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| Brian Coleman, Matthew Millman, and Paul Wiseman pulling hard duty in Hawaii |
Clearly a successful (and enviable) trip...
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INNER SPACES BOOK: ON LOCATION IN HAWAII
Clearly a successful (and enviable) trip...
T W G : Design Journal
Clearly a successful (and enviable) trip...
OUT AND ABOUT: MADELINE WEINRIB OPENING AT SFDC
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Madeline Weinrib with Paul Vincent Wiseman
Photo - Drew Altizer Photography
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| Design Principal Brenda Mickel Photo - Drew Altizer Photography |
Weinrib is known for a sophisticated style that is at once timeless and modern. The showroom carries her collections of heirloom quality carpets and artfully conceived textiles, accessories, and home accents. In an interview with Diane Dorrans Saeks, Weinrib shares that she has wanted her designs to be contemporary, yet reference the traditional fabrics from which many of her ideas were drawn: "If it were a really strong design, it would work well in other environments. Great design should have flexibility. Using traditional motifs that have been simplified and pared to their essence has allowed me to achieve this duality."
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OUT AND ABOUT: COCKTAILS ON THE PENINSULA
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| Front entry area with large pivoting door |
The Wiseman Group was recently invited for cocktails at the Hillsborough residence of clients of the firm. The occasion: the completion of the design project's furniture installation. The hosts wanted to share their lovely home with the staff and show their appreciation for a job well done. Design Principal James Hunter lead the creative team with assistance from Designer Luis Alves, both of whom were on hand to answer questions and show everyone around.
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| Library furniture installed, with finishing accessories soon to come |
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| Seating near the living room fireplace with additional decorative elements yet to be installed |
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| Seating by the fireplace accented with pillows in Fortuny's Shanti pattern |
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| Panel above fire place raised to reveal a flat screen television |
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| Small patio outside of the master bedroom suite, featuring a black oval soaking tub |
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| Master bathroom vanity |
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| Guest bathroom shower |
The clients have a preference for modern design, evident in the home's architecture and in their choice of furniture and fixtures. The house was completely remodeled (by Charlie Barnett Associates) to increase a feeling of interior spaciousness. In spite of the large size of the great room, which combines the kitchen, dining area, and seating near the fireplace, the house feels warm and comfortable -- much to the credit of the design staff.
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| Design Principal James Hunter flanked by the client and her neighbor, also a client of TWG |
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| The client with CEO Kevin Peters |
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| President Paul Wiseman and Design Principal Brenda Mickel |
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| Designer Luis Alves and Kevin Peters |
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| Designers Kelsey Mazzotta and Victoria Reynolds with attorney Richard Snyder |
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| Designers Jessica Barnard, Anna Sweeney, and Victoria Reynolds |
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| Accounting Manager Eloisa Saquilayan, Designer Marilyn Autry, and PVW Assistant Chase Roberson |
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| Kevin Peters with (from left) Designers Anna Sweeney, Lauren Daley, Marilyn Autry, Sadie Darsie, and Kelsey Mazzotta |
The staff enjoyed seeing the project firsthand and appreciated the gracious manner in which the clients showed TWG their thanks!
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AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS: VERANDA BOOK FEATURES PAUL WISEMAN'S "HILLSIDE HAVEN"
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| A shot of Paul's hillside pergola was one of four photos depicted on the back jacket |
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| Section devoted to Paul's garden |
The selection of Paul's garden for the VERANDA book is a nice acknowledgement of Paul's wide range of talents. Though he would never hold himself out as a landscape designer, his capabilities clearly extend beyond interior décor. Congratulations, Paul!
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SHARING AND CARING: JINGLE & MINGLE FUNDRAISING EVENT
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| Finished wreath, looking beautiful! |
The Jingle & Mingle Designer Wreath Auction, a benefit of Children of Shelters, is an annual event featuring donated wreaths from some of the West Coast's top designers. The Wiseman Group has stepped up to the plate with a stunning entry. The process involved in making the wreath was classic TWG: many of the firm's creative minds were involved in the wreath's conception, and fine local artisans were used to fabricate the final product.
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| Concept drawing for Jingle & Mingle wreath Artwork - Victoria Kennedy |
James Hunter came up with the initial idea for the wreath while visiting Tuell and Reynolds, a TWG vendor in Cloverdale, California. He spotted a bronze ring "drop," or casting remnant, from a table top they had cut down to make smaller. The circular shape suggested a wreath by the nature of its form. Paul Wiseman liked the idea and suggested the addition of a T and R casting of kelp, a remnant from a TWG custom project. The organic shape of the kelp is suggestive of mistletoe, holly, or perhaps a bow. A candle was added, and a way to mount the wreath was designed. Assistant Architectural Designer, Victoria Kennedy, did the concept drawing for T and R and spearheaded the rest of the production. Designer, Anna Sweeney, provided guidance and mentorship along the way.
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| Wreath profile |
For the auction, the wreath has been hung on a painted door. Paul suggested painting the door a deep purple color he had seen on the home of Evans & Brown, another TWG vendor. Jafe Custom Finishing painted the door with a rich, glossy finish. As one can see, this is a tremendous pro bono effort on the part of many talented people, all for a very worthy cause.
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| Back side of wreath |
Jingle & Mingle Designer Wreath Auction
Thursday, December 5, 2013
6:30 PM till Late
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Golden Gate Club, The Presidio
135 Fisher Loop
San Francisco, California
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