Studio tour: Paloma’s Nest
I’ve been a big fan of Caroline’s ever since Paloma’s Nest came on the scene…her personalized bowls are my go-to for bridal and shower gifts, so I was thrilled she agreed to show us around her studio! Thanks Caroline!
Name: Caroline Colom Vasquez
Location: Austin Texas
Company: Paloma’s Nest
What is your aesthetic? Pure, nostalgic, and traditional -in a non-traditional way.
How does your studio style convey your professional aesthetic? Lots of windows and stained glass allow for plenty of sunshine. Vintage and antique pieces are repurposed and adapted for daily, modern use. Calming color palette gives a sense of controlled, peaceful chaos.
Favorite part of your studio? The shipping room, where all of the finished work is gathered to receive the finishing touches, and to be wrapped in brown paper boxes and tied up with string….these really are a few of my favorite things!
Where do you go for inspiration? To sleep. My best ideas come to me before dozing off for the night.
What tool do you use in your business that you can’t live without? My collection of vintage stamps. I even have some stored in a safe-deposit box.
Is there anything you’d upgrade to? I’d love to move the business into a charming Victorian house with plenty of room for everything- our production studio, shipping department, and an office of my very own. A grandiose dining room table for company lunches and meetings would be terrific, too. Someday.
[images from Paloma's Nest]
September 8th, 2009 at 10:25 am
So lovely to see where her inspiration comes from!
September 8th, 2009 at 10:31 am
Very nice to see her studio since I don’t get to meet her in person yet. It shows how classy and creative she is.
September 8th, 2009 at 10:46 am
Congratulations! You have created a truly UNIQUE + original product. You are certainly a very gifted and creative lady. I wish you all of the success in the world. You deserve it.
September 8th, 2009 at 11:27 am
I LOVE these features, it’s so interesting to see what people surround themselves with.
September 8th, 2009 at 11:48 am
I love to see the “behind the scenes” details of studio’s like this!
September 8th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Too cool!Her ringbearer bowls are to die for! Great post.
September 8th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
love the behind the scenes of the studio. makes me love paloma’s nest even more.
September 8th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
this is great! i’m really enjoying your studio tours! it helps that both ritzy bee and paloma’s nest are totally adorable! thanks so much for sharing!
September 8th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Such a wonderful interview and gorgeous space! I love Caroline’s work & love seeing all of her inspiration.
September 8th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
What a lovely interview and such a great series! I adore lovely Caroline and her work and it is so much fun to see where is all happens!
Thank you both!
xo
Melissa
September 9th, 2009 at 11:47 am
These cards are awesome!
September 9th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
I have noticed this adorable shop in the past.
I wonder what those little white bowls are made of?
porcelain? bisque?
They are precious.
September 13th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
Are Caroline and Rae Dunn friends? Their work are strikingly similar: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5334039&ga_search_query=raedunn&ga_search_type=seller_usernames
September 30th, 2009 at 9:46 am
can we find out the artist that is shown twice in the interview – first of a female bust – then second – all you can see are bits of feet. big swirly gestural lines. love it.