Check out my girl's clothing line: Oh Deer Dry Goods
We shot on the roof of her apartment while enjoying the beautiful NYC weather. Bliss.
You can see more photos on her Facebook page here
Styling/Designer: Jessica Straw
Photography: Ian Burns
Models: Dana & Sharlene
I've been asked to redesign the showroom for Amika, a haircare and hair tool brand. The immediate issue that I'd like to fix is the visual impact when entering the space. At the moment, your eyes zero in on the row of glass shelving that's filled with haphazard products. Instead, I'd like to increase the space of the showroom by adding an oversized mirror to the brick wall you see when entering. The idea is that you'll catch a glimpse of the product wall (now, on the opposite wall) through the reflection of the mirror. It's more of a subtle approach which to me, makes the room more interesting.
Another issue is the lack of seating, we're talking about a hair company - where's the hair station? Well, for that issue, I like the idea of using a raw edge wood slab the length of the wall for a counter top. With this, there's an option of adding stools for styling or more seating if needed.
Ideas for Showroom furniture
I've been moving at slower pace when it comes to blogging but I assure you it's for a good cause. Here's how life in New York has been (cold and hectic).
I was able to go to a couple of shows for fashion week (for work not pleasure) and get some cool behind the scenes images. The first top image is a #throwbackthursday photo circa "08- don't ask.
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Ciao!
I found this dresser at a vintage furniture store in Bed-Stuy. After seeing the price tag for $200 I immediately made arrangements for delivery. I'll never tire of finding exactly what I've been looking for in unexpected places, it's really a thrill. I've been searching for a dresser exactly like this for about a year but with my budget at $300 that search became endless. I'd always come across dressers like this one that were well over $700. Living without a dresser for years has been annoying. Not having a place to store clothes that were out of sight quickly lead to piles of dirty clothes and clean clothes commingling. Glad to say that's all over now.
I was making goggly eyes at a vintage mirror in the same store. I'd like to put that above the dresser and replace the tray with a fancier one. Nothing is ever complete at casa de Tolsca. un dia?
The simplest nightstand ever, there she is. The wood is oak and the shelf brackets are from Home Depot. What else is there to say really? Well, I suppose they should get a good oil rub and then that's it. With the extra wood from the cut I was thinking about doing a two-tiered deal, but we'll see.
Don't mind the lifeless succulent. I've been trying to keep it from dying but it's had a rough life (it made the big trip with me from California).
The Gentleman Shaver (Dir Cut) from Ben Briand on Vimeo.
While doing some research, I stumbled upon these two quirky videos. The second film in the series titled "Gentleman Shaver" made me laugh out loud. I'm certainly guilty of hogging the mirror in the morning.
Ben Briand shares his thoughts on the projects on the Ben Trovato Blog:
“The concepts for the three films had been scripted by a great team over at BBDO New York. They were wanting to tap into the language of French New Wave and silent movie physical comedy, yet still give the films a modern feel. I pitched my approach to bringing the projects to life with my USA production company, The Institute, founded by Michael Bay and Scott Gardenhour, and the job was on and in production very quickly. The client, The Art Of Shaving have a very cool brand feel which evokes an old style values with a contemporary take. So there was no question that the projects be shot in black and white and evoke an entrenched sense of style and mood.” - Read full article here.
The Reformed Troglodyte (Dir Cut) from Ben Briand on Vimeo.
I've had a Pinterest account for a while but just recently started utilizing it. I've become completely addicted and I've been pinning things like crazy. Check it out! If you're not on Pinterest yet and need an invitation, just let me know!
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I've been neglecting instagram ever since I cracked my phone (twice, on both sides). I think some water may have gotten into it as well, which makes the picture quality horrendous. Nonetheless, here's what I've been up to lately.
This is my neighborhood and I'm kind of infatuated with it. Fort Greene is a prime neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY with loads of culture to offer its residents. Of course, I knew nothing about this before we made the big move but I'm glad we wound up here. There's an abundance of coffee shops and quaint restaurants just outside of my doorstep. What's not to love?
Geographically, I live on the cusp of Clinton Hill and Fort Greene, but from what I've heard about Brooklyn, the neighborhoods seem to (conveniently) stretch for Real Estate purposes.
