Introducing: Tub Brand’s Caspian Soaking Tub

Space & Luxury

FROM OUR SHOP TO YOUR DOOR

In collaboration with Steven Robertson Construction for TUB brand, we crafted this soaking tub for a client who needed a 7' rectangle stone tub and found that what they were looking for didn't seem to exist! We happily stepped in to bring their vision to fruition. We love the result so much we've added this beauty to our product line. We wanted to create a tub that offered length support, without sacrificing depth, or style.

We hoped that this tub would be more than a bathtub, that it would be more like an experience. We love the look of the Caspian, and think we achieved what we set out to do! We are proud to add this to our line of free-standing made-to-order luxury tubs. Just like the other products on our website, you can order the Caspian and get it shipped directly to your door without ever stepping foot in our shop!

If you are interested in the Caspian but have questions about recommended drains, installs, or lead times please don’t hesitate to reach out! We’d love to help you get the bathtub of your dreams.

Jasmine Vessel Sink

“The Jasmine Vessel was born out of a love for all things unique. We invested time into custom making these sinks because we want to give our clients the opportunity to have something distinctive in their homes. ”

— Caleb

“These geometric shapes aren’t something you often see in a sink design, and we immediately fell in love with them.”

— Caleb

“This sink came out of my head with no drawing; it was measured on the fly based on a vision I had in my mind, and a desire for it to have functional qualities.”

— Caleb

At 15” (top to bottom,) it will fit beautifully in most bathrooms and provide plenty of room for hand-washing, teeth brushing, and all things sinks were created for. We offer the Jasmine Vessel in a myriad of colors, and each piece is made to order. Because of the nature of concrete, no two pieces are exactly alike, so you can rest in the knowledge that you’re getting something totally unique. We are in love with this design and are so excited to share a piece that is so close to our hearts!

Which color is your favorite?? Let us know in the comments :)

Concrete & Bourbon: On Common Ground

Every sip has a story to tell…

It’s hard for us not to find all kinds of parallels between concrete and other things we love because well, we’re just that obsessed with what we do!

A Master’s Touch

You may have noticed from some of our blog features that we really love a good craft cocktail, and we especially love bourbon. You might be wondering why the people at a concrete countertop business are so enamored by something like bourbon. Well, we love good bourbon for the same reasons we love concrete: it’s art. It’s a living, breathing expression of commitment and care. Good bourbon takes a master’s touch. It requires a dedicated, highly trained distiller to get the mash bill right (A mash bill is the mix of grains used to make bourbon for all you non-nerds). It takes the right wood to store it, and the right conditions to age it in. But just like concrete, nature has her way with the outcome. Environmental conditions and even the slightest variations make every bourbon batch unique. Weller Special Reserve and Pappy Van Winkle share a Mash bill, use the same barrels, and are aged on the same property, but Weller isn’t Pappy.

A Narrative You Can Drink

We’re so passionate about concrete because we love stories. We believe each piece of concrete has a story to tell. Good bourbon also carries a narrative. Each batch of bourbon is unique, and that’s a good thing. Distilleries work hard to prepare each batch with the same parameters and attention to detail, but there are factors outside of their control that leave a unique fingerprint on each batch. Concrete operates similarly. We plan and measure and carefully execute, but each piece comes out with its own personality. No two pieces are exactly alike. It’s what makes this art form so appealing; it’s alive with all its possibilities.

What’s In Our Glass?

Special Edition 2013 Angel’s Envy Cask strength.

Why we love it:

-For starters, only 4000 were made and who doesn’t love exclusive things?

-It’s finished in port barrels so it has a sweet twinge to it that you don’t often find with bourbon

-It was made by master distiller Lincoln Henderson before he died in 2013, making it the final project he worked on.

-It’s delicious ;)

It may seem like a stretch to find so many commonalities with the things we love and our work with concrete but we can’t help it! It’s an art form that was so easy to fall in love with, and the process is still so fascinating to us! Even if you don’t have concrete on the brain 24/7 like we do, we still think you’d enjoy a nice glass of bourbon. And hey, maybe it's a good reminder that try as we might we never actually have total control, and sometimes the things that are out of our hands are some of the things that end up being the most beautiful (or maybe we just get sentimental about concrete and a delicious drink, we'll let you decide).

Fragmented Beauty

HOW CRACKS IN CONCRETE BECAME A CELEBRATION OF THE CRAFT

Tragedy Strikes

This 16ft conference table was a beast to make. We used three different colors to make the table and So. Much. Concrete. It was a relief when it was finished, and ready to be delivered. Of course, concrete is as unpredictable as anything else in life, and when this huge project fell off the forklift and cracked all over, we pretty much felt like crawling into a hole and never coming out. After many an expletive, and a few “Why God’s,” we did the only thing you can do when a piece falls and breaks: We started over. We re-cast the table for our client, and luckily the second time delivering was the charm. It went into their office, and our client was happy, and so were we, but what to do with the first piece?

BEAUTY IN THE BROKENNESS

As devastating as it is to see a piece you worked so hard on dropped from a forklift, that unpredictability we work with every day is one of the things we love the most about concrete. No matter how skilled you are, how many pieces you do, or how much you plan, to a certain extent concrete has a mind of it’s own. Sometimes a color comes out slightly different than you imagined, or a piece doesn’t go exactly to plan and ends up being more beautiful than you imagined, or it moves you in a more creative direction. After discussing it with our client, they shared that they would love to have the first table if we could find a way to mend it. Since there was nothing to lose, we set to work filling cracks and refinishing the table. This time we decided to highlight it’s “imperfections” and turn them into a feature. Instead of trying to hide this piece’s past, we decided to display it proudly.

FREEDOM TO EXPLORE

We loved what happened when we were able to let go and create something new out of something that had previously been cause for sadness. When the piece was complete, we loved it so much we were sad to see it go!

Character Over Perfection

By choosing to celebrate the “damage,” we were able to bring out so much character. We could have just trashed the piece after it fell from six feet, but more and more, we’re learning to work with the concrete as opposed to fighting against it. We love how it continues to teach us new things even after eight years in the business.

Our hope is always that we continue to learn and grow, and that concrete never ceases to inspire us!

Social Distancing Survival Kit

What To Watch, Listen To, & Do while you’re couped up!

A few hours away from drawing a face on your volleyball and befriending it? We got you.

Remember parties? Remember going to bars with friends? Remember chatting with your neighbor from less than 6 feet away? Nope me neither, it’s been too long. Okay, so maybe this isn’t how any of us imagined spending our spring. The weather is finally nice and the sun is shining and yet now is the time the universe decided to call our collective bluff on all those jokes we made about “getting excited when someone cancelled plans so we could stay home on our couches.” Like it or not, we’re here for a while. We’ve created an extensive list of things to watch, listen to, and do during this time! We hope it helps, but I want to encourage you to be gentle with yourself and not try to force yourself to be productive during this time. You’re allowed to feel down and unmotivated, and it’s not your job to make the most of a pandemic. That being said here are some things the PCS family really enjoys and we wanted to share them with you!

LOVE IS BLIND 

Okay, you've probably already binged this, but on the off chance you haven't, now is a perfect time! You can experience some catharsis as you watch people stuck in pods for hours on end not able to be in the same room as those they're building connections with. This show is one of the more dramatic things on television right now, and if you're going a little crazy at home, and are tired of trying to start arguments with your dog just to feel something, then maybe other people's drama is what you need! 

BROOKLYN 99 

Now in its 7th season, Brooklyn 99 is, dare I say funnier than ever?? Look, things are uncertain and scary, and sometimes when we're anxious, we tend to try to take in news and information at a higher rate. The problem with this is that obsessively checking on the situation doesn't make the information come any faster. Yes, things are changing quickly, and it's important to be informed on the latest safety information. Still, anything beyond that will only cause you to panic and feel anxious and unable to relax at all. So it's time to take a break from refreshing that page online and watch something so funny and sweet that you'll forget your troubles (for at least 30 minutes). 

THE SINNER (SEASON 2) 

The first season of this show was unlike anything I had seen before. On a sunny day at the beach, a grizzly murder takes place in front of everyone. Cora Tannnetti has just stabbed a stranger multiple times and has no idea why. A detective steps in to help unravel the mystery of motive and ooh boy it's a big one! Now they're back with a new season. This time we meet a young boy who seems to have murdered his parents on a pleasant morning during their vacation. This story takes us into a town haunted by dark secrets, and a deep cult history. Our detective is back again to throw himself in the middle of it all and folks this one gets creepy, but it's a watch in one day type of thriller! 

SCHITT'S CREEK 

Ah, what can I say about our pals on Schitt's Creek? This is a funny feel-good show about a family who has to make the best of a tough situation. Maybe a woman with a wig wall and a flair for the dramatic is exactly the hero we need right now! Okay, let's try a breathing exercise inspired by our favorite dysfunctional but loving family: Let's inhale for 4, and we'll all let out an "ew David!" on the exhale. Ready go. Inhale for 1, 2, 3, 4, and an open mouth exhale EW DAVID. There that feels better now, doesn't it? 

THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW 

Have you ever seen a reality competition show where the contestants help each other? Where they cry when someone else is eliminated?? Where they report becoming lifelong friends and taking "holiday" together for years after their season ends?? No, you haven't. Unless you were watching The Great British Baking Show. If wholesome is what you need during this time, then TGBBS is your new best friend.

DIRTY JOHN 

This podcast is as crazy as they come! This podcast details the life of John Meehan, a smooth-talker who romances women under false pretenses. He appears to be charming, successful, and sweet, but just under the surface is explosive anger and So. Many. Secrets. I don't want to ruin it for you, so I'm not going to say anymore, but you're in for a wild ride and an ending that will shock your socks off! 

AMERICAN SCANDAL 

I just started the first episode of this podcast, and already I'm hooked! American Scandal dives into some of our country's biggest scandals and looks at how these things happened and what drove people to lie and break the rules. 

OFFICE LADIES 

If you're an office fan, but you've already watched every episode 10 times, this is the podcast for you! Jenna Fisher, and Angela Kinsey (pam & angela) tv show adversaries and real-life best friends break down every episode of The Office and give behind the scenes details only cast members have been privy to. It's an insider look at the beloved show that has brought so many of us through sicknesses, breakups, and any event that left us running for the comfort of our couches.  

CONAN O'BRIAN NEEDS A FRIEND 

Conan needs a friend, and honestly, who doesn't? In this podcast, Conan invites his pals to sit down with him for an hour-long chat. It's funny, it's raw, it's silly, and it makes you feel like you're just hanging out in the living room with a couple of old friends. 

TED TALKS DAILY 

Ted talks daily are short easy listens ranging from about 5-20 minutes. It's a quick path to feeling like the most informed person in the room (especially during quarantine). But really, if we're stuck inside, we might as well learn a thing or two.

EXERCISE 

It's good to keep moving during this time. A few minutes of dancing, yoga, or stretching can help you feel like your old self and keep you in good shape for when you're able to rejoin your gym friends or get back into marathons or whatever it is you do! If you're not totally quarantined, you can still get outside for a nice walk or a run. Enjoy that spring weather, and remember to breathe!

ORGANIZE 

We've all got a junk drawer, (or in my case two junk drawers and a junk closet) what better time to tackle a bit of an organizational project than right now? It's spring cleaning time anyway. You'll emerge from these weeks indoors with an "everything has its place" type house, and that'll be one less thing hanging over your head when usual work/life craziness resumes. Trust me, future you will thank you if you take this opportunity to get some things off that "I'll get to it eventually list"!

UNPLUG 

Phones are great, and social media has been a great way to stay informed and check in on how friends are feeling and doing, but I noticed that the past few days, I've been feeling anxious before bed and not able to fall asleep quickly. I checked the dreaded screen time, and sure enough, I'd been on my phone more than usual. Of course, that's normal when you're not leaving the house at all, but I think taking in too much information is an easy way to get anxious. There has to be a good balance, so I've been working hard to reduce my phone use, and already, I feel a lot better. I still check in with friends and see what's going on, but then I set up "downtime" (on the iPhone) from about 5-9 pm, and it's done wonders for my well being. Plus, if you're not bored enough, you really won't be inspired to pick up a craft or read or get things done. 

TRY SOMETHING NEW! 

Maybe you have a Pinterest board full of crafts you've never tried, or you've always wanted to knit a hat, or you've thought, "if only I had more time I would paint," now is your time! Get crazy with it. Make something out of clay, learn to crochet, draw for the fun of it, try a new instrument, get online and take a Spanish class, try some new things in photoshop, sew something, cut your own hair! (okay maybe not that last one yet), but you get the idea. I know personally I have a list about a mile long of creative things I'd like to try one day, and now is such a good time to start. There's no one around to see if you make a mistake, you don't have to share it with anyone, and who knows you might find your new favorite hobby! 

TAKE IT EASY

Sometimes with so many options for things to do, it can get overwhelming, and you can feel like you have to be doing something at all times like there is pressure to create art or write someone a letter, but that's no fun! So listen, if you're a little bummed, or you're just not feeling it, allow yourself to lay around! If you want to spend your days watching tv, that's okay! It's better to watch shows and enjoy it, then to force yourself to "make art" and feel terrible the whole time. There's no right way to do this thing, and this is uncharted territory, so I'd encourage you to take it easy on yourself. Take the advice that serves you, and let go of the rest. There will not be any award ceremony after this is over giving out medals for whoever "accomplished the most during quarantine" or "made the best art," so chill if that's what you need.