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This is how I feel today.

PIERCED ARROWS

Another epic show from Pierced Arrows last night. I'm never disappointed because these guys rule so much. Whether they play as Dead Moon or Pierced Arrows, they are amazing and remain one of my favorite bands. And nobody wears static long hair, cowboy boots, and holey vests better. Don't even try. I don't even mind getting pushed and stepped on or having a horrible hangover the next day because it's just part of the fun. Thanks for having me as your date, Sarah Franko!
I'm going to do a whole post on Fred and Toody's house in Clackamas, OR at some point because it's incredible and I decided it more or less fits into my treehouse category. These guys were doing the DIY thing before the term even existed and it's just their way of life. Toody's got to be pretty much one of the coolest ladies out there and I think she's really inspiring. Here's some photos...
Pierced Arrows
Dead MoonWell dressed couple, if you ask me.Toody

Below set: Alex Gonschior

They've always got this candle burning.
Below photo: Mike Nicolaassen. Fred
Below 2 photos : A Shot of Dead Moon

Fred Face tatty, yes!

I'm looking at you.

Drinking and drumming.

My brain is as foggy as the valley below when I wake up the next morning in a whiskey haze.

REGAL BEAGLE VS. CLAFLIN THAYER

The Regal Beagle kicks my ass. Then, I kick hers.

FAMILY TIME

Freaky-amazing family photo. Makes me feel weird. Why do their eyeballs look like that? Are they cross-eyed? Click for bigger image.
From Awkward Family Photos. Check it for a good laugh!

BLING! JUST FOR FUN

Total studded overload. I made this little bag/wallet thing with some of my leather scraps and leftover studs. Brass and silver...it's really heavy with all that metal on there. I got no Bedazzler....these are all set by hand.
I was also a little inspired by the blingy allover sparkle of disco balls. Must have been from looking at all the images when I did my disco ball post a while back.
I love studs, but I'll be moving along. Too much of a good thing can get old. I'll still be making my the studded clutches, but I've got a lot more I want to work on. I'll have a small collection of studded bags and clutches in-store soon, I'll let you know when they are up!

SUPER SECONDS

If you live in the Bay Area, come to the Regal Beagle vintage sale at the Missouri Lounge next weekend! Maya will have all kinds of cool clothes for sale, and the bar and patio will be open for some good hang out time in the sun!
More details on Maya's blog. Check it out!!!

COREY ARNOLD

Corey Arnold, I love you and your incredible fishing photos. It's like a peek into a life I know nothing about but am totally fascinated by. His work is nothing less than epic. And it's good to know you can still have fun when your stuck on a fishing boat for days. Here's a glimpse...
Photos from his website and Tiny Vices.

DEADLY PONIES

It's not very often that I find bags I really like. It's part of why I began making my own. I don't like a lot of tacky hardware (I know that sounds contradictory since I make so many studded things right now), I don't like complicated design, and I especially don't like materials that don't feel good. So it's exciting when I find a brand where I like almost everything.
Deadly Ponies, coming out of New Zealand, is a great new handbag line. Everything is made by hand and the leather quality looks awesome. Check out some of the little photos I pulled off their website:
Cool belts...Look...they even do painted things...Deadly Ponies website here.

REPEAT

Hot off the press.
Printed stuff from the printer guy.