Conn Brattain Design

11/06/2017

Have you been keeping up with At Home With Amy Sedaris? Did you catch this week's episode on Gift Giving? If not, you missed my custom ribbon lettering bumper I made especially for the show. You can see it at the 7:06 mark, but watch the entire episode. You'll thank me later.

Amy Sedaris invites you into her home, where she will show off diverse but necessary homemaking skills

10/15/2017

Aloha. It's been awhile since I've posted. I've been busy working on my weaving over at The Maui Mercer. Head on over to that page and follow me for updates on current work... like these new pillows I just introduced this week. Mahalo.

05/05/2016

Here is a link to view the images and shopping details online:
http://mauimagazine.net/under-construction/

We took our fashion shoot to the construction zone this issue.

05/05/2016

Finally getting some free time to post this great video by our Hair/makeup guru, Ry-n Shimabuku. It's a short look into the last photo shoot we did for the March-April 2016 Maui No Ka Oi Magazine. Since it was for the Island Living issue, I wanted to do something that was home related. It's called UNDER CONSTRUCTION and the idea was a woman comes home and gets tired of waiting for someone to do the renovations she wants, so she tackles them on herself, all-the-while looking fabulous. And yes, that is me draped in florals for the mockups of the layout. Thanks for the beauty and the great video Ry-n.
Photography: John Giordani
Fashion and Set Styling: Conn Brattain Design
Hair and Makeup: Ry-n Shimabuku Ry-n Shimabuku-Makeup Artist
Model: Skye Hudson with Larson Talent Hawaii
Assistant Stylist: Tori Speere
Stage Manager: Maui Blake

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0981BAz6FQ

this week, i'm doing hair and makeup for a fashion editorial for maui no ka oi magazine. come behind the scenes with me and enjoy! and pick up our copy of ma...

04/13/2016

Summer 2016 issue of The Shops at Wailea Magazine is off to print. 2 years and 6 issues later, this will be my final issue as I have decided to work less on the computer and more on my loom and on The Maui Mercer. I will still be doing my shopping guide and fashion for Maui No Ka Oi Magazine and graphic design work for private clients.

02/15/2016

Look for changes and updates coming to connbrattain.com and this page soon. Thanks for following.

02/15/2016

Have you had a chance to visit my new business page - The Maui Mercer yet? These hand towels were delivered to Pearl a few days ago - just in time for . They make great . Shown here in color combinations. loomed

02/02/2016

I am happy to finally announce my new company - The Maui Mercer - a collection of handwoven home and personal accessories from throw blankets, towels, table linens, rugs, pillows and more. The name came about after researching the word "mercantile" and discovering a mercer is one who deals in textiles. Mercers were formerly merchants or traders who dealt in cloth, typically fine cloth that was not produced locally. However inventories of mercers in small towns suggest that many were shopkeepers who dealt in various other dry commodities, not only cloth. Related occupations include haberdasher, draper and cloth merchant.

I have been planning this for over 2 years. Always putting it on hold because I always said "yes" to new work that came my way. Not a bad thing, but it was finally time to say "no" to others and "yes" to me. I finally got it started a few weeks before I detached retina which required surgery. I've lost about 98% vision in my left eye which subsequently side tracked me for the last 6 months and the project was put on hold.

Not one to be kept down I have been weaving as much as possible since October and have completed 2 rugs, 4 throw blankets and 6 towels... with another 6 towels on the loom now. It's been a challenge with only one eye and my editorial duties, but I am making great progress. I work on a Leclerc Nilus II 60" floor loom and hope to add a frame loom to the mix soon.

I plan to have an online store up sometime Spring 2016. Along with handwoven items, the shop will include other pieces I plan to make with my 30 year collection of textiles. Look for knitted pieces, crochet pieces, small bags, pillows and other collectables. In the meantime, please contact me with inquiries. Custom orders welcome.

Pieces are currently available exclusively at Pearl in Paia.

Please visit The Maui Mercer and like my page and to keep up with the progress.

And a HUGE MAHALO to John Giordani for helping me design the logo. Isn't it gorgeous?

Here is a link to the website. http://www.themauimercer.com

Shop for textiles, hand-woven on the island of Maui, Hawai‘i. All natural yarns and materials. Rugs, scarves, and towels.

12/23/2015

Do you still have some last minute shopping to do? Need some ideas? Here is my 2015 Holiday Gift Guide for Maui No Ka Oi Magazine.

http://www.mauimagazine.net/Maui-Magazine/November-December-2015/Maui-Holiday-Gift-Guide/

11/04/2015

Amazing issue on stands and in mailboxes now. LOVE this cover. John Giordanii is the MOSTEST art director. It includes my annual Holiday Gift Guide... comprised of 30 Maui made/designed products. . Maui Maui No Ka Oi Magazine

Visit subscribe.mauimagazine.net and use special code "GIVEMAUI" to save 50% on new subscriptions.

The Best of Maui issue is on stands now. Check out our holiday gift guide, 10 Great Maui Adventures and lots more!

Subscriptions available at subscribe.mauimagazine.net..... Use special code "GIVEMAUI" to save 50% off new orders! You're welcome ;)

09/09/2015

My cake top supplier is crowdfunding to grow her business. Many levels and awesome perks. (she gives me her cake tops when she cuts them to make layer cakes - ain't no reason to throw away cake!)

You can support Heidi Cramer of Maui Sweet Cakes and get some holiday shopping done early.

My favorites??? The brownies! But they are all great.
Please check it out!

Support Maui Sweet Cakes rising demand! Local, hand-made Shortbread, Sprinkle Cookies & Brownies | Crowdfunding is a democratic way to support the fundraising needs of your community. Make a contribution today!

08/18/2015

My current shopping guide in the Fall/Winter 2015-2016 issue of Kāʻanapali Magazine. In room throughout featuring