Category Archives: Local Design

Dear Mama, You are appreciated…

Posted by Angel Ratcliffe

Mothers Day

That’s right guys, Mother’s Day will soon be here. What are you going to get the woman who endured the painstaking stresses of giving birth to you, made sure your nose was snot-free, that boo-boos and ouchies were kissed and cared for, and forced you to eat brussel sprouts and carrots to keep your colon and vision healthy and strong? My Mom has a smart, eclectic style so I can’t just walk into a Hallmark Store and find her the “perfect gift.” Also, with me being the oldest, my ego won’t allow for my gift to not be the most favored out of the three.

Then there is the Mother we all have in common. The life-giving nurturer and sustainer of life, Mother Earth. Since the beginning of time she has given our biosphere the necessities for existence. So, I’ve been searching for gifts that are unique, functional, well designed, and also green, to show my appreciation for my Mom as well as Mother Earth. Here are some cool sites with products that incorporate all of these elements:

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Local Design: Judge Realty

Posted by Andrew Davies

We went out to lunch last Friday on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and walked past what I thought were band gig posters. On closer inspection it turned out to be a bit of clever advertising for a local realtor Judge Realty.
The property’s for lease and they decided to stand out from the crowd.
(I apologize for the picture quality, they were snapped with my phone).

What I love about this (other than it being non-traditional and creative) is that it fits the vibe of the location this building is in. Kudos to whoever’s in charge of making the marketing decisions over there for understanding that and taking a calculated risk with this approach.

More pics of the site can be found here on their website.

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