Snow. Do. Not. Enter.

March 20, 2015March 20, 2015 | Design Works International

Photo by @nancy_fire

I know the two words that we all want to say today “Happy Spring” might have to be on hold for at least tomorrow due to a pending snow storm on the east coast today!

Guess we have to remember that it’s only March 20th and we have had our fair share of snow on the east coast through April in past years.

The chaos for NYC will be the crazy commute home tonight as the storm should hit its stride by rush hour, BUT the creativity will come from yet another amazing photo op that NYC has to offer when it’s color is a blanket of fresh white snow!

Trying to stay positive….”TGIF”!❄️❄️

Solo Journey Winter 2015 NYC

March 4, 2015March 4, 2015 | Design Works International

It’s true….this winter in NYC it has been….shall I say “A bit brutal” with our fair share of snow, ice, hail and freezing temperatures…but looking through my camera lens I choose to see ” The Softer Side” of winter…

Photo Credit @nancy_fire

Repetition NYC

March 3, 2015March 3, 2015 | Design Works International

Repetition in NYC could mean many things especially after living here for 30 years…as a designer it’s all about color, creativity and of course chaos, the positive kind!

Finding historic repetition like the detailing in these landmark handrail medallions in mixed metals just made my day! In NYC it’s all about appreciating “the history” that is captured by these everlasting signs of creativity!

I❤️NY!

Photo credit @ nancy_fire

Bridge Perspective…..NYC

March 1, 2015March 1, 2015 | Design Works International

Even from a far NYC intrigues me…no matter where I stand I always seem to fall in love all over again with it’s timeless beauty.

Perhaps it’s the subtle neutral tones of the skyline or it’s eclectic architecture that seems to calm my soul. And yes, the chaos of course…the good kind that promotes creativity and promise!

I ❤️ NY!

. Photo Credit @nancy_fire

Dancing in the Dark

February 26, 2015February 27, 2015 | Design Works International

Another fun “Night Walk” in Central Park…Dad and Dog Dance!

The upside of Winter 2015…enjoying the beautiful park!

NYC Central Park Night Walk

February 26, 2015February 27, 2015 | Design Works International

Even in the dark..this park is awesome! Winter Wonderland 2015.

Photo Credit @nancy_fire

New Perspective NYC

February 24, 2015February 27, 2015 | Design Works International

Had to share this Central Park West photo I took from the frozen reservoir in the park yesterday. Love the new perspective the snow-field creates in the foreground of the CPW Skyline! It might be freezing outside but the park is so enchanting with all the snowfall this winter….

Finding the Beauty in a NYC Winter!

February 17, 2015February 17, 2015 | Design Works International

It’s that time of year in NYC when even the strongest of “New Yorkers” are trying to keep their NYC spirit alive!

Waiting on freezing subway platforms for the train that never seems to arrive or fighting the slushy sidewalks of commuters or those client cancellations due to mass transit delays.

Take some advice from a “Native New Yorker”…enjoy the rustic glam that NYC has to offer…the lighting this time of year reflecting on buildings is incredible, Central Park is truly a winter wonderland and a photographers paradise both in the day as well as the early evening!

The skies might be grey, the buildings might look a bit dodgy from the winter weather and the streets might be full of debris from past storms but it’s all part of the NYC winter experience!

Try looking at our “Rustic Glam” sensibility like a ” Native New Yorker” and enjoy the beauty of a New York City winter!

Photography-Nancy Fire

The “Coolest” Guy I Know! Jeremy Scott!

February 16, 2015 | Design Works International

In 2007 my Design Studio in NYC, Design Works International had the pleasure of working with a fashion designer from LA named Jeremy Scott.

At that time Jeremy was getting ready for a show in LA and Paris and needed help with an idea that he had for a “juke box” dress. We looked at his amazing sketch and created the actual graphic in CAD and printed it on digital fabric at First2Print, the digital printing end of our studio….we were thrilled to see this dress allover the media in Paris as well as LA especially with M.I.A. wearing it!

Fast forward to 2015 where Jeremy Scott is now Design Director for Moschino and is designing clothes that musicians and models are wearing to award shows, red carpet appearances, super bowl half time, TV interviews and of course walking the cat walks at his fashion shows…we are so happy for Jeremy as he has always stayed true to himself as a designer, trend setter and stylist.

So excited for his success…I follow him on Instagram…I e-mailed him…(still having his e-mail in my phone…not knowing if it was still working…it’s been 8 years since we last spoke) and a few days later I received the most humble e-mail in return…talk about a welcomed response! Just proves that if you stay true to yourself…dreams do come true…dream on Jeremy…you are a super star and a super nice guy!
Love from NYC….