Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Behind the Scenes: The Mitchell Wine Group
If you've been to our office before, you may already know that we share the building with a few other companies. But did you know that one of these companies is a wine distributor that houses a large basement filled with European fine wines right below our desks! Last Friday, Mitchell Wine hosted a wonderful party with yummy food and spectacular wine. Valerie, Madeline, and Stacey had a particular taste for the cupcakes.
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Friday, November 13, 2009

Hot and Local: Karen Friedman
Gorgeous! Absolutely stunning! That's the first thought that came to my mind when I saw this oil painting of a Peregrine Falcon by Karen Friedman. It looks so personal, like the falcon is trying to tell me something. Well, apparently, it is. This painting, which was commissioned for a client, is part of a series called "Animals in Controversy". This is a series of grouped paintings, each accompanied by a written narrative. The concept of controversy suggests not only endangerment but also issues of general welfare, human and animal interrelation, and questions of human and organizational responsibility.

For commissions, sales and more samples of her paintings, contact Caplan Art Designs: www.caplanartdesigns.com. For questions on "Animals in Controversy", contact Karen at karenfriedmanstudios
@comcast.net or visit www.karenfriedmanstudios.com.

Superstar Vendor: Castellano Custom Furniture, Inc.

This is a recent project Michael and I finished. The beautiful sofa lounge was fabricated by Castellano, our favorite custom furniture fabricator in town! We love working with them. They can make anything our lovely hearts desire!
The photo to the right is from a visit to their workroom. This custom piece was specially designed for one of our client's. The fabric is by one of Michael's favorite designers, Paul Smith for Maharam. We can't wait to see the finished product!
Solution of the Week: Lighting perspective
I absolutely love this photo! Valerie what are you doing down there?!
In order to g
et the a more real perspective and distance from the light fixture, Jim, our Cascade Lighting rep, has decided to take the daredevil approach by standing on a table, while Valerie has taken the safer approach by sitting on the floor. Oh, the compromising positions we put ourselves in for our clients and design!
Stupid Paint Color Name of the Week