happy holidays from los angeles!
signing off for the holiday weekend, everyone have a great time wherever you may be! next week, we rock the last week of the year, and beyond that—the future!
recent work
diy projects for dog lovers: the dog-friendly home
a fun project from quayside publishing, perfect for the active DIY dog owner, diy projects for dog lovers: the dog-friendly home by ruth strother, shows you how to make all kinds of dog houses, dog beds, agility structures and accessories for your beloved canine friend. i’ve been working in a dog-friendly office a few days per week, and all my designer, dog-loving co-workers have been asking about it. this book is super-cute and has something for anyone with a dog.
ford mustang
from the motorbooks division of quayside publishing comes ford mustang by brad bowling, a retrospective on every release of the mustang line since its debut in 1964. this book is full of beautiful photography celebrating car design, and for someone like me, who only has superficial knowledge of the history of the mustang, it’s allowed me to pick out many iterations of the car on the road now.
black & decker: the complete guide to bathrooms
a new release from quayside publishing, black & decker: the complete guide to bathrooms shows the home improvement enthusiast all kind of great bathroom projects with complete step-by-step instructions.
LACE cd packaging
jason lee bruns does it again, this time with his band LA caribbean ensemble, LACE. he worked with a wonderful local photographer, kim fox, to get a great collection of urban scene shots. with great photography, it’s easy to put together a really fun layout that captures the energy of the music and vibe of the band.
happy st. valentine’s day 2010!
st. valentine’s day is right around the corner, and i’m bringing back school-style valentine’s day cards for personalizing and handing out to friends, family, co-workers, and anyone who makes your life awesome and needs to know about it. get festive, get nice, get awesome!
request a free set today through my contact form and receive them just in time for valentine’s day! i just need your mailing address to send them out [and no, it doesn’t go into my address book or mailing list, i’m way too lazy to be nefarious with contact info].
how to repair your motorcycle by mark zimmerman
coming soon from motorbooks is an all-new how to repair your motorcycle by mark zimmerman, with photos by jeff hackett. this how-to guide covers the gamut, from shopping for a vintage bike, breaking it down, replacing & restoring parts, assembly and care for your newly-restored bike. a great handbook for motorcycle enthusiasts who love to get their hands dirty.
the complete guide to masonry & stonework
new from creative publishing international is the complete guide to masonry & stonework, featuring a huge selection of home improvement projects for homeowners. learn the basics of pouring concrete, laying stone or setting pavers, choose the best projects from your home, and then follow clearly illustrated how-to instructions to get the job done.
the complete guide to codes for homeowners
coming soon from creative publishing international is the complete guide to codes for homeowners, a must-have guide before you start for anyone interested in diy home improvement. this guide covers all required and recommended parts, materials, and setups for all types of home improvment building projects with full-color photography for clear and easy identification. keep this resource on hand so you don’t risk losing the value of a home addition that fails to meet building codes.
parlato design studio 