Sorry for the slow(er than usual) posts. Hopefully I can make it up with a new design, some bluegrass, and the promise of more of the usual stuff I post here.
Trampled By Turtles - Silver and Gold
Monday, May 30, 2011
Buffalo and Company
Buffalo and Company is a conservation advocate, a history lesson, and an amazing heritage men's collection rolled into one store.
"We thought we could build the company by word of mouth. Not by big money or huge marketing campaigns with flashy models. We didn't have the big money anyways. But we would do it honestly and organically. If it worked, it would be because people believed in it, not because we created a trend with fake models and trendy designers. A movement of sorts. Through people who believed this was important too. The ideas of hard work, honest values, classic styles, and a little rugged feel."
With such a motto of manliness who could resist a deeper look at such an intriguing brand?
In their conservation tab you learn about this company's unique approach to it's business model and it's dedication to preserving our environment.
(R.E.L. Bow Tie? Christmas-birthday-kwansa-anything-pleeeeeeeaaaaassseeee?!)
The history element is obvious browsing through their wares and website. All the shirts and ties are named after historical greats from Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Lee alike.
While the conservation and historical figures are enough for me to fall in love with this company, the great styles, blends of heritage and modern designs, and inexpensive prices solidify this as a quality brand that I will keep my eye on for years to come. The prices rival and easily beat most competing heritage brands.
(Just look at the beautiful texture on the 'Old Hickory Belt'.)
Buy from this great brand HERE.
"We thought we could build the company by word of mouth. Not by big money or huge marketing campaigns with flashy models. We didn't have the big money anyways. But we would do it honestly and organically. If it worked, it would be because people believed in it, not because we created a trend with fake models and trendy designers. A movement of sorts. Through people who believed this was important too. The ideas of hard work, honest values, classic styles, and a little rugged feel."
With such a motto of manliness who could resist a deeper look at such an intriguing brand?
In their conservation tab you learn about this company's unique approach to it's business model and it's dedication to preserving our environment.
(R.E.L. Bow Tie? Christmas-birthday-kwansa-anything-pleeeeeeeaaaaassseeee?!)The history element is obvious browsing through their wares and website. All the shirts and ties are named after historical greats from Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Lee alike.
While the conservation and historical figures are enough for me to fall in love with this company, the great styles, blends of heritage and modern designs, and inexpensive prices solidify this as a quality brand that I will keep my eye on for years to come. The prices rival and easily beat most competing heritage brands.
(Just look at the beautiful texture on the 'Old Hickory Belt'.)
Buy from this great brand HERE.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Why I Love The New South - Music
There's no argument that the South has the best historical and, in my opinion, contemporary music there is.
A.A. Bondy - American Hearts
The Avett Brothers - Die Die Die
Caitlin Rose - Spare Me
Chatham County Line - Crop Comes In
The Civil Wars - Poison & Wine
Drive-By Truckers - Used to Be a Cop
Justin Townes Earle - Harlem River Blues
A.A. Bondy - American Hearts
The Avett Brothers - Die Die Die
Caitlin Rose - Spare Me
Chatham County Line - Crop Comes In
The Civil Wars - Poison & Wine
Drive-By Truckers - Used to Be a Cop
Justin Townes Earle - Harlem River Blues
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
New Belt
I'll take a minute here to talk about a newly acquired staple to my Spring/Summer wardrobe.
I got a 38mm Crescent Slider Belt from Bison Designs a few weeks ago. Great belt and a major step up from my previous Bison belt acquired in 5th grade. I will now proceed to gush about it.
One of my favorite details is how if fits perfectly into the belt loop of my stand up shorts. The old belt was right in between the two loops.
Great looking buckle design, very hardy looking.
And yes, made proudly in the USA. Great belt, and fro $15 i strongly suggest you get yourself on in any color or pattern you fancy.
I got a 38mm Crescent Slider Belt from Bison Designs a few weeks ago. Great belt and a major step up from my previous Bison belt acquired in 5th grade. I will now proceed to gush about it.
One of my favorite details is how if fits perfectly into the belt loop of my stand up shorts. The old belt was right in between the two loops.
Great looking buckle design, very hardy looking.
And yes, made proudly in the USA. Great belt, and fro $15 i strongly suggest you get yourself on in any color or pattern you fancy.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Why I Love The New South - Style
I've been feeling very southern of late. So I've decided to compile a list of the things that make me proud to call this region my home. There are quite a few reasons so I'll split them up into separate posts. Here's the first of the series, 'Style'. Since it's my blog I decided I would start it off with a few pictures of my take on southern style.
(This individual will be expanded more upon in 'The Arts'.)
(Brooks Brothers)
(Style even extends to disc golf for some.)
(You might recognize this North Carolina band.)
(A Trip Down South showing great taste in mixing prep with southern.)
(Ewan McGregor in Big Fish.)
(Last five from Billy Reid, the design king of the New South.)
(This individual will be expanded more upon in 'The Arts'.)
(Brooks Brothers)
(Style even extends to disc golf for some.)
(You might recognize this North Carolina band.)
(A Trip Down South showing great taste in mixing prep with southern.)
(Ewan McGregor in Big Fish.)
(Last five from Billy Reid, the design king of the New South.)
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Yosemite Horsetail Fall
Yosemite National Park puts out a series of videos called Yosemite Nature Notes. These serve as a great insiders look at the park and the amazing things happening there. This video is about Horsetail Fall, a seasonal waterfall fed by snow met. While the waterfall is beautiful and spectacular in itself it's truly beautiful when the evening light catches only the water and makes it seem to glow orange like in this famous picture by Galen Rowell.
Pictures like this make me want to get back out west with a camera or two in hand to see what beauty I can capture. For another amazing Yosemite natural occurrence check out the near mythical 'Moon-bow' over at The Adventure Journal.
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