Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Out with generic gifts, in with personal ones!

Pentimento inc is proud to introduce our new and very unique place to shop, called re.collection art inc. Located in our Mesa studio, they specialize in movie memorabilia, old advertisements, vintage post cards, sheet music, found objects, military posters, ephemera, photographs, vintage paper,
produce crate art, ...an abundance of inspiration to help you with holiday gift giving made personal!

Cali Beauty
14in x 18in | Metal Signage | Circa 1930s

Cigar Boxes
Set of 3 | Assorted

Cigar Boxes
Set of 3 | Assorted

Cigar Boxes
Set of 3 | Assorted

Drawer Pull
Brass + Colorful Stones

Drawer Pulls
Brass + Colorful Stones

Exhale
11.75in x 11.75in | Plastic Signage

High Voltage
20in x14in | Metal Signage

Vintage Kokak Film Canister
Set of 3

Westend Signage
Set of 2 | 8.5in x 5.25in | Metal Signage

Visit re.collection art inc. Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm at 737 W. 2nd Ave. Mesa, AZ 85210. Also visit them online at www.recollectionart.com.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

NEWH's 5th Annual Bowl-A-Rama

This past Friday was NEWH's 5th Annual Bowl-A-Rama! Also known as "Bowling for Scholars", this their biggest fund raising event of the year benefiting their Student Scholarship Fund! So, as an active member of NEWH we donated some fabulous gifts for the raffle.

We were asked to come up with gift baskets and decided to do our own twist, in this case "gift crates" using repurposed wooden wine crates. We made two, one from Pentimento inc. and the other from re.collection art inc. Take a look!

Pentimento crate
Our "gift crate" from Pentimento includes:

A 3-Light polished chrome, mini-chandelier.
A hand-carved Cantera Garden Stone.

A pair of handmade art glass earrings.
A 3 piece set of handcrafted, art glass votive candle holders.
A beautifully framed art piece featuring
vintage album cover art, titled: "Let's Visit France & Italy"!






A framed original art piece - "Bella Porta".
And a framed original art piece - "Respite".


re.collection art inc crate

Our "gift crate" from re.collection art includes:
A beautiful vintage art image titled "Stolen Sweets",
framed and ready to hang.
Vintage themed, "Crinoline Girl Soap" with jasmine & ylang.
A set of handmade re.collection art vintage image note cards.

Two bars of "Godiva Chocolatier" chocolate,
72% dark and 31% milk wrapped in a re.collection art
"Lady Godiva" vintage image.
And Honeybush Caramel Tea, packaged with our own
vintage artwork titled, "Restful Visit".

The items in our "gift crates" represent the many talents, resources, artists and capabilities that Pentimento inc. and recollection art brings to every client and every project, including Lighting, Iron Doors & Gates, Cantera Stone, Art Glass, Upholstered Modular furniture and Vintage Themed Art  for interior design, hospitality, healthcare and corporate projects!

Thursday, September 30, 2010

A Big Thank You to all who attended our Lighting CEU Seminar!

A Big Thank You to all who attended our Lighting CEU Seminar! We enjoyed seeing old friends and meeting new ones, too. Fred Butler did a fabulous job presenting the many aspects to consider when addressing the lighting needs of any space. Fred's wealth of experience is available through Pentimento inc. to assist the interior designer and architect with lighting plans and lighting specifications. We're excited to offer Fred's help as a free service to our customers. Thank you Fred for flying in from Atlanta! Also a big thanks to Steve Kelman of Lighting Artistry for coming in from California.

Fred Butler presenting his Seminar on Sustainability in Lighting for Hospitality and Commercial Projects.


  


Lighting CEU Seminar crowd.

Nancy Hugo attended. She posted some great pics and video to her Kitchen & Bath Facebook page. Here's a link. Many thanks, Nancy!

Visit our Facebook page for more!

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Lighting CEU Seminar hosted by Pentimento inc. at our new Factory Showroom


 


Can you believe it's already August? What happened to June and July? We've been busy all summer long preparing our new factory showroom. What used to be manufacturing space is now becoming nearly 20,000 square feet of display area. High ceilings, lots of wall space…it's going to be quite a place. Former paint booths are being turned into vignettes to show design applications using the many products that Pentimento inc. offers. Open areas that were once the home of scroll benders, welders and wiring stations are becoming hospitality room settings, and outdoor living displays. We are showing antique reproduction hand-carved fireplaces, iron doors with art glass, iron architectural details, vintage collectibles and memorabilia, original art, upholstered modular seating and many lighting lines including 2nd Ave. Lighting. We now represent some stunning lighting lines from Italy and Spain, too. So many really beautiful things!

We define our factory showroom as a destination location. A creative collaborative resource. A place where our clients will see lots of product and design ideas & solutions while we assist them in their project needs. Our talented artists and designers are on site to offer custom product design services, too.

As a resource, we aim to help our clients in other ways, too… like education. So, scheduled for Wednesday, September 29th, at 9:30 AM, we are hosting a Lighting CEU Seminar.

This free seminar, "Quality Design & Sustainability" offers continuing education credits and addresses the unique challenges found in hospitality design. Our presenter will be Fred Butler, LC, CDT, MIES. Mr. Butler is a graduate of the College of Architecture at the Georgia Institute of Technology. After practicing as an architect for ten years, he transitioned his focus to understanding both the Art and Science of applying light to Architecture and Design.


In no other industry do you have as many different space types as you do with the Hospitality Industry. From restaurants to hotels, vacation resorts, casinos & theme parks, the Hospitality Industry is a complex world that depends heavily on successful lighting to create an elevated level of experience - ambience, drama, sparkle and comfort! How can we light these spaces well and sustainably? Our Lighting Seminar will help you have a better understanding of:

  • Energy Statistics & Hospitality Programs that promote quality design and energy efficiency.
  • Sustainable Lamp Terminology.
  • Energy Codes related to the Hospitality Industry.
  • Sustainable Lighting Design techniques for the various types of hospitality spaces. And leave prepared with a Custom Lighting Fixture Design Checklist.

To RSVP for this very valuable seminar, please email ronna@pentimentoinc.com or call us, 480-962-1918.

Showroom address: 737 W. 2nd Ave., Mesa AZ 85210

(Mr. Butler, a Certified Education Provider, has personally assisted with consultative support in lighting design on many major projects including the Atlanta Airport and various projects such as libraries, theatrical lighting and open office design. He is a member of IESNA (Illumination Engineering Society of North America), an Allied Member of the AIA, and the USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council).

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Be cool...


Pentimento introduces the Chandel-air™.  Chandeliers with fans incorporated into the design; not fans with a light package stuck to the bottom. What a clever concept!  And what a fan-tastic way to bring "the indoors out and the outdoors out."

Ideal for Arizona's long hot summers and also green compliant. No monetary rebates but lots of enjoyment and energy efficient.

Review the 5 new designs on our website and see which will work best for your home/project.  These fans are applicable to both residential and commercial projects. I can imagine them in a residential outdoor living space or on the patio of a restaurant. To see one of these in person contact Ronna or Jenifer at 480 962 1918, the new Pentimento Showroom which was formerly showroom/factory for 2ndAve. Lighting.

Jenifer and Ronna are enamored with these new Chandel-airs and think you will be too.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Lighting is now on our website check it out!


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With nearly 20,000 products, featuring 2nd Ave Lighting. Pentimento inc. is your one-stop design shop for all your lighting needs!
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  • Great state-of-the-art custom capabilities for hospitality, contract and residential projects
  • Quick quoting
  • Value engineering
  • Budget sensitive designs
  • Outstanding customer service
Need Lighting? We can do that!
Check out more exiting products from Pentimento inc.

Monday, March 29, 2010

Cars, Cigars, Iron and Wine…

Sound like an odd combination? Au contraire! When we create for our clients there isn't any combination that is too unusual, offbeat or surprising. We've been working up new ideas for some exciting projects. These original artworks are by artist Dina Petruzzi. These are just a small sample of theme specific art solutions from re.collectionart inc.

Old Dude

Smolder

Torino Iron Firescreen


  A Sublime Journey No. 2

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Back in the Lighting Business!

We are so excited to announce that our Ronna and Sheldon Nitzky of Pentimento inc. have re-joined the family of 2ND AVE. LIGHTING which has recently come under the new ownership of Meyda Lighting of Yorkeville, New York. In addition to iron doors & gates, hand crafted art glass, architectural stone, fine wood furniture and upholstered seating, Pentimento inc. now offers lighting, too!

Through our business alliance with the new owners of 2ND AVE. LIGHTING, Ronna and Sheldon will continue to provide the design community with great, state-of the-art custom capabilities, quick quoting, budget sensitive designs, value engineering and outstanding customer service. They are looking forward to returning to the personalized service and core values that made 2ND AVE. LIGHTING a trusted industry leader for almost three decades.

So, Ronna and Sheldon can, once again, help clients with any of their lighting needs including commercial, hospitality and contract!

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Exclusively through Pentimento inc.

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Blending style, practicality and comfort, Pentimento inc. presents
our exclusive line of Upholstered Modular Seating!
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  • Fade resistant, Stain resistant, Wear resistant.
  • Smart, chic, fashion-forward designs for Indoor and Outdoor use.
  • Thousands of fabrics including the beautiful and durable Sunbrella® Line.
  • Patented construction makes this furniture easy to maintain. Simply spray with a hose to clean—dries quickly!
  • Ideal for hospitality, resort, assisted living, public spaces and fine residential settings.
 Need Upholstered Modular Seating? We can do that!
Check out more exciting products from Pentimento inc.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Phoenix Home & Garden's Arizona Style Showplace


Phoenix Home and Garden’s Arizona Style Showplace was held at Scottsdale Quarter this past Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It was a great show featuring all things beautiful, for the home, inside and out – fine art, cantera stone, iron doors, tile, florals, interior design & architectural services, landscaping and more.

Gary Smith, Ronna Nitzky, Dina Petruzzi and Ana Cordova taking a break.

Gallery Row

Just a small sample of furniture and accessories for outdoor living.

It was exciting to see this very busy event. Could this be a positive sign for the Interior and Home Building Industries in Arizona? We sure think so!

Monday, February 15, 2010

NEWH EVENT! Wild Horse Pass Casino & Hotel Tour.


Join us for a fabulous tour of 
the new Wild Horse Pass Casino & Hotel

Contemporary designs incorporated with the Gila River Indians natural history and influence offer a unique blend. Following tour we will enjoy lite fare and drinks (cash bar) in the 'Classics' Lounge.

WHEN:
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
5:00pm to 7:30pm

WHERE:
Wild Horse Pass Casino & Hotel 
[not the Sheraton WHP Resort]
Meet in the 'Classics' Lounge

5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85246

COST:
Members: $10 ($15 at the door)
Student Members: Complementary, as our guests.
Non-Members: $20 ($25 at the door)
*Become a member at the event = no entry fee!

RSVP by February 22nd, 2010 to Bob McMillan at bmcmillan@studiowestresources.com or call at 602-615-2000

Thursday, February 11, 2010

The Chef's Loft

Delicious food, live jazz, meeting and getting to know some great people… perfect!

Last Thursday night, Feb. the 4th, we attended the pre-grand opening of this brand new venue located in the heart of the Scottsdale Arts District. The Chef's Loft is a unique, multifunction, entertainment setting designed to serve many purposes including the hosting of parties, charity events, and corporate meetings.

But wait, they go well beyond that with their fully appointed studio kitchen, equipped with sound and video recording capabilities! The 3,300 square foot studio located at Southbridge,  at the Scottsdale Waterfront, is built to produce quality culinary entertainment including lifestyle television shows, documentaries, commercials and more that promote growth, team building, mentoring and recognition, connecting today’s top professional chefs, with the dining public.

This is really a space open to possibilities! A place where you could create a unique experience for your party. How about hosting a hands-on cooking workshop for you and your guests? What a great way to promote teamwork for a company event, too!

The Chef's Loft has an intimate piano bar setting, where on this night the bartender served up a new cocktail called a B-29. This yummy and potent libation was made with Vodka, Vanilla Rum and their very own "J.J's Root Beer".  This house root beer was created by J.J. Laszlo, father of The Chef's Loft owner, Michael Laszlo. Everyone who visits The Chef's Loft is sure to meet J.J. who, even in his 80's, can be found hobnobbing with guests, sharing stories, and just having a good time.
       
Well, for this good time, we were invited by The Chef's Loft's, "party diva", Maria Arnold-Hayden. Maria's energy and enthusiasm is contagious. Having encouraged us to show a few of our vintage inspired art pieces during the pre-grand opening event, we've been asked to show again, next time for the Grand Opening. We'll have to keep you posted on that! We hear they are also planning to host weekly live jazz nights, too!

Here are some pics:

Serving up delicious tastes.

  Live Jazz.

   Mingling.

  Maria Arnold-Hayden and Ronna Nitzky... and Kate.

  Dina Petruzzi and Maria... and Kate again.

  Jenifer Tague, Ana Cordova, Maria and Ronna.

Thank you Maria and Michael and J.J.! We had such a great time. Please check out The Chef's Loft at www.thechefsloft.com.