Ultra Local and Hyper Familiar
September 26, 2011
Out on the edge of the Hamptons, there are a couple of small hotels that may be a vision for the future of hospitality.
Portrait of an Artist: Justine Dennis
September 16, 2011 1 Comment
During a recent trip to Louisville, KY, some friends and I stopped by an art fair in Speed, IN. The booths presented everything from wooden kitchen utensils, to pottery and paintings. But for me, a collection of colorful and unique hats was the most memorable. As soon as I passed Justine Dennis’s booth, a quirky cherry pie hat made me smile.
When I stepped inside, I was enamored with her fiber necklaces. Before I knew it, my friend and I were trying on everything within arm’s reach.
Architect Translates Sound Into Space
September 15, 2011 6 Comments
As a designer, I have found that great inspiration can come from mediums outside of architecture and interior environments. Here, we see architect and sculptor Jan Henrik Hansen using digital technology to translate sonic experiences into tangible, 3-dimensional works of art.
Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board
September 9, 2011 1 Comment
I love this mesmerizing new photo series by Natsumi Hayashi. The images are playful and yet filled with tension as your brain attempts to make sense of the mysteriously hovering woman. I’ve collected a few of my favorites here, but everyone should take a second to visit her site and partake in the fantasy.
FRCH | Over the Radar
September 7, 2011 3 Comments
Filling the shoes of music aficionado Marty McCauley is not a task to be taken lightly, but alas, it must be done. My hope is to keep it as musically versatile as possible, so be on the lookout for polls in the future regarding musical tastes around the world!
So, I humbly introduce my 5 jams that were “Over the Radar.”
Gabe is the Devil
September 5, 2011 2 Comments
What do you get when you mash Steely Dan with a graphic designer who loves neon colors?
How a Table Top Can Dramatically Change a Style
August 1, 2011 1 Comment
Go from a table stuck in the 80′s with the Golden Girls to one oozing of rustic Napa Valley charm with a simple table top change.
We often do this with our Hampton client, allowing each property to have a bit of “local flavor” by changing out one element, like a table top, from a series of existing modules.
From Japan, With Love
July 21, 2011 4 Comments
I recently traveled to Japan, where I spent days visiting several cities between Tokyo and Kyushu on the bullet train. Several months after the devastating earthquake and Tsunami, the country is still in the process of healing, but I was able to experience and appreciate (perhaps more than ever before) so many things the country has to offer… Read more of this post
The Future of Retail Lighting
June 6, 2011
The possibilities of retail lighting in the future and the implications and opportunities that it could transform the customer’s shopping experience are exciting to imagine. Philips Lighting Headquarters showcases a lighting lab to explore the potential ways customers may interact and respond to lighting. Read more of this post
Letterpress for Success
May 23, 2011 1 Comment
I visited Yee Haw Industries over the weekend and discovered a paradise of typography, music, illustration and the elegant art of collection organization.
