Studio Sneak Peek no.1

Here's a glimpse into our new studio/workshop/shop space.
I'm so happy here, really, truly.

One of my favorite things about this place (besides the abundance of Four Square Record Frames) is that I have room to unpack photographic treasures including my Polaroid Daylab, a hand-me-down from my Grandfather. The Daylab has been gathering dust for ages, and I think this will be the year to make her shine again. I'm surrounded by film, slides, a light box, darkroom timers, chemistry beakers, toning trays... all of those classic photographic essentials. I feel as if they're bringing to me a new thread of inspiration, and reminding me of the ever fascinating, scientific side of photography. Even without a darkroom, I'm feeling ever-more like a Photographer. Believe it or not, there were many years that I wouldn't have had the confidence to spell that word with a capital P.

Thanks to each of you for being here with me, and for making this studio space possible. I promise to put my best effort into making cool things we can all enjoy.

Man's Comfort, Woman's Joy

1. Ad via a 1952 Better Homes magazine I found in our long tucked-away box of magazines.
Makes me smile.

2. Josh's Four Square Record Frame and LP Room Divider featured today on Daily Candy, along with some other pieces of "awesome music merch." Woohoo!

3. Happy Tuesday eve, hope you had a super day.

Ode to Dad

A couple of my favorite Family portraits...



This photograph is from Ron Carter's "Uptown Conversation" album, released in 1969. I absolutely love the playful spirit of this portrait. Josh and I have this album hanging in our entryway, among our own family portraits.


Sly & The Family Stone's "Small Talk" album, released in 1974 -- I'm pretty sure my parents looked this happy when I was born.

Happy Father's Day Dad! You're the best.