internship fair

at last, our internships are complete! these are few images of the internship fair window the "display" group created. we printed a few of our favorite pictures, mounted on chipboard, and clipped to strings hanging from the window mullions.

internship journal

maxime's study

The working chandelier (made from book covers, embroidery hoops, and burgundy satin cord) is accented with the very same copper flashing, cans, and magazine cut-outs as are present in Maxime’s art-wall display.

maxime

With Maxime de la Falaise (a 1950’s fashionista, model, and designer) as inspiration for this fall concept, the front-of-store was transformed into her world. Rich coppers, aged knick-knacks, and bright, bold patterns defined “Maxime”.

material culture

Material Culture was the first interior fall concept I helped with. Centered around the new fall bedding and home product, it is meant to be the bedroom of a sophisticated world traveler. Bright and eclectic colors, patterns, prints, props, and textures make up Material Culture.

The canopy above the bed is made out of braided and woven burlap, canvas, twine, twill tape, and cotton fabric; embellished with brightly colored embroidery floss and fabric tie-ons.

"..it opened up my eyes, i saw the sign!"

Signage is the name of the game the past few days (and more to come!) I have been helping with "Fresh cut"/sale signs, bedding tags, and new product pricing- there is always a need for a new handmade sign. Our process includes material and font choice (what works best with the product we are labeling), placement and sizing, and careful construction.

Aside from signage, we have been readily prepping for next week's store inventory, as well as the new interior fall concepts and displays.

completed window

"the pop" - pink paper woven in
the hanging process- 12' ladder, achy arms, and really hot lights!
sea grass rope used to finish the ends and hang the baskets
front entry moment
main window display

below are some interior shots:

first day

today was an experience. slightly overwhelmed with new routines, faces, and tasks, but ecstatic nonetheless. i had a blast today working on pieces for the new window displays, "weft & weave". i can't wait to get back to it-- it's going to be a very interesting summer!

getting started...
bottom half completed!


mostly all done (:
process notes: the main supporting reeds were soaked first in water to make them more manageable. we then collected 9 or 11 reeds in a bunch and bound them, using anything round (bicycle wheels, serving trays, cardboard) to hold the shape, and then wove and wove and wove around it- until we could remove the forms. we used 3 different shades of reeds for weaving- some natural, medium stained, and smoked- gluing the ends of each piece together to continue the spiral.