WE'RE MOVING

So, it's been really quiet around here for the past weeks, but we've had our hands so full that there was simply no time to blog. While our day to day work and our projects take their fair amount of time, we got a little extra load all of a sudden. Remember this post? Literally two weeks after I snapped those pictures of our finally ready studio we got the notice that our space has been sold and our lease is being terminated after 3 months.

So, we cried a little, then moved on to finding a new place for us to work in. And that hasn't been the easiest project - we had a long list of requirements to a space really. Next to the minimum size requirement and the maximum price, these other points were just as important. We want it to be central, but not so central that during rush hours it will take us ages to get to. We want a place that is on the ground floor with its separate entrance or if on a higher floor, it needs direct access to a freight elevator. It should be in ok condition, but really not fancy, shiny and new - our work does tend to be dirty at times, but at the same time we need a creative and "clean" environment for our planning and design work. Natural light is really important for us, so any kind of cellar space is out of the question. The space should have some personality; we love the industrial but homey feel of our old space for example. And there is the most difficult point that is impossible to describe in an ad or see on a picture: the feeling needs to be right.

Wow, right? What a list. And that's exactly why we've been a-wall for these previous weeks (months, yeah). We read the listings every day, posted space search ads, we contacted just about everyone we know who could have a lead on a space, we went to see quite a few places, called about even more.

And then finally one place just felt right. And it's basically only a few minutes from our old place. So, right now we're moving. Next week we'll be starting some new projects in our brand new studio - so exciting! We'll definitely snap some pics once the place is ready.

But for now, we leave you with a little more work space inspiration.




ixxi design + studio boot





the lovely work space of housenumber 15





seen on trendenser  // images by Sarah Widman





Hübsch home & interior





Crate and barrel





wall display on weekday carnival





Katie Stratton's amazing studio space seen on A beautiful Mess

OUR FAVORITE EASTER EGGS

Just in time for your easter weekend shopping, we got a collection of 13 easter egg decorating ideas from around the net for you. Enjoy!

Jos aikomuksissasi on maalata munia tänä pääsiäisenä - ohessa on muutama idea miten voit koristella ne kauniisti tänä vuonna. Alla linkkejä, joista löydät koristeluohjeet. Ihanaa pääsiäistä!

To get to the instructions, just click the number of your favorite:

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 13

If you're looking for even more ideas, check out our last year's round up right here.

STYLE FOR YOUR WALLS

One of the things that you see popping up in almost every house tour is the string pocket shelf. And it's not wonder, cause this little baby is pretty, simple, versatile and comes in many lovely color options.

But what we really appreciate is a good styling job. And boy, do the people over at String.se know how to set the scene for their products! Look at these pics! I personally am partial to the botanical one, but really all the settings are awesome.



















Makes me feel really bad about having a white one of these darlings lying around here. Still in its bok, waiting to be mounted over my desk. I'll get on that over the Easter weekend.


All images from string's image bank

URBAN SUMMER WEDDING INSPIRATION

Another one of our "recent" projects. It's not really that recent since we shot this inspiration already in the end of summer last year. But the wedding magazine, Häät, we did it for just came out last month, so now we can finally share this with you!









One of our favorite parts about this project was that we got to cooperate with some of the greatest people & suppliers. The venue for instance was clear for us right away – after all we share a door with Kaiku and it's just up the stairs from our studio. It'll officially open next month for the public; be sure to check it out, especially if you're looking for an urban wedding venue in a lovely neighborhood ;)


Saara, the gal behind Pukuni, custom-made the wedding dress Anna is wearing in the pics. We wanted something very simple and flowy, perfect for a summer wedding – and we loved what Saara came up with! By the end of the shoot our lovely model Anna was convinced that she wants just this kind of dress for her own wedding.

Milla and Noora from hair salon Bow, with Bow we have worked already for a boudoir shoot did a really sweet job with the hair & make-up. Relaxed and pretty – exactly what we wanted our bride to look like. If you haven't found that place to get your hair done yet (we know it can take years), pay the girls at Bow a little visit.

Regina, the "Cupcake Goddess" brought over a big stash of boxes and boxes full of delicious cupcakes, yum! If you're looking for some lovely desserts for more grown up tastes (spicy mexican chocolate anyone? Or perhaps apple maple bacon, guinness chocolate or lime margarita?), get in touch with her. Right away.
























A big thank you to everybody who helped us pull this shoot together, particularly to our models Anna and Adeliina (our intern!). Cheers, gals!

Created for and published in Häät Magazine 1/2013

Design, planning & coordination: Hey Look 

Photography: Michaela Egger / Hey Look 

Venue: Kaiku 

Floral design, decor, styling & graphic design: Hey Look

Bride's dress: Pukuni 

Bride's hair & make-up: Noora and Milla of Parturi-kampaamo Bow

Cupcakes: Cupcake Goddess

Favor bags "best day ever" printed by Brodera

RECENT PROJECT: WOMEN'S DAY 2013

This is how we spent our women's day. Same end client as last year, new venue, new style, but just as much fun. We really like it when clients give us the freedom to experiment a little in creating the event visuals. This year's event was about lifestyle & luxury and invited were exclusively ladies. Of course.









We used lots of tissue paper in pwc brand colors, most of which ended up on our mannequin #1. The 2nd one wore a little cocktail dress consisting of one sheet of orange silk tissue paper and about 30 pieces of simple white printing paper. Plus a little paper glue. We also made several installations of white shoe cartons and paper bags + again some tissue paper and fresh spring flower arrangements.







So, now we got loads of tissue paper & bags at our studio waiting either for a next project or for one of you to pick them up. Perhaps you need a bunch of simple white paper bags for a little party, shower or a wedding? Silk tissue paper (in a variety of colors, not just the ones you see here) to wrap your guest favors? If yes, send us an email, we'll let you know how much we got and when you can pick it up.


Our client & event planning + production: Tapaus
Venue: Valkoinen Sali, Helsinki
Visual event design, styling + flowers: Hey Look 
Photos: Michaela / Hey Look

WEDDING INSPIRATION: EARLY SPRING

I have spent this week in beautiful Vienna, where the spring is a bit further than in Helsinki. Spring is all about fresh start; blooming greens and flowers such as tulips. If you want to have a spring wedding, use a lot of fresh spring greens to decorate your most important day.

Upper left: Style Unveiled, Photos: Joshua Aaron Photography
Upper right: Via Snippet & Ink, Photos: Jose Villa

Middle right: Wedding Paper Divas | Dappled Glade: Spring Green
Middle left: Snippet & Ink, Photos: Elizabeth Messina

Down right: JL Designs via Inspired by this, Photos: Ashley Rose
Down left: Shannon Leahy via Snippet & Ink, Photos: Larissa Cleveland

Lotta

OUR STUDIO: WE'RE GETTING THERE

It's now been over a year since we moved in here and although at real busy times this space is so chaotic that you may not be able to find the floor, bit by bit it's coming together. Our interior is a collection of functional furniture, recycled pieces from the art school's dumpster in our yard, flea market finds and lots of stuff leftover from events.

Olemme muuttaneet ihanaan studioomme jo yli vuosi sitten, mutta vasta nyt se alkaa olla esittelykunnossa. Kiireisinä aikoina kaoottisuus on niin konkreettista, että edes studiomme lattiaa ei näy. Sisustus on kokoelma vastapäisen koulun jätelavalta löydettyjä esineitä, kirpputoreilta ja kierrätyskeskuksista löydettyjä huonekaluja sekä valtava määrä tapahtumien ylijäämistöä. Studiomme sisustus on juuri sitä, mitä Helsingin vanhin tehdasrakennus henkii; kotikutoista tyylikkyyttä.











The space is divided into something we could call an "office" where we meet with people, have coffee, plan events, write offers and invoices, etc. The other space with our awesome big, new, self-built working table is our work space. Here we make floral arrangements, craft, build, store tools, vases, fabrics and lots of other props.

Tila on jaettu kahteen eri osaan. "Toimisto-puolella" tapaamme asiakkaitamme, juomme kahvia, suunnittelemme tapahtumia ja teemme tarjouksia sekä hoidamme yrityksen hallinnollisia asioita. Toinen tila on työhuonetta, missä  meillä on uusi, mahtava, itse tekemämme työpöytä. Täällä teemme kukka-astelmia, rakennamme somisteita ja varastoimme tarvikkeita.










Our studio is located in Helsinki's Kallio, an area just outside the very center. We're a little difficult to find in an inner yard, but our studio is surrounded by event spaces, clubs, an art academy, a large dance studio, some show rooms, and some other creative companies. Perfect!

Perhaps we'll invite y'all over for the next restaurant day (in May). It's been our plan ever since the first one a few years back, but somehow we've never had the time in our schedule. Fingers crossed it'll work this time.

Studiomme sijaitsee Helsingin Kalliossa, heti ydinkeskustan ulkopuolella. Olemme sisäpihalla, hieman hankalasti löydettävissä, mutta mahtava miljöö taideakatemian, baarien, ravintoloiden ja tanssistudion huomassa tekee lokaatiosta täydelllisen!

Toivottavasti saamme kutsua teidät Ravintolapäivänä toukokuussa Hey Lookin omaan raflaan. Olemme suunnitelleet sitä jo kauan, mutta emme ole kertaakaan ehtineet toteuttamaan suunnitelmaamme, peukut pystyyn!