Adventures in Fly-fishing Art......

So one of my goals for my design business this year was to do more design/build projects. Well thanks to a long time client of mine, seems I may get my chance!

 
What it is exactly, well, I shall only give you hints-
 
1.) It has to do with fly-fishing (what?!?!)
 
2.) Paper (my latest material obsession)
 
3.) and white white white (because the room is glossy black black black)

 
Other than, well I really have no idea how it is going to turn out!

 
Luckily I have a very talented artist friend Ben who I am hoping to collaborate with, have the meeting tonight over beers.
(Best to involve beers when pitching a crazy, not sure if it can be done idea to someone...... liquid courage I guess!)

 
Here are some inspiration pics thought I would share...........................................

Headboard created by Paul Meyer featured in the STANDARD Urban holiday issue #8.



Also the following paper sculpture by sculpture Daniele Papuli.


   

 

Also this by Swiss-born paper artist Valérie Buess......

Will keep you posted...... wish us luck!!!!

Design Inspirations: shaken, not stirred

I typically like to find a design idea for rooms- not themes per say, but rather a feel that I can hold all my ideas up to and determine if they fit.

So how do you design a bedroom for a good-looking, charming, successful young man without it becoming a bachelor pad cliché?

Why, design with the always gallant, always sophisticated, shaken and never stirred, 007. (Yes, I grew up watching the movies with my dad and all I can say is- there is nothing better than a man in a suit!)
Case in point:

(picture thanks to scottmu65-click on picture for link)

It also becomes a great selling point when trying to convince your client that he must spend a chunk of money on CURTAINS! (Read proceeding post to get the curtain reference.) I mean what man doesn't want to be the sexy, suave 007?

So design standards are as such:

1.) Sophisticated but relaxed (think man in suit with tie undone and top button undone.....)

2.) Worldly.

3.) Masculine but not domineering.

4.) Powerful in a quiet way.

5.) Strong and bold in a refreshing way.



So you will have to let me know if I get even close!

Oh and Mr. Craig, I am available to design your room also.