MONDAY JANUARY 31

New in shop today -- WWII era grey canvas tote bag with large 1940's era work apron outside pocket. Sturdy leather shoulder straps. Available HERE.

HAUL

Spent a weekend hunting for canvas and came away with a whole car full of WWII duffel bags. So excited I can hardly contain myself. The greatest of all is the white Royal Air Force bag .. first and best find of the day.

SPAIN // MOROCCO

One of my best friends just took an epic trip to Spain & Morocco. Wishing so badly that I had tagged along! Here are a few of her photos.

MORE FROM TODAY ..

Both the buckled and zippered leather utility pouches back in stock.

THURSDAY JANUARY 27

Two new bags in the shop this morning.

RECENT FINDS

Came across these in New Hampshire a few weeks ago... small grocers notebook from 1905, carpenter's leather billfold from 1907.

AIR MUSEUM

An ebay seller auctioning off a few pieces from his WWII aviation collection.

APRON ARCHIVES

Selection of vintage work aprons from the Rising Sun archives.

JULIAN BOOTS

Julian Boots -- Beautiful custom leather boots made completely by hand in California.. true craftsmanship.

SUNDAY JANUARY 23

New in shop -- 1950's era ticking fabric with large outer pocket made from 1940's era Pennsylvania Department of Highways canvas bag, soft leather shoulder straps. Available HERE.

(Starting to put some things up in Big Cartel .. not switching from Etsy just trying it out)

RIVET HEAD

Select images from another favorite blog, Rivet Head.

CHARCUTERIE

The most beautiful handmade wooden charcuterie boards by Herriot Grace.

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 19

New in the shop today - Leather bottomed WWII era canvas carryall. Available HERE.

TENT LIFE

Various lives under canvas.

(All images from Shorpy)

CANVAS AND LEATHER SHOULDER BAG

New bag style I just finished up available in the shop - WWII era canvas shoulder bag with a leather flap and buckle closure. This style should start becoming a regular thing around these parts...

IN THE FIELD

Loved seeing photos of Archival Clothing's rucksack taken out hunting. Always nice seeing bags in what you envision their natural environment to be.

SPECIAL EDITION CUSTOM MONOGRAMMED TOTE BAGS

Just in time for Valentine's Day we're offering a special edition custom monogrammed tote bag.

The outside of these bags feature a sturdy hand dyed leather pocket monogrammed with the initials of your special someone.

- Only 10 will be available -

Constructed out of a hard to find grey canvas salvaged from a WWII era Swiss military tent, these medium totes feature hand dyed recycled military issue cotton webbing straps and are the perfect size for every day use.

They will be available in the Forestbound Online Shop starting at 10am on Monday 1/17/11.