Woodcarving with Yo Takimoto at the Tortoise General Store
January 8, 2012
Earlier today, I headed to the Tortoise General Store to attend their woodcarving class. Clear skies, low 70′s with just the right breeze—it was the perfect way to end the long week. Over the course of 3-hours, I learned the basics of woodcarving from Yo Takimoto, a master woodcarver from Yokohama. The guy next to me made a spoon. And I ended up making what looked like a flipper-less sea lion. Throughout the workshop, Yo reminded us that there were, “No rules. Just follow your heart”.
Yeah, it was that kind of weekend.
To book a class, visit tortoisegeneralstore.com. Seats fill quickly, so book early.
Plateaus at the Che Cafe » San Diego
December 28, 2011
For some reason, I’ve always read Plateaus as “Plateus”. So I was wrong, and you were right. Shit was good.
In Photo: California Design, 1930–1965- “Living in a Modern Way”
December 20, 2011
From wire-based shell chairs by Charles and Ray Eames, to printed textiles by Barney Reid, the LACMA’s current exhibition, California Design, 1930–1965- “Living in a Modern Way”, celebrates the work of California’s standout designers of the Mid-Century.
It had been a while since I’ve taken my parents out and being the vintage hoarders collectors that they are, I thought that they might’ve enjoyed this exhibition. And they did. My dad is a huge pottery collector and was quick to nudge me whenever he spotted any Heath pieces along the way. And as a proud owner of a few Barney Reid textile prints, he was happy to see that some of his garage sale finds shared similar names with the LACMA. You did well, dad. The show runs through June 3, 2012. Be sure to stop by.
The Ooga Booga store. Los Angeles
December 12, 2011
Over the weekend, I went to the Ooga Booga store for the first time. It’s full of gems. Do you listen to Dunes? Need a back issue of Apartamento? They have it. Go there now.
In photo: 3rd Floor at the Broad Contemporary Art Museum [LACMA]
December 11, 2011
Koons, Warhol & Baldessari.
San Diego’s Craft Revolution at the Mingei Museum
November 11, 2011
As part of Southern California’s Pacific Standard Time, the Mingei Musem is currently celebrating the work of over 60 artists from the San Diego region. Focusing on the post-war modern era between the 1940s and 1970s, San Diego’s Craft Revolution gives us just a glimpse of the extensive collection of work by these artists. The show runs through April 15, 2012—so be sure to check out if you are in the San Diego area.
Ephemera! By San Diego’s Mid-Century Graphic Designers
Bold Expressions: African American Quilts from the Collection of Corrine Riley
Langlitz Leathers. Portland, OR
October 19, 2011
Langlitz Leathers. Since 1947.
Mother Foucaults Bookshop. Portland, OR
October 15, 2011
Mother Foucaults Bookshop. 523 SE Morrison St. Portland, OR 97214
Stephen Scott Smith at Breeze Block Gallery & Nike Studio at Compound
September 4, 2011
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Sweet Corn and DQ at the Mike Weihs manor
August 22, 2011
Last week, over an endless supply of sweet corn and Dairy Queen, Mike Weihs had a few of us over to help relive his Midwest childhood. And since you weren’t invited, check out this video of Mike as he brings face to this year’s ROFLCon Summit.