when someone asks if you'd like to decorate their storefront window, your answer should invariably be yes. especially if that someone is vanessa and the shop is wanderlust. you say yes because storefront windows are for decorating and delightful women like vanessa do not grow on trees. (vanessa, of wanderlust trailer fame and now owner extraordinaire of wanderlust, the brick and mortar shop).
when she first asked me, I may have squealed. I don't know, I can't remember. I'd never done a storefront window before but that didn't matter. I figured I'd create an installation around color. I'd decorate for a party. as it turns out, that party is called 'if I can't get to palm springs then I will bring palm springs to portland.' take that, cold grey forever.
so, portland peeps, said window installation will be up all month long at wanderlust and a selection of limited edition palm springs polaroid prints will be up for grabs. little opening party tonight from 5-9, should you feel the immediate need to soak up a little vintage palm springs color. and if you do stop by, fyi: vanessa will be the cute one behind the counter and I will be the girl trying not to buy all the cute stuff in her store.
Looks absolutely fantastic! I can't believe this is the first time anyone has thought to tap you for this type of honor. I bet it won't be the last!
ReplyDeletehey thanks! I had soooo much fun doing it! who knew?
DeleteThis is SO fabulous Andrea! I so wish I could come to the opening tonight but I'll be sending you squeals of excitement (from up here in Vancouver) over all that gorgeous colour and beauty you created!
ReplyDeletethanks for the squeals of excitement, vivienne! I could swear I heard them! (and they made me smile) :) xoxox
DeleteGorgeous! What a fun project to work on... wonderfully you.
ReplyDeleteI spy mamaowl and that's pretty awesome.
thanks, friend! anytime I deal with color, I can't help but think of you. you, my fellow color lover. :) and mama owl! yes, she graced the window. can we go back to palm springs yet? xo
DeleteSo fun! I always wanted to be a window designer. Fun, fun, fun.
ReplyDeleteso much fun! more fun than I ever thought it'd be!
DeleteSo cool! You are amazing!
ReplyDeletethank you, sweet friend. you know who amazes me? you. xo
DeleteI need to bring a little Palm Springs
ReplyDeleteinto my living room! Love it!
yes! I highly recommend it!
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Deletewow! so fun! just makes me wish i lived in portland!
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thank you! and portland is pretty great. even though I'd leave it right now for a sunnier place (if I could). :)
DeleteAh! I love the decoration you made! :D
ReplyDeletethank you! lots of cutting and stringing of paper triangles... but totally worth it. :)
DeleteLooks so lovely. I must make it over there and photograph it...
ReplyDeletethank you! please do stop by! vanessa has such a lovely shop filled with so many lovely things!
Deleteandrea, I must tell you: I went to a film store yesterday called aperture tremont in cleveland, my home base, to interview the owner for an article I'm writing. anyways, I asked him if he had ever heard of you because when I think of the impossible project and serious film photography, I think of you. he said yes, and then proceeded to ask me if I WAS YOU. indeed, I am not, but my 2013 is now made. I just wanted to let you know that a girl from ohio loves your art and thinks it is so worthwhile. thank you for your words and your search for beauty. xo
ReplyDeletewow, kelley! I am incredibly honored! thank you so much! for your kind words and for sharing them here with me!
DeleteVanessa had the perfect idea asking you to do the front windows - it's a super cute happy vintage party! Wish I could go!
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cortnie
You did a fantastic job. You definitely captured the vintage feel of the store. What a great experience. :D
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Mostly Lisa
Gorgeous, wonderful window. And, of course, excellent typography again.
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