I’ve been slacking on my countdown, but quite honestly I just haven’t had the time, as I attempt to get everything ready for the shop opening… in one week! Crazy. Thought I would share a few of the pieces I’ve acquired over the last week, which are all in various stages of refinishing and customization. There’s a lot of white, and I’m focusing on creating visual texture with various fabrics and wallpapers.
It’s all coming together, and I couldn’t be more excited.
I’m always on the lookout for interesting display ideas and creative ways to upcycle found and vintage pieces. Bicyclette’s rolling racks are all custom and self built, we’ve revamped dressers, painted fruit crates, glittered hangers, you name it. I love the fact that the pieces are custom and one-of-a-kind, and can constantly be reworked to fit a new space or theme.
Shelving is a tricky thing. Most shelving units are fairly bleak and boring, and in retail spaces, I find them to be extremely flat looking. So when I came across the two upcycled shelving units below, I had a bit of a eureka moment. How perfect would these be for Bicyclette? So many possibilities!
[via Ready Made + Re-Nest]
There’s something about the glow of a neon sign, full of mystery and beckoning, and I love the unexpectedness of it as an interior decor element.
It’s on my list of store must-haves, but I have yet to figure out what I want it to say. ‘Bicyclette’ is too obvious, so I’m thinking something more along the lines of ‘Fairy Tale’. Currently taking suggestions…
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First of all, can you believe there’s only five days until Christmas? How did that happen?
I just wanted to share a little daily inspiration, especially because these decor images remind me a little of the aesthetic I was going for with the Bicyclette Holiday Pop-Up Shop, and they’re so magical. White fur, vintage luggage, a pale palette and luxe details.
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We’re all familiar with The Selby, which, in true voyeuristic fashion, offers a peek into people’s personal spaces and an interior version of “street style” so to speak. And just as street style photographers have been asked to shoot fashion campaigns, Todd Selby has shot the Holiday campaign for ASOS, granting us access into the wonderfully stylish apartments of the models. I’m loving the not-too-styled spaces and the interior inspiration, though I find the clothes kind of get lost and it becomes more about the space and the image as a whole.
Either way, a clever campaign, and definitely pleasing to the eye.
One of the dangers of living in the Queen West area of downtown Toronto and constantly walking up and down the street is the constant window shopping that I do. Lately, and I think as an extension of my recent Fall nesting tendencies, I’ve had my eye on the home and decor stores, eyeing the window displays and compiling wishlists. My most recent addition? Urban Barn’s Aspen Faux Fur throw, which I’m pretty sure will become a real purchase in the near future, especially since finding them online and further fueling the love. Fur (faux, that is) adds such a luxurious element to any ensemble or space, and I’m thinking this would be perfect for cozy nights in.
Available in grey, lux mink, lux stripe and white. Only two colours are shown on the site, but I’m leaning towards either the grey or lux mink. There are pillows too. Dangerous.
[images via Urban Barn]
Being in the pop-up shop space has inevitably led me to dream about a permanent space for Bicyclette and start to envision the specifics of how I would design the space.
Idea du jour? Tin ceiling tiles. Loving the texture and dimension they create, and luxe quality that is instantly added to any space. I’ve already sent away for three free samples, so I can “test out different styles”. They will no doubt make an appearance in the studio.
This is always the time of year when I have the urge to nest and transform my apartment into the ideal living space, but instead I’ve been focusing on the pop-up shop. Needless to say, my home organization and decor have fallen to the wayside and Bicyclette has taken over, which is ok, because I’m looking forward to borrowing a lot of the merchandising ideas from the pop-up shop and using the props when it’s over.
Here’s a tiny selection of inspiration, dreamy spaces with vintage trinkets, pretty frocks on the walls, and cozy decor.
Barely more than two weeks until the Bicyclette pop-up shop! I don’t need to tell you that I am extremely excited about this fact, but I should share with you that there’s a certain amount of stress that is tagging along. Earlier this week I came down with a bug, and though I’ve been trying to work through it and retain a certain amount of productivity, it’s significantly put a damper on my pop-up shop prep. When you’re sick, it’s extremely hard to keep up with the daily essentials, let alone tackle a new, large-scale project. All I want to do is curl up, but I’m trying to maintain a balance so I’m not completely overwhelmed. So little time!
But, without further ado, I’d like to present another series of pop-up shop interior inspirations. One of the things I’m most looking forward to is designing displays and getting creative with props and merchandise to create an atmosphere that I’m not able to replicate online. This collage of photos, by photographer Amanda McLauchlan and found on favourite design blog decor8, perfectly capture the spirit and mood of what I want to do.
[images: Amanda McLauchlan, via decor8]
I’m prepping to shoot the first round of Fall pieces this afternoon, which is always exciting and a little chaotic. I’ll be sure to get lots of behind the scenes photos to share tomorrow, but first thing’s first, and here are the studio pics, showcasing my newly thrifted finds from last weekend.
Baby pink rotary phone. Yes, it works and no, I don't have a landline. Some day!
Uber kitschy aqua and gold clock. Verging on tacky, but I fell in love.
Curtains and vintage night gowns, and my new lace bunting. Pretty and sheer.
Pastel-hued hot rollers. Definite photo op some day.
The current vanity display, featuring my thrifted mason jars for the buttons and Biko jewellery.
Chalkboard wall, covered in inspiration tear sheets for the photo shoot. And yes, those are purple post-its all over.
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