nine

We are celebrating 9 years of Sienna Lynn Studio over here!

This time of year I reflect back and so many memories flash through my mind. I clearly remember the excitement (and fear) of leaving the large corporate architecture & design world to start my own business. The passion to create unique commercial spaces, and the desire to connect directly with clients, led me on this journey. 

I love that every project is unique. Every day is different. It's the creative challenges and the people along the way (contractors, venders, reps, clients, and friends) that make my job extremely rewarding. 

Each week I continue into the unknown just like I did nine years ago, but now the fear is replaced with confidence, while the excitement continues. Can't wait to see what this year brings. 

With gratitude, 
Jodi
http://www.siennalynnstudio.com

about

Starting outlines for sienna lynn studio's new website.  My goal is to have a new website rolled out by spring... but busy projects are pushing this to Fall.
Anyone out there a pro at square space? I need to dive into this soon.

commercial design. personalized.

sienna

People often ask about the name of my interior design business. Here are a few fun-facts behind the origin of Sienna Lynn Studio.

A color. 
The paint tubes of sienna (raw and burnt sienna) are used in almost every painting that I've done. A trick I learned from one of my painting professors in collage: adding sienna while mixing the paints, creates a similar undertone to the finished artwork.

A name. 
As a mom of 3 boys, this name was not selected for those babies, however I chose it for my other baby -- my business. The year was 2009 and I followed my intuition to leave the corporate world (during the recession!) and begin a new journey. The unknown. Sienna Lynn Studio was launched to focus on my passions: helping people + design.  Connecting with individuals and companies who understand that design can impact their business in so many amazing ways. 

A place.
Siena is located in Italy, central Tuscany. I daydream of a future trip to Italy. The same year that I started Sienna Lynn Studio, I made a promise to myself that I would visit Siena for my 50th birthday. I was in my early thirties and this seemed like an eternity away, but this vision would make me smile during all the ups and downs of starting a business as a single mom. Now a family of five and only 10 years away!

A wine.
A favorite choice for red. Looking forward to many more years with Sienna Lynn Studio and continuing the unknown of each day.
Cheers!

coffee house event center

It was such a pleasure to design the coffee house event center for Mugshots Coffee Company. Working with the owner and general manager to capture the dream and vision was a great experience every step of the way.

BEFORE:
This is where it started, our initial meeting at the site of an old scrapbooking store...

AFTER...
I'm always so excited for the AFTER photos!  Here are the final professional photos of the space. A clean, light, modern spot designed for Millennials in mind. 

Along with ebony wood tables and aluminum chairs, there are refurbished upholstered booths, a dual-sided fireplace with bean bag chairs, tablet-arm lounge chairs, a coffee bar to chat with the baristas, and a high top counter to work on laptops next to the open garage door feature.

In addition to the coffee house, the event center hosts several live performances and bands as well as a conference room available for rent by the public. Located at 10518 France Ave. South, Bloomington, MN. Support local.

little helper

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friday focus: Painterly Hair Artisan

Wrapping up our friday focus series...another unique business that Sienna Lynn Studio has the pleasure of working with: Painterly Hair Artisan.

Painterly Hair Artisan is a boutique brand hair salon specializing in the art of hair painting.  As a master artisan, Brooke has over 5,000 followers on instagram! Check out why they're swooning over her artistic and beautiful hair transformations! https://instagram.com/painterlyhairartisan/

Branded inspiration board by Sienna Lynn Studio:

(Painterly logo by Kelly Gleonde)

Decor pieces compliment the custom retail, beverage area, and hair styling space at Painterly Hair Artisan. The proposed color palette of aqua and brown combine with original branded purple accents.

friday focus: Charlie & Violet Photography

Sienna Lynn Studio is grateful to work with such amazing clients in the Twin Cities! Continuing the friday focus series: Charlie and Violet Photography. 

Nicole is super talented. As an award-winning photographer, her photos capture art, emotion and beauty like no other. Simply gorgeous images! Recently I was fortune to have Nicole photograph my newborn son, and the entire experience was such a joy. 

Charlie and Violet website: http://www.charlieandviolet.com
Check out her new studio:

(Photo courtesy of Charlie and Violet)

friday focus: BzBody Fitness

The excitement of working with other business owners who follow their passion is contagious!  

Over the next few Fridays, I'm focusing on some unique and distinctive local businesses that Sienna Studio has the opportunity to work with.

BzBody Fitness is located inside Champions Hall, a multi-venue sports and event center.  It's filled with forward-thinking sports and fitness tenants. I had the opportunity to work with Shannon, the owner of BzBody Fitness.  After years as a personal trainer, her energy and expertise led her to to launch BzBody fitness studio in Eden Prairie, which offers the latest in group fitness and personal training.   

 

studio sunshine

After a long winter and remodel...

Enjoying a sunny day in the new studio!