Block Shop Unveils Collection of Architecturally Inspired Woodblock Prints

I count myself amongst an already enthusiastic group of fans of the graphical and fashionable handmade textiles of sister-operated Los Angeles based Block Shop. The brainchild of sisters Hopie and Lily Stockman, Block Shop’s catalog of scarves, pillows, linens, and rugs hit a sweet spot, landing somewhere between the hippie-dipped SoCal desert artistry currently popular with the design cognoscenti and an architectural graphical precision identifiable across their oeuvre. Now they’ve transferred this penchant for architectural motifs imprinted onto fabric over onto a new medium – a collection of woodblock prints intended to beautify our walls.

Unveiled and exhibited this week inside the walls of Rachel Comey Los Angeles, each of the six woodblock designs reflect the duo’s affinity for Art Deco detailing found across two continents, specifically those decorating the movie palaces of India and Downtown Los Angeles (the “two far-flung homes” of the Stockman sisters).

Photos by Laure Joliet for Rachel Comey/Block Shop.

Each graphical natural dye woodblock print is faintly bespeckled with texture and color, with deckle edging reflecting their handmade origins, the paper made with the cotton remnants gathered from textile manufacturers.  The same graphical lyricism that made their initial scarf line instantly a favorite is exhibited here in collaboration with Simply Framed.

Prices for these Block Shop Woodblock Prints begin at $250 for the smaller 16”x 20” prints up to $600 for the larger 30”x40” editions. The entire print collection will be available on Block Shop’s website indefinitely and at Rachel Comey’s Melrose location through the fall.

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Friday Five with Ralph Pucci

Ralph Pucci is the legendary man behind the eponymously named luxury furniture, lighting, and mannequin company with a trio of showrooms in New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami. It all began in the 1950s when his parents began fabricating mannequins in their basement. Two decades later, Ralph joined and grew the business to what it is today, one of the most highly respected gallery/showrooms in the world. His mannequin designs were and are notorious for being life-size works of art, along with additional collaborations with various fashion designers, illustrators, and supermodels, and can be spotted in high-end stores like Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Nordstrom. Pucci added furniture in 1989 after working with French interior designer Andrée Putman on a mannequin. Putman requested that he represent her work in the United States, which has led to a roster of international designers, including Patrick Naggar, Jens Risom, Vladimir Kagan, Chris Lehrecke, India Mahdavi, Michael Anastassiades, and Jim Zivic. Along with several awards and accolades, New York’s Museum of Art and Design presented an exhibition in 2015, entitled “Ralph Pucci: The Art of the Mannequin” showcasing over 30 years of his work. For this Friday Five, the iconic Ralph Pucci shares a mix of influences, including music, places, and designers.

1. The music of Chet Baker – timeless, restrained and beautiful.

2. The Village Vanguard, the legendary Jazz Club in NYC. A classic that has not changed a day since it opened. Walking into the room where Miles Davis, Charlie Mingus, Theleonous Monk and countless others performed is a religious experience.

Leda and the Swan, Rome 1962, Courtesy of MoMA

3. Cy Twombly – His paintings and sculptures are pure magic.

Photo by Deidi Von Schaewen

4. The interiors of Andrée Putman are TIMELESS. Her work from the 80’s and 90’s still looks fresh, modern and relevant. She is the “coolest” designer of all time.

Photo courtesy of Indochina Travel

5. The Tawaraya in Kyoto. Stepping into this ryokan is stepping back into time. Decorated in the wabi-sabi aesthetic of simplicity with each room overlooking its own private garden is transcendent.

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Recipe: Watermelon Granita

Podcast 112: How Do Hard-Money Loans Work with Dan Leyden

Hard-money loans are a great option for real estate investors who want to flip houses. However, there are many different types of hard-money lenders and many different types of hard-money loans. In the past, hard money was extremely expensive, but competition in recent years has driven the cost down. On this episode of the InvestFourMore Real Estate Podcast, I talk with Dan Leyden, who is a founding partner of Asset Based Lending. Dan talks about the different types of hard money available, including rates, terms, how to finance repairs, and who can qualify. He also talks about his company and

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Polaris by Transca Development – Metrotown

Polaris will be a new 36 storey development at the intersection of Imperial Street and Dunblane Avenue, and overlooks Bonsor Park. This development will feature, studios, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments as well as townhomes. Polaris is within walking distance from Skytrain, Metrotown Shopping Centre, and Crystal Mall.

Transca is a Canadian developer derived from an array of backgrounds established over the course of thirteen years in Asia. They have grown into a well respected real estate company that encompasses property development, property management, interior design, construction and other related industry services.

To request for more details about Polaris, register today.

 

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Eternity by Dimex Group

Eternity by Dimex Group is located in Burnaby’s most vibrant Metrotown neighbourhood and transforming a community to a new style of living. After Dimex’s huge success with Infinity, they have set out to expand horizons by redefining design, function and accessibility with a refreshing approach. Located just off Royal Oak Avenue and Lane Street, Eternity is close to transit, restaurants, grocery stores and shopping.

Three dedicated electric vehicles will be conveniently located Skytrain stations provide future residents with viable transportation options while enhancing the sustainability of their surroundings.

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Desktop Wallpaper: August 2017

This month’s wallpaper was designed by one of our favorite brands, Hygge & West. This dreamy, celestial pattern was created in collaboration with Katie Rodgers who combines her love of watercolors and fashion for her site, Paper Fashion (side note: I’ve also been a long-time fan of Katie and have taken her Skillshare class before, which I highly recommend!).

A little bit about Hygge & West: their wallpapers are all screen printed by hand and are Class A fire-rated, fade resistant, extremely durable and washable. Besides those facts though, I love Hygge & West for their modern wallpaper patterns and their eye for collaborating with talented designers and creatives (past collaborations include Rifle Paper Co., Oh Joy!, and Heath Ceramics). I can’t wait to install one of their prints in my future home but until then, I’ll just install this one on all my devices.

Click on the size below to download:

DESKTOP: 1024×768 \\\ 1280×1024 \\\ 1680×1050 \\\ 1900×1200 \\\ 2560×1440

MOBILE: iPhone 6/7 \\\ iPhone 6/7 Plus \\\ iPad

See more of the Hygge & West x Paper Fashion wallpaper collection here.

View and download past Designer Desktops here.

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