Sid Mashburn
As I mentioned, I’m in Atlanta right now, and I just learned that the wife of Sid Mashburn, who owns the men’s shop by the same name, is opening a storefront of her own! Named, fittingly, eponomously, Ann Mashburn.
Sid Mashburn has quickly become an Atlanta staple, but for those of y’all who are further afield, a quick introduction…
After putting in time at brands such as Ralph Lauren and J. Crew, Mr. Mashburn brought his wife and their five daughters to Atlanta and opened his self-titled shop.
With a focus on, and championing of, crisp tailoring and quality craftsmanship, the store stocks a well-edited stable of brands such as APC, Persol, Filson, Levi’s, Jack Spade, Globe Trotter, his own house line, and more.
But the selection is only half the draw– Mr. Mashburn and his irresistibly charming crew are not only welcoming, but also offer up easygoing guidance to their clients on everything from fit to cuff lengths. And, lest I forget, they also have tailors on site, working right there in the store to alter customize whatever your heart desires. Could this store get any cooler?
Despite the obviously masculine bent, (it is a men’s store after all), I walk out every time coveting a whole host of manly products, wondering if I could re-appropriate them for my own use. Can’t wait to see what Ann Mashburn has in store…
Images from:
and this article by Stylite
Americana >> Jen Zahigian “Roadside Photography”
Loving the summery, California hues of Jen Zahigian‘s “roadside” photography. Even if your mom didn’t drive a wood-paneled station wagon when you were little (mine actually did), can’t you imagine being a little kid in the back of an Oldsmobile wagon and seeing these out the window on a road trip?
Rad Picnic Boxes
Totally sustainable, bio-degradable picnic boxes!
The Brand Hatchery created these as an in-house project, and they liked them so much that they decided to start a company, Three Blind Ants, focused on “picnic and consumer fun” products!
Of course I the one that looks like an attache!
Even the utensils are bio-degradable!
Saturdays Surf
I think I should tell you from the start, this guy doesn’t find big surf in NYC… I watched with anticipation thinking he was going to go tear it up at the end, but not so. But, totally worth watching for the film itself! It’s nicely shot, the colors are great, and it feels very evocative, watching this guy head out of the city for some solo time in the water.
By the cool new surf shop Saturdays Surf NYC.
Um, I really want that guy’s sweatshirt… wonder if they make any women’s sizes??
PS- if you were wondering about the lack of posts so far this week- my sister had a baby on Monday so I’ve been all consumed with baby William in my free time!
[Thanks Colin!!]
[top collage from Valet.]
[top collage from Valet.]
Interiors >> Summer Cottages pt. 2
Does anything say summer cottage better than white-painted wood? I love it everywhere! Floors, walls, and ceilings.
Love the windows above, although positioned directly next to the bed, they don’t look totally functional in this image. Maybe for the photo they had to cheat the bed over so it would fit in the frame…
A Teachable Moment >> Are you past, present, or future-oriented?
Just discovered this organization, the RSA, self-described “cradle of enlightenment,” has this series called RSA Animate, where they illustrate and animate the talks they have sponsored. I feel like I could sit down and watch about twenty of these in a row… I’ve already watched three, and it was very hard to decide which one to share here (I’ll have to post more later).
This one is a very interesting 10 minute lecture + animation about how we perceive time. Apparently, there are six different types of people with regards to how we perceive time, and this affects our work, health, and well-being.
Did you know that the closer people live to the equator, the more present-oriented they are because the seasons don’t change very much throughout the year, so there is a continuing perception of sameness all the time? I can say as a non-local living in SB, I think that’s true!! People are never in a hurry and it’s sort of a joke how everyone comments on how nice life is here all the time.
Also, I was totally captivated by this guy’s drawings and the overall animation! I was totally sucked in by wanting to see how he would illustrate the lecturer’s message… watch it for one minute and I bet you’ll be hooked.
July 9, 2010
Curated by:
Eliza Coleman
Section:
A Teachable Moment
Labels:
a teachable moment, animation, video
Curated by:
Eliza Coleman
Section:
A Teachable Moment
Labels:
a teachable moment, animation, video
Made in the South
I’ve gotta say, I think the South is experiencing a major renaissance of coolness, and it’s not just because I’m on sweet on my hometown of Atlanta, Jawjuh. I don’t know how else to put it, but everywhere I look, I feel like I read about cool stores, companies, restaurants, hotels, you name it, cropping up in the South.
Not that there hasn’t always been cool stuff in the South, but I feel like lately, with the help of publications like Garden & Gun, there’s more awareness and support being drawn to these companies, and it’s helping re-brand the South as a place for artisinal food and quality craftsmanship, not to mention cool design, and not just sleepy provincial towns with lots of heat and humidity.
This year, Garden & Gun, a magazine focused on all things Southern (don’t be put off by the name, just check it out), is having a contest to find the best things made in the South, from the expected cheese straws, barbecue sauce, and fly rods to the less expected selvedge denim, duffle bags, watches, farm tables, pottery, and more.
I can’t wait for the results! Will be sure to share them here.
Also, I’m just going to throw this out there, has anyone else noticed how many of the well-known design bloggers are from the South?? It seems like a disproportionate percentage!
Awards website here.
Garden & Gun main here.
[Design*Sponge]
Easy as ABC
I don’t know why exactly, but I found this little video so charming. Watching the little boy trying to write letters, struggling with the forms and fitting them on the paper, while his dad, who clearly does this as his trade, masterfully writes beautiful letters is sort of inexplicably touching, and not just because I like handwriting. But maybe the combination of handwriting plus father/son stuff and the snapshot of a phase of childhood was just too much for me.
The little boy’s efforts are so wonderfully child-like, at that stage where imitating shapes is still so difficult, and he’s trying so hard, glancing at his dad’s paper but rarely able to get it right, and you know some day he’ll probably show the same talent as his father and dad will be so proud of the tradition and ability he passed on.
PS- the intro credits are long, but even those are entertaining, watching the dad write in two distinct fonts!
July 8, 2010
Curated by:
Eliza Coleman
Section:
Must See
Labels:
must see, sentimentalism, typography, video
Curated by:
Eliza Coleman
Section:
Must See
Labels:
must see, sentimentalism, typography, video
Music + Typography
LOVE these typographic prints of lyrics by artist Mico Toledo. Done with less sophisticated designs, these could have been cheesy, but the graphic tone is spot-on. Love the use of fonts, layout, and simple graphics.
Vending Machines at the Standard Hotel
The Standard Hotels (New York, Miami, and LA), are bringing back their Quiksilver vending machines for another summer, so if you forget your sunglasses or retro board shorts and are hoping to find some 70′s/80′s inspired special editions made especially for The Standard, they’ve got you covered.
Pretty clever idea, no??
