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We Love Kate Spade
We’ve loved the Kate Spade brand for a long time. But, what we’re loving even more is the announcement of a new line, Kate Spade Saturday, targeting a younger demographic and at a lower price point. We’re excited about the news and looking forward to seeing what this means for the in-store environment. Kate Spade New York stores are known for the brand’s signature storytelling style and colorful brand personality, and we’re hoping “Saturday” will bring the same upbeat energy. Stay tuned; you know we’ll be watching. |
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A note from the editors: “Inspiration boards” give a glimpse at the inner landscape of a creative person’s brain. The usual components tend to be images, words, sketches, photographs, swatches of material, postcards, poems, anything at all that tells a cohesive story. Boards can be used to convey a concept, a design direction, ideas for a kitchen remodel, or in our case, a personal narrative. Each month we feature an inspiration board from one of the creative spirits at Chute Gerdeman.
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La Dolce McVita! On a recent side trip through Rome, I happened upon a McDonald’s worthy of the Eternal City.
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Appointed with sensuous curved-glass booths, hand-drawn carnivore-themed graphics, sexy pendant lighting and a full complement of classic Eames chairs, you might want to linger with a glass of Chianti as you dine on your McRoyale with Le Patatine (aka, fries). Full-height trophy cases displaying glass beakers of fresh food ingredients, such as raw carrots and grains, surround you with a healthy helping of style.
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It’s not your average neighborhood Mickey D’s, but might be closer to the direction McDonald’s is heading with new and innovative designs being implemented around the globe. Check out this Fast Company article, Making Over McDonald’s, to read more about the chain’s new design direction.
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Luxury reached new heights through the use of materials at The Cosmopolitan hotel in Las Vegas. We’re referring to it as “material heaven.”
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As the cab pulled into the parking garage area, we were already “oohhing” and “ahhhing” at the sight of the giant side-lit chrome letters that spelled out “The Cosmopolitan.” Stepping out of the cab, we couldn’t help but notice the pavement. It sparkled and shimmered, feeling like an elegant interior floor finish rather than something cars should be driving on. We walked inside, stopped and stared.
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I was honored recently to be selected as a judge of an intercollegiate arts competition. The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio (AICUO) hosts their annual competition, Award for Excellence in the Visual Arts (EVAs), recognizing outstanding students from art programs at roughly 50 independent colleges and universities in every region of Ohio.
