Behind the Glamour

Mercedes-Benz NYC Spring Fashion Week (month) is O.V.E.R!

In my world, that's a BIG deal. Can you tell from all the caps?

Apple ipad display

Cartier pedestals

QVC pedestals

Kadan Productions

The tricky part is finding pictures of the final product. However, I did manage to find the part of the QVC pedestal display that Pat constructed. For more of Kadan's work take a look at their website (bloggers let me know if I gave proper photo credit below.)

photo courtesy of www.observer.com

So... that's a glimpse behind the scenes of NYC Fashion Week. Aside from ALL the work, it's always nice to see old friends ....

Pat is now back in the swing of things here in good ole' Delaware and I couldn't be happier. AND.... my computer is fixed! In the words of Larry David... things are pretty, pretty good.

What's for Dinner?

Take a look at the tables Pat recently delivered to a client in Tribeca.

The table tops were sourced from a PA Foundry built in the late 1800's, and finished in a way that maintains the integrity of the aged lumber. It's hard to tell from the picture but there is a depth in the color without the wood being stained at all.
Each of the three tables have slightly different legs taken from antique sewing machine tables. The beauty of the set is that they can be moved together to create a 21' banquet table.

It's the perfect set-up for the perfect feast....

Love in the Shop

A Rescue Story...

Some Legs You Got There

Why, thank you. (wink, wink).

Here I am... half way through the summer thinking about table legs and shin splits. They go together, right?

We'll start with the table legs....

Patrick is working on three dining tables with industrial machine legs. We were able to get a hold some pretty cool antique sewing machine legs. The only problem with Pat making furniture is I end up getting attached and want the same things in our house.

I love the fact this set still has the original yellow color!

Now, on to the shin splits.... Here's a picture straight from the scene of the crime - Brandywine Park!

With the summer off (have I been mentioning that a lot?) I have no excuse not to run. I signed up for a half-marathon in September to help me stay on track and it's been working except for my recently acquired shin splits. Does anyone else have this problem?

It happened right around the same time as I got this . I think part of the problem was that I started pushing myself too hard when I was keeping track of my time. I've taken almost a week off and hope I can get back on track without losing too much momentum. Does anyone else have this problem?

A Little Bit of Everything

Thanks for spreading the word about Pat's work. It's working :)

Here are some pictures of a project he's been working on...
I really love the ceiling in this room. And I know Pat is thrilled that he finished sanding ALL of it last night! He was dreading that part of the job and I think it lived up to his expectations. I'll post some more pictures when everything is complete. For now.... enjoy the work in progress.

Now, onto highlights our week so far:





Pat found his new favorite t-shirt........ at wawa of all places.














I picked up a new Rick Bayless cookbook. We give the grilled rack of lamb and tomatillo salsa two thumbs up. My ability to pronounce tomatillo gets two thumbs down.








Cormac was sick as a dog (haha) and had to go to the vet Saturday but he's bouncing back nicely.

Two Brews for Behind the Bar

With all of the bbqs and fireworks this weekend it seems like a fitting time to review two of our favorite beers and highlight two bar projects.

This bar was a residential project for a couple in Staten Island. Behind the bar Pat included custom cabinetry, space for a mini-fridge and a sink.

The bar below was a refinishing job done for a restaurant in Manhattan. The bar top was stained to match the existing cabinetry.

new flipper door to match existing bar

So, without further ado, here are two beer recommendations and information about brewery tours if you happen to be in Brooklyn or Lewes, DE this summer.

Liz's beer of choice:

Brooklyn Summer Ale
Brooklyn Brewery

Pat's beer of choice:
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA

Dogfish Head Brewery

So.... What does your dream bar look like? What is your drink of choice this weekend?

Cheers!

Home Away From Home

a special moment. custom shutters for hote. private commission

Spring 2007

Pat and I were lucky to live in the same apartment the full 7 years that we lived in Brooklyn together. There was a cast of friends and roommates who helped make it feel like a home and a pair of landlords* who supported and entertained our paint choices, band practices, pond building, and the infamous Shack in the Back.

The memories we have there are magical and I'm thankful for the work that The House of Tiny Egos commissioned Patrick to make. It's touching to know there's a piece of us still there.

gateway. custom shutters for hote. a gift
Fall 2009

*soooo much more than landlords