STOKED to be outfitting Dryhop Brewers, Chicago's very 1st Gastro Brewpub, with some super-rad GdPmade tables!
* the tops are crafted from naturally fallen, locally sourced & urban forested American White Oak | the "sawhorse inspired" bases are comprised of welded, rectangular structural tube stock from Waukegan Steel, a Chi-town co. since 1929 *
I was SUPER lucky to have an opportunity to work with {uber-talented} Adam Moorman this summer on a video art installation piece destined for HARD ROCK Chicago's newest eatery, Chuck's Manufacturing. We shot for a day, & the outcome is beyond AWESOME-sauce / CRAY-MAZING / Hypnotizing...see for yourself -- and check it out on loop RIGHT NOW at The Hard Rock Chicago!
Channeling my inner Heidi...it's Tool Time, Binford!
Such an awesome spread in this weeks Time Out Chicago Magazine! Big thanks to Jess Herman for the awesome article and Erica Gannett for the super sweet shots *thumbs up!*
Out of the Woodwork is the most fantastic, generous, lovely, & simply wonderful article anyone will probably ever write about me ♥ Future children: please read at my eulogy (& thank Jake Jarvi for saving you from writing a speech)
It's so awesome seeing good friends and fellow creatives KILLING IT in their respective fields- Even better when they bring GdPmade swag along with 'em! BIG congrats to Alyssa Miserendino on the full page spread in USA Today Mag, and bigger thanks for using my Coleman Stool! Git it gerrl!
"After studying graphic design, a local woman set her sights on furniture. Now, from her farm in Lake Bluff, Greta De Parry is creating a booming business."
SO incredibly proud to be part of such a phenomenally talented, hard-working, beer slingin' team. Solemn Oath Brewery is truly one of a kind (and they make damn good beer).
I can't put into words how excited I am to introduce my brand new Adjustable Coleman Stool this Sunday 10.14.2012 @ Dose Market (seat options in both wood AND concrete!!) Come GET DOSED!
GdPmade is having a proud mother moment (sniff).
Don't forget to check out and 'Like' Carhartt on Facebook. With every stitch, their clothing earns it's Carhartt label.
|Quick Disclaimer: Welding without proper precautions appropriate for the process can be dangerous and unsafe. While I generally tie back my long [flowing] locks, wear full-protection leather gear, and sport a super-glam respirator (craydorbs), images shot with Carhartt were just that -- images. Carhartt Flame-Resistant Clothing will protect better than 100% cotton or synthetic garments because the FR fabric is self-extinguishing. However, flame-resistant clothing is susceptible to holes and fabric burns created by sparks and metal debris generated by activities such as welding. That said, be smart. #myshopmyrules|
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"...We also checked in on one of our favorite up-and-coming designers, woodworking gal Greta de Parry, who debuted the adjustable model of her popular Coleman stool. Check them out at the new Solemn Oath Brewery in Naperville, where they hold court at the handcrafted bar." FULL ARTICLE HERE |
Not sure I can claim that title quite yet...but I think my Sissy Bar fab skillz on this Wide Glide are raising my stock (+ giving me some street-cred to boot).
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Welp, I came. I saw. I hit 'em in the jaw. And it resulted in a brewery called Solemn Oath. (I think I feel like a proud mother would)
...Crusade for Craft Beer in Naperville "There are a lot of people that get into craft beer for the aesthetics, and in addition to their brewing chops, it’s clear that branding, interior design and the architecture of Solemn Oath is a passion for these guys. Furnishing the tap room will be Greta deParry’s incredible woodwork and furniture, with a solid piece of hard wood for the bar and her now-famous stools made from concrete and bent metal. Mixed with the steel tanks, raw concrete walls and epoxy painted floor, the entire visual fades into a magical sort of grey-blue gleam."
Green entrepreneurship at it's best.
Taylor Castle was my awesome photographer a few months back from the Home+Garden shoot. Check out his super dope recent blog post about me here, and while you're at it check out the rest of his ridic portfolio...this guy bleeds talent.
>>Rock Solid Seating<< Looks like 2012 will be the year when concrete makes its comeback >>
my respirator brings all the boys to the yard.
Pick up your copy - on news stands this week - or check out the full article here --> http://lakeforest.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/index.html?story=9560090
Doors opened this month at Yusho, yakitori-inspired restaurant in Chicago's Logan Square, by former Charlie Trotter's chef de cuisine, Matthias Merges. Sit on my super-tall, custom Coleman stools and watch the magic happen!
As an avid reader/long time subscriber of Chicago H+G, I'm super excited for their Nov/Dec issue (for obvious reasons)! Big thanks to their awesome team!
It's finally here!! The Nov/Dec issue of Chicago Home+Garden Magazine...grab one today!
Cannot wait for my stunning new creation by good friend & designer Tatyana Merenyuk! This will be my second (of many more) custom Reddoll pieces -- and the quality is incomparable. You can find her fabulous designs at her Etsy shop.
