May I have this dance? Can I get in your pants?

Project funtimes. A 4000 sq ft Toronto cafe that also holds fashion pop-up shops.

I've never been to Paris. But what I imagine it must feel like to sit in a paris cafe... that's what this cafe will feel like. It better. Or else.

2 images that got my inspiration going.


Neutrals/Soft/gold of course/tiniest touch of whimsy.

Maybe a bit romantic.

Speaking of romantic.

Rodarte AW2012 runway hair. The hair and starry clips


Swoon.
Rodarte hair is always my favorite.
I know I used to have a ton of starry bobby pins as a little girl... need to reacquire.




A little romantic right?



Cafe inspiration throw up:

Plaid drapery. Mirrored cabinetry and glossy subway tile for front counter. Wall of banquette seating - perhaps in ostrich leather. Thonet chairs. Wall paneling for charm. Brass chairs thrown in - fashion pop-up shop displayed on brass clothing racks. Bubbly chandeliers.

What do we think about a bit of orange velvet?

You know I approve.

Paper mulberry trees

So this is awesome shit on 16 different levels of awesome shit. This girl went out to the South Pacific island of TONGA on a hunt for innovative materials. Superwoman. During her search she documented the ancient craft of beating the bark of TREES. Paper Mulberry trees. Yes, people beat the bark with tiny bats and it turns into cloth. I think that is way cooler than any Harry Potter magic trick ever. Wood can totally be used as a textile. It can be washed, dyed, sewn, folded, it can be used for fashion or interiors.



and it is pretty beautiful.

Money

Robert Couturier

and a corner of his own home:

That purple, oh man.