Eames House

A few weeks ago we checked out the documentary Eames: The Architect and The Painter and thoroughly enjoyed it.  I am an artist and a designer, however, did not study “design” in school, so I really don’t have much context outside of general aesthetic appreciation for well designed objects.  The documentary was a great insight into the iconic brand, which is much more than just a chair!  You get a view of the operation- from Ray’s integral and often unsung involvement in all things Eames, to Charles and Ray’s films, advertisements and strong connections with corporate giants and the US government.  If you are interested in design, American history, or have just run out of things to watch on your instant queue, definitely add this to the list! {and Bill Cunningham New York too!}

It was the Eames House, Casey Study 8, however, that really grabbed me!  Case Study 8 was one of roughly two dozen homes built as part of The Case Study House Program organized by Arts and Architecture magazine.  In a challenge to the architectural community, the magazine announced that it would be the client for a series of homes designed to express man’s life in the modern world. These homes were to be built and furnished using materials and techniques derived from the experiences of the Second World War. Each home would be for a real or hypothetical client taking into consideration their particular housing needs.

The first plan of the Eameses’ home, known as the Bridge House, was designed in 1945 by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen. The design used pre-fabricated materials ordered from catalogues, a continuation of the idea of mass-production.  However by the time that building began in 1948, Charles and Ray had redesigned the house to preserve the meadow they had fallen in love with.  The new design integrated the House into the landscape, rather than imposing the House on it. – via Eames Foundation

There is obviously so much more that this house has to say!  I pulled images from the web but I just don’t get the same feeling that I did when seeing the house on the film.  Now I am super intrigued to further explore this house but also check out the others that were a part of the project!  Find out more about the project here, order the book, or take a tour of the houses still standing in CA!

Bleach & fail+CANOE

One of our favorite collaborators in Austin is the super awesome and edgy Bleach.  Natalie and I were thrilled to loan out our fail+CANOE cuffs for their first ever all guy photoshoot premiering in their next issue, Tokyo Plum.  Get some more insight into the upcoming issue from this great story from Culture Map. See you at the launch party!

model: Brian Griswold

photography: Katy Shayne Stroud

First Aid Kit

Once again, I was listening to KUT a few days ago when I heard First Aid Kit for the first time.  They are a Swedish female duo but it sounds like they could have grown up right here in Austin.  They have a new album out, The Lion’s Roar.  Check them out!

Emily Gibbons Bridal

We were all in awe of the amazing necklace that our favorite designer, Emily Gibbons, wore for her wedding last year.  At the time I thought it would be a great addition to the store, and now it has finally happened!  I am excited to announce that Emily Gibbons Bridal is now available exclusively at Schatzelein!  Emily has designed special pieces with the big day in mind. We will have a small rotating collection of bridal pieces in the store and available online.  As always, special requests are always welcome.

Pearl and Moonstone Necklace . $225

Cluster Earring with Pearl . $148

Pearl Necklace . $168

Pearl Forward Hoop . $148

fail S12

Well here it is, the fail S12 lookbook which just so happens to coincide with the launch of the brand new failjewelry.com!  I wont say much more but will try and let the jewelry and the images speak for themselves.  I am very proud of both and hope you enjoy them!

Flipsnack

To see the images outside of the flip book, see more below.

Easy Tiger

Austin has a new destination for beer drinking and pretzel eating! I got a chance to check out Easy Tiger last weekend to celebrate a friend’s birthday {and day away from her new baby} and had a really great time.

The opening of Easy Tiger was delayed for the past year as the owners grappled with the perils of historic building renovation and remodeling, but it was well worth the wait. Upstairs is a full service bakery while downstairs is a cozy pub with a beer garden running along Waller Creek {you may remember the space as the old Haban}. I sipped on a stout called Old Chum and ate my weight in pretzels and beer cheese. Another must on the menu is the New York board with the best corned beef I have ever had, hands down! I snagged a few pictures from austin.eater.com to give you a peek but definitely take time to run down to 6th street and check this place out {yes I said 6th street!}. They may just turn the neighborhood around!

all images via austin.eater.com

For Your Love

I wanted to bring in some special and meaningful pieces for both guys and ladies this V-Day so I stocked the store with some vintage lockets and Rare Shilouette Necklaces.  Check out our curated selection online but stop by the storeto see the entire collection.

If you haven’t check out Rare Shilouette in the shop, you are in for a treat!  Artist Justin Campbell hand cuts {thats right, by hand!} the negative space in foreign, rare, and out-of-mint coins.  They are pretty freakin’ awesome!

Also, stay tuned for the new S12 lookbook any day now!

Vintage Lockets . $32-$68

Rare Silhoettes . $65

The making of the S12 fail lookbook

Wow!  My first ever photoshoot is done and what a success!  With lots of clips, clamp lights, and a few tarps we were able to turn fail studios into a mini photography studio.  A big thanks to Suzanne for being our dress up doll, Heidi for inspired hair teasing {among other things}, and Jessica for finding a way to make beautiful photographs with some clamp lights and a tarp!  The lookbook will be ready to premier the S12 collection and launch the brand new failjewelry.com in the very near future.  Until then, you can see some behind the scenes below!

No Popcicle Sticks Here!

I found artist Jay Mohler today on Etsy and was floored when I started looking closer at his work.  The color attracted me immediately, but when I realize the scale and the intricacy I was even more impressed.

Jay started making Ojos de Dios in his “hippie days” in the late 60′s.  Initially inspired by an exhibit send by the Dalai Lama, the ojos from Tibet were almost exactly the same as the ojos made by Hucholes in Mexico he had seen previously.  Jay has evolved his style to include 12-sided designs as well as 8-sided patterns that he believes encompass patterns of many beliefs from around the world.

Um…. I want one!  Luckily, he also sells DIY Kits {although I am skeptical I could recreate anything close}.

Give me some structure

I have been pinning architectural inspiration for my spring collection and was excited to see some of the same themes I am working with featured in some of the best dresses to hit the red carpet at this years Golden Globes.  Cant wait to finish this new collection!