by thesavageway | Jan 19, 2022 | moss art, Uncategorized
If you live in Charlotte, NC, then you’ve certainly seen the hot new restaurant with the jungle vibes making its way around the internet by now. This is Para and we had the honor of creating some really special moments of interior design with our Moss Art. One of the owners is Chet Desai and he has been a client and friend of The Savage Way for years now. When we first started this company (and when we were still doing social media and marketing work) we helped him open Stache House & Lounge in Southend. Well things have come full circle as we were able to help him on his latest restaurant venture, Para.
We created two standout green wall moments for this contemporary, modern style restaurant and bar. The desire was to feel like you were walking into a lush and luxurious establishment like you would in Miami or NYC – but right here in the Queen City. Para will deliver a globally influenced menu built from fresh, high-quality ingredients – a little something for everyone.
Now for the Green Walls…The Moss Art
The first is this 12’w x 8.5’h gorgeous fern, foliage and moss wall that showcases the Para logo in gold painted letters. Green walls made of moss and other preserved plants are ideal for clients who want the look and feel of a plant wall but do not want to be concerned with maintaining it or killing the plants. All of the plants that you see have gone through an extensive preservation process so there is no need for water, drainage, sunlight or a costly maintenance package. We love how this piece acts as a center piece for the restaurant.
The second moss installation we created was a green wall for the bar fronts on the opposite side of the building. In total it is over 90 sqft of coverage. Using sheet moss, mood moss and reindeer moss, all preserved, we created this dimensional, textural, plant look to help tie into the lux feel of the entire place.
We also created this custom Mood Moss channel that lives behind the banquette seating. Just another little nod to the beauty of nature and the care and effort that went into every nook and cranny of Para.
We are always honored to have repeat customers and to have a client that trusts us to help bring a vision on paper into real life. Cheers to grand openings (officially open 1/19/22), cheers to using mother nature in interior design and cheers to friends bringing their dreams to life.
by thesavageway | Oct 23, 2017 | clean graffiti, Uncategorized
What does your business promote? When we had the chance to do a Clean Graffiti campaign with local Charlotte yoga studio, Yoga One, they knew exactly what they wanted to put out into the world; Love one another. Such a simple, yet profound statement.
Clean Graffiti for Charlotte yoga studio, Yoga One in the Dilworth & Plaza Midwood areas.
Such a positive way to use Clean Graffiti. Yoga One spreads Love One Another message. #thesavageway
Clean Graffiti campaign for Yoga One in Charlotte, NC. #thesavageway
We placed 12 Clean Graffiti spots around their two studios, located in Plaza Midwood and the newly opened studio in Dilworth. Using a play on their logo, as well as the phrase that represents the lifeline of their wellness practice, Yoga One was able to connect with the public in a subtle, relatable way. We received several Instagram messages from people who spotted a Clean Graffiti spot and snapped a pic.
Instagram message from Amber Miller (@amberjenelle) after she spotted the Yoga One message of love. #thesavageway
Kudos to this amazing company for harnessing the power of positivity on the sidewalk.
by thesavageway | Apr 5, 2017 | community
MORNING THOUGHTS SERIES: Once a week we will be sharing some of our morning meditations, coffee talks and general life mantras. Yes, #thesavageway is a creative marketing agency, but it is also a lifestyle. We (Torrie Savage & Paula Bartlett) strive to live a healthy, happy, positive life and we want to share our perspective. You can also follow along on Instagram with the hashtag #thesavageway.
Trust Your Gut
#thesavageway has been using the mantra of “Trust Your Gut” since its founding in 2012.
When I think about #thesavageway and what we’ve built our company upon, one notion keeps coming to the surface. That notion is “Trust Your Gut.” It is incredibly important to learn what you value and what you want to put out into the world, both as an individual and as a business. Once you know what matters to you, you will be able to practice the skill of trusting your gut.
Many times as an entrepreneur you are going to be challenged with unchartered territories; client requests that seem far fetched, making business decisions that will affect you one year down the road, or deciding whether to take on that new project or not. All of these instances can be scary and overwhelming. However, decisions become a lot easier if you can trust your gut and listen to those core values.
When you “Trust Your Gut,” you can take the second guessing out of things. If you know you don’t want to represent that company, you will say no…not “Maybe?!?” You will feel confident that it is not the right fit, and that you’re not just saying yes because you need the paycheck.
Learning to trust your gut is a practice. It’s something that you have to actively stimulate to do well. Ask yourself what you value. What does your company represent? Who do you want to be talking about everyday? We like this 3-minute read from Fast Company that talks about the importance of listening to your gut – especially the notion of carving out time to reflect.
At the end of the day, if you feel confident in the decisions you make, whether it’s making a change in your business direction or adding/subtracting a client, as long as you trust your gut – you’ll be good.
#MorningThoughts
by thesavageway | Mar 13, 2017 | moss art
Ally Financial Ordered a Custom Moss Art piece by #thesavageway.
Custom Moss Art by #thesavageway for the Ally Financial offices in Ballantyne.
Ally Financial wanted to bring an eco-friendly, natural element into their Charlotte, NC Ballantyne office. Through some great connections, we were able to create a custom Moss Art piece of the Ally logo to be prominently displayed in the lobby area.
Moss Art is a creation of #thesavageway and one of our natural service lines. We use preserved moss to create unique, handmade works of art for both corporate and residential clients. This piece is four feet wide on a wood backing.
We are able to work with clients who are looking to stand out with their signage, who want something “green” or natural for their décor and who are looking to practice their corporate social responsibility as a company. As a team, #thesavageway has the capability to create any logo, phrase or design element out of moss. If you’re interested in learning more, please email [email protected].
by thesavageway | Feb 9, 2017 | community
Rooted In Love is a 30 day plant-based cleanse designed by Lauren McAbee of Essential Thrive. #thesavageway
During the month of February, we are participating in an awesome program called Rooted in Love. This 30 day plant-based cleanse, designed by Lauren McAbee of Essential Thrive, is meant to rejuvenate your love of self and lead with a compassionate heart.
WHAT IS ROOTED IN LOVE:
– Plant-Based Diet (meaning vegan, whole foods)
– doTERRA Cleanse Protocol
– Daily Mantras paired with doTERRA essential oils
– Chakti Yoga (every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday)
Full disclosure, I (Paula) was a vegetarian for 8 years and in November of 2016 both Torrie & I went vegan – so this cleanse was not that big of a leap for us. However there are 23 people participating in this cleanse and they include all walks of life – vegetarians, meat eaters, junk food lovers, health enthusiasts and new plant-based eaters. It’s been awesome watching others discover the power of plants and just how good food can taste when you eat clean.
WHY ROOTED IN LOVE:
The goal is to fall madly in love with you – to appreciate exactly where you are right now – this body, this mind, this strength. When you can slow down and realize how incredibly lucky you are in this world, it is easy to show gratitude. Too often, we criticize ourselves and are too hard & rough with our egos. Rooted in Love is the perfect time to change all that. This 30 day cleanse uses essential oils to connect to our emotions, to create the space we need to heal those criticisms. It uses plants to heal our cells and allow the body to function exactly as it should. It uses exercise to build not only strength, but confidence in how the body moves.
It’s been going great and we are over a week into it now. Here are a few of the delicious meals and snacks we’ve been preparing using plants & creativity or that we’ve found at local vegan restaurants like Living Kitchen and Namastay Kitchen.
Yummy vegan options on the Rooted In Love Cleanse. #thesavageway
More delicious meals on the Rooted In Love Cleanse by Essential Thrive. #thesavageway
Make sure you follow along with @thesavageway on Instagram Stories (that’s where we post all of the cleanse yumminess). We will do a follow up blog at the end of the month to let you know how everything went. In the mean time, you can check out more info on Lauren & Essential Thrive by checking out her Instagram, Facebook or joining us for a Chakti Yoga class. If you’ve ever heard me or Torrie talk about this booty-shaking, hip-hop yoga class, then you know how amazing it is.
Side Note: If anyone is interested in learning more about this cleanse or how to take this leap into the plant kingdom, send us an email at [email protected]. We’d love to chat! Here’s to being Rooted in Love. Every. Single. Moment <3
