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Meet John McNamara of the Innovative Prefab Architectural Abode, Modhouse
Meet John McNamara, owner and Architect behind modhouse; New Zealand creators of prefabricated, sustainable, small architectural homes with a 'less is more' approach. John creates beautiful spaces that combine simple design and lots of timber - arguably two of our favorite things.
Customer Profile: Yianni Passaris
We are very happy to introduce to you Yianni Passaris, the passionate owner of Brisbane's Morning After Cafe, Yolk and Ping Pong modern Thai restaurant. Yianni takes all of our favorite things; food, design, and charisma - then holistically packs them into his eateries to create the perfect dining experience. We picked his brain about business, cafe design, and keeping it simple.
How to Install the Wooden Letter Board
We make things that go the distance and stand the test of time, so we thought we’d better help you out with installing your new Menu Board and get the job done right.
Customer Profile: Palace Electric
Meet Ben Daly, or Palace Electric as many know him as. Ben is an architect who recently renovated an old shearing shed into a home for his family. Ben takes nondescript buildings and transforms them into beautifully crafted homes whilst paying homage to the buildings' original purpose.
Our Favourite Ways to Use Peg Letter Menu Board
Peg Letter Boards are the perfect way to share words or inspiration in your home, business or cafe. The Wooden Menu boards are designed to be easily changed with the use of peg letters that slot into the perforated face of the wooden menu boards. When we first started George and Willy, we specialized in a lot of wooden products, we did cafe-fit-outs and office furniture that was made with beautiful birch wood such as the Wooden Peg Board shelving unit. With the addition of letter boards, it felt perfect to add birch into the collection again in the format of a wooden letter board.
The Best Uses of A Chalkboard Menu
Traditionally chalkboards remind us of classrooms. However, small businesses are realizing the value of having chalkboards for menus, sidewalk signs, and in-store advertising.
How to Install a Paper Roll Holder
Through timeless design and honest materials, we’ve made this Paper Roll Holder to go the distance and stand the test of time. So we thought we’d better help you out with installing your new creative accessory and get the job done right.
5 Ways To Use a Wooden Scout Letter Board
The Scout Letter Board is inspired by lazy board game afternoons with the use of small, wooden, Scrabble-like letter tiles that slot into aluminum rails. Board games are good for bringing people together, encouraging cooperation, not to mention it releases endorphins. We have tried to capture all these benefits and applied them to a menu board which will be contemplated without compromising the quality or feel of your overall interior design.
4 Ways to Use the Atelier Letter Board
The George & Willy collection of cafe menus and wall boards draw upon timeless materials and design elements that cause you to be nostalgic. The Atelier Letter Board draws inspiration from urban spaces of the previous century with the use of brass accents. This vintage-inspired letter board adds an element of understated luxury to your coffee menu.
Motorbike Trip Premiere Night
To celebrate the release of our Moto Trip Movie we held a premiere in our workshop, along with burgers, drinks and a few games. We can't wait to show you the full video, but for now, we hope you enjoy this sneak peek of what we got up to on the launch night.
Meet James Denton, co-founder of GoodFor
Meet James Denton, co-founder of @goodforstore a Wholefoods Refillery that uses great design to make sustainable shopping a whole lot easier and more enjoyable for all. James shares his favorite zero-waste product as well as some key learnings from the past 3years of business.
How To Install The Round Shop Sign In Your Space
Simple and stylish with a timeless silhouette, the Round Shop Sign is a great first look into your cafe, gallery or boutique and is easily mounted to wood, brick, and concrete. We make things that go the distance and stand the test of time, so we thought we’d better help you out with installing your new Store Sign and get the job done right.