Where in the world is... Dan Faires?

I know... I know... I've been MIA for a WHILE, but hear me out b/c I have multiple valid excuses:

1.) Fashion week was grueling, but I had a blast working events and building sets for Rachel Zoe, L'Wren Scott, and even an art show for Richard Hambleton put on by Vladimir Restoin-Roitfield.

2.) The previous week I was in L.A. shooting an HGTV Christmas Special that you'll be hearing more about soon.

3.) The week before that I was helping finish up this new bar on the Lower East Side called Interstate Food & Liquor. It's now complete with a reclaimed Capsule Furniture wood bar-top and some "Danmade" banquets and tables. My favorite project, though, was making the IF&L sign that hangs out front!

So, here is the deal... those of you who know me, know I'm not a big fan of self-promotion. Unfortunately, it's the nature of the beast in this business we call design. I have a thousand irons in a thousand different fires, which can be a bit stressful at times (never enough time to dedicate to mom - or anyone for that matter- on the phone... I love you mom), but I'M DOING WHAT I LOVE! Many people have blessed me with multiple opportunities to use my God-given talents, and for that, I am grateful. I am not responsible for the sole success of anything written above, I'm just 1 of MANY who are a part of exciting things going on in a very bustling city. So, I figured I would share and hopefully get myself out of the dog-house for my lack of attention to all of y'all!

Enough excuses! Here are some pics of the bar for your enjoyment!!! Let me know what you think. I look forward to getting back in the groove; finding and sharing inspirational pics/stories with all of y'all soon!