LEVON, LU N' LAPELLES

I know everyone and their mom (even Sir Elton John) are posting about Levon Helm, but just for the sake of being one of my favorite musicians, I have to post something. Nothing like listening to The Band on vinyl, drinking coffee, and making jewelry to sooth my sorrows. 

On the other hand, my beautiful friends, Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lappelles, have their CD release today on the day of days, 4.20, in Minneapolis at First Avenue. Sadly, I will not be able to attend, but their album came to my door step at the perfect time to enjoy them spirit.

 I miss you all.

-W

Arizona Highways (Part 2)

Here we are again... acquiring more Arizona Highways and loving every minute of being transported into the 70's southwest culture. This batch was found tucked in a box between christian pamphlets at an estate sale in Northern California. There are so many articles to share that we may have to save the rest for another day.

 Lower Inset: Heishe, Wampum (traditional sacred shell beads) and coral
Center: Strands of old coral beads

"The Catcher" photographed in 1906 by Edward S. Curits

Can't get enough of this man. An admirer I am, indeed. 

Fritz Scholder. 

Go Big or Go Home.

I've been thinking big lately.

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I just wanted to post the beautiful photos of the Scalloped Seed Collar we did exclusively for

 Ship and Shape's Spring 2012 Collection. If you haven't taken a look already, I suggest you do so.

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 some other pieces in the collection

Oreo T-Shirt by Dietrich Sieling

Terra Necklace by Erin Smith 

Sky Occulter by Isa Gagarin

Squiggle Sketchbook and Bookmark by Lindsay Noble