Sunday, July 10, 2011
Babies on Bridge Street: The Hipster Kid
Babies on Bridge Street: The Hipster Kid: "So, I'm all for showcasing our wonderful blog readers, hence we took a family trip down Bridge Street to visit Hipster, 'The Best Houseware..."
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Hipster Home Opening in Chestnut Hill
It's with heavy hearts that I have to confirm rumors that Hipster Home will be relocating our store to Chestnut Hill in Philadelphia. In mid-September Hipster Home will open our doors in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania at 8236 Germantown Avenue directly across the street from the Chestnut Hill Hotel at the bottom of the hill but until then we will remain open at our current location. This new space is currently occupied by a friend and mentor store of ours called Host who will be relocating to a larger space in Chestnut Hill. This has been a long painstaking decision and it doesn't come easy to move our store.
Many of you who know us personally know that we also live in Phoenixville and we absolutely love our town. Those facts have not changed and will not change. Phoenxiville is an awesome town and we have seen remarkable progress and have become a true destination point so we should all be proud of our downtown. The fact of the matter is that Phoenixville has become a small restaurant district (which is a good thing) but retail shopping, which I liken to hunting, is a completely different animal then restaurant strolling and for us to accomplish our goals we need to be in a competitive retail district.
Hipster Home has made tremendous strides in 3 years on Bridge Street and the residents of this town have had a huge part in that growth. Phoenixville has helped us get to our current status of minor success and now we need to take the next steps to further grow our business into a competitive retail store on a larger stage. If we want to stay viable then we need to expand our client base and move into a more retail centric area. We feel Chestnut Hill and the proximity to downtown Philly gives us this opportunity.
Our hearts will always be here in Phoenixville. Our foundation was laid here in Phoenixville. Our first steps were here in Phoenixville. Our small successes were right here in downtown Phoenixville. This is our home (and our comfort zone) but sometimes you need to push off the island to discover new worlds. Please be proud of the successes we have all created in our humble little store. We need everyone to continue to support Hipster Home. We still need you now more then ever.
Please stop into the store during the next few months and wish us luck and please continue to support your local merchants. Also remember that you can still shop on our web store at www.HipsterHome.com and everything that is in our store is in our online store and we ship for free so you won't miss a beat. We will do our best to realize our goals as a business and hopefully we can make you proud along the way. We hope that all of you will visit us in our new location and brag to the residents of Chestnut Hill that Hipster Home is your hometown store. It may also help if you bring a bottle of wine....... LOL!
Please continue to support us and remember we love you guys! Thank you everyone.
Cheers!
Dave & Lindsay
Hipster Home
Case Study of Gus Design
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Saturday, May 28, 2011
Skateboard Subculture Meets High End Design
I love when subculture meets high culture. The clash of the two diametrically opposed worlds creates a unique energy. In this case the chaotic skateboard subculture meets the sleek world of modern design. Deckstools uses broken skateboard decks and repurpose them into furniture that is urban, artistic, edgy and functional. Every piece is made from broken or trashed skateboard decks that are donated or found and then given a new life in a completely different world. This is reincarnation at its best.
It's long been known in the skateboard world that the imagery on skateboard decks is nothing short of urban art. It's graffiti on bent plywood. Like an Eames Chair with graphic art printed all over it. I love the energy the Deckstools create with the urban punk graphics and the heavy use scratches like scars on an old warrior (evidence of a former life) juxtaposed against the straight lines and geometry needed to make them a functional piece of furniture. Hell, they even use the trucks as a support system to tie the legs together and the entire skateboard is recycled. Seriously, what's not to love? It's art, youth subculture and architecture all rolled into one to create high design. We are very excited about the Deckstool line and we know you'll love them and at only a few hundred dollars it's a great way to add this versatile, graphic piece to your design mix.
http://www.shop.hipsterhome.com/product.sc?productId=1657&categoryId=78
It's long been known in the skateboard world that the imagery on skateboard decks is nothing short of urban art. It's graffiti on bent plywood. Like an Eames Chair with graphic art printed all over it. I love the energy the Deckstools create with the urban punk graphics and the heavy use scratches like scars on an old warrior (evidence of a former life) juxtaposed against the straight lines and geometry needed to make them a functional piece of furniture. Hell, they even use the trucks as a support system to tie the legs together and the entire skateboard is recycled. Seriously, what's not to love? It's art, youth subculture and architecture all rolled into one to create high design. We are very excited about the Deckstool line and we know you'll love them and at only a few hundred dollars it's a great way to add this versatile, graphic piece to your design mix.
http://www.shop.hipsterhome.com/product.sc?productId=1657&categoryId=78
Friday, May 6, 2011
Eames Lounge Chair
The Eames Lounge Chair represents the pinnacle of modern design. Originally designed in 1956 as a birthday present for the hollywood director Billy Wilder it since has reached iconic status and now sits in its permanent home at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in NYC.
Over the past year we have had the pleasure of being caretakers to an original Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in our store (consignment). Since that time I have grown attached to it's quite beauty and strength. Like a beautiful painting it draws people of all ages to it's soft seat. Don't be fooled by it's simplicity and grace. This piece commands attention. No one can walk by this chair without commenting on its beauty . Even children who have never heard of Eames fall to its powers.
Sometimes when you live with a piece you tend to take it for granted and forget how special it is. The Eames Lounge never dulls. Everyday I walked into my store I marveled at its design. Everyday I found another reason to look & love it even more. I have to be honest, when some of my customers would visit the store and sit on my chair I would get a rush of overprotectiveness like a parent with a child.
Now, since it sold, letting it go will be bittersweet. I am glad to see it go to owners that will respect its heritage and honor its name. As collectors of classic modern furniture they know of it worth and will take care of the chair like one of their own children. If I ever go to visit their house I know I will still refer to it as my Eames Lounge Chair. It will never leave me and I can only hope to one day afford a piece of my own.
Over the past year we have had the pleasure of being caretakers to an original Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in our store (consignment). Since that time I have grown attached to it's quite beauty and strength. Like a beautiful painting it draws people of all ages to it's soft seat. Don't be fooled by it's simplicity and grace. This piece commands attention. No one can walk by this chair without commenting on its beauty . Even children who have never heard of Eames fall to its powers.
Sometimes when you live with a piece you tend to take it for granted and forget how special it is. The Eames Lounge never dulls. Everyday I walked into my store I marveled at its design. Everyday I found another reason to look & love it even more. I have to be honest, when some of my customers would visit the store and sit on my chair I would get a rush of overprotectiveness like a parent with a child.
Now, since it sold, letting it go will be bittersweet. I am glad to see it go to owners that will respect its heritage and honor its name. As collectors of classic modern furniture they know of it worth and will take care of the chair like one of their own children. If I ever go to visit their house I know I will still refer to it as my Eames Lounge Chair. It will never leave me and I can only hope to one day afford a piece of my own.
The irony of owning a modern furniture store is that sometimes you're lucky or unlucky enough to offer pieces you cannot afford. One day, when the store becomes more successful, I will make the endeavor to posses my own Eames Lounge Chair. It will be my Porsche. It will be my Ferrari. It will be my mistress.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Home Accents Today Retail Star for 2011
It's true. Hipster Home has been voted one of Home Accents Today Magazine Top 50 Retail Stars for 2011. Official press release:
Hipster Home is honored for retailing excellence by Home Accents Today magazine
May 4, 2011, Greensboro, N.C. – Hipster Home, owned by David Friday and Lindsay Herman, and located at 237 Bridge Street in Phoenixville, Pa., has been named one of Home Accents Today’s 50 Retail Stars for 2011 by editors of the premier trade magazine for the home accents industry. The stores selected for the list have demonstrated that they operate successfully in their marketing areas, exhibit strength in merchandising, display and/or advertising, and have a positive presence in their local communities.
“The 2011 Retail Stars represent some of the best independent stores in the country,” said Jenny Heinzen York, editor in chief. “In a harsh economic climate where mere survival has equaled success for many, this year’s Stars have faced down the challenges with innovation, creativity and fortitude. We salute these inspiring entrepreneurs, and as always, encourage everyone to support their own local businesses.”
The 50 Retail Stars feature, sponsored by Americasmart Atlanta, is published in the May 2011 issue of Home Accents Today. - Sue Dickenson (Home Accents Today Editor)
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