p r o j e c t : : columbia gorge family medicine

project: 

design consulting:: columbia gorge family medicine building

my approach

in this case, style is the best medicine.

creative design can change the way patients experience healthcare.

for myself: this means no more mint green walls, no more cold patient rooms and no more faux plants (at least the really fake looking ones)!

give it soul! your patients will feel it.

find inspiration: nature

determine the style:: modern organic. warm. clean and comfortable. unfussy. well-dressed and professional.

styling:: this is the part i love... the details. after color, there are major details that make a space come together and feel balanced. rhythm, patterns, repetition + contrast to create visual interest.  elements that convey this unified message are as follows: floor lighting, potted plants, magazines racks, art installations, seating + arrangement, small things like: coat hooks, paper towel dispensers and garbage cans can go a long way with creating a balanced space.
a lot of work + experienced gained.  a big thank you to the entire staff of Columbia Gorge Family Medicine!  -jessica

my contrubutions to the project...
exterior

consulted in the selection of outside stucco color, roof color, trim and stone block.   my final selections were based on...earthy modern, neutral + warm. 

interior

surfaces- carpet selection/layout, flooring, all interior paint color and placement, counter tops, cabinet material, trim, mirrors, hooks, magazine racks, clocks, book shelves. 

work in process:: furniture and art. 

"simplicity means the achievement of maximum effect, with minimum means."   albert einstei

d e s i g n : : holiday window 2011

parts + labour

holiday window 2011

wreaths:  a mixed collection of found objects in green and white. 

process: my honey cut two 6' wreaths for me out of plywood.  hours of hunting for white and green "materials"... like a magpie hunting for sparkly objects.  in the end i used paper, duct tape, foam sheets i found at the recycle center, green paiters tape, white coffee filters, felt + tulle... all attached with my sturdy staple gun and hot glue. 

now  hanging in the windows at parts + labour boutique in hood river, oregon for you to enjoy. 

happy holiday

xo

jessica

eat drink + be merry

holiday 2011
window design
doppio


i wanted to do a black/white window this year, not too holiday & i wanted it to be simple + graphic.  this is what i came up with :)

in my first round of shopping i found a few cute old santa mugs at the vintage shop.  that inspired me to go with a "mug" theme.  i bought 20 more mugs from the $1 store and a black paint pen... i illustrated on the mugs for a handmade look.  
i  mounted one mug on the backdrop + added department store rope with a staple gun to form a heart- because i just heart hearts! it is intended to look like steam.

i used and overhead projector to get my typography perfect. you can see me playing with the shadow in the second picture +  my studio (kitchen table). 

xxoo:: jessica

holiday 2010

summer 2011

m e r r y & bright @ Henni's Kitchen + Bar

FEAST YOUR EYES

my dear friend sarah morton-erasmus , co-owner of hennis kitchen + bar and I collaborated on holiday decor this season for henni's.   

we designed  garland out of salvaged golden cutlery, chain, vintage glass lamp parts and sisil rope.  the rotating chalk board wall now reads: JOY as in...(of cooking) as the holiday message.

in our virtual 24hr design challenge we also decided on canning jars with twinkle lights behind them as a design element in the dining room. 

merry + bright.   

lots of laughs and high fives!  sooooo fun to collaborate with another artist.  all we could say was,  "omg, i love it"

i love you sarah.  thank you for being a constant source of inspiration to me personally and artistically.

peace and joy: jessica  

backstage beauty

backstage beauty:  cirque du soleil influenced

each year i assist my friends at parts + labour with their runway show at the annual fashion gala.  this year brenda dunn and i did the make-up for the parts + labour models.  not just any pretty face make-up application... but cirque du soleil inspired.  i was a face painter/make-up artist.  fun!

the amazing wigs were created by artist mark nilsson.

here is my make-up design on paper (illustration by brenda dunn)...  followed by images of the evening.

xoxo  jessica

i used a combination of face-paint and make-up.  i wanted the color to be really solid and saturated.  i was thinking: beautiful clown.  :)

the clothes were amazing... spanish based design label, desigual  

the ladies behind Parts + Labour

dana.casey.marissa.

make-up design:  me + brenda



Bedtime Stories.

Good Morning.

Good Night.

my task:  transform a master bedroom + bath from a "beachy" soft green, somewhat shabby chic style to a stylish modern masculine space. 

styling:  the latest linens, paint, lighting  + art can transform any room.  i typically like to work with a monochromatic palette.  in this room, i chose tones of dusty brown-gray's with creams and off-whites.  i focused on texture.  

the bedding collection is from restoration hardware: stonewashed belgian linen.  Woven from the finest belgian flax, stonewashed for softness and a relaxed, lived-in look.  perfect for a man- i thought. 

the paint is restoration hardware "slate" in the master and ben moore "sea haze" in the bath.  both is a velvet eggshell finish. 

lamps, pillow, frames and other accessories came from west elm. 

what a great experience being trusted completely to transform a room.  i must admit--- i was a little scared.  in the end my client said, "love it, i love your style" !!!!

XO  Jessica

photo collage from all angles of the new master bedroom styling by yours truly.     

 master bath: sea haze paint, cream leather chair from west elm, and orange flowers from lucy's.

request:  coffee table plant

i designed and created these terrariums from stones, air ferns + shells from clients collection.  glass containers are from west elm.

BEFORE



panda love

buy your friend a panda outfit... get a cute panda picture in return. 

for my friend who loves pandas -- i could not resist buying this for her... and it suits her perfectly.   xo

design:: styling work

freelance:
i work for john laptad, an amazing photographer. 
this wool coat is from a client called ibex.  we style the product, shoot it, edit it and they use the images for their website and catalogs.  check them out at ibex.com.  



our photoshop editor is amarett:  crazy talented!
the photo below comes from her blog.  amaretts blog

i made: fringe party decor

i created custom fringe decor for the front entrance and interior places for my friend leslie pyfers' party.  pops of oranges, pinks, golds + clear 17" round clear balloons made for a modern, fresh and fun design. 

*i used crepe paper.  it is solid and has a nice texture.  i purchases rolls online and hand cut the fringe with my rotary blade.  i folded it and attached it with a stable to cotton rope. 

the 17" clear balloons looked like giant bubbles. 

leslie pyfer wanted to throw and artist inspired party to benefit the Oregon Weimaraner Rescue.  each artist invited donated 10% of their profit.  :)
a modern, intimate party with good people and good design.
i created the custom fringe decor for the enterance and the interior. 
thank you leslie for allowing me to be a party of this event!  j

 leslie's two weimaraners

artist included: nathan hanna, brenda dunn, mark nillson, amy goheen, sheshe, seaworthy, christin dunbar, jessica, doug burke + me for decor and many more...

window design:: fall 2011

"raindrops"  --my newest window design is up at Parts + Labour Boutique  in downdown hood river, oregon.

parts + labour has a new window for fall.  the summer has been amazing and fall is on the way.  rain is on the way too...

process::  this window took a lot of hands on searching.  it took a few trips to re-sale shops to find the 20+ wooden hoops.  i also hunted for old lace and large doilies.   after i had a nice collection i placed all the fabric carefully into each hoop, cutting the edges.  after hanging them in a cluster (which is suppose to look like a cloud) i attached monofilament to each hoop and the base of the window and added hand-cut vellum raindrops. 

i hope that it is cheerful to look at and brings you gently into fall. 

much love

jessica

special thanks to my husband for alway helping me with logistic!  XO

leather accessories

making accessories again...
soft purple leather:: folded, cut, punched and sewn-- a wallet! 

many years ago i made leather wallets and a small jewelry line.  the leather has been boxed up and today i opened the box and created this little wallet.  it was amazing. 

more to come...

jessica

a treasured gift.

i heart my newest treasure.
a gift from the heart.

my friends and i like to buy each other little treasures.  small little things that remind us of each other.  my girlfriend, amarett found this amazing little clutch for me. it fits my style to a T.  xxxooo 

I LOVE IT!!  thank you

ice cold lemonade

"come get your ice cold lemonade, $.50"

yesterday i watched as my two little ones exploded with excitment setting up for their first lemonade stand.  we went to the store and bought supplies, made a large sign, and layed out a very nice table. 
they sat outside in the sunshine for about 2 hours. 
sold-out! 

they are proud. i am proud. they have spending cash.  people had a nice refreshment!  100% goodness

jessica

my little facepainter!

my 10 year old daughter, Ayva Sunshine is an amazing creative spirit.  she wanted so badly to facepaint at our local first-friday art walk. i said, "you bet".  we sat up a small booth right in the middle of town.  she set all her supplies up (with a little help from mom) and started  painting away.  three hours later and a lot of happy kids, mrs. ayva was so tired and $90 richer!  i was so proud of her, as she was very proud of herself too! 

she got home... counted all her $ and tossed it in the air.  haha.  i would have done the same.  like mother like daughter.  :)

here is a photo collage of the evening.  july 1  2011

"bonjour" backdrop design

design

for the first time i decided to cut an oval into a plywood backdrop.  it was a huge hit!  the teenagers loved peeking throught the hole. 

it also made it easier for me to keep everything in frame. 

materials:

4x8' piece of 1/4" plywood

chalkboard paint

chalk pen

overhead projector (make your type perfect)

tool to cut hole ( not sure cause i asked my super helpful husband Garth to do it )

the design was very simple.  i like that.  the stars were the teenages and props!  boy... did they POP!

thank you HRMS!  congrats

jessica

before

after

what my set-up looked like

test shot at home with my lovely little children!

test shot of yours truly just before the event

see all 500+ images here:  jessicalevingallery/ANightInParis

summer window: r i b b o n

window design for summer 2011:  ribbon + rope

first photo is a collage of the progress on the design elements for my summer window display at parts+labour boutique. 

i finished the window...  it looks fantastic. 100's of handcut ribbon (handcut because it is more cost effective to buy fabric by the yard and cut it inot 2" strips + you can select your colors better this way.)
Rotary cutter, 60' sisil rope @ 60. ft, 10+ yards of fabric from $4-8yd.  i also had an excellent assistants.  my children helped me tie ribbons and garth my husband  helped me with installation::thank you!


jessica

enjoy the summer window!  fun and flirty!

second hand satisfaction!

i have a thing.  a thing for "treasure hunting" 

i get so much satisfaction from going into a second hand store---searching, and if i am lucky that day... finding a treasure.  one mans trash is anothers treasure.  i say yes! 

today i found this amazing turqouise mexican dress.  i have a thing for these dresses.  it is the hand stitching designs that i really LOVE.  i buy them whenever i see them, in any size.  they are usually one size fits all--moo moo's.  i still love them, add a belt = it fits. most of  my friends tease me when i wear them.  so i usually use them as beach cover-ups.

i also have an affinity for aprons, old aprons. i have a large collection and i found this cute pink and white one today too.  i have a lot of appreciation for someone who has the patients to knit or crochet.  i admire these little treasures.  I found this 3ft. tall ceramic parrot (piggy bank) the other too!!!

go treasure hunting today.  you never know what you will find.  last time i found an amazing vintage gold clutch.  jessica