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Leah Stern — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:53:20 +0000

Recently, I had the excellent opportunity to meet a woman who is involved with Global Giving, an organization that connects donors worldwide with community-based projects that need support. Their website is incredible and amazingly easy to navigate. They now offer gift cards, so that your family and friends can purchase a gift card to Global Giving and you, the recipient, can select which of the thousands of projects you’d like the donation to go towards. It’s a great way to give back and even a really cool idea for wedding favors as well – check it out!

A Darling little Tortoiseshell – DC Portrait Photography

Leah Stern — Mon, 03 May 2010 15:41:28 +0000

This sweet little tortie cat is VERY pregnant and due to have her kittens in the next week or so! She was dumped at the Prince George’s County Animal Shelter by some heartless soul and was going to be euthanized. Homeward Trails Animal Rescue saved her and I am fostering her! I’ve actually fostered more animals than I can count, over the years, but I have never fostered a pregnant kitty before. I’m very excited! I have no idea how many babies this little kitty has in her belly, but I’m taking good care of her and giving her lots of nutritious food and love and hopefully all her babies will be born very healthy and happy. Stay tuned for updates on Maya and her little family

We’re Famous!

Leah Stern — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:00:37 +0000

Studio Juno was just profiled on the best neighborhood blog, “The Hill is Home!” I’m very excited to be so famous…..well, at least in my surrounding neighborhood. Check it out when you get a chance – and also, make sure to bookmark this blog – it’s a great source for local goings-on!

Click here to check it out:

Studio Juno profile on The Hill is Home

lovely little lillies

Leah Stern — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:55:52 +0000

For my own wedding, my bouquet was made completely of Lillies of the Valley. They’re my favorite flower – I love how delicate they are and it always amazes me that such a tiny little flower can emit such a wonderful and powerful fragrance! My mom is quite the gardner and has fields of these growing at her house in Indiana. She’s visiting DC right now and brought some with her. I took a few minutes to experiment with some photographs of them, seeing how they look from different angles – just for kicks. Hope everyone is having a lovely day!

Eco-sustainability in DC!

Leah Stern — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:18:33 +0000

There’s so much fun stuff out there that you don’t even know exists until you go looking! I love these new shoes I just got, made by Simple. Anyone can make a pair of shoes, but to make 100% sustainable shoes, constructed from hemp and recycled tires, and make them this cute – that takes some creativity!

Part 1: The greening of my house!

Leah Stern — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:04:12 +0000

I’m on a quest to make my little urban casa as green and sustainable as it can be! Everybody needs a project, right?

So, I’ve been doing tons of research about energy efficieny and green roofs and rainwater collection systems and getting a little carried away with dreams of turning my roof into an eco-paradise. But, I did something actually practical recently and had an energy audit of my house done. I contacted Greener Home, of Access Green and they sent Grant out (super nice guy by the way…and he loves his cat, so I like him even better!) to look in all of our nooks and crannies and see where our energy is leaking out! It was really fascinating and they just sent us our report with all this great info about ways we can make our house more energy effecient. Check out this page from the report. I love how you can see Grant and my infrared outlines in one of the pictures – I’m the one holding the coffee cup! I’d definitely recommend doing this for your home – it’s really so helpful! Next stop on my greening project is to have a consultation with DC Greenworks to determine a plan for my new rooftop garden – I’m so excited!

Drum roll please!

skooks — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:11:00 +0000

As some of you know, I’ve been working very hard for awhile now on a new name and branding for my business. With this will come a new website with vastly improved design, portfolio updates and exciting features! Yay!

So, it’s still in the works, but I’m officially announcing that Studio Juno is COMING SOON!

Help Anastacia the Kitty!

skooks — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:54:00 +0000

Hi everyone! As many of your know, I am a volunteer for Homeward Trails Animal Rescue. I am helping to raise funds for a very sweet kitty named Anastacia. She needs to have an appointment with a specialist to see if there is something wrong with her airway, as she often makes a snoring noise when she breathes. Please consider making a donation to help Anastacia get the vet care she needs! A little bit can go a long way

Wine & Wags!

skooks — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:59:00 +0000

As many of you may know, I volunteer with Homeward Trails Animal Rescue to help save the lives of homeless dogs and cats. Please consider coming out to this great event!

This Sunday, June 7th, join Homeward Trails Animal Rescue at Grand Cru Restaurant and Wine Bar for a casual, fun evening, a glass of wine and live music on the patio!

A $15 donation to Homeward Trails includes a free glass of wine or beer. 10% of wine and food sales goes directly to Homeward Trails. The patio space faces into a courtyard, so bring your dogs for some fun canine competitions!

What: A relaxing summer evening, live music, a free drink (with your $15 donation) and some goofy games for the dogs!

When: 4-9pm, Sunday, June 7th

Where: Grand Cru Restaurant & Wine Bar
In the courtyard behind Vapianos
4401 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203

Why: To help save homeless animals!