Thursday
Jul152010
Introducing our newest studio mate
Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 01:22PM 
We are so pleased to introduce Clara, born April 10, 2010!
Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 01:22PM Sunday
Mar212010
Chadhaus and dao on the blogs!
Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 01:31PM It's a busy week in the blogosphere for friends of Piano Nobile! Check out our beloved Little Benches by Chadhaus on Dwell! The design mag's online product showcase features many terrific home decor discoveries, from bookshelves to dish drainers.
The stylish moms at Momtrends are "dazzled" by jewelry designer Danielle, the amazing mom behind dao jewelry. Blogger Sherri Shubert highlights the True Squares necklace Danielle created for her, personalized with the initials of her children on the back. In addition to stamping the backs, Danielle also offers the choice of one, two, or three squares, so you can build your own pendant.
The hand-formed, hammered texture of this necklace typifies what Sherri calls the "raw, chunky, organic style of her work and the classic and elegant simplicity of its everyday wear". We couldn't agree more!
Tuesday
Mar022010
Where do the everlasting gobstoppers come out?
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 08:50PM 
Nick's latest design: not a piece of architecture or a piece of furniture, or at least not the kind of furniture most people are used to. This intricate drying system arrived at our neighbors' printshop, D&L Screenprinting, in less than perfect working order, and Nick took on the task of diagnosing and treating it. Basically, it is a giant warehouse-sized mechanical centipede that scoops up prints as they leave the press, allowing them to air dry as they moved down the room to a catching station at the other end. It's called a wicket dryer. Here's a little movie that shows the hand-off between the press and the dryer/centipede.
The system of wheels and belts pictured below are part of the new apparatus Nick designed to bridge between the two pieces of equipment. Although it was a long time coming, we are all really excited to see the dryer up and running, producing more of D&L's incredible posters. Better living through repurposed arcane technology!
Wednesday
Feb242010
Dao Jewelry Adds a New Positivity Necklace
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 01:38PM 
Thanks to an inspiring customer named Gary, Danielle headed back to the jewelry bench to create a Positivity Project Necklace sized for a man. These charms represent the positive change we can bring to the world, a simple matter of adding something good. Each necklace includes a pair of handmade plus sign charms with a brushed finish, strung on a sterling silver ball chain. Slightly larger than the original design, the new Men's Positivity Necklace shares the same uplifting message on a more masculine scale: a 24-inch long chain and charms that measure approximately 24 mm. (The women’s necklace features an 18-inch long chain and charms that measure approximately 20 mm.)
ABOUT THE POSITIVITY PROJECT
We want to encourage you to think positive! We hope this special collection of handmade jewelry and accessories, embellished with plus signs, will remind the wearer to share a positive attitude with everyone around them.
THE POSITIVITY PROJECT SUPPORTS NEST
The Positivity Project donates 5% of the retail price of each piece to Nest, a non-profit organization that supports women artists and artisans in developing countries, helping them build their own entrepreneurial businesses. Visit Nest!
Monday
Feb152010
Curry & Soot
Monday, February 15, 2010 at 02:49PM 
I love the color combination we just printed for a client -- turmeric laced curry and sooty gray. This yardage is on its way to becoming a set of pendant lampshades, built by our friend Dawn at LiT. I think they are destined for a dining room.
I think the texture of this linen is quite beautiful. I can imagine lots of home dec applications for it, not just lighting -- upholstery, pillows and bedding, or curtains.
tagged fabric, letterpress, press, print | in collaborations, piano nobile printshop
fabric, letterpress, press, print | in collaborations, piano nobile printshop