Friday, April 20, 2007
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Before. And. After.
The shop has been in great need of an update. For those of you who don't know, 8 years ago Paul used to sell antiques amongst the candles, art, cards, and oils in his shop. The brick red color of the walls, the old wooden desk, and natural pine accents of the shelf-backs all were a nod to this era. But Paul Robinett is not afraid of change. In fact, he is a master of refinement, boiling down elements into their basic parts and ditching everything unecessary. So it was only fitting that we took a look at the shop with the same purpose.
We decided on a brighter-than-anyone's-business red and trim that was a perfect whole-milk white. And, to "cap" it all off, so to speak, we chose for the ceiling a deep black...just like our candles. Now, I'm not really a "painter" at all. But I AM adept at learning new skills. So, after spending a few hours on Google learning how to paint a room, and the happy memory of my father finishing off a room with panache and skill, I purchased miles of plastic drops, gallons of paint, and more blue tape than anyone should need. (BTW: We used it all...it was a lifesaver!) And, after a mere 18 hours of work over 2 days, we were done and, well...you be the judge: how does it look?
BEFORE: Please note the mammoth desk (that, strangely, not even a child could fit knees under), the orange/red/brown walls, and floating t-shirts.
AFTER: The cherry-red walls are so fresh and clean, and are a great backdrop for Paul's new series of paintings: "Paul Robinett in Bloom." The new desk is just soooo sexy, and the white shelf-backs make the candles POP!
We decided on a brighter-than-anyone's-business red and trim that was a perfect whole-milk white. And, to "cap" it all off, so to speak, we chose for the ceiling a deep black...just like our candles. Now, I'm not really a "painter" at all. But I AM adept at learning new skills. So, after spending a few hours on Google learning how to paint a room, and the happy memory of my father finishing off a room with panache and skill, I purchased miles of plastic drops, gallons of paint, and more blue tape than anyone should need. (BTW: We used it all...it was a lifesaver!) And, after a mere 18 hours of work over 2 days, we were done and, well...you be the judge: how does it look?
BEFORE: Please note the mammoth desk (that, strangely, not even a child could fit knees under), the orange/red/brown walls, and floating t-shirts.
AFTER: The cherry-red walls are so fresh and clean, and are a great backdrop for Paul's new series of paintings: "Paul Robinett in Bloom." The new desk is just soooo sexy, and the white shelf-backs make the candles POP!
Saturday, April 7, 2007
Gallery Hop: Whether Weather or Not
Paul Robinett's is located in the Short North Arts District of Columbus, Ohio, a thriving, exciting, beautiful neighborhood just shortly north (ah...I get it) of downtown Columbus. The first Saturday of every month is a neighborhood-wide event called Gallery Hop. The resturants, retail shops, and art galleries all stay open late and have special events for the thousands of people that come into the area. It's a great night; I love that it is something that makes Short North distinct from other neighborhoods.
However, one thing that Gallery Hop is dependent upon is the weather. It is hard to convince people that walking outside in the rain or sleeting 2 degree weather is fun... After working most Hops over the past few years, I have a few specific observations about it:
1. If the forecast calls for bad weather on Gallery Hop, even if it turns out to be a nice day, traffic will be low.
2. Rain, not good. Ice, not good. Wind, not good. Snow, delightful.
3. Temperature isn't enough to keep people away- it must be a combination of elements.
4. Holiday Hop (December's Gallery Hop: the biggest and most festive hop of the year) has traditionally been bad weather, and is still the most popular. Go figure.
Either way, it's a great night, and the best time during the month to experience Short North at its best!
However, one thing that Gallery Hop is dependent upon is the weather. It is hard to convince people that walking outside in the rain or sleeting 2 degree weather is fun... After working most Hops over the past few years, I have a few specific observations about it:
1. If the forecast calls for bad weather on Gallery Hop, even if it turns out to be a nice day, traffic will be low.
2. Rain, not good. Ice, not good. Wind, not good. Snow, delightful.
3. Temperature isn't enough to keep people away- it must be a combination of elements.
4. Holiday Hop (December's Gallery Hop: the biggest and most festive hop of the year) has traditionally been bad weather, and is still the most popular. Go figure.
Either way, it's a great night, and the best time during the month to experience Short North at its best!
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