Currently I have a bucket collecting water from a leak in the ceiling in my fixer-upper house. The money that was earmarked for our Marvin or Jeld-Wen thin muntin casement windows that will replace the ghastly aluminum jobs we have now is going to go to a new roof. My new kitchen reno will probably start in 2016. It's frustrating yes but when you go to the Upward Bound House website, they put things in perspective."Hate your dripping faucet, creaky floor, or ugly fridge?" they ask, " LUCKY YOU. Whatever bugs you about where you live is nothing compared to having nowhere to live at all". Upward Bound provides transitional housing for families that have nowhere to go and are trying to get back on their feet. Until a year or so ago, homelessness seemed like a far away concept but now, it's not so hard to imagine the small twists of fate that can propel regular people onto the street. Their newest facility opens on January 29, 2010 in Culver City and with the help of eighteen designers, these temporary living quarters don't have to feel like they're temporary. Vanessa De Vargas of Turquoise is the head designer and you can read more about the "Family Shelter"project on her blog. Accessory Preview is honored to be a part of this wonderful cause and when I dump the bucket of water that has accumulated from today's torrent, I will be grateful.
