LIFE
// My big fat Macedonian Familia + some boyfriends
Peeps meet the fam [just on my mama's side]. My first cousins and I share a backyard as we live next door to each other, my other first cousins live down the street - and you put all of us together and life gets pretty crazy. I can't tell you how much I miss everyone. #HomeSick #Can'tWaitToSeeYouGuys #ComingHomeSoon #SeeYouInACoupleHours
// Collection N Eleven
A little sneak peek into a large mural design for the new collection. Those flowers are scaled to be about 10" long. Ahh, can't waitt so see it.
// Collection N Eleven - Studio Nights
Hello, happy Tuesday. Beach vibes, beach hair, bikini living, suntanned skin, and cocktails that taste like your view, is exactly what I need right now. I really just need a break from it all - a beach view would be a plus. My skin has turned almost green it's gotten so white. Roots sweats, glasses of whiskey on ice, and hitting my head against the wall on three last designs needed to complete the collection is whats up lately. I know exactly what I want the collection to look like, I just can't seem to transfer whats in my brain onto paper...not literally, that would be gross.
My boss has a stack of design books located on top of his desk that I've been eyeing since I started working at Holland & Sherry. Last week, while he was on his lunch break, I stole a bunch and left a sticky note on his computer "I stole your books and I'm not giving them back" for when he returned. One of the books was called "Russian Textiles of the 1800's". I loved everything about it. The detail was just gorgeous. So, I went home and started the entire collection over again.
It's easy to keep motivated in this city. Imagine a constant battery recharge until your head hits the pillow. Creativity on the other hand, I'm finding very tough. I need a clear mind in order for new ideas to come through - which can explain my desperate need for a road trip to the middle of nowhere. Preferable some place hot. A music festive would do just fine as well. Let's just hope I can get this all done before the launch of this collection on May 5th. Wish me luck! [takes a sip of her coffee while imaging herself in a tropical paradise]
x -C
// Location: Holyrad Studio, Bushwick, Brooklyn
Photo shoots, I've always felt really awkward during these things. This past weekend I shot with the wonderful Daryl Oh at her studio in Brooklyn. The shoot was for WTF Magazine who are doing a feature on the new collection [launching May 5th], as well as my work with Maman and Papa Poule. We blew up one of the custom prints from Collection N Eleven as a backdrop for the shoot. I must say, it looked really cool life size, and up against the beautiful brick walls and concrete floors it got me really excited to see the collection finally printed out on wallpaper. I will be working closely with Twenty2 wallpaper with this new collection. Their quality of work is beautiful, as well as their patience. Poor Robert has been trying to give me detailed instructions on how to set up proper files for production. I'm currently learning how to do murals - something that looks similar to this. Life size art on the walls guys. Ahh, I'm tres excited. I hope you had a lovely long weekend and very happy easter! x -C
// Sup
Adidas, and baggy jeans. That's whatsup.
// Holyrad Studio: Bushwick, Brooklyn
Good morning, happy Sunday and happy easter! Here's a photo from yesterday morning's set with WTF Magazine. We blew up one of the prints from the new Collection, and did a really fun shoot. Can't wait to see how the photos turn out! x -C
// Studio Life
This is what it looks like in the studio. This photo was taken at a moment of - everything I'm doing right now looks ugly, so I'll take a selfie, heat up my coffee, and start again. I've finished up the story behind Collection N Eleven and the story behind the title of the collection. If you wish it, read both stories below. If you're on holiday like I am today, hope you enjoy the day off. It felt lovely to sleep in a little this morning. Happy TGIF and Easter for those who celebrate this weekend. Oh and P.S for those that do celebrate this weekend and are looking for a fun DIY way of painting easter eggs, see how Elisa and I did ours with Preserve.us Here! x -C
// Collection N Eleven
It's been one of those weeks when my work day ends, and my other work day starts right after leaving me with a 15 hour day. Thank goodness for the Real Housewives and my most recent favourite cocktail - whisky on ice. Collection N Eleven has only three more prints to go until it's completed. The last few prints are always the hardest eh? [yes Dan I noticed I said 'eh', I am Canadian and proud of it] <-- he makes fun of my family and I for this all.the.time. It's fine, I get him back with his Jersey Cawfee/slang on his 'a's' and when he gets a little bit of alcohol in him, he turns into Pauly D and says "Over there" like a true Jersey Shore-ian.
N Eleven isn't just a textile collection that will be selling wallpaper and fabric. It has a whole story behind it, a very personal story. I will have that up for you tomorrow. Hope you're enjoying the day. It feels like spring one here in New York. x -C
// Farrah Brooch
Already April 1st. Man it's almost scary at how fast March went. One blink and boom, hi April. At least we are in 'spring' season. Even though I wore my winter jacket and scarf today to work. It's just around the corner I can feel it. Anyways, there are a limited about of the Farrah Brooch left! Click here to buy your very own Farrah. It looks beautiful with a plain white T and baggy ripped jeans with heels on a warm Saturday night out. I know because that's how I like to wear mine.
Oh, and there are new horoscopes up! Happy Wednesday! x -C
