THURSDAY MARCH 31

New in the shop today -- WWII era denim laundry bag tote, including the original laundry pin. Available HERE.

TUESDAY MARCH 29 PT. 2

Made this one at the end of the day today .. WWII era US Navy sea bag canvas outer, 40's work apron outer pockets, WWII era Russian rifle sling metal buckle, recycled cotton webbing shoulder straps. Available HERE.

TUESDAY MARCH 29

New in the shop today -- WWII era military laundry bag outer, large outside zip pocket salvaged from 1940's era boyscout pack, sturdy leather shoulder straps. Available HERE.

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Every now and again I'll find a bag that I just can't part with. Here are three that just got added to my permanent collection. (Best part about the bottom US Navy Sea Bag is the faint drawing of a woman).

SUNDAY HAUL

Since there are no flea markets or estate sales on the schedule for this weekend I had to get my fix elsewhere .. thankfully I stumbled upon Toby Creek Emporium this morning and discovered more amazing old photos than I could handle.

SATURDAY MARCH 26

Just a few old photos for Saturday afternoon.

THURSDAY MARCH 24

New in the shop today -- 1940's era Boyscout duffel bag canvas outer, 1940's era Boyscout pack outer pockets, WWII era cotton webbing handles, WWII era brass buckle closure, soft leather bottom reinforcement & removable shoulder strap. Available HERE.

SPRING FLOWERS

Seeing crocuses and snowdrops coming everywhere the past few days up has made my anticipation for spring that much more heightened .. so waking up to a blanket of snow was somewhat disheartening. At least it will (hopefully) melt by this afternoon and in the meantime I'll gaze at these old photos of flowers ..

FIND FROM THIS WEEKEND ..

Came upon this jacket while out with Francesca digging around at a crummy little indoor flea market in central MA. Both of us pretty much stopped in our tracks when we saw it ! I wish we had been able to unearth more details about its past .. but all we gathered is that the jacket is made by Harding Uniform & Regalia Co. and is most likely from the early 1930's .. the detailing seems to be hand done by someone intending for it to look Native American.

So not only is this jacket the perfect color with beautiful details .. it's small enough to fit! And that never happens with jackets like this. Plus my best friend was right there, equally as excited to find it .. made for such a nice Saturday afternoon!

CANVAS BUCKET BAG

Introducing a new style to the shop this afternoon .. canvas bucket bag with a leather shoulder strap & buckle closure. This along with a few others were listed today.

TUESDAY MARCH 22

New in the shop today - WWII era US duffel bag outer, 1940's era work apron outer pocket, leather shoulder straps. Available HERE.

MONDAY MARCH 21

New in the shop today -- WWII era US military canvas outer, large outside pocket salvaged from a WWII era military pack, shoulder straps made from WWII era cotton webbing. Available HERE.

COUNTRY LIVING // APRIL 2011

Forestbound is featured in the April issue of Country Living magazine. The tote shown is made with 1930's era French ticking fabric and is available here.

SPRING REARRANGING

Finally picked up our $10 flea market rug from the dry cleaners and decided to do a little rearranging of the living room to celebrate the occasion. Sam the billygoat approves.

DEAD HORSE BAY

Took a short trip to Brooklyn with my best girl at the end of last week & after many months of anticipation we finally spent an afternoon enjoying the sunshine & digging around for old things at Dead Horse Bay with good friends. Reluctantly had to tear ourselves away for nourishment and a quick stop at Coney Island was the best idea..

WEDNESDAY MARCH 16

New in the shop today - 1930's era farm feed sack outer, canvas reinforced bottom, sturdy leather shoulder straps. Available HERE.

NORTH CAICOS

Just returned from a long weekend spent in North Caicos. Can't say enough good things about that small island .. especially the incredibly beautiful beaches with hardly anyone else on them (I could lay on the beach for an entire day and only 2 or 3 other people would walk by!). Spent the days swimming, reading, exploring, drinking lots of coffee, and having some quality time with my dad. Highlight of the trip may have been the secret underground rock staircase that opened onto a beautiful secluded sea cave. Rough coming back to cold, rainy weather! I'm ready for spring even more so now.