OBJECT

Finally got to check out mr. Charlie Schuck's (you may recall charlie from previous posts) new Belltown digs today while roaming around early morning style. Must say, totally in love with the space. Charlie knows how to pick em ("em" being spaces, objects, collaborators...he seems to pick most things well).

These (above photos) are just a few pieces out of ton that will make your eyes wide. Its like a toy shop for adults with refined taste and deep pockets (those 2 generally go hand in hand, except in my case which is to say that i only have the taste part). There are however, a handful of one-of-kinds and simply breath taking art/design objects that are in the working girls price range.

If your cruising belltown this place is a must. If your cruising the interweb than this place is a must; hereisobject

LOUD

on the rare occasion that my earth-toned, minimal, less-is-more self becomes one with the world of gaudy I like to roll with it. There may be a number of things influencing this sudden fancy for all things loud and proud. the least mysterious of them may be that halloween is 2 days away and its crunch time for costume construction. On a similar note i seem to be sending out lego-like signals into the universe having spent so much time on my little brother's lego pharos get up (check out band of outsiders lego inspired blog PLAYWELL). Could be that I've taken such a liking to a certain fierce, attention getting, just-launched Aztec Parcel that I've been up close and personal with over the past week (will include a special explanation post in the near future).

Mostly I think all of this eclecticly colourful jazz was topped off by West and Beecroft's brainchild - Runaway. not so subtle symbolism and ego aside, its really terribly hard to deny the mesmerizing, awe inspiring wow factor that comes after watching the 35 minuet feature piece. The hyper-realistic visual style of the film plus its randomly dreamy almost "what the F" imagery and dialog makes for a damn good conversation starter. Musically brilliant, and worlds above what most mainstream celebrity "artists" are daring to do these days. I still have my qualms with a few particular scenes, but with that said i'll go to sleep tonight asking the elephant in my head to please not forget those breathtaking moments when Kanye's ballerina's danced their skinny little hearts out to the "Douchebag" song. epic.

ballerina shoes, blood, rose petal pink, venetian, feathers, tulle (um hello halloween costume)

From the top

runaway

beecroft

playwell

aztec parcel

TIMBER I SAY

unique, durable, comfy and stylish frames from eco friendly eyewear company Drift. I love to see some throw back done smart. go check out the science to these specs and see for yourself how hard it is to resist brains and beauty. smoken.

If your style-seeking-self happens to be mozzien around Seattle this weekend (like i will be) these bad boys will be making and personal appearance at the coming soon space Saturday night.

check it:

THIS Saturday, August 21st @ 8pm, the COMING SOON space will be transformed into an interactive pop-up shop, debuting an 'outdoors meets fashion' inspired eyewear brand – Drift Eyewear. The launch will be the first for the brand in the Northwest. Their unique aesthetic alone is worth the trip but once you learn about their revolutionary construction and eco-friendly design you'll be hooked. The installation – designed by COMING SOON – will turn the showroom into a floor-to-ceiling, merchandisable forest– with sunglass and eyeglass

frames hanging from the branches. Shopping will become an interactive experience – as you discover the various styles within the trees while trying them on to see which wood/ frame fits your look. *All frames will be available for purchase during Saturday night's opening and also Sunday 12-5. The designer and founder of the featured brand will be flying in from Chicago for the opening weekend as well. **Bar built and provided by SHELTER lounge.

happy hunting!

Sass & Bide

all about these pieces from the futuregrand sass & bide collection. With a recent come down from a serious die antwoord obsession, a long standing concern for the tragedies of darfur, on-going research into the tribes and influences of africa's tribesmen and last but not least a recent fixation on the work of rem koolhaas (be it seattle landmarks or his amazing new shoe designs)...this collection could not have hit the special spot any harder. take a peek at the rest of the collection.

heres to a grand future.

Produce this.

Kari Pearson, producer, photographer, and sweetheart. I had the pleasure of spending a few hectic hours taking care of business at a casting for the old nin-10-to-the-O. What a precious encounter it was. i took a look at her photos the fallowing day and my eyes would have been 5 times sader had they not seen them . Thanks Kari, go girl.

check it

Sleepless in Seattle

How is a girl supposed to get some shut-eye knowing that the nearest showroom is within a 5 mile radius?


While in seattle, stop by B&B italia

Far 4

"the new American home for Klimenkoff, a Moscow-based porcelain studio founded in 2003."

FAR 4 - what an impeccably designed space. all objects in this shop are rich with content and craftsmanship as well as an enviable balance of ordamentalism and modernity. I can honestly say that ive never encountered a space with the conceptual stimuli of an art gallery but also the approachability and charm of a small boutique.


The store carries everything from dinnerware, to wall decor to hand painted tools of war (interested? thought so). for the floral fanatic there are delicately sculpted daisies, for the comic there are cheeky figurines of the classic drinking scenes we all know and love, and for those after my own heart there are classically painted ceramic uzies and old school skateboard decks!

check out the treasures at FAR 4 and also the brilliance that is artist Charles Krafft.