So it’s 9:30 on Monday night and I’ve just gotten off the plane from my trip to Albuquerque, where I got to check out more than a few awesome Bart Price houses (alas, still not from inside). Congratulations to both Sherri and Freshly Found for their laser-like accuracy in Friday’s where in the world contest, you made my decision tricky so you will both win bracelets from Naughty Secretary Club. Hooray!!
Anyhoodle, as I mentioned, I’m fresh off the plane and have just returned to my computer after 4 days of work-free-best-friend’s-wedding-bliss. Despite my begrudging return to the real world, all is not so bad as my inbox included brand new pics of the newest Birds Barbershop taken by our own Ms. Erin.
You may remember that Erin took these pics of Birds on East Sixth just a couple of months ago. The newest shop has a 3D mural created by local party planner extraordinaire and all-around badass, Luther Himes. Psst… remember those 3D party pics I posted last week? See, it’s all coming together, right?
My favorite part of the shop is the 35 foot long wall with the black and metallic silver chevron stripe. I had originally suggested a wide, angled stripe, then Joel Mozersky suggested we make it a chevron while at lunch one day. I gave the design to our painter who then suggested that we put it at an angle. So, it was a 3-way collaboration. Yay! Collaborative success!
Oh, unfortunately, at the last minute they had to put that ugly AC in. But at least it’s nice and cozy in there now.
That AC is a godsend since every other wall is a floor-to-ceiling window.
Did I mention the Free Skill Crane?
And the free Lone Star?
I love the back shampoo room, these chairs sit across from the big chevron wall. The black high-gloss stripes running up the wall were a quick solution (suggested by yours truly) when no back splash had been planned for the sink, those shampoo bottles get messy too, so the wall directly behind them needed to be protected as well.
I found this light on ebay, it is my one true love
I also designed these 3D glasses, they’re mighty special from the front as well, guess you’re going to have to stop by the shop to see them. For those of you in Austin, it’s at 1902 South Congress, Just north of Magnolia Cafe. You can also visit their site (designed by lil ole me) HERE
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Karly, it’s fabulous! Only topped by the website you designed! And great copy too { walk in. rock out. }. You’re brilliant, girl.
Jesus H. Christ on a popsicle stick! That has to be the coolest barbershop on the planet.
Seriously boffo interior design there, KP. Erin’s printing off copies for the D/C portfolio, right?
I got really excited about going there next time we’re in town. Then I realized I have no hair to cut. SAD
what a neat place to get a hair cut!
I sure like the chevron wall and the hair washing stations! those look FAB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Super cool. Great work!
Lonestar is my favorite beer in ze world. i want to go to there!
That place is unreal. For Reals! You two make for a killer combination. I bow in the face of such talent.
Thanks all! I really can’t take all the credit, the shop’s vision is really the owner’s, who has a great eye for all things design and vintage. He came up with the walk in rock out slogan as well.
You dudes all need to stop by next time you’re in town
Love It! Will have to check it out next time I’m in Austin.
You guys effing ROCK. Can’t wait to see it in person.
Very awesome! The hair dressers in my town take themselves FAR to seriously! Suggest a global domination with the next stop Melbourne town – yes?!
I was just on their web site yesterday! I’ve gotten my hair cut at Birds for a couple of years now, and love it. I was actually kinda happy to see that my stylist moved to the Congress location so I can see the new place up close and personal next week. Hurrah! Great work!