tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16160185560231032122024-02-06T22:19:37.305-06:00winter sessionmr. k.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08874869777757132963noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616018556023103212.post-88315197172449367702012-04-13T21:50:00.013-05:002012-04-13T23:10:17.879-05:00See you on Sunday!<div><span class="Apple-style-span">We would like to invite you to come visit us at the April <a href="http://dosemarket.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ff6600;">Dose Market</span></a> this Sunday.</span><span class="Apple-style-span"> </span>Along with our Winter Session standard bags and aprons, we'll be debuting some springtime leather goods, including <a href="http://chicago.racked.com/archives/2012/04/04/winter-session-launches-new-line-this-month.php"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ff6600;">Spencer</span></a>, our new collection of hand-stitched wallets and card cases, and Linden, our first ever iPad case. We're also bringing along <a href="http://wintersessionshop.bigcartel.com/product/billie-roll-up"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ff6600;">Billie</span></a>, our trusty tool roll-up, and Andy, our everyday accessory zip-bag. And who knows, we might even have a few surprises. We're looking forward to spending the day talking to our favorite customers (you!) and to sampling the latest sips, eats and goods from other Chicago vendors. If you haven't gotten the chance to 'get dosed' yet, we highly recommend it.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_NPhPR1CSd2bvMhAuZDfXPtF2djClrSWhCBuxhhmMFdC9SRYv9w1huGuRwtroxsiSu3w4jL226o3tPIYR2sPaz3YtbW1uIJm0wv97bA1QOWlwC2NHOFxHs_aDM2M3edw0BH4jC8Pp3qY/s1600/April15DoseMarket.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 588px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_NPhPR1CSd2bvMhAuZDfXPtF2djClrSWhCBuxhhmMFdC9SRYv9w1huGuRwtroxsiSu3w4jL226o3tPIYR2sPaz3YtbW1uIJm0wv97bA1QOWlwC2NHOFxHs_aDM2M3edw0BH4jC8Pp3qY/s400/April15DoseMarket.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731099700325194066" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span"><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Ugj7EvNn72voBj0G_Qmm00nLqvnBs-F1_XNIjlbf14Ygt8ctpUCpnwPXRv5uoyQ-mMoFcQEr3oA0MlumiardKJ0KANfQ19PsEmVAOoEe6J_B9LBrwfrmEX1FTUMGyqY93LhqP5tSfBo/s1600/DosersApril.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 588px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Ugj7EvNn72voBj0G_Qmm00nLqvnBs-F1_XNIjlbf14Ygt8ctpUCpnwPXRv5uoyQ-mMoFcQEr3oA0MlumiardKJ0KANfQ19PsEmVAOoEe6J_B9LBrwfrmEX1FTUMGyqY93LhqP5tSfBo/s400/DosersApril.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731099847813186354" /></a> <div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616018556023103212.post-44958894477732519252012-03-23T12:12:00.014-05:002012-03-23T12:36:04.704-05:00Your New Spring Shopping List: Billie Roll-up-<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXM7ptJCV3Dvz_zy7lL5RB62WxdWpfCv-s9n0PBVmZQQ0-YWybcKETBmRtfmesxGn6A65ZybJyK8fjY0KRRX3v94-vgCUqJGv9nWFl1w15wUxML9Dc8C4gMoLgvdayife2YGmv3QoG7Bk/s1600/Esquire_Max_03-21-12.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 253px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXM7ptJCV3Dvz_zy7lL5RB62WxdWpfCv-s9n0PBVmZQQ0-YWybcKETBmRtfmesxGn6A65ZybJyK8fjY0KRRX3v94-vgCUqJGv9nWFl1w15wUxML9Dc8C4gMoLgvdayife2YGmv3QoG7Bk/s400/Esquire_Max_03-21-12.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723144836951385554" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Thanks to our friend Max of <a href="http://allplaidout.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ff6600;">All Plaidout</span></a> and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ff6600;"><a href="http://maderighthere.tv/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ff6600;">Made Right Here</span></a> </span>for sending Billie on a tour of the (virtual) world this week! See the original post <a href="http://www.esquire.com/the-side/style-guides/spring-shopping-list-for-men-2012#slide-6"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ff6600;">here</span></a>. Oh, and find the original Billie <a href="http://wintersessionshop.bigcartel.com/product/billie-roll-up"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ff6600;">here</span></a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616018556023103212.post-41325188404873878932012-03-02T22:41:00.007-06:002012-03-23T12:32:02.767-05:00Special Edition @ Haymaker<div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZ0U9yj0VonUVBN9Xj8fM0Gcdu-bBkLTLYGWOPHyQ_QqXy9ZKjARkpiWFiCWOXOLIuf13ETdJB_lbSzcNF4dYDNkrybMZUf8Z4Bu85YIRPTRy1VWIFyDmYPzB6xVXtBD3PhJfmQkmg0o/s1600/garrison_flame+sage.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZ0U9yj0VonUVBN9Xj8fM0Gcdu-bBkLTLYGWOPHyQ_QqXy9ZKjARkpiWFiCWOXOLIuf13ETdJB_lbSzcNF4dYDNkrybMZUf8Z4Bu85YIRPTRy1VWIFyDmYPzB6xVXtBD3PhJfmQkmg0o/s400/garrison_flame+sage.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715526476408453586" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is a special edition Garrison in flame/sage - a run of 5 pieces. Haymaker Shop exclusive.<br /><br />(Also good to know: Haymaker is having a <a href="http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=84336c9327e24a7155c5f19ab&id=b76a0f2bac&e=6d9d067b88">3-day Flash Sale</a> right now - everything in the entire store is 20% off! Things we've been eyeing: awesome prints by <a href="http://www.sonnenzimmer.com/memory/">Sonnenzimmer</a> and <a href="http://nechecollection.com/">Veronica Corzo-Duchardt</a>, translucent acrylic lamps by <a href="http://www.studioba.org/project/permutations/">Brian Anderson</a>, turned wood bowls by Roger Grimes, tiny swimming pool vignette magnets by <a href="http://www.iamhome.us/iamhome.html">iamhome</a>...)</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616018556023103212.post-91045655626572781642012-02-07T22:54:00.006-06:002012-03-23T12:32:18.780-05:00fully loaded-<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV895DAMsNUa-vG9ms8awiRqeZB7ZJCo213b5eM9QY8wQBE-XZB8UHfMXnVVq8wT5WtF4-P_Gd-860-neXXqI01YxTDVMmZABre801p6wNW1kTngmxNAiJA0zv9FlpKX0G37QVmpTo5QM/s1600/LA_xmas_1929.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 312px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV895DAMsNUa-vG9ms8awiRqeZB7ZJCo213b5eM9QY8wQBE-XZB8UHfMXnVVq8wT5WtF4-P_Gd-860-neXXqI01YxTDVMmZABre801p6wNW1kTngmxNAiJA0zv9FlpKX0G37QVmpTo5QM/s400/LA_xmas_1929.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706626083248089074" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />postal carrier delivering holiday mail, Los Angeles, 1929Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616018556023103212.post-57096559328483210122011-12-13T18:02:00.003-06:002011-12-13T18:08:27.126-06:00Winter Session at HoliDoseA selection of images from our little corner of the HoliDose market last weekend taken by our friend <a href="http://nathan-michael.com/">Nathan Michael</a>. Thanks Nathan!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5DB9oFXSNA76aSaiVlzFJOoAXl-ZxRASKTV_1NweKKX819VC07gwDaMDrI3qYd9tqTNOQh1fFEkzpv-0-kiPRvWa4uJ-ZPSJgx_LhHj0dM3CoI9yS5AqFbG9XxXWjOOxM2S7UkTncYqMD/s1600/Duda+at+Dose_Dec+2011.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5DB9oFXSNA76aSaiVlzFJOoAXl-ZxRASKTV_1NweKKX819VC07gwDaMDrI3qYd9tqTNOQh1fFEkzpv-0-kiPRvWa4uJ-ZPSJgx_LhHj0dM3CoI9yS5AqFbG9XxXWjOOxM2S7UkTncYqMD/s400/Duda+at+Dose_Dec+2011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685768639517119010" border="0" /></a> <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTvqz60Tw5D5UdrVJ-i4f3spHGm5OsDpeEM5MoOgbFBOnWPLqG25vADou8pEYIlxH_ZBtdnal9tAD_TVY0bza05wLpRRAlDevbu7V4KxiiI_wk4q6jIwuLEqk-Pi4DoCSBpnXa9EthNSRD/s1600/WS+aprons+Dose+Dec+2011_NM.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTvqz60Tw5D5UdrVJ-i4f3spHGm5OsDpeEM5MoOgbFBOnWPLqG25vADou8pEYIlxH_ZBtdnal9tAD_TVY0bza05wLpRRAlDevbu7V4KxiiI_wk4q6jIwuLEqk-Pi4DoCSBpnXa9EthNSRD/s400/WS+aprons+Dose+Dec+2011_NM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685768967607732162" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYdlD-uQ8KRDGssXUK38G4sM2YJcrOgt8QftaqiJbK7abeQoWDCLl86xveD47l79K2jNPERL8vzZoXfyNgezGdIZc0-57miGrLMyHKpO_XtxGha0XmWkpqMhEeqla_OW-JZcgGY8xJDdoG/s1600/WS+table+Dose+Dec+2011_NM.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYdlD-uQ8KRDGssXUK38G4sM2YJcrOgt8QftaqiJbK7abeQoWDCLl86xveD47l79K2jNPERL8vzZoXfyNgezGdIZc0-57miGrLMyHKpO_XtxGha0XmWkpqMhEeqla_OW-JZcgGY8xJDdoG/s400/WS+table+Dose+Dec+2011_NM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685769041018749730" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTowftcfswze8o9gFdnl9-7-aiEwZZwmqXY_s9dhm0EUGT7N9HwNBQzW9hB24iOuT45aCgrAAsY4ptFOPHNIvE5dA2L-bGTGvHgdwHNPrhC9ii7AiOSjxzKQUxy4nSpc4331yH6cqZvwhh/s1600/WS+table+Dose+detail+Dec+2011_NM.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTowftcfswze8o9gFdnl9-7-aiEwZZwmqXY_s9dhm0EUGT7N9HwNBQzW9hB24iOuT45aCgrAAsY4ptFOPHNIvE5dA2L-bGTGvHgdwHNPrhC9ii7AiOSjxzKQUxy4nSpc4331yH6cqZvwhh/s400/WS+table+Dose+detail+Dec+2011_NM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685769105276649362" /></a>mr. k.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08874869777757132963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616018556023103212.post-7255548022968443742011-12-13T17:52:00.002-06:002011-12-13T17:58:04.281-06:00Winter Session Bags for Morlen SinowayA special run of small carry goods constructed from recycled cotton canvas and Horween Essex leather, made exclusively for <a href="http://www.morlensinoway.com/">Morlen Sinoway Atelier</a>. These won't last long!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdjP-6r90n_eDw0p9jsRCrOyiNohRO3ccQwg-SzyOaDawpeVJH3Rz47S8wqj0APVyftoRR-xqhiLmOTZC9q8UdEivLrF8Ha7JQrSMDCsYfJZ3QpFZ7JfAGYwXDa0IiZKSlgekpqqiJM2QF/s1600/morlen+bags.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdjP-6r90n_eDw0p9jsRCrOyiNohRO3ccQwg-SzyOaDawpeVJH3Rz47S8wqj0APVyftoRR-xqhiLmOTZC9q8UdEivLrF8Ha7JQrSMDCsYfJZ3QpFZ7JfAGYwXDa0IiZKSlgekpqqiJM2QF/s400/morlen+bags.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685766345283034834" border="0" /></a>mr. k.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08874869777757132963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616018556023103212.post-69843509297096431152011-10-26T11:34:00.006-05:002011-10-26T12:15:31.710-05:00fallGreetings from the workshop! Summer has flown by and we're not sure where the past few months have gone. Is it really almost the end of October already? Weekends like this past one might have convinced us otherwise: 70 degree weather, sunshine, barely a breeze on the lake, hundreds of people out walking biking strolling rolling along the lakeshore. Now chill and rain have set in and we are feeling the darkness of the cold season creeping up on us. Always a bittersweet feeling, when fall, our favorite season, starts to slide. Maybe that's one reason we decided to call ourselves Winter Session - to help us keep up the morale during the long cold season. (Actually, our name came about for other reasons, which we would be happy to tell you about some other time). But back to fall. We're in the thick of our fall production run and our workshop is humming. We are excited about our upcoming run of Garrison and Francis bags, which we've continued to refine (and also added some new colors). We've also got some custom projects in the works, along with some new products (a clutch named Chuck, a roll-up called Billie, along with some pocket squares and handkerchiefs made from upcycled shirting). We'll be posting these in our web store when we get it up and running again in early December. In the mean time, we thought we'd share a few images of work in progress...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwBeUVumufBWnY4Wy8MdTgKNKqhyphenhypheng3of71yqScaffrLkDbG6JGfWgSo9kwUNrdn9jgUJwt2vf96sBu6YDFrT7bvFsNy3-VhDm5-YGi_3ywgp1-8zK_maFNwJu9ZOzig1GlToYBqVPvpaQ/s1600/_MG_8737.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwBeUVumufBWnY4Wy8MdTgKNKqhyphenhypheng3of71yqScaffrLkDbG6JGfWgSo9kwUNrdn9jgUJwt2vf96sBu6YDFrT7bvFsNy3-VhDm5-YGi_3ywgp1-8zK_maFNwJu9ZOzig1GlToYBqVPvpaQ/s400/_MG_8737.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667848384443267202" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEVQTGcp-iSscjkOH2EWBo2UttAwIxGMlUty-AYXiea_CMl3YFyfh1RrQHslrEjNEyEvIaTcLCcEhsXTCU0B2xjNBK41uatZte4JWBtysuLeUdCIDbmMFw8dlNiFemAscgcGon5a-irV8/s1600/_MG_8579.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; 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<br />Spend your Sunday enjoying artisan food, drink, and fashion.
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<br />We will be offering our bags, aprons, and some new small carry goods at the lovely <a href="http://www.dosemarket.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">dose market</span></a> this weekend.
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<br />DOSE MARKET
<br />August 14, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
<br />The River East Art Center
<br />435 E. Illinois St.
<br />Chicago, IL
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<br />Find out more (and pre-order tickets) <a href="http://www.dosemarket.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616018556023103212.post-82633526915489230122011-06-19T13:24:00.002-05:002011-06-19T13:33:32.344-05:00Process<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd663Y0FQNTNaVQzw55ouIY3lfSFGjRLFGfcXIyozXQMBE0AT4zz4hHKBCqoNqX8u0bRfH8k1jL05xVrDlXGHp7vNoN3Y0wM8elglpMLhaz7Y2x4sWDvfnNO4FbTsXsUfdmtdsN7s6re0U/s1600/img+029-adj-400.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd663Y0FQNTNaVQzw55ouIY3lfSFGjRLFGfcXIyozXQMBE0AT4zz4hHKBCqoNqX8u0bRfH8k1jL05xVrDlXGHp7vNoN3Y0wM8elglpMLhaz7Y2x4sWDvfnNO4FbTsXsUfdmtdsN7s6re0U/s400/img+029-adj-400.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620000718358948274" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl7VEIhoSk2RdQpw-uaRTrdjpGc5MhaSjnm4OJAIQKqNfEX1l1UmqNI8X6rZ87gdtfRcuvhKKVBCTdpwg-NhImmxHYiM5nthhhLki1zkZh3quG6FvDg-4xRmICznVz_7Tx_P2_8E7ct98v/s1600/img+011-adj-400.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl7VEIhoSk2RdQpw-uaRTrdjpGc5MhaSjnm4OJAIQKqNfEX1l1UmqNI8X6rZ87gdtfRcuvhKKVBCTdpwg-NhImmxHYiM5nthhhLki1zkZh3quG6FvDg-4xRmICznVz_7Tx_P2_8E7ct98v/s400/img+011-adj-400.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620000661661288338" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tUfRdVC_JQnIvlFFOBXgYfo6xOMSZHcVcBcVtgVmtnuERQ8d9D9dpmWWK0j5X1lf5j7y9UWTNXkN-QKIlf32_-g_jUhMpfS76jflMliX5ji-_HebwruzYgrnaKMeRiKissBSsX5m6S8X/s1600/img+004-adj-400.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tUfRdVC_JQnIvlFFOBXgYfo6xOMSZHcVcBcVtgVmtnuERQ8d9D9dpmWWK0j5X1lf5j7y9UWTNXkN-QKIlf32_-g_jUhMpfS76jflMliX5ji-_HebwruzYgrnaKMeRiKissBSsX5m6S8X/s400/img+004-adj-400.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620000591757554370" /></a>mr. k.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08874869777757132963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616018556023103212.post-84133557303038626542011-04-05T22:31:00.008-05:002011-04-06T10:09:12.619-05:00POP UNDER in SOHO - April 13We will be contributing a special edition of our *new* Oliver bag to a 4-day pop-up shop in NYC next week.<br /><br />POP UNDER SHOP is curated by Brooks Hudson Thomas of <a href="http://specificmerchandise.com/">Specific Merchandise</a> and Blaire Dessent of <a href="http://www.thevitrine.com/">The Vitrine</a>.<br /><br />Featuring work by:<br /><a href="http://www.thevitrine.com/designers/sarah+crowner">Sarah Crowner</a> / <a href="http://www.workstead.com/">WORKSTEAD</a> / <a href="http://www.dinosanchez.com/">Dino Sanchez</a> / <a href="http://www.thevitrine.com/designers/amanda+keeley">Amanda Keeley</a> / <a href="http://www.andrewzarou.net/">Andrew Zarou</a> / <a href="http://fernnyc.com/">Fern</a> / <a href="http://www.zerodegreesart.com/zeroArtists.php?artist=jcarter">Jamison Carter</a> / <a href="http://www.dinaweiss.com/">Dina Weiss</a> /<a href="http://www.thevitrine.com/designers/yahia+ouled+moussa"> Yahia Ouled Moussa</a> / <a href="http://www.thevitrine.com/designers/rachel+péloquin">Rachel Peloquin</a> / <a href="http://jason-rosenberg.net/">Jason Rosenberg</a> / <a href="http://www.dsquilts.com/">Denyse Schmidt</a> / <a href="http://quinnfordandscout.eu/">Quinnford + Scout</a> / <a href="http://www.winter-session.com/home.html">Winter Session</a> /<a href="http://johnpaulthurlow.blogspot.com/"> JP Thurlow</a> / <a href="http://morganmaclean.com/">Morgan Maclean</a> / <a href="http://aguinigadesign.com/">Tanya Aguiñiga </a><br /><br />Opening Reception: Wednesday, April 13th from 6-9pm<br />The Fitzroy Gallery (basement level)<br />77 Mercer Street<br />New York, NY<br /><br />POP UNDER SHOP Hours :<br />Thursday, April 14th - Sunday, April 17th, 11-7 PM.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbJod1NryduY0QCRjotc4-dRiYQrI8_iaAkhvlwdUaA__MQR9V5eziheEQIdswPflnbeyYHjpbtj9g8sPXSnFfbS_LbA6Vi5vzwgyK2TIwx4W6hULXflz4CxcXsbtREk8nv80W_EhyxOI/s1600/pop_under_v9_Page_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; 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margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 279px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHD8T3wWuqtE8s-iBT9e0r16B0Z_1LnnHLlQbOYUeKHScQw2Oc9UjJfgr39MhxtupppwH_bp_nn-uSb6BKbas754dhHz1xfbBn6vFMDnuLq4fRaLYGjUkxJboxFeZxvg40ewUi4uqqEP0/s400/workshop_03_sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571432803534977122" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb6AxGusgjW8Lh3akZKZWQrV6aohzWFRd3E9xgW0SfKPfOp5ImF0H4P6-1OcPi1eIjjtVU9q5G2U6OWixMlO7FSH9nUdy4Hd6h8r48OZwPN6dQgYFYxtdAaJ1rfU1hnRkg_KuFw0HUM8w/s1600/workshop_07_sm.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 223px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb6AxGusgjW8Lh3akZKZWQrV6aohzWFRd3E9xgW0SfKPfOp5ImF0H4P6-1OcPi1eIjjtVU9q5G2U6OWixMlO7FSH9nUdy4Hd6h8r48OZwPN6dQgYFYxtdAaJ1rfU1hnRkg_KuFw0HUM8w/s400/workshop_07_sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571887927098536226" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7BL6CXVFi-8lUTPmNY9zuHphHEy9qNAGCE66J3dhRiqe_zlcENgmFf4SlA0jYQYATyZfknC1K36xudwTHCfrHonbYRJNtyA035r6rRlC5XWWENYUjoZoJrlZJADEJ5SsAelVMYVzdUqE/s1600/workshop+06_sm.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7BL6CXVFi-8lUTPmNY9zuHphHEy9qNAGCE66J3dhRiqe_zlcENgmFf4SlA0jYQYATyZfknC1K36xudwTHCfrHonbYRJNtyA035r6rRlC5XWWENYUjoZoJrlZJADEJ5SsAelVMYVzdUqE/s400/workshop+06_sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571432992628200002" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Last week's epic snow storm gave us a good excuse to stay indoors and indulge in an uninterrupted day of studio production - and later provided the perfect opportunity to put on all of our snow gear and tromp around outside through the sidewalk / lakeside snowdrifts for hours. Strange and beautiful snow dunes framed parked cars and leaned against buildings, blocking doorways and burying bus stop benches. Alleys teemed with shoveling arms and buzzing snowblowers, and random strangers smiled and said hello to each other as they stumbled over two-foot high snowbanks to cross the street. The storm continued to dump for a better part of the next day as well, piling up to make a powder hound's dream and a city transportation official's worst nightmare. Days later, lawn chairs, ironing boards, and step stools continue to stand guard in newly dug-out parking spots. Meanwhile, we continue to plow through our stack of orders for bags and aprons, and look forward to sharing some new ideas with you soon!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616018556023103212.post-51043517126458351222011-01-26T20:24:00.008-06:002011-01-26T21:13:48.399-06:00more road tripping from Winter Session<div><meta charset="utf-8"><span class="Apple-style-span">Well, the third half (I'll give a 20% discount to anyone who can correctly identify that "puzzling" reference) of Winter Session just got back from a needed 11 day Vacation. Road trip! Chicago-Cincinnati-Charlston WV-Roanoke-Ashville-Nashville-Louisville and a dozen small towns in between. Here's some highlights:</span><div><ul><li><a href="http://www.mayberrycincy.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span">One of the best meals I've ever had</span></a></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span">the best, most exciting, most terrifying driving roads ever</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span">good times with good friends in Roanoke (Thanks again Aaron for introducing me to the documentary <i>The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia</i>)</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span">staying a few days in an amazing cabin in the mountains near Cruso, NC</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span">the lady at Subway in some small town in West Virginia who didn't know what "spices" were</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.lovelesscafe.com/">best biscuits i've ever stuffed my face with </a>(I think I ate 7 of them)</span></li><li><a href="http://www.nps.gov/maca/index.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span">private tour of the worlds biggest cavern system</span></a></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://imogeneandwillie.com/">Imogene + Willie</a></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span">the craziest most amazing "general store"</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span">trips to probably at least a dozen antique malls</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span">fell in love with Nashville</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span">HA! oh yeah, and I was meer <i>breaths</i> away from buying an old "rust colored" pick-up truck. Michelle was 100% in support of it. But alas, it was a Dodge. I'm waiting for an Ford. I think it's a sign though. </span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span">and way more. here's some pictures:</span></div></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">
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Wrapped in tissue paper inside a box within a box within a box, I found a lovely necklace made by our friend Laurel Broughton, who is a seasoned sorceress of crafted things and seriously playful ideas. She lives in Los Angeles and runs a wonderful design studio called <a href="http://www.welcomelosangeles.com/objects/The-Ongoing-Texture-of-the-Drift.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">WELCOME</span></a>. For her current collection of ear and neck adornments, she combines walnut, sassafras, and leather in the form of rocks and pyramids, and strings them together on a brass beam using colorful cotton lacing. Each one is unique, and, as you can imagine, rather irresistible. I wore mine out for the first time last night, and more than one person reached out to touch it. Tactility is one of Laurel's specialties. Keep your eye out for more of her intriguing twists and folk sensibilities <a href="http://www.welcomenotations.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">here</span></a>, as they tend to pop up at a moment's notice.</div><div> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616018556023103212.post-45986434514975784522011-01-10T21:28:00.008-06:002011-01-10T22:40:48.512-06:00Holiday Road Trip: NashvilleOver Christmas we stayed in a Civil War era house in 12South. There were lots of friendly smiles, burgers, and ham in that part of town, and a little bit of twang. And lots of driving. If you drove out far enough there were stone cabins and woodsmoke in the air. No honky tonks this time. Pleasant surprise to find <a style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);" href="http://www.imogeneandwillie.com/story">Imogene and Willie</a>, a company I've been hearing a lot about - young folks tapping into their heritage, only three blocks away. We walked over there and Chad and Jessica were kind enough to show us around and introduce us to Nestor, Gloria, and the rest of the crew. I was inspired by everything I saw.<br /><br />My parents wear jeans from Eddie Bauer. They like them because they can wash them in the washing machine every two days and they keep getting softer and softer and softer. This is what casual denim means to them. At Imogene and Willie they make jeans from scratch the old way. Chad showed us around the workshop and explained how raw denim is meant to be worn - unwashed, unless there is a river crossing - and that people actually wear it that way. He said if you wear it this way the denim gets softer and softer and softer and eventually becomes a part of you. My parents didn't buy it. Later that evening, while sitting by the fire, my mom found this passage in the book she was reading:<br /><br />"Levi's we didn't wash at all. They shrank too much, and it weakened the threads. So we wore them and wore them until they were shiny with mud, manure, tallow, cattle slobber, bacon fat, axle grease, and hoof oil - and then we wore them some more. Eventually, the Levi's reached a point of grime saturation where they couldn't get any dirtier, where they had the feel of oilskin and had become not just waterproof but briar-proof, and that was when you knew you had really broken them in. When Levi's reached that degree of conditioning, they were sort of like smoke-cured ham or aged bourbon, and you couldn't pay a cowboy to let you wash his."<br />- from <span style="font-style: italic;">Half Broke Horses</span> by Jeannette Walls<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Ovhu_oqi6wPebFffRsnkMX5IMhHHGH1PTbjuALe4MOsFFEXs4hfHfupNA026ACumTuM4hTTyN9pyLCqdolE6yGdOSJGP3pqD888M8DzgNdMJ_caktIvCmB2p__sRss_FxFw4k5ACHF2i/s1600/imogene%252Bwillie_sm.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Ovhu_oqi6wPebFffRsnkMX5IMhHHGH1PTbjuALe4MOsFFEXs4hfHfupNA026ACumTuM4hTTyN9pyLCqdolE6yGdOSJGP3pqD888M8DzgNdMJ_caktIvCmB2p__sRss_FxFw4k5ACHF2i/s400/imogene%252Bwillie_sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560765495620991922" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLlurVmI7r2aQW9OkV_qKiVyWUWCt-UzML4Jmai6CscmWXQdzPvvS5a4A0QfEkx_3_T8LhoyEJniaW9WybJIL-O0WHRABUvuBzS0DCD99uqE9lBQYfkghzOTyGAOo_kBgLs1EEmBzPYcGF/s1600/ranch+dressing_sm.jpg"><img style="float: left; 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margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdIFp1oYk9GxDki1rbVARkYIp2Cjio_k_R1o_ElmGpIFggvzkV9zv9mIRd2RqG4OIhGiv6T7WsZnNOnwNGL9jRix502hbCbNnZUodep3sN7y5rNQM0JMt0auNfc-_6Iyayuana8gvJEDrv/s400/dixie+pure+sugar_sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560765510911890914" border="0" /></a>mr. k.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08874869777757132963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616018556023103212.post-38700167226850095262010-12-21T15:57:00.004-06:002010-12-21T16:06:29.727-06:00Hideout Holiday Sale # 2 - tonight!!It's never too late to find the <a style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);" href="http://winter-session.com/product-OLB.html">Ollie</a> or the <a href="http://post27store.myshopify.com/products/animals"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Owlorse</span></a> of your dreams.<br /><br />Come to the <a style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);" href="http://www.hideoutchicago.com/calendar.html">Hideout</a> tonight, Tuesday Dec. 21, for another evening of good cheer - and good beer.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdq7bS0SWGJlurV8zJWZi9Lgo3fLf4eg1-YKXJCjIG_XogDVyarZtxDpiJ9_YFtiqz9EYDqxwoV4teFEMzeUgiKb0I7xXYTvve9faQNkKWVBQ_PTFZDiJxRDoTDqqoaEa9zP8g0V_e29M/s1600/hideout.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 147px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdq7bS0SWGJlurV8zJWZi9Lgo3fLf4eg1-YKXJCjIG_XogDVyarZtxDpiJ9_YFtiqz9EYDqxwoV4teFEMzeUgiKb0I7xXYTvve9faQNkKWVBQ_PTFZDiJxRDoTDqqoaEa9zP8g0V_e29M/s400/hideout.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553259891438619506" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616018556023103212.post-78720060176941100692010-12-13T21:37:00.022-06:002010-12-13T22:32:00.528-06:00Back Room Sale tomorrow night!!!<div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-pS5st4hWkF5-ePkTGgeZYL-UBv8SpV4BLYN5HkMVj58sKR4vUifReC1xSs5MMwvhjtw7fWleTUjVvCWEhTIhlS3z0LkZGrlo2FPElrdATaoOfdRZ3nFuO5RIVidoI4QznZOnTZRTZWU/s1600/hoCalendar201012alanaBaileyFull.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 263px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-pS5st4hWkF5-ePkTGgeZYL-UBv8SpV4BLYN5HkMVj58sKR4vUifReC1xSs5MMwvhjtw7fWleTUjVvCWEhTIhlS3z0LkZGrlo2FPElrdATaoOfdRZ3nFuO5RIVidoI4QznZOnTZRTZWU/s400/hoCalendar201012alanaBaileyFull.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550388515166777410" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXYdlwr0jYvYO91Bm1iTGyaUnImYpLvA7HXKKVwGNFV8q1OtlpM3pz3_qnLSAk7Jw0itrrckiu9yLHe5Dzx9kxzW5HFsMyJdIQbqjS_QX2PNR5WJDbu5hONoRlwrAeAVqQYUVa9qPJvmU/s1600/hoCalendar201012alanaBaileyFull.jpg"></a><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; font-family:'Lucida Grande', -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> WINTER SESSION</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"> </span></b></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">@</span></b></span></div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 52px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqPC6bl2h0J95XCUaSOPksZBn_Ifj3T-6e-LSvdp8l6gl3kY1ks-39PRVvmPDW4kjrGnnvhDDA0sCe9CUTZHrLsaqhgg0chmbaR8T78Y9sg_w1QF1ck6cxC9o6kte31kVKiJ3GE-p8H3Y/s400/gillsans_logo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550378856406234002" /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', -webkit-fantasy;color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, -webkit-fantasy;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, -webkit-fantasy;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, -webkit-fantasy;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">The Hideout will be hosting the 11th Annual Holiday Sale on Tuesdays, December 14 and December 21, 2010 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Each year The Hideout invites a number of talented Chicago artists to display their wares for the holiday season. The sale will be held in the backroom of The Hideout before The Sanctified Grumblers plays their usual Tuesday night show. Pulled Pork sandwiches, scones and homemade cupcakes will be for sale as well. Crowds are expected as we have had at least 100 patrons come through on each night in past years.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;">WRITE THIS DOWN:</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">The Hideout Annual Holiday Sale</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Tuesday December 14 & Tuesday December 21</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">6 p.m. – 9 p.m. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1354 W. Wabansia </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">2 blocks north of North Avenue </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 block east of Elston Avenue </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">www.hideoutchicago.com</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">773-227-4433</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">BEER</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">xoxo</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><br /></span></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616018556023103212.post-12354815733339829622010-12-04T09:08:00.002-06:002010-12-04T09:10:50.090-06:00Welcome the WinterWinter Session will be at the Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Sale all weekend. Pulaski Park Field House, Gymnasium #1. Come out and welcome the first snow of the season and pick up a little something for the ones you love.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk65coFyMLY8h9h9_ZUWKkFm8gnP_d9jic-da8CBNYLrqInSV-C9AbAJTzX7VF73z1hm2-6xTSBDB_U_BxW-LQ2WPaMS1XHzr7eN1WtPTSeMyigqdcJkUHbyGXOd6HIPvon_QcSJ0EEyd3/s1600/ChiHolidayWeb1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 354px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk65coFyMLY8h9h9_ZUWKkFm8gnP_d9jic-da8CBNYLrqInSV-C9AbAJTzX7VF73z1hm2-6xTSBDB_U_BxW-LQ2WPaMS1XHzr7eN1WtPTSeMyigqdcJkUHbyGXOd6HIPvon_QcSJ0EEyd3/s400/ChiHolidayWeb1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546844719466187842" /></a>mr. k.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08874869777757132963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616018556023103212.post-50933334646089489432010-11-23T14:41:00.007-06:002010-11-23T15:15:09.897-06:00Maude's Liquor Bar<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_drZ5YdD-mhY/TOwo1jO25fI/AAAAAAAAAlg/_CJvPocFv2o/s1600/mg_4488.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_drZ5YdD-mhY/TOwo1jO25fI/AAAAAAAAAlg/_CJvPocFv2o/s400/mg_4488.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542850141841974770" /></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_drZ5YdD-mhY/TOwo1jO25fI/AAAAAAAAAlg/_CJvPocFv2o/s1600/mg_4488.jpg"></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:small;"><div><b>Maude's Liquor Bar</b></div><div>I was in this joint a couple of weeks ago setting up some coffee equipment. The staff was hard at work making it look great, and while it was still really rough, I saw a ton of potential and had my fingers crossed that they would not over do it. Doing a "vintage" build out can be really tough - it's really hard to do without it looking like either an junky antique store or a Cracker Barrel. Well, I stopped by again today to drop off some things and let me tell you - they NAILED it. </div><div><br /></div><div>The descriptions being thrown around include phrases like "A Parisian-style dive bar" and "dirty French barbecue", it will feature fresh-made sausage, a raw bar, simple cocktails served in mason jars at the downstairs bar, and more elaborate cocktails in the bar upstairs. Visually, it's like the RRL version of Longman & Eagle. </div><div><br /></div><div>They told me they're supposed to get their liquor license this week, and hope to be open for business in about a month. I can guarantee you'll see me sitting at the bar on opening night sipping Rye - neat, of course. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Full disclosure: I work for Metropolis Coffee of which Maude's is a customer. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:small;">Photos were taken from the Maude's Liquor Bar </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:small;"><a href="http://maudesliquorbar.wordpress.com/">website</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:small;">.</span></div><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_drZ5YdD-mhY/TOwoaVdN8wI/AAAAAAAAAlY/Xy1qCQmDgrY/s1600/mg_4453.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_drZ5YdD-mhY/TOwoaVdN8wI/AAAAAAAAAlY/Xy1qCQmDgrY/s400/mg_4453.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542849674287641346" /></a><br /></p><p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_drZ5YdD-mhY/TOwoaFD2LzI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/2Fol4AhMNEQ/s1600/mg_4544.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_drZ5YdD-mhY/TOwoaFD2LzI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/2Fol4AhMNEQ/s400/mg_4544.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542849669886258994" /></a><br /></p><p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_drZ5YdD-mhY/TOwoZm2a1CI/AAAAAAAAAlI/qTzSrE1aBRM/s1600/mg_51501.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_drZ5YdD-mhY/TOwoZm2a1CI/AAAAAAAAAlI/qTzSrE1aBRM/s400/mg_51501.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542849661776876578" /></a><br /></p><p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_drZ5YdD-mhY/TOwoWAmouOI/AAAAAAAAAlA/jKPVSJWpbUQ/s1600/mg_4401.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_drZ5YdD-mhY/TOwoWAmouOI/AAAAAAAAAlA/jKPVSJWpbUQ/s400/mg_4401.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542849599970523362" /></a><br /></p><p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_drZ5YdD-mhY/TOwoVSa0LgI/AAAAAAAAAk4/IycSoV5ObkE/s1600/mg_4565.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_drZ5YdD-mhY/TOwoVSa0LgI/AAAAAAAAAk4/IycSoV5ObkE/s400/mg_4565.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542849587572911618" /></a><br /><br /></p><p><br /><br /><br /></p></div>tristanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11327865527496394980noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616018556023103212.post-19548468809795365282010-11-21T18:53:00.010-06:002010-11-21T20:28:41.172-06:00Our squarest customer<div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX7QYbZLSWxQlH3qWhxh8Q6aEhcMK22MOokRnPZW7ef6TP5D82iyJTWfxJ2upow9QWqtq7Y86YgGPHDU3iE8SZoF-vEKV-Lfa1h-vNmmLuW5HMI2Z4r-O1YIfyDK-6IwxeQBD_dz6z7AM/s1600/eulaticking+copy.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX7QYbZLSWxQlH3qWhxh8Q6aEhcMK22MOokRnPZW7ef6TP5D82iyJTWfxJ2upow9QWqtq7Y86YgGPHDU3iE8SZoF-vEKV-Lfa1h-vNmmLuW5HMI2Z4r-O1YIfyDK-6IwxeQBD_dz6z7AM/s400/eulaticking+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542178176579611058" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br />One of the things we love about being involved in Winter Session is the interaction - real and virtual - that we get to have with friends and customers who are using our products. We always appreciate getting feedback about what we're making and are happy to hear opinions from all kinds of folks. Even cats. Yes, cats. Believe it or not, one of our first and most devoted customers is a cat named Eula. Unlike most cats, Eula has an eye for both fashion <span style="font-style:italic;">and</span> function, and she also likes to cook. She was one of the first (feline or otherwise) to try out our <a href="http://www.winter-session.com/product-apron-PMR101.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">Pullman ticking apron</span></a>, which complements Eula's lines and corners quite nicely! Of course, being the creative cat that she is, Eula had to adapt the fit of the apron slightly to fit her particular square shape. She told us she liked her apron so much that she started wearing it around town (last month, she donned her Pullman for an outing at <a href="http://eulathesquarecat.blogspot.com/2010/10/eula-at-union-square.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"> Union Square</span></a>).<br />This month we got a special request from Eula for one of our Pullman half aprons to go along with her cooking outfit for Thanksgiving. This time she sent us her exact measurements so that we could make a custom fit, along with a request for 'white-on-white' ticking. We've never thought about using white ticking for anything yet (and it was quite a task to track down a supplier!), but since we trust Eula's sense about things, we thought we'd give it a try. The result was simple and elegant, and Eula sent us a <a href="http://eulathesquarecat.blogspot.com/2010/11/thanksgiving.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">photo</span></a> immediately after she received it, thanking us for adding a special square pocket on the inside for collecting square treasures (one of her favorite pastimes).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLmfh_ls_ER2QTjQa7HKcWGFac6oP-3-yuW0JauP_Ps2ok9lMBLi8qNJVs16zkxAQZ50aEPMTTFTsHIllb8N1rdyirXPFaYUvov-PQ-LFtmUZ_uC61Ee929s1pgspcNfWDyjpuT9G7wqg/s1600/eulawinterthanks.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLmfh_ls_ER2QTjQa7HKcWGFac6oP-3-yuW0JauP_Ps2ok9lMBLi8qNJVs16zkxAQZ50aEPMTTFTsHIllb8N1rdyirXPFaYUvov-PQ-LFtmUZ_uC61Ee929s1pgspcNfWDyjpuT9G7wqg/s400/eulawinterthanks.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542177850435409346" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><br />So far we've been sticking with a mostly neutral color palette here at Winter Session, but we're hoping to come up with something special for Eula - whose favorite color is pink - this spring. In the mean time, you should check out Eula's personal <a href="http://www.eulathesquarecat.com/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">website</span></a>... her first book is coming out in January!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616018556023103212.post-63038210174685187302010-11-20T18:06:00.002-06:002010-11-20T18:08:57.131-06:00PROFESSIONalTo all of you who are still making things, you'll probably appreciate this beautifully shot little piece by Vita Brevis.<br /><br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/16435404" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/16435404">PROFESSIONal</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user745342">VITA BREVIS FILMS</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>mr. k.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08874869777757132963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616018556023103212.post-25563190641187749922010-11-05T20:40:00.003-05:002010-11-05T20:42:54.170-05:00Friday NightFound this floating around. Seems well suited for a 30 something degree evening in north Chicagoland. Enjoy.<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hEUkyXJXNIY?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hEUkyXJXNIY?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="350"></embed></object>mr. k.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08874869777757132963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616018556023103212.post-78012339629703135012010-10-28T14:19:00.003-05:002010-10-28T14:21:44.442-05:00How a sewing machine worksever wondered?<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8GVSFix2WI8PiLdZT4reFL48n_Umqp1F4ZtZwx2MIAksHZ0jvyj59AtI3xARR9qSIrdcJtVRtp2Upts8mXeAfS8NhDTyyFKNClCwiaolBnPcFuk0nSWfuuNLoOwTTMXdwVDiS-cetE8T1/s1600/1WAyD.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 371px; height: 387px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8GVSFix2WI8PiLdZT4reFL48n_Umqp1F4ZtZwx2MIAksHZ0jvyj59AtI3xARR9qSIrdcJtVRtp2Upts8mXeAfS8NhDTyyFKNClCwiaolBnPcFuk0nSWfuuNLoOwTTMXdwVDiS-cetE8T1/s400/1WAyD.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533178821885515154" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Picked this up from a friend of <a href="http://www.brushmanufactory.com">The Brush Factory</a><br />Couldn't be put more simply.mr. k.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08874869777757132963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616018556023103212.post-70586584078184567712010-10-25T00:09:00.012-05:002010-10-25T13:38:24.061-05:00Get your WS goods online!Online shopping is now available at <a style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);" href="http://www.winter-session.com/">winter-session.com</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.winter-session.com/home.html"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiwbRKKMMkmNsfTUPpX0GfRcel-OMFEo5GCjV-RbKcTz0FwJidxbKzDPZqKBM2o0B2NLPmocwy0N-nY4aOLZ0wEh9t7mhu20A6FkSjtXy6kZ96un9c5enNyMdcfoPw7-ClY7WlbszVoRza/s400/fall+home+page+image_01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531855874832555938" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We are currently in full production mode, gearing up for a fun-filled holiday season. If you're in LA, look out for some small tastes and teasers on Beverly Blvd. next month. In Chicago, we'll be at the</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);" href="http://www.renegadecraft.com/holiday-chicago">Renegade Holiday Sale</a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);" href="http://www.hideoutchicago.com/index.html">The Hideout Holiday Sale</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, and a few yet to be named shops. If you see something you want but it's already gone, send us a note and we'll see what we can do (</span><a style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);" href="http://winter-session.com/contact.html">sales@winter-session.com</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">). Happy Fall!</span>mr. k.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08874869777757132963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616018556023103212.post-75276545378105529342010-10-22T22:42:00.027-05:002010-10-22T23:17:03.957-05:00DiversionsWe've been out. Fall is the best time of year to get away, so we've taken advantage. We're back in the studio now and we have a lot cooking for the Holidays. Some of you may have noticed a few things changing slowly on our <a style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);" href="http://www.winter-session.com">websit</a>e. We have updated some things, added some things and set some things aside. Limited online shopping will be available any moment now, and you'll probably see some new products pop up before December. 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