UNIONMADE GOODS

One of my Christmas gifts this year was the above tote bag from Unionmade Goods. The shop out of San Francisco carries a lot of really beautiful menswear. Most definitely worth taking a look.

A selection of images from this tumblr.

LIGHTING

Real nice antique & refurbished lighting from Shop 13.

New in the shop -- 1950's era postal service canvas outer, WWII era cotton webbing handles, adjustable removable leather shoulder strap. Available HERE.

AFTER CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Alright it's time for Round 3 of the Forestbound Holiday Special! That means $50 tote bags will be in the shop for a few days or until I run out. Only two styles available this time around - tan colored canvas from a 1940's era camp tent, or army green colored canvas from WWII era military tents.

Go spend some of that holiday money! Available HERE.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 29

Hope everyone had a nice holiday. I spent a very enjoyable few days in New Hampshire with family and friends.. sitting by a fire, eating delicious food, catching up. But the best part of the holiday was hanging out with my mom's new pup - so small and sweet! It took a lot of restraint to not hide her in the back of my car yesterday...

QUODDYS

Came upon Quoddy boots a number of years ago while at the Common Ground fair in Maine. While at the fair they traced my feet and I had a pair of Grizzly Boots made to fit just right. They're going on 3+ years now and still holding strong. Luckily they cost a fraction of what they do now .. but I wouldn't hesitate to get another pair - so durable and comfortable and warm. They're most definitely my chosen footwear this time of year.

Hmm how many blog posts can I do about brown leather boots? I'm sure there will be more to come ...

WISH LIST

-- BAG - COOKBOOK - BOOTS - BATH TEA - ROOT - SCARF - JAM - SUNGLASSES - LEATHER TOOL ROLL --

Put together a few things that I wouldn't mind receiving during the holidays. Oh and I finally tried Root for the first time last weekend and I'm officially hooked - need to have a bottle in the house at all times!

LAST ONE

One last tote left of the ones that I made specially for Prairie Collective/Studio Choo. And it's on sale! Get it HERE.

MONDAY DECEMBER 20

New in the shop today -- 1950's era Postal bag outer, beige & blue striped liner, medium brown leather shoulder straps, buckle closure and bottom corner reinforcements. Available HERE.

AROUND THE STUDIO

Being all caught up on orders means a little extra time for the things that never get done .. like cleaning my studio. My lovely intern and I worked away for a few hours this afternoon and now everything looks all clean and spacious.

-- FREE SHIPPING --

For today (12/17) and tomorrow (12/18) only I am offering FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING on all orders from my ONLINE SHOP.

BIRTHDAY BOOTS

My birthday was exactly 2 weeks ago today -- the day before some pals and I were able to dig around a warehouse full of beautiful old clothing and I found these old Herman work boots. Luckily they fit perfectly and my best girl gifted them to me for my special day. Oh and it just so happens they are by far the warmest and most comfortable pair of old work boots that I own.. couldn't be happier with this find.

UPDATED

14 new bags and a bunch of new cotton & leather pouches now in the shop. Also a bunch of older bags have now been put on sale.

I'll be shipping practically every day until the holiday so get orders in while you still can.

TUESDAY SHOP UPDATE

There will be a sizable update in my shop tomorrow at 3pm -- lots of new bags to choose from just in time for the holidays.

(Sorry about the lack of preview photo but this one is just as good!)

THURSDAY DECEMBER 9

A few more bags that will be available this weekend.

GILES&BROTHER

Been trying my best to get all my holiday shopping done -- but I keep coming across things for myself that I just can't resist! Earlier this week I went to the antique store intended to come out with an armful of gifts for friends and family.. but ended up just with a flask for myself.

Same thing happened with this Giles & Brother jewelry-- couldn't say no to brass railroad spikes and arrows.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 8

New in the shop today -- WWII era military duffel bag canvas/light brown leather carryall. Available HERE.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 7

I started boxing a few months ago and have strongly taken to it. Boxing days are always the best ones of the week. Also can't get enough of old timey boxing photos. So, so good.

BUST HOLIDAY FAIR/NYC

Heading down to New York this weekend for the Bust Magazine Holiday Fair. I'll have a bunch of new bags and pouches plus my pal Liane will be by my side. Come say hello if you're in the area. Oh and just so you don't miss us -- we'll be up on the second floor!

RIVER FARM

Honey and merino wool blankets from River Farm in Saunderstown, RI. Both of these are gifts that I would be beyond excited to receive.

BUCKLED LEATHER SATCHEL

Decided to make this buckled leather satchel after receiving a number of requests for my buckled utility pouch with a strap. Now available HERE.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 3

Visited the National Museum of the American Indian while in Washington DC briefly last week. Could have stared at these parkas from the Yup'ik tribe of Alaska for days. The one in the second photo is made from duck feathers, and the last one pictured is made out of fish skin. So amazing!