As we organize our new blog, posts on past events will be a regular feature for awhile. So please check out these new posts from the past. In particular:
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Christmas Time
According to their luxurious watches, it's time for Christmas at the Manhattan Audemars Piguet store on 57th St. and we decked out their front window with chic holiday cheer. Featuring a decorated 12-foot tree using gold and burgundy trimmings like gold flecked velvet leaves, globes of blown burgundy glass and ribbons. Beribboned gift boxes around the base of the tree highlighted an inset selection of diamond encrusted, gold, silver and platinum timepieces.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Snow & D. Porthault
Geoff's original drawing for the design of the winter windows at the luxury French Linen maker D. Porthault at 470 Park Ave.
The final result, a wintery scene featuring light- studded white laurel branches with perching doves reaching out over a pair of Porthault Blue velvet upholstered authentic 18th century chairs featuring a luxurious selection of D. Porthault's products.
The interior of the store was styled to showcase holday gifts and the latest arrivals.
PRESS: Geoff designs are featured on Guest of a Guest during a D. Porthault Holiday Party on December 18th.
Friday, December 4, 2009
A Wilderstein Christmas
As part of the Board of Directors for the beautiful Wilderstein Historic Site in Rhinebeck, Geoff was asked to design and decorate one of the sitting rooms for Christmas. This year, a seductive winter princess illuminates the antique chandelier, dressed in a enormous gown made of paper and white branches that fills the room.
A side view of Wilderstein, a historic 19th century estate over looking the Hudson river
the sky over Wilderstein offers its own white branch for good luck
Geoff adjusts the princess for her big debut
Sunset over Rhinebeck
A side view of Wilderstein, a historic 19th century estate over looking the Hudson river
the sky over Wilderstein offers its own white branch for good luck
Geoff adjusts the princess for her big debut
Sunset over RhinebeckIf you'd like to take a closer look, Geoff's winter enchantress is on public exhibition as part of the Wilderstein Historic Site holiday tour on display now until Christmas in Rhinebeck, NY
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Frames of reference
The new Patterson, Flynn & Martin window display
and after the installation,
a point-and-shoot triangle
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Victoria's Secret Soho
After completing work at the Hawaii and Chicago Victoria's Secret flagships, we began work at the new sprawling Soho location here in New York. We made giant lampshades, chandeliers, furniture, hand painted tablecloths and hat boxes, and filled the store with extensive trompe l'oeil line paintings.
Erin and Brian busy with last minute ribbon adjustments to 1 of 3 giant lampshades
The before and after of a hand painted "Bra Salon" sign
A look at the two completed Bra Salon 'zones'.
Multiple stacked drawers were detailed by hand in 2 colors to coordinate with the 'French' theme.
The theme continues in the lingerie areas with two tone drawer trompe l'oeil on pink plaster.
The 'Panty Boutique' sign was also painted by hand in pink lacquer on black cherry stained oak.
At the front of store, under a giant eliptical lampshade that we made, a gorgeous tablecloth that we produced features hand painted pink trompe l'oeil designs of french tables on shimmering black cherry cloth.
And sitting on top of the tablecloths amongst the busts and thong vitrines are a large series of our hand-made hat-boxes, featuring a variety of materials including leather, silks, hand painted papers and fabrics.
finished and ready to reflect eager shoppers amongst a plethora of panties.
A closeup of some decorative painting above a large mirror.
A ribbon wrapped coat rack
The Fitting Room area was lavishly decorated with trompe l'oeil painting. Using a combination of oil and water based pigments, Geoff and crew filled the space with hand-painted visions of french-inspired details.
An interior view of a fitting room wall showing the trompe l'oeil paneling.
At last, after weeks of interior decorating and installation it was time to add a finishing flourish with the hand-painted exterior street address, 591 Broadway.
The three dimensional lettering in the front window was custom made and lacquered to their specifications.
Finally the flagship is complete and ready for launch!
Four VS angels bestow their blessing in celebration of the new store!
PHOTO SOURCES: Geoff Howell Studio, NBC New York, Racked, Herald Dispatch, Hollywood Rag, Celebs Now
Erin and Brian busy with last minute ribbon adjustments to 1 of 3 giant lampshades
The before and after of a hand painted "Bra Salon" sign
A look at the two completed Bra Salon 'zones'.
Multiple stacked drawers were detailed by hand in 2 colors to coordinate with the 'French' theme.
The theme continues in the lingerie areas with two tone drawer trompe l'oeil on pink plaster.
The 'Panty Boutique' sign was also painted by hand in pink lacquer on black cherry stained oak.
At the front of store, under a giant eliptical lampshade that we made, a gorgeous tablecloth that we produced features hand painted pink trompe l'oeil designs of french tables on shimmering black cherry cloth.
And sitting on top of the tablecloths amongst the busts and thong vitrines are a large series of our hand-made hat-boxes, featuring a variety of materials including leather, silks, hand painted papers and fabrics.
We also created a series of hand painted mirrors, seen here in production at the studio.
finished and ready to reflect eager shoppers amongst a plethora of panties.
A closeup of some decorative painting above a large mirror.
A ribbon wrapped coat rack
The Fitting Room area was lavishly decorated with trompe l'oeil painting. Using a combination of oil and water based pigments, Geoff and crew filled the space with hand-painted visions of french-inspired details.
An interior view of a fitting room wall showing the trompe l'oeil paneling.
At last, after weeks of interior decorating and installation it was time to add a finishing flourish with the hand-painted exterior street address, 591 Broadway.
The three dimensional lettering in the front window was custom made and lacquered to their specifications.
Finally the flagship is complete and ready for launch!
Four VS angels bestow their blessing in celebration of the new store!
PHOTO SOURCES: Geoff Howell Studio, NBC New York, Racked, Herald Dispatch, Hollywood Rag, Celebs Now
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