually cooking!) | 4. Eve Drop (new product from

Kickstarter.com; I can see using it for cove lighting too!) | 5. Removable wallpaper tile (24x32) by Hygge & West

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Sputnik Sightings

Jonathan Adler$2,550.00

The Gallery via 1stdibs.com$14,000.00

Lamps Plus $400.00

Restoration Hardware$1,050.00

Ikea$99.00

(great “hack” idea here)

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Radiant Orchid?? Why?

Recently, I asked people what they thought about Pantone’s color of the year for 2014, “Radiant Orchid”. I received some easy, one click of the mouse, “likes” and only one actual comment...‘horrible’. That’s it, one word...horrible. As in unpleasant, appalling, disgusting, ghastly, awful, hideous...you get the idea.

So, why do we need a color of the year anyway? Do we have to follow the trend of Pantone year after year? If you really thought that particular color of the year was “horrible”, did that mean your were out of touch? I like to know the ‘whys’ of things, so I did a little snooping to see what made this color our color of the year.

First off, the history of the orchid is very intriguing. The orchid has been around for 120 million years! It not only outlasted the ice age, it actually expanded! There are now around 35,000 species of orchids in the world. While other plants and animals were dying off, the orchid adapted and populated. Finding places to survive on trees, rocks, on top or under ground, in tropical rain forests, grasslands, mountains, or bogs, they would find a way to survive.

‘Radiant Orchid’ is a mixture of fuchsia (also known as magenta), purple, and pink. All of which contain the color red...which is a positive color associated with our need to survive. Magenta contains violet, which is in the purple family. Magenta represents universal harmony and emotional balance.

According to empower-yourself-with-color-psychology.com, magenta ‘strengthens our intuition and helps us to rise above the everyday dramas of our daily life to experience a greater level of awareness and knowledge. This color is an instrument of change and transformation; it helps to release old emotional patterns that prevent personal and spiritual development and aids us in moving forward.’ Violet, or purple, ‘promotes harmony of the mind and the emotions, contributing to mental balance and stability, peace of mind, a link between the spiritual and the physical worlds, between thought and activity. Violet and purple support the practice of meditation’.

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What a wonderful way to express where we are in the world today. With all of us beginning to pull ourselves out of the recession and all the fears that surround it, the color of the year is striving to encourage us to step out of the past and move toward a brighter path of balance.

Here are some tasteful ways to use this bold color...

Use Radiant Orchid with subtle, muted colors. This will allow the color to mellow but still make a statement.

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The placement of ‘Radiant Orchid’ on the color wheel gives it a complimentary color in the yellow/greens. Here, we see the hue paired with split complimentary color schemes. The more saturated the color scheme, the bolder the statement.

Radiant Orchid is a great color to manipulate.

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Save the Date

With the holidays over and the new year in swing, it’s time to look forward to all of those spring and summer wedding plans. I found a nice little post from way back in July of 2012 that had some really cute ideas for “Save the Date” cards.

There are tons of ideas out there, but here are just a few to get your creative juices flowing. So be creative and have fun!

Check out more great wedding ideas and inspirations @

www.inspiringpretty.com

photo found @ Tumblr

photo found @My Yellow Umbrella.com

16from Butterfly Above@ etsy.com

photo found @bellethemagazine.com

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Bring on the Warmth

A little over a year ago, I went to New York with my mom and a couple friends. We had a great time and stayed in Astoria, Queens. It was right after Sandy landed on the shores and a lot of the subways were still shut down, but luckily the main ones were running into the city.

One of the first nights there, it snowed. Now, being from California, I really despise the cold, however, I didn’t mind walking around in it. Even at night!

So, this night, we took a stroll around the corner and a few short blocks down we came to Monika’s Cafe and Bar. At night, it is a very cozy, artistic spot. We sit down, order some fabulous food and the waitress suggested the Gluhwein. I had no idea what it was so she explained that it is a hot, German, mulled wine. Sounds good...done!

It was so tasty on such a cold night. I can still taste it as I get that tingly sensation of the warmth and spices with just a little kick of brandy. Ahhhh, toasty. I was dreaming about it and thought, “That would be wonderful, to have a warm cup right about now”. Traditionally, Gluhwein is served around Christmas, but I figure, word on the street says that temps outside of California are freeeeeezzzzinnnnngggg! So, I thought I would share a little recipe with all those poor folks on the other side of the states who just might need a little warmth in their hearts...I might even fancy a cup in our 70’s-80’s weather. CHEERS!

INSTRUCTIONS1. Using a vegetable peeler, remove the zest from the lemons and

oranges in wide strips, avoiding the white pith; place the zest in a large saucepan. Juice the lemons and oranges and add the juice to the pan.

2. Place the cloves and cardamom in a small piece of cheesecloth, tie it tightly with butcher’s twine, and add the bundle to the saucepan.

3. Add the sugar, water, and cinnamon sticks, place the pan over high heat, and bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is reduced by about one-third, about 20 minutes.

4. Add the red wine and brandy, stir to combine, and bring just to a simmer (don’t let it boil). Remove from the heat and remove and discard the spice bundle before serving.

INGREDIENTS• 2 medium lemons

• 2 medium oranges

• 10 whole cloves

• 5 cardamom pods

• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar

• 1 1/4 cups water

• 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks

• 2 (750-milliliter) bottles dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Beaujolais Nouveau

• 1/2 cup brandy

• Cheesecloth

• Butcher’s twine

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In Season So why is Italy known for having such delicious food? Because they mainly eat fruits and vegetables that are growing that season. Here, in the states, we can go to the market any day or month of the year and find anything we are craving. Did you know that out of all the recipes in the world, we usually go back to the same 8 or 9 recipes time and time again. We’re all busy and it is simple to just do what you know. Run in, get some chicken, add some rice, open a bag of ready-to-eat lettuce, add some tomatoes and voila, you have yourself a meal. If we try to eat in season, there are many benefits to this. One is that everything will taste better. When something is naturally grown in a certain season, this is always at it’s peak of flavor AND they are at their peak of nutritional value. The fruits and veggies that are not in season, but you can get your hands on, those have been sitting somewhere in wax and preservatives to keep them fresh until they are purchased.

Eating in season also helps out the local farmers and cuts down on the emissions that trucks emit in order to ship

those products. Not to mention the emissions from other, overseas transportation, if they are coming from another country.Also, by planning ahead and eating in season, you will not only save money, you can actually have a lot of fun incorporating new recipes into your repertoire. If it is too much to think about, just go to your local farmer’s market and they will always have fruits and veggies that are in season. So have fun with food! Here is a little chart to help you get started.

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Quintessential Winter Salad (provided by “Nourish & Heal” magazine 2014)

Recipe by Neil Zevnik (Visit him online at neilzevnik.com)

Serves 4

This satisfying, colorful salad packs a nutritional wallop and delights the palate.

3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice1 tsp. Dijon mustard1 tsp. chopped fresh mint3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil1 bunch black Tuscan kale, ribs removed and leaves finely shredded2 Tbs. toasted pine nuts1 Tbs. finely grated Manchego cheese2 ruby grapefruits, peeled and segments removed from membrane1 large avocado, peeled and cut into chunks2 Tbs. pomegranate seeds

1. Combine lemon juice, mustard, and mint in small jar, and shake well. Add olive oil, and shake well again.

2. Toss kale with 4 Tbs. dressing in bowl. Add pine nuts and Manchego, and toss to combine. Divide among four plates.

3. Heap grapefruit segments and avocado chunks on top of kale, drizzle with remaining dressing, and top with pomegranate seeds.

PER 12-OZ. BATCH: 348 cal; 8g pro; 24g total fat (4g sat fat); 32g carb; 2mg chol; 83mg sod; 9g fiber; 12g sugars

Seasonal Salad

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Goings On in February

For information and tickets visit http://www.kbis.com/

For information and tickets visithttp://www.modernismweek.com/

palm springs

RAY EAMES: A CENTURY OF MODERN DESIGNThrough February 23rdat The California Museum

For information and tickets visithttp://www.californiamuseum.org/ray-eames-0

Home & Garden Showsnationwide list & information:

http://www.tsnn.com

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Finding Your Passionvia Pinterest

Steve Jobs said, “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it”. “IT” here, being our life’s passion. So true, Mr. Jobs...so true!!

However, I’ve been told by some that they don’t even have a clue as to what their passion is. Life moves by so fast and by the time we get the chance to take a breath, we have lost ourselves to family, work, and many other responsibilities that have came our way. We have actually forgotten what gets us all worked up to where we lose all track of time.

This got me to thinking...how can we rediscover what we love and what interests us?? One way, PINTEREST. If you don’t have a Pinterest board yet, go ahead and make one. First off, they’re free, so there is no excuse on that. Also, you will begin to see what grabs your attention the most by the number of pins you have on each board. This is where you can begin to ask yourself why you are pinning more for some than others.

Notice mine, for instance...I haven’t been pinning much these days, but if I were to take a look, I can see where I tend to pin the most. So, here are my top three boards...very interesting...

If these boards are any indication, it looks like I’m heading in the right direction. DIY, Home, and food. I mostly love any way of being creative and finding new ways to do and look at things; the “home” stuff is my obvious love of all things interior design; and Food, Glorious Food! I love to eat and I love to find scrumptious eats that can be revamped in a whole-foods, vegi/vegan kind of way. All of these “loves”, I am gaining the technique of how to incorporate them into my daily workings...

So, now go, and rediscover the traces of “loves” that you may have left behind and, “Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.”! - Rumi

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Talk to me TED

Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love on recognizing your “genius” and using it.