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Monthly Archives: June 2009
Gray’s Sporting Journal – Sticking to Their Guns
I’m always impressed when a company can decide to stick to a tried and true format and not try to modernize or “improve” an already good thing. Gray’s is a great example of this to me. Super simple masthead, fantastic artwork and great writing throughout.
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Forever In Heartache . . . VW Van Concept
I will forever bemoan the triumph of commonplace over extraordinary. This has got to be one of the best examples that comes to mind. The 2001 concept of the VW microbus that never came to fruition vs. the 2009 Chrysler + VW minivan that successfully made it into production. Seriously, what happened?
More Ideas on Backyard Pavers
This idea would be fantastic on a small scale. It would be a great way to incorporate walking and sitting space with plants and trees as organic “grout.” From The High Line project.
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Vintage Camper Restoration
Trying to get revved up and inspired to rehaul the Lil’ Gasser, I found this place near our hoods that restores vintage campers. That bay window with the bar is outstanding. 1960 Holiday House at Retro Restoration.
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Hansen Writing Ball
Must be in my blood to like typewriters and to type. The Hansen Writing ball, the first typewriter – and electronic to boot. Hansen got the idea by watching deaf students use sign language, he figured people would be able to write faster if they engaged all of their fingers. He also had the foresight [...]
Arrow Moccasins – In House
The Lace Boots with crepe soles finally arrived yesterday, couldn’t be more perfect. White box, handwritten address, various courier font xeroxed copies of info about the mocs, oh and the shoes were great too. Arrow Moccasin. Don’t you go a changin’ on me now, I like you just the way you are.
Lunar Maps
Seriously, are these cool or what? Available as PDFs from the USGS.
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Walnut Key from Housefish
The new walnut Key from Housefish. Environmentally friendly, disassembles and packs flat for moving, and even serves as a great place for a quick change.
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New Parents
This has been running through my head endlessly since Finn came back from the hospital to the homestead. Mind you don’t cut yourself Mordechai . . .
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Nick Cobbing – Surface Tension