Around The Corner

I know, some of you are still trying to figure out what to be for Halloween. But, the reality is that I can see snow on the mountains out my window, there's Christmas decorations in stores, and I just put my scraper back in the car. Yes, winter and the holidays are most definitely coming. In addition to working on some new items that I hope to roll out for the season, there are some things you should know.

Mark your calendars and be there! If you missed it this spring, do yourself a favor, DO NOT miss it again. The Holiday Edition of The Queen City Craft Bazaar. 1 Main St, Burlington Vermont on November 20 from 10-5. With over forty awesome local crafters, you can get ahead of the game and cross some gift recipients off your list with some very gnarly handmade items.

My favorite skateshop is now the exclusive retail carrier of COOB Originals, so if you haven't been in, go check it out. Watch some of the raddest local skaters and check out all Talent has to offer. And, no, you don't have to be a skater, your sheer appreciation is enough. 2069 Williston Rd, So. Burlington, VT.

Just in case you missed it, my hand-carved dunny was featured on the Kidrobot Kronikle last month. Who is Kidrobot? Only the company that created the dunny in the first place. Check it.

Until next time,

-Coob

Peek for the Sneak

Curious about what's going on in that new apartment of mine? The sawdust is flying, and a new stack of decks with some AWESOME new colors are being demolished and reconstructed as we speak... well, not literally. Man, that would be dangerous! But, seriously, keep your eyes peeled. Some of these bad boys are gonna show up in my Etsy shop real soon.


Happy Thursday Coob-Stalker ;P

-Coob

New Diggs, New Decks, New Year

I have successfully made the move into my new place, and though still unpacking of course, it's AWESOME. From all the great space to the energy efficient appliances, I couldn't be more stoked. The pup and I both find the high efficiency front loading washer and dryer pretty fascinating as you can tell.

Talent, my local skatepark and skateshop recently lifted the ceiling on their park. (Yes, it's indoors!) So, they had to close the park for a few weeks. This meant no one was really coming inside to break their skateboards. Luckily, the renovation is complete, looks awesome, and now, decks are being destroyed once again. I have some new decks with some awesome new colors. Be on the look on for the new guys coming soon in my Etsy shop.

Finally, I just turned the big 2-5 a week ago. And, I'm hoping that this year will be a good one! Last year sucked, and I'm overly excited to put it behind me. So here's to an awesome new year. A great start, I received THREE of my favorites prints from artist Kill Taupe. They are even better in person. Now, they're just sitting in their protective envelope home while they await framing.

To an awesome 25th year, here goes nothing ;)

-Coob

Let's Hear it for the Boy

Now that I have Deneice Williams stuck in my head... I thought I'd share with you a treasury I created. Quiet helpful and quite awesome. It might help some of you people out there who haven't a clue what to get for the guys in your life. I thought I'd share my insight.

Clearly you need to go check it out directly, click all over the place and comment to say just how awesome it is, you would have been lost without it, yada yada yada.
For the Fellas Treasury Link

That's all for now,

-Coob

Coob Goes Country

No, not country as in I now listen to country music, herd cattle, and sport a Stetson hat. I am however moving to the country. This is sort of a joke if you know that I live in Vermont, which really is all country. But here, in the "big city", it's a little less country. I'm moving a few miles away to a place which will be all my own, and is somehow, much more affordable. Which, is nuts considering how awesome it is. I'm moving officially next weekend. Hopefully I'll have instant Internet like my awesome Irish landlord claims. Anyway, check out the view from my new place.

This should give you just a hint about the awesomeness. I promise more pictures of the new place and continued Friday Favorites once I'm settled in.

Until next time,

-Coob

Friday Favorites Vol. 2 - KillTaupe

After failing to post last week, I'm here this week to make up for it. This volume of Friday Favorites features a favorite Etsy artist of mine: KillTaupe.

KillTaupe's "original urbanpop art" has a lot to offer. I love the bold and bright colors, the graphic style and nature of the pieces, the added humor, and of course that much of his work is done on wood with acrylic!

Here are a few of his pieces/items currently for sale.


Broccoli Eats Venison - Original


Give me all the French Toast - Limited Edition Print



Chickens Magnet Set

For more by KillTaupe you can check him out at:

http://www.killtaupe.etsy.com/

That's all for now. Happy Friday.

-COOB

Friday Favorites Vol. 1 - RAGGEDedgeGear

In my effort to be a more active blogger, I wanted to start sharing some of my favorite Etsy finds. Frankly, Friday seems fitting. Hmmm, I wonder how many words I could use that start with F... anyway.

This weeks favorite is:

Sailcloth Mini Wallet Bright Orange and Black by RAGGEDedgeGear



RAGGEDedgeGear has a ton of awesome items in their Etsy shop made from sailcloth! They offer wallets in different sizes, bags, folders and more. I'm not doing these items justice. They are incredible. Not to mention durable and easy to clean (you can even toss these wallets in the top rack of the dishwasher). Plus, they come in a wide array of awesome colors too. I'm hoping I might be lucky enough to receive one of these bad boys for my birthday or the holidays. And, if not, I'm gonna have to buy one myself! You can check out their Etsy shop (and I recommend that you do) here : RAGGEDedgeGear Etsy Shop

That's all for this first edition of Friday Favorites.

-Coob

Featured on the Front Page

I've been pretty terrible at posting. And, I'd like to work on changing that! Just wanted to share that the Sunday before last, my skull skateboard pendant was featured on the front page of Etsy!

To see the archive and the other items it was featured with, click the link!
Featured Etsy Front Page Archive
Until next time,

-COOB