Vancouver has a great collection of vintage ads from as far back as 1899. My favorite: “Valentine Meat Globules – Can be swallowed whole.”
January 28, 2010
Narwhal Co. Recycled Tie Accessories
Narwhal Co. creates accessories such as passport cases, fold wallets and cuffs from old ties. The company was born out of the desire to get out of the 9-5 rat race,”I knew I could either continue with the comfortable insanity of my day job or quit the 9-6 grind and give entrepreneurship a shot.” The prices are reasonable and offer a fun alternative to the mundane leather wallet.
Narwhal Co. McVoy Wallet
Narwhal Co. I Said What I Said Wallet
Narwhal Co. NY Passport Case
Narwhal Co. Moss Slim Wallet
January 23, 2010
Found On eBay: c1900 Vampire Kit
Definitely one of the more unusual finds on eBay. This kit contains everything you need for battling the undead:
•Leather bound Holy Bible
• Faded gold priests vestment stole
• Old bronze crucifix with skull and bones at the base
• Large crucifix within the lid
• Four wooden stakes with brass or bronze crucifix’s inset
• Wooden hammer
• Cut glass stoppered bottle presumably to take Holy Water
• Three green vials, corked, labeled “sacred soil”, “flour of garlic” and “sacred flowers”
Is the a genuine vampire hunter’s kit? Something sold to tourist? A prop from a movie? Either way, this would make one hell of a conversation starter! Is it just me or do the stakes actually looked used…
Check out the c1900 Vampire Kit on eBay.
January 21, 2010
QSL Cards
Zach Ferguson, Senior Designer at design firm Ptarmak, recently inherited some of his grandfather’s belongings. From the early 40’s to the 60’s his grandfather (Andrew Andros) was an avid Ham radio operator. Part of the items Zach inherited were QSL cards. These cards were exchanged between operators to confirm contact between operators. Check out Zach’s original post of the QSL cards.
January 14, 2010
These Jackets Are Not For Sale
Located on rue St-Denis in Montreal, Rio sells shoes, clothing, and accessories targeted to the punk, goth and overall badasses of Canada. Their online store features an impressive collection of cutomized leather jackets (not for sale). Whether you still rock The Damned or always secretly wanted a mohawk and braces, these jackets are worth a look.
January 12, 2010
Sophisticated Seduction: The Illustration of Robert McGinnis
Watching the trailer for Tom Ford’s new film A Single Man reminded me of the illustrations of Robert McGinnis. McGinnis illustrated over 1,200 paperback novels and over 40 movie posters, including Breakfast At Tiffanys and several James Bond films. His illustrations of leggy, seductive women exude an air of danger and mystery; the men, debonair while holding a pistol or a whiskey on the rocks.
January 8, 2010
UNION / Mark McNairy 2010 Spring Footwear
UNION and Mark McNairy have released their 2010 Spring footwear. The three different styles include the Snuff Suede Brogue with crepe outsole, the Two Tone Saddle Gibson and the Camel Suede Derby. Check it out at the UNION online store. Mark McNairy is best known as the design director of “J.Press” as well as designer of “68 & Bros” and “McNairy Brothers” labels. The shoes are all Goodyear Welted and hand cobbled by legendary English shoe maker Sanders & Sanders.
January 7, 2010
The Graphic Design of Jeff Kleinsmith
You may have some of Jeff Kelinsmith’s work and don’t even know it. Jeff has been the art director (the ONLY art director) at Sub Pop records since 1994. Jeff originally got his start working at The Rocket, and was heavily influenced by the mags design style, as well as such designers as Art Chantry. Kleinsmith is also a founding member of the now defunct BSK Screen Printing; one of Seattle’s original great poster makers. In addition to his gig at Sub Pop, Jeff is a designer and partner at Patent Pending Industries. Check out Jeff’s work here.
December 29, 2009
Last Minutes with ODEN
Last Minutes with ODEN follows Jason Wood as he puts down his cancer stricken dog Oden. Both heartwarming and saddening, the film captures the bond between animal and owner. Full film release in 2010.
