Parker has a hard time slowing down, so when faced with the pandemic, he doubled down and decided to get busy. Really busy. It was a year filled with construction debris, steep learning curves, big risks and tons of uncertainty. Three airstreams and one house later, we’re taking some time to reflect on the details. Behold, a 1965 Airstream Tradewind that we turned into a custom hair salon for Cyndi Havard’s CH Salon in Paso Robles, California. Turns out, with some isolation, an understanding client, flexible timelines, and few other distractions, you can have a lot of fun with the details.

After welcoming this relic into our workshop it was clear it was in need of a full gut. Bethany got to work removing the old, salvaging what could be saved, and prepping the interiors for what would become a very labor-intensive revamp. Partnering with Good Wood, a deconstruction and salvage company (with the MOST gorgeous warehouse - do yourself a favor and stop by) in Portland, Oregon. Parker fell in love with Douglas Fir studs from a 1900 Portland home and began dimensioning them into what would become 10’ waterfall countertops, trim, and slatted shower floor. And damn. It was worth the effort.

The Hairstream’s front end-cap interior features a custom mural by a returning collaborator, the much loved and supremely talented, Emily Kepulis. It was a joy to work alongside Emily and see the work come together, and deeply fulfilling to watch the space transform and meld with her art.

The salon is equipped with all new appliances and fixtures, two Kraus composite quartz sinks (most notably, the gorgeous and spacious matte black kitchen gem), a shampoo sink, a full size shower, a couch with full bed foldout, beverage refrigerator, stowable butane stove, and two styling stations complete with salon chairs. Cyndi has already started working in the space and loves it, but says her favorite thing to do is take her morning cup of coffee inside and just enjoy. Mmmm!

While there was a lot to be saddened by and frustrated with in 2020, we were deeply fortunate to continue working and thrilled to have some time to go inward. We relished fussing over the smallest of details and building a space to be cherished by its new owner for years to come.