So, You've Got Your Apple iPad, How You Gonna Carry It? Temple Bags New iPad Cases.

<script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=0d650ffe-1ec7-4395-883b-24e806d21a65&type=website"></script><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-yIszElld9jta2K3doPf2xbs_FXwYEZe0K5D83bTritv46wJaZw4j1UPTWkaH6WTNu1CSPn3KuMMS0EOaHtBwQVNDQechBVrNvrP_PGFeerAESDPTxmcV59GnCh4-2SCEPmiweXJals0/s1600/all3bags.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456033469683724690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-yIszElld9jta2K3doPf2xbs_FXwYEZe0K5D83bTritv46wJaZw4j1UPTWkaH6WTNu1CSPn3KuMMS0EOaHtBwQVNDQechBVrNvrP_PGFeerAESDPTxmcV59GnCh4-2SCEPmiweXJals0/s400/all3bags.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 532px; height: 266px;" /></a><br /><br />Okay Early adopters, you've gotten your eager little paws on the hottest tech toy of 2010, the <a href="http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipad/family/ipad?afid=p219%7CGOUS&cid=OAS-US-KWG-iPad-US">Apple iPad.</a> Now, how are you gonna schlep it around?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRaoUoV6uVYP_AwkSgnE0jtJjl2K9qyuQo8xVcYKVCMF2lGC-3UhCZ0YDl_zBlRGGZQA0f87TQYkrYRDPPoFqpjI_gKmIqm3W7VTEZXYp55j6Quudp68N2JCqMfJDOb99aU20ajU-pRno/s1600/Picture+26.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456038138813247954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRaoUoV6uVYP_AwkSgnE0jtJjl2K9qyuQo8xVcYKVCMF2lGC-3UhCZ0YDl_zBlRGGZQA0f87TQYkrYRDPPoFqpjI_gKmIqm3W7VTEZXYp55j6Quudp68N2JCqMfJDOb99aU20ajU-pRno/s400/Picture+26.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 530px; height: 380px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD0ZBrJ6GBIAovJgBw96X8csdFX9TFUSfRouBDD8XnjMwTjYxyaHZmmKH7ACHENi75F5RXbgkX7jCNMEFCRkQsCh_A0yIl4YZGxrfPmkuuG_zKKLz3IB9VriL9aX9hdIBcHdb1miAd2so/s1600/Picture+27.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456038791395631250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD0ZBrJ6GBIAovJgBw96X8csdFX9TFUSfRouBDD8XnjMwTjYxyaHZmmKH7ACHENi75F5RXbgkX7jCNMEFCRkQsCh_A0yIl4YZGxrfPmkuuG_zKKLz3IB9VriL9aX9hdIBcHdb1miAd2so/s400/Picture+27.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 531px; height: 383px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">above photos courtesy of <a href="http://www.reuters.com/">reuters</a></span></span><br /><br />No doubt, tons of designs will soon be flooding the market, but <a href="http://templebags.com/">Temple Bags</a> is ahead of the game with great looking and functional options for you already.<br /><br />Temple Bags smartly got the sizes and specs in advance of the highly anticipated iPad which hit store shelves today -- and most likely will be sold out in no time. They've produced three iPad Cases/ Bags, made from repurposed materials, available for purchase now. The three bags are rugged, functional and very attractive.<br /><br /><p style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">The All Leather iPad case:</span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_HXGICz9QsgSmOCqJIawwF30ut6ob3cQx4MQc1Cy1Tx7B74lEi1Wf-6uuzvSjbZF4M9r243L2l_mZu3dT_odYjgeuGoPbTYlrx3dDMFC4qhsae6qDV-_nJqhvgOZ3Hvv_Dt80iWuWmgE/s1600/allleather.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456027648241379538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_HXGICz9QsgSmOCqJIawwF30ut6ob3cQx4MQc1Cy1Tx7B74lEi1Wf-6uuzvSjbZF4M9r243L2l_mZu3dT_odYjgeuGoPbTYlrx3dDMFC4qhsae6qDV-_nJqhvgOZ3Hvv_Dt80iWuWmgE/s400/allleather.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 530px; height: 470px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ_POxBC9WQYUnBcRyB2XQptnb6-Wu9QRqqb-41vNbp0IsY8C3tVrfxYhrA1Yi6zZdYl5oN-c6iG05rp3-FcM9GoG17o74lbh05YIMYwwJU57dFy95vYvdNh-LjK0fzKHFlsbuetHrwaA/s1600/Picture-25.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456027554113008498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ_POxBC9WQYUnBcRyB2XQptnb6-Wu9QRqqb-41vNbp0IsY8C3tVrfxYhrA1Yi6zZdYl5oN-c6iG05rp3-FcM9GoG17o74lbh05YIMYwwJU57dFy95vYvdNh-LjK0fzKHFlsbuetHrwaA/s400/Picture-25.png" style="cursor: pointer; 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width: 531px; height: 415px;" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Features include:</span><br />+ vertical and horizontal viewing stand options<br />+ padded shoulder strap<br />+ internal pocket<br />+ leather will both age beautifully<br />(Shipping begins Monday, April 7th)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">$189.00</span></p><p><a href="http://templebags.com/blog/?page_id=630">buy it here.</a> <br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The BLACK on BLACK on BLACK Temple + Uncrate collaboration:</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6WJ7b1oEOmI4TQDQ-nxDsrCGP-dtb5tM-f_SnSAccwKwhJRUOaOVEtth3rK2qQrBxR7A1C72vmagIsDrCX9mHBY4mi8RXOnXqr1cOJZnwkhIib_Xd7siLwsxSyj9aMfFRPr7cmmN77e4/s1600/Picture-16.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456028093171500642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6WJ7b1oEOmI4TQDQ-nxDsrCGP-dtb5tM-f_SnSAccwKwhJRUOaOVEtth3rK2qQrBxR7A1C72vmagIsDrCX9mHBY4mi8RXOnXqr1cOJZnwkhIib_Xd7siLwsxSyj9aMfFRPr7cmmN77e4/s400/Picture-16.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 529px; height: 503px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK4TUXsJlkbu4mCf_6G6WR2s8xU_pYXDeIiNIn19-DID0MwZad4AGp1QMX3AIvpy8NbIZU9FKUIctIeb54wZHm1QvqP_nNugxvgd-MM50xHtKzzaMvA8VmM7ZACeQyAGugwqmQFap5Psw/s1600/blackuncrate.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456027945203904930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK4TUXsJlkbu4mCf_6G6WR2s8xU_pYXDeIiNIn19-DID0MwZad4AGp1QMX3AIvpy8NbIZU9FKUIctIeb54wZHm1QvqP_nNugxvgd-MM50xHtKzzaMvA8VmM7ZACeQyAGugwqmQFap5Psw/s400/blackuncrate.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 530px; height: 457px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGLB2FFWHxp5D9Ni1bpIF3e-2731WoH1cBQEx975VGUpYs4bn-PK97EPWhsW8o3ZtM_TNmKrI-ETqj3_0c89u8j7HSc-n1YaxToQwHrGBEcSJ1mTo3juUUq3nKazjeY2emDFV6K3-ESJo/s1600/Picture-14.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456029668025169154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGLB2FFWHxp5D9Ni1bpIF3e-2731WoH1cBQEx975VGUpYs4bn-PK97EPWhsW8o3ZtM_TNmKrI-ETqj3_0c89u8j7HSc-n1YaxToQwHrGBEcSJ1mTo3juUUq3nKazjeY2emDFV6K3-ESJo/s400/Picture-14.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 533px; height: 374px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6v9q3C9BftiDJU1V3D7klwfXqavL9ELLXnyLVT1m5mA2iJ7efVx_Jzg_BUZimhtF8QOKvbwzKwLhvJZdCv81t-dpo9hB7lgFa2_PpMT_TT_fNwkyHae0YRKneSekiNwNEYOm7fpDAQFA/s1600/Picture-15.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456028246702807394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6v9q3C9BftiDJU1V3D7klwfXqavL9ELLXnyLVT1m5mA2iJ7efVx_Jzg_BUZimhtF8QOKvbwzKwLhvJZdCv81t-dpo9hB7lgFa2_PpMT_TT_fNwkyHae0YRKneSekiNwNEYOm7fpDAQFA/s400/Picture-15.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 529px; height: 365px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Features include:</span><br />+ vertical and horizontal viewing stand options<br />+ padded shoulder strap<br />+ internal pocket<br />+ leather & canvas will both age beautifully<br />+ black hardware<br />(shipping begins Monday, April 7th)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">$159.00</span></p><p><a href="http://templebags.com/blog/?page_id=630">buy it here</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >The Leather & Waxed Canvas iPad case:</span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaf0KxHX1GMZFbOX84x8ittxWkdQ73q3dcRkXbjMVMYfyem0ApV2ynh2BG0vbGmbHEX19E7vrc3mKRsurh1jyjAA9Wpb_s2IkAtmnnIsjbH6T7G_gOPcViHxKdiYEaUQ5Lgp6zrAZmAE8/s1600/Picture+24.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456029877006255234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvDen7cIqg6Frb2cpywgTwefnfm-1tYok077Rj1EzGwca2fbqfLjDiYh5FbDiukPM3h1GjxRvWUP2CvrWrKbgRfSudV9prEjUJLoLjrS5iDD_AiBO016TjvL4LxYXrs_v02UoSuqm5_Y/s400/canvas&leather.png" style="cursor: pointer; 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width: 281px; height: 212px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiau9w4juYenv_VCZDPpU-mox9-ajaHWE-Q151FFItdadIEkWfzI9CDvWAjZeUiWzh-O4rJ7qEk_FB09ySd0OrnrutcIYiD5r_5GObwOovLQc1T8YFhXA_fvjLEIgvMAqc0hHVt4iF2x-M/s1600/Picture+23.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456030253903837394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiau9w4juYenv_VCZDPpU-mox9-ajaHWE-Q151FFItdadIEkWfzI9CDvWAjZeUiWzh-O4rJ7qEk_FB09ySd0OrnrutcIYiD5r_5GObwOovLQc1T8YFhXA_fvjLEIgvMAqc0hHVt4iF2x-M/s400/Picture+23.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 211px;" /></a><br />Features include:<br />+ vertical and horizontal viewing stand options<br />+ padded shoulder strap<br />+ internal pocket<br />+ leather & canvas will both age beautifully<br />(shipping begins Monday, April 7th)<br />$149.00</p><p><a href="http://templebags.com/blog/?page_id=630">buy it here</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the brand:</span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdXh_PJuBwQYadZUz9QyxWkY3FdlijbRjzTykkkMyV1rQEIj1XSoGc5Qmu825_hbLXoWGDUsoMXL_i84l5N4ni3wbDyoAC-MzojATXhkAirEZ0029IOuVno_zEen5JNytpcok9hlmRlZs/s1600/Picture+30.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456041207306299138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdXh_PJuBwQYadZUz9QyxWkY3FdlijbRjzTykkkMyV1rQEIj1XSoGc5Qmu825_hbLXoWGDUsoMXL_i84l5N4ni3wbDyoAC-MzojATXhkAirEZ0029IOuVno_zEen5JNytpcok9hlmRlZs/s400/Picture+30.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 529px; height: 108px;" /></a><br /><br />Temple was adopted into the artist collective of <a href="http://www.mcmanusstudios.com/">McManus Studios</a>. A design cooperative built on three simple words: dream, risk, create. An American-made bag company that is sourced and produced locally in Los Angeles, California.<br /><br />Every bag in their Heritage Collection is handcrafted from materials formerly used in WWII. The fabric is found after hours of searching through dusty warehouses; it is then washed, cut and re-purposed into our contemporary designs.<br /><br />Due to the unique process of salvaging these vintage military goods, each bag is guaranteed to be one-of-a-kind. Ironically enough these fabrics that were once used for defending our freedom now serve to protect what they value most.<br /><br />Sold online at <a href="http://templebags.com/blog/?page_id=630">www.templebags.com</a><br />As well as a few select boutiques in LA (more distribution is on it’s way).</p>

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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZAV7ZtPs11PcMj9rab6jg8nv-5d81aJ1VT_tLKDuP8oWAh_Up9h6m9uSwkTcsfYNGNvcTMSv9CX6vXXC-LQlqsrwS-29Srv1g4RltVJQuCrAa_MHS6K6JhXGOHvkELHcZv84MRl5Doxw/s1600-h/SB2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429025267578810242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZAV7ZtPs11PcMj9rab6jg8nv-5d81aJ1VT_tLKDuP8oWAh_Up9h6m9uSwkTcsfYNGNvcTMSv9CX6vXXC-LQlqsrwS-29Srv1g4RltVJQuCrAa_MHS6K6JhXGOHvkELHcZv84MRl5Doxw/s400/SB2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 529px; height: 522px;" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=0d650ffe-1ec7-4395-883b-24e806d21a65&type=website"></script><br /><br />I sometimes receive items or samples from companies who'd like me to consider reviewing or blogging about their products. No money changes hands, they simply send me an unrequested item, often accompanied with the question 'is it hip enough?"<br /><br />I have made it known to these generous people, that sending me a product in no way guarantees a post, favorable or otherwise... or even a mention. And in many cases, the items don't warrant taking up cyberspace.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFHCU1be71QZEu5_6gnnPF6u3I9hmgPDyUOembna9HlGFRlPsNuxVGlqX-Ep8RDtMA-zd8enScr3atWJR4BUdXovjblg0Bz-47gttVsen3b1yd4FEMebLAflM-PZdNtRPbtWLW9-4-_aY/s1600-h/saltbox.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429010727545868146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFHCU1be71QZEu5_6gnnPF6u3I9hmgPDyUOembna9HlGFRlPsNuxVGlqX-Ep8RDtMA-zd8enScr3atWJR4BUdXovjblg0Bz-47gttVsen3b1yd4FEMebLAflM-PZdNtRPbtWLW9-4-_aY/s400/saltbox.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 530px; height: 457px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">above: Travel bag in Spencer Plaid</span><br /><br />But then there's Saltbox. This year, right before Christmas, a large package arrived and in it was a canvas and faux leather bag from a NY company I'd never heard of named <span style="font-weight: bold;">Saltbox.</span> How they knew my favorite color was orange, I'm not sure, but a fabulously large orange, brown and white patterned bag named "the Getaway", shown below, was enclosed.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK9FBt8ahQx99fYrP975Rzb0hTGqGBvKfHkAWpO5xPx67rNufIg6r6Wq5fpxSFliZA0zl_DM2xMzqmUBj7OVrIkdPy1PNpbIqz8NcjeMXKHDJ_zPftbIKjq5tyqUk2jYoEW1iXOhYb9xE/s1600-h/getawaybag2.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429016802691172850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK9FBt8ahQx99fYrP975Rzb0hTGqGBvKfHkAWpO5xPx67rNufIg6r6Wq5fpxSFliZA0zl_DM2xMzqmUBj7OVrIkdPy1PNpbIqz8NcjeMXKHDJ_zPftbIKjq5tyqUk2jYoEW1iXOhYb9xE/s400/getawaybag2.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 510px; height: 508px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">above: Saltbox Getaway bag in Basketweave pattern, Squash color.</span><br /><br />I opened the bag and discovered it was not only crafted from a stylish water-resistant heavy canvas fabric and had handles, interior and trim made from recycled fabrics... but it was large enough for all my belongings, along with my laptop in it's own bag, and still had enough room for my jack russell terrier, Indie, to fit comfortably!<br /><br />It was so enormous, it was almost too big. Then I noticed that inside were two halves of a simple antiqued carabiner-type brass buckle on either side, that when attached, it reduced the size of the bag by folding in the edges and turned it into a large sort of shoulder bag. How clever! And cute!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHGKoWvygWqIoVpfZtSlMsGxf_A2iPFZUeC1VsdSP9y7TKNTouz5nQwRYC_jkNrl4XzAfKH0VovkrUMAVE3vVPgysbh0drt2S2n7uIA_9eCw9OIL8wbU-6VlVzYSaklivqPJ_2x2RP9Yo/s1600-h/getawaybag1.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429017396642102498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHGKoWvygWqIoVpfZtSlMsGxf_A2iPFZUeC1VsdSP9y7TKNTouz5nQwRYC_jkNrl4XzAfKH0VovkrUMAVE3vVPgysbh0drt2S2n7uIA_9eCw9OIL8wbU-6VlVzYSaklivqPJ_2x2RP9Yo/s400/getawaybag1.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 462px; height: 611px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">above: Saltbox Getaway bag when interior buckle is fastened to reduce size.</span><br /><br />So I promptly began to research the company and their products and I was instantly smitten. They have a very large selection of well made, nicely detailed, canvas products. Bags, purses, luggage, wallets, and more in various sizes.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgImo7SV9tbpIv-0Ij-JAyD1Q3hmaMXERj4hIlZts76K4rvPdGjDq2iY_b2XGOLfDUi56dtOvkWKCD_7-K3BV-xIiav3ABjvzOKfpHWRjSpQHnLxRt6F5ZXSCqiogHFQsiCyyqxJPhHjfg/s1600-h/SB4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429022080831987506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgImo7SV9tbpIv-0Ij-JAyD1Q3hmaMXERj4hIlZts76K4rvPdGjDq2iY_b2XGOLfDUi56dtOvkWKCD_7-K3BV-xIiav3ABjvzOKfpHWRjSpQHnLxRt6F5ZXSCqiogHFQsiCyyqxJPhHjfg/s400/SB4.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 531px; height: 611px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">above: model shown with large tote in Squash Basketweave</span><br /><br />The collection comes in four different patterns; Basketweave, Plaid, Geo and Medallion. Each of the patterns is available in various colors as well.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbQk6UQzaezp5ZAKXWunW4vW8fA7DoXJqMngrocVo_0L9diU1HWJdW6w1tlXPbLWY5VEHWSYT8JzPSE6geevgOValKsnEXHYUnIb2CvPebsRsZ4YJFOoDufi1aPC2xmrRbzWIqtpcvgQM/s1600-h/available-prints.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429021021607751394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbQk6UQzaezp5ZAKXWunW4vW8fA7DoXJqMngrocVo_0L9diU1HWJdW6w1tlXPbLWY5VEHWSYT8JzPSE6geevgOValKsnEXHYUnIb2CvPebsRsZ4YJFOoDufi1aPC2xmrRbzWIqtpcvgQM/s400/available-prints.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 541px; height: 541px;" /></a><br /><br />The heavy duty canvas is waxed to provide water resistance and all the products have details like antiqued silver or brass hardware, magnetic closures, interior pockets, silver feet and other thoughtful touches.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYi8uiRBTbEPIajySvAfgMz9jX2TaHMLrx9J-Ktt2wJz-otV6h1T5JclsxZ4RWX-BcDtky3xvJvMJGDp7IsBZbhOPF6YHS7ahBzpnZlrztO6k4NrCxKaI-WChIzyUOw3kj-eMc_8zKP2A/s1600-h/trade-booth.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429026364094810466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYi8uiRBTbEPIajySvAfgMz9jX2TaHMLrx9J-Ktt2wJz-otV6h1T5JclsxZ4RWX-BcDtky3xvJvMJGDp7IsBZbhOPF6YHS7ahBzpnZlrztO6k4NrCxKaI-WChIzyUOw3kj-eMc_8zKP2A/s400/trade-booth.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 545px; height: 332px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXgPitxS0uES46d1gH34YDixnNHfV7oDAC1jhAX6Ye1rQrg_r1WMCBjoQFpzWsK6vNEKQwaXvahkjQS5uyBxSv8Te3CGNWo64ISSVxhDir_zb4k3xVFuk5cKDXICPBEWUPg0LSl2V8UJs/s1600-h/SB3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429022377669188434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXgPitxS0uES46d1gH34YDixnNHfV7oDAC1jhAX6Ye1rQrg_r1WMCBjoQFpzWsK6vNEKQwaXvahkjQS5uyBxSv8Te3CGNWo64ISSVxhDir_zb4k3xVFuk5cKDXICPBEWUPg0LSl2V8UJs/s400/SB3.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 545px; height: 775px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">above: model shown with Carryall in Tiki Basketweave</span><br /><br />To easily show you their whole collection, below are all their present products, each shown in the same color and pattern; Squash Basketweave.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Getaway</span>, open and clasped to reduce size:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHkFETaEUFuvVf8qdbkk9Je1oF2MVngpqDlWWYcQNi4JtcciMIAfDg70rTYvILgjczV1xSM_fcsUMWDGjbUdfCVImiZA11LDFrrD3Hnp9y2JM8ZX9BQE0WNwx22RRZKMcr2afmYw_MLBM/s1600-h/getawaybag.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429014241628558642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHkFETaEUFuvVf8qdbkk9Je1oF2MVngpqDlWWYcQNi4JtcciMIAfDg70rTYvILgjczV1xSM_fcsUMWDGjbUdfCVImiZA11LDFrrD3Hnp9y2JM8ZX9BQE0WNwx22RRZKMcr2afmYw_MLBM/s400/getawaybag.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 320px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Travelbag:</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWIZRbVySSdPvDZ7BSRRD6g-N6bhRYO-2zrvIdWV0lh0pNvcnBbf3B0tgUGxzyvo237c_KLYbf4CbP5U5pzD_BPsAU9gROsBCp7OrPBTTufiNgXAx1WYB7E9KzpdpanQVvrVr3uRbKnNU/s1600-h/Picture+12.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429034423389532578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWIZRbVySSdPvDZ7BSRRD6g-N6bhRYO-2zrvIdWV0lh0pNvcnBbf3B0tgUGxzyvo237c_KLYbf4CbP5U5pzD_BPsAU9gROsBCp7OrPBTTufiNgXAx1WYB7E9KzpdpanQVvrVr3uRbKnNU/s400/Picture+12.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 529px; height: 491px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Carryall</span>:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQhiaGDGA1Z9PcgI1QpxMb-mEaLR26AUm2Lm_yfL6CXfoQQGEQlmu2XoWY4bClmXiSNP-P6E24MEMVj6elQxKHKu32aw6m5lelJwlzlJbsYR9Sy9LHrSD2DlMjGocLj0c_opUOiBSgiNM/s1600-h/carryall.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429025077630108354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQhiaGDGA1Z9PcgI1QpxMb-mEaLR26AUm2Lm_yfL6CXfoQQGEQlmu2XoWY4bClmXiSNP-P6E24MEMVj6elQxKHKu32aw6m5lelJwlzlJbsYR9Sy9LHrSD2DlMjGocLj0c_opUOiBSgiNM/s400/carryall.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 531px; height: 523px;" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Utility Tote</span>, shown open and closed with magnetic snap:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsMsHHylq0Vj6cv3CTut7BnKRFSqEt-q8pwDRR_HmbRIYYs8wM5IaMN2RdmvF7pfe-kjiDiqOeC17MJGBwAvqJsKXnOVU6AFYxUo7LGQjc3jRzZqEzeQl9701NJkSaGORCw1IXfVoXgYE/s1600-h/utility-tote.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429024286103204642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsMsHHylq0Vj6cv3CTut7BnKRFSqEt-q8pwDRR_HmbRIYYs8wM5IaMN2RdmvF7pfe-kjiDiqOeC17MJGBwAvqJsKXnOVU6AFYxUo7LGQjc3jRzZqEzeQl9701NJkSaGORCw1IXfVoXgYE/s400/utility-tote.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 524px; height: 279px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Large Tote</span> and the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Takeout Tote</span>:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3C24gvMe3P3wPcydZnL1CMAjrjGj2-IgbrAEdwVW0KmoH8c-dmppalrtAkp9sw2Fg-lLZWixqipjSIOO64JX1MKrjptQCrrpkfVrU5_UEIcK8BmY8cl2dh-7VxHzqcA3xD4pWyF4xe5M/s1600-h/large+%26takeout+tote.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429024651179101090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3C24gvMe3P3wPcydZnL1CMAjrjGj2-IgbrAEdwVW0KmoH8c-dmppalrtAkp9sw2Fg-lLZWixqipjSIOO64JX1MKrjptQCrrpkfVrU5_UEIcK8BmY8cl2dh-7VxHzqcA3xD4pWyF4xe5M/s400/large+%26takeout+tote.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 530px; height: 372px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Daybag</span>, shown from two angles:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWTPE-cw8rGmrY9iyBn17mrazSJ0PhlyYmv28-IofhZwMdAz4qQ5SlFQGAyoOwZ-eig1HZyOxKqomsMe9D5NaoT6IH8j5hF_jAUGDaOYPUwIK2xeQiNBy_-HLAGsxxR3GLFNJxNT3Xuu8/s1600-h/daybag.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429024985172594098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWTPE-cw8rGmrY9iyBn17mrazSJ0PhlyYmv28-IofhZwMdAz4qQ5SlFQGAyoOwZ-eig1HZyOxKqomsMe9D5NaoT6IH8j5hF_jAUGDaOYPUwIK2xeQiNBy_-HLAGsxxR3GLFNJxNT3Xuu8/s400/daybag.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 531px; height: 285px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cosmetic bag, Luggage tag, Travel wallet</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Pencil bag</span>:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3K2wiPSAQR9wCO51gGxnTC_1rJvq_zwg4OP7N4ZEIrOaQ37fJOlsaDMvfiIIZoFR43IAhwyhMKvwb2pNk4m4wEnCGtgGqzmD3FmbSauYzl2hGFxP0LLcMat4DLo9b1gmOikMeE9uD-h0/s1600-h/misc+bags.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429024369125319410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3K2wiPSAQR9wCO51gGxnTC_1rJvq_zwg4OP7N4ZEIrOaQ37fJOlsaDMvfiIIZoFR43IAhwyhMKvwb2pNk4m4wEnCGtgGqzmD3FmbSauYzl2hGFxP0LLcMat4DLo9b1gmOikMeE9uD-h0/s400/misc+bags.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 522px; height: 434px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Travel wallet</span>, closed and opened:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuTPaTDF1whT9P3RgkVEJOzOBwvdpsudjEJ_r6rkCpRluLQ3vFTvGOyYpyzds87aJxj8sdwsJAAqDFagS90zzOb70EBO2UBl310fDgr_bgPbyAhT39GXf92QVL7f2lLE2wFLw_btq7_Zw/s1600-h/travelwallet1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429026066166718610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuTPaTDF1whT9P3RgkVEJOzOBwvdpsudjEJ_r6rkCpRluLQ3vFTvGOyYpyzds87aJxj8sdwsJAAqDFagS90zzOb70EBO2UBl310fDgr_bgPbyAhT39GXf92QVL7f2lLE2wFLw_btq7_Zw/s400/travelwallet1.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 540px; height: 265px;" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">So what, where and who is Saltbox?</span></span><br /><br />Saltbox is a Manhattan-based design studio known for its creations in canvas -- a humble material brought to new heights through fine design.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXThVvYCOdIpOS1szT7tXzp5jvAh2t90X4fwCtXvDtgfif7TBW69-M3eVXhAcRJl-ValjX6i2yW-UYutuGWQ28Y6oEM881j8h02RvjasShcTGP0jDVRC4fQDjZHfszlxuJ7bvVZ5Iw23A/s1600-h/SB5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429021873228851442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXThVvYCOdIpOS1szT7tXzp5jvAh2t90X4fwCtXvDtgfif7TBW69-M3eVXhAcRJl-ValjX6i2yW-UYutuGWQ28Y6oEM881j8h02RvjasShcTGP0jDVRC4fQDjZHfszlxuJ7bvVZ5Iw23A/s400/SB5.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 528px; height: 522px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">above: model shown with Takeout Tote in Berry Basketweave</span><br /><br />Founded by Nicole Scheinholz over a decade ago, the company made the unlikely transition to bags from luxury shower curtains. Being a typical New Yorker who shouldered her daily haul, Nicole created a tote for herself with one of her more popular curtain prints so she could lug in style. The bag was a huge hit, igniting a personal passion for bag and accessory design and signaling a new direction for the company.<br /><br />Regularly featured in magazines such as People, Coastal Living, InStyle Weddings and Country Living, the collection is renown for its classic patterns and gorgeous vibrant colors. Saltbox pieces tell a story as they wear -- the canvas softens like a favorite pair of jeans, exuding laid-back style while remaining sturdy and supremely functional.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn9Abi5y-alW5RJs8HM7h1XWZPRhYa_MZDUoc_hJqEmbGB8kkFI0hFI3h-1sDLHi79b1VZAffbfdNr223_RE14Gszv_Bqc12QECtY3UwzbpVHoOuQOZWB7q2qsFGeaiMxwpIyBZgW9xXY/s1600-h/SB1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429021228270101730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn9Abi5y-alW5RJs8HM7h1XWZPRhYa_MZDUoc_hJqEmbGB8kkFI0hFI3h-1sDLHi79b1VZAffbfdNr223_RE14Gszv_Bqc12QECtY3UwzbpVHoOuQOZWB7q2qsFGeaiMxwpIyBZgW9xXY/s400/SB1.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 508px; height: 462px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">above: model shown with Daybag in Feryn Plaid</span><br /><br />Heavy gauge canvas, treated to be water resistant, makes each piece perfect for year-round use. Inspired by travel, history, nature and architecture, the prints and color palettes are graphic, yet imminently wearable. Key features give each shape its unique look. Some have extra snaps and pockets, others convertible and removable shoulder straps. Versatility is vital.<br /><br />Below is the story of Saltbox as told by its founder:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGZ3-gq3l_UI1jAlFlM6vfG5TpI4dfNppJspA9xd2u0tGK88CtHSR_nA0JplnfD3M1JmQv-8d02NHfHLPt59fUHnEPXksqB89UYVvsSSGEu4g-Ow0NTRcQ4Yevzt55RG31cJVBJgT_jL0/s1600-h/Nichole.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429010597121823650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGZ3-gq3l_UI1jAlFlM6vfG5TpI4dfNppJspA9xd2u0tGK88CtHSR_nA0JplnfD3M1JmQv-8d02NHfHLPt59fUHnEPXksqB89UYVvsSSGEu4g-Ow0NTRcQ4Yevzt55RG31cJVBJgT_jL0/s400/Nichole.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 363px; height: 458px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">above: Founder and President, Nicole Scheinholz</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">"They say that necessity is the mother of invention… but now we believe them. The story behind the creation of the Saltbox collection goes like this… when we travel, we like to take along practical yet stylish tote bags – sturdy & roomy carryalls that make a beautiful & personal statement. Easier said than bought! And after an unfulfilling search for totes that met our high expectations, we figured we’d just have to make them ourselves.</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">Saltbox pieces have unmistakable style that is somehow undefinable. They are effortlessly timeless, yet supremely cool.<br /><br />These are things we love: classic patterns in luscious color combinations, unique embellishments and mixing patterns in surprising arrangements. Especially important are the “little extras” like zipped inner pockets, sewn-in key fobs and snaps galore – those are the details that make our bags special and extremely practical to carry.<br /><br />Plus, all of our pieces are silk-screened by hand on 100% cotton fabrics – a process that imparts unique variations in each piece.</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">And now we are adding home décor items to round out the collection. Our understated and elegant pillow collection will beautify the home, and soon to follow will be other decorative accessories. " ---- </span>Nicole Scheinholz, president<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh7q_L8TLMPukL88IW8e1QI8FIMMpjxNaopRthkEFmwLsxPAO1beF_gCNdDhkubnkHaZedtW74ILE7h1PmfrcOBxkY4JfhVmMjA4cXmMtndTUYl-G4RFPgmy4cMwYnqyrKeG5U7a7XIC8/s1600-h/Picture+8.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429036900445411746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh7q_L8TLMPukL88IW8e1QI8FIMMpjxNaopRthkEFmwLsxPAO1beF_gCNdDhkubnkHaZedtW74ILE7h1PmfrcOBxkY4JfhVmMjA4cXmMtndTUYl-G4RFPgmy4cMwYnqyrKeG5U7a7XIC8/s400/Picture+8.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 543px; height: 514px;" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Another thoughtful touch:</span><br />If you enter <span style="font-weight: bold;">"Give my love to Haiti!</span>" in the message box at checkout, they will donate 10% of your purchase to the Red Cross in Haiti between now and February 14th.<br /><br />To see all the available patterns and colors as well as prices, <a href="http://www.saltboxnyc.com/" style="font-weight: bold;">shop Saltbox here</a><br><br>

Cute, Colorful & Cool Canvas Bags From Saltbox.

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Justice Bodan: Leather Goods That Are Great.

<script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=0d650ffe-1ec7-4395-883b-24e806d21a65&type=website"></script><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2HmlNiCCEy9klMaRkM46BUMYmpAgp9ah62jxTxKWGXCFOpfH2LZCo4RjYbgYtp6WtvKSM8BjbogxzPREeyHByT0YlSpkjNvB_LdPEAGZZO3717JrFI1BGjGkKIAmhyphenhyphenbucTIu9bHCvKosv/s1600-h/Picture+26.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304617905323868274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2HmlNiCCEy9klMaRkM46BUMYmpAgp9ah62jxTxKWGXCFOpfH2LZCo4RjYbgYtp6WtvKSM8BjbogxzPREeyHByT0YlSpkjNvB_LdPEAGZZO3717JrFI1BGjGkKIAmhyphenhyphenbucTIu9bHCvKosv/s400/Picture+26.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 524px; height: 624px;" /></a><br /><br />It's rare that I see something in person (as opposed to online) where I simply must stop and find more information about it. The Justice Bodan Steelshell Messenger Bag was one such item. I saw the bag upon the shoulder of a co-worker and was mesmerized by the craftsmanship, style and details. When he set the bag down, I sneakily inspected it to find the words Justice Bodan embossed in the leather. (I have since confessed to the owner, Joe Shands, that I was peeking into his bag. Yes, he forgave me).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJLiguGJzNikhJJvfoLv9T14mA7NJXzbhHiv1g0nBp0o60kXU_RMw6kOsraD-5xZL338abJmO1juDTu_mFltulZVPRjkoWIzWYAfd7qun0hwASBQCbrbVvZwJl8fl3lMsOhgjycaFBbeEO/s1600-h/Picture+47.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303105385669022146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJLiguGJzNikhJJvfoLv9T14mA7NJXzbhHiv1g0nBp0o60kXU_RMw6kOsraD-5xZL338abJmO1juDTu_mFltulZVPRjkoWIzWYAfd7qun0hwASBQCbrbVvZwJl8fl3lMsOhgjycaFBbeEO/s400/Picture+47.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 523px; height: 363px;" /></a><br /><br />This led me to the stunning work of Los Angeles sculptor/designer David Grieco, the man behind the Justice Bodan label and his belts, bags, small leather goods, and jewelry.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFcdZC5o0E1P1rd3W_5y3fFpL3jxHQB-RwrDbaDtQi7_LBt-UR7YTNBHiHONpBc-ffLdzRjC8UjU3DbScy2Ah4fBYVw3s-nYWTXEqnyAYibsOb0lfkLPHEcAKV2da8cwAYUWL1qWpqShyphenhyphena/s1600-h/2sculptures.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304621806065662642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFcdZC5o0E1P1rd3W_5y3fFpL3jxHQB-RwrDbaDtQi7_LBt-UR7YTNBHiHONpBc-ffLdzRjC8UjU3DbScy2Ah4fBYVw3s-nYWTXEqnyAYibsOb0lfkLPHEcAKV2da8cwAYUWL1qWpqShyphenhyphena/s400/2sculptures.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 521px; height: 323px;" /></a><br />above: elipse and fleur-de-lys bronze sculptures by David Grieco<br /><br />An artist who has been sculpting for over 15 years, he created the fictional name and character, Justice Bodan, as a front for his jewelry and leather goods.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixEWt2fPc2hmc52AlrkH0ruC2iJwUSD3aJ0OofstMLd2dAK83B2KnkREbZgs3hVT8Tj_VlygmQ69tLo-PFNeDoTlDTUY9huaZh9nN4Y0mKZ1YBnQzrpo6p7julCWE5_rZdxILBXseLLLXG/s1600-h/Picture+42.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303108257924469874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixEWt2fPc2hmc52AlrkH0ruC2iJwUSD3aJ0OofstMLd2dAK83B2KnkREbZgs3hVT8Tj_VlygmQ69tLo-PFNeDoTlDTUY9huaZh9nN4Y0mKZ1YBnQzrpo6p7julCWE5_rZdxILBXseLLLXG/s400/Picture+42.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 518px; height: 461px;" /></a><br />Above: The Steelshell in black or brown leather with cast bronze buckle (also shown as a belt)<br /><br />His belt buckles are amazing. Artful, textural, and organic. Handmade and hand cast in bronze, they are heavy and substantial, not to mention beautiful. Many are available in white bronze or sterling silver as well. Here are just a few from his large collection.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwP5QDqB7ueNAdCgQX3L2c-Alibv823pmwUVlIP_o-F_RC6xsdPL_EnDMpl-_7CqWtsz6-zQfYah514bvZMfoxOqXmGgSj0rK2GprXNwtA3Gy77TU0WWXAwbZaSzjsAQsNA9gIfVyL2vPR/s1600-h/Picture+24.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303109646182886882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwP5QDqB7ueNAdCgQX3L2c-Alibv823pmwUVlIP_o-F_RC6xsdPL_EnDMpl-_7CqWtsz6-zQfYah514bvZMfoxOqXmGgSj0rK2GprXNwtA3Gy77TU0WWXAwbZaSzjsAQsNA9gIfVyL2vPR/s400/Picture+24.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 526px; height: 523px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyBOaheXrOLmv8JyyKzYWC3Upfdy_dQ3SSxTdL7k8cR-6ZB_jqUDwo_YJ8WHbIUWe3IUYkGhQ0d0Dsm0vClhC5Xr3hrCtIx2wDhrVibWuavgmJ1G-mNovZheqVWnatTTGvVZScdv9EXpns/s1600-h/Picture+6.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303109545275995506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyBOaheXrOLmv8JyyKzYWC3Upfdy_dQ3SSxTdL7k8cR-6ZB_jqUDwo_YJ8WHbIUWe3IUYkGhQ0d0Dsm0vClhC5Xr3hrCtIx2wDhrVibWuavgmJ1G-mNovZheqVWnatTTGvVZScdv9EXpns/s400/Picture+6.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 520px; height: 492px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiddDG8M6ZLhTXzdBJIL9A4MenBNvaquN7rFykGrbPm0Qd2fTiucTVthYMJQ5OuhcEyWn7QogW1FfZFKLxR80S46HhaB6X6v9wwxGKwbgsn0P_oq_4IXTPNK0xQ1YU7jhdLwLCmjlc8WJGY/s1600-h/Picture+5.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303109438132534466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiddDG8M6ZLhTXzdBJIL9A4MenBNvaquN7rFykGrbPm0Qd2fTiucTVthYMJQ5OuhcEyWn7QogW1FfZFKLxR80S46HhaB6X6v9wwxGKwbgsn0P_oq_4IXTPNK0xQ1YU7jhdLwLCmjlc8WJGY/s400/Picture+5.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 526px; height: 523px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-wHmTY0zQNYakoaNGbxbcghjAvJ8_-xkQajXEbRHh8ql02mehOxzqeOuqCaDp0OGbTOGU57XWqvQFhTeZUbdolxBggEZ8SKrIDAWt6mvEZRJxD5L1q-Vfb4dAElTHMuYw2EYqcXNgV6o4/s1600-h/Picture+34.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303109897089330466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-wHmTY0zQNYakoaNGbxbcghjAvJ8_-xkQajXEbRHh8ql02mehOxzqeOuqCaDp0OGbTOGU57XWqvQFhTeZUbdolxBggEZ8SKrIDAWt6mvEZRJxD5L1q-Vfb4dAElTHMuYw2EYqcXNgV6o4/s400/Picture+34.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 525px; height: 469px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXyOkH54MnZ47fRrKWUxHh1nnvty7ZuTK-wF62HprbMmEbSqqAX1a4GOePhK5pXje09AjAahCp9Z2wAAzCxD-aL5DJESxnqDWOJ9aR7znNk9SmJK8WMm56Zm5nkx6yvyMWtiMJC1uCCTlp/s1600-h/Picture+35.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303110209951251298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXyOkH54MnZ47fRrKWUxHh1nnvty7ZuTK-wF62HprbMmEbSqqAX1a4GOePhK5pXje09AjAahCp9Z2wAAzCxD-aL5DJESxnqDWOJ9aR7znNk9SmJK8WMm56Zm5nkx6yvyMWtiMJC1uCCTlp/s400/Picture+35.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 523px; height: 430px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqC9oafAPK9PdfF08Xxlu7FQM_l0-BURQR6OrqjHFaBT-2uS5VNavU1yCnqATi5mNnuq7xHKe5MV7g_jpaaMYu6SbFwCWQuB8jvJn4rDgjYLVKWuRmwsCLy5ZooKYfIhq9zQJYcDns2UPj/s1600-h/Picture+36.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303110103452069266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqC9oafAPK9PdfF08Xxlu7FQM_l0-BURQR6OrqjHFaBT-2uS5VNavU1yCnqATi5mNnuq7xHKe5MV7g_jpaaMYu6SbFwCWQuB8jvJn4rDgjYLVKWuRmwsCLy5ZooKYfIhq9zQJYcDns2UPj/s400/Picture+36.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 437px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-VwLcxw94WvzWdGKKkKVtL1kLOZNLCMhWAzZdWhlSZwWWvdbb6_VPnXDHrI3HErIIRdbpb6zIrR3tmhYLqtVObsPoIdyilkLEOTEyCVRhyphenhyphenN8eTltSijXMqisnC7MV1w8HZkTCEFxpYZq6/s1600-h/Picture+37.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303110035582856002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-VwLcxw94WvzWdGKKkKVtL1kLOZNLCMhWAzZdWhlSZwWWvdbb6_VPnXDHrI3HErIIRdbpb6zIrR3tmhYLqtVObsPoIdyilkLEOTEyCVRhyphenhyphenN8eTltSijXMqisnC7MV1w8HZkTCEFxpYZq6/s400/Picture+37.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 523px; height: 479px;" /></a><br /><br />He has a small selection of handbags and wallets for women, too.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZp30V_LSzdRxC3teF6cQkPLGsVWDIjztHFcvV9CQuyQ8aTMOMoJed2yql2H_ljOmxDjoqGQ2DAD7DxqWNFJmfGTG2-6wAUbEsiTVXOpV4SGuCwueEDY1odnrntL7qA3EHfJZfR2oYMUc5/s1600-h/Picture+25.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303116106201279778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZp30V_LSzdRxC3teF6cQkPLGsVWDIjztHFcvV9CQuyQ8aTMOMoJed2yql2H_ljOmxDjoqGQ2DAD7DxqWNFJmfGTG2-6wAUbEsiTVXOpV4SGuCwueEDY1odnrntL7qA3EHfJZfR2oYMUc5/s400/Picture+25.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 518px; height: 565px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLjKe3X_SSAmGUuE-QGo-moRFI5eNq-DFcuSWs3Cy2ytnXvb7IjnClnkqHvTLrJG0HJTYkLAdENBiB5udFfAR65lREBOi1oSDh_Hl2-MYbayMqu0hZaB4n-iVH8WLrbVDuzVTxZ9wgE0ee/s1600-h/Picture+24.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303115978467111090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLjKe3X_SSAmGUuE-QGo-moRFI5eNq-DFcuSWs3Cy2ytnXvb7IjnClnkqHvTLrJG0HJTYkLAdENBiB5udFfAR65lREBOi1oSDh_Hl2-MYbayMqu0hZaB4n-iVH8WLrbVDuzVTxZ9wgE0ee/s400/Picture+24.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 523px; height: 430px;" /></a><br /><br />And makes sterling silver bracelets, rings, pendants, cuff links money clips and more with the same organic shapes that appear on his other pieces:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCzXFoytWjWREdjT3bQ7Lebs_PwE0sjtABM8HjDOCZPhG9Jo9O7gSUTFRPyvr9VYYnX9hxNbow2s9uGZB-EM98RtjwnwpDlBhyphenhyphenY3JIZmhNkhmHlf3Q_9ptmHMyVRZskaDHd6bBIdkkX4Nj/s1600-h/Picture+5.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303116624125773458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCzXFoytWjWREdjT3bQ7Lebs_PwE0sjtABM8HjDOCZPhG9Jo9O7gSUTFRPyvr9VYYnX9hxNbow2s9uGZB-EM98RtjwnwpDlBhyphenhyphenY3JIZmhNkhmHlf3Q_9ptmHMyVRZskaDHd6bBIdkkX4Nj/s400/Picture+5.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 523px; height: 513px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiku6nHIDwAWr8pjWvpuDE9LrKXbVUs-G5EYd15725d7TlNuNVmZZIQkTxXTE_xUS4-ATSG0C5J6p1o4jQyV_mQG_D0lbxC3LofY9pnCUm0QTfgLGpCGgMUMs3gzA9APeuysg1nDT5yB8ih/s1600-h/Picture+11.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303116306586620162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiku6nHIDwAWr8pjWvpuDE9LrKXbVUs-G5EYd15725d7TlNuNVmZZIQkTxXTE_xUS4-ATSG0C5J6p1o4jQyV_mQG_D0lbxC3LofY9pnCUm0QTfgLGpCGgMUMs3gzA9APeuysg1nDT5yB8ih/s400/Picture+11.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 531px; height: 351px;" /></a><br /><br />Small leather portfolios and photo albums are amongst his gift offerings:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxgL0CLUznbMEpnTKqgmpMSejcmRMpzpcpe8KixeWQX09hTgMZbuyV5kHgvPneM4otwCePH4_DkGExWSGSKnYhN7g1ATifEtSf0y7TCkTal7ktNfrAILI8uenBeTOG_Pb2MXx40do-HZHI/s1600-h/Picture+43.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303108687333128018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxgL0CLUznbMEpnTKqgmpMSejcmRMpzpcpe8KixeWQX09hTgMZbuyV5kHgvPneM4otwCePH4_DkGExWSGSKnYhN7g1ATifEtSf0y7TCkTal7ktNfrAILI8uenBeTOG_Pb2MXx40do-HZHI/s400/Picture+43.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 521px; height: 535px;" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">THE JUSTICE BODAN COLLECTION </span>(as taken from his site):<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY9-p7fSHbC05sgCiHX-ibUp0Lc4TyahphBpLieIetvgClwtG4gSEReKLSsJzuVqnDCWl_dZJ5_BSgGBP3CFDYNXwUoakm_LqZ7HtSAIkFAg6N6K7XyhNre7Olluc_2cgnqq76b0HOGokJ/s1600-h/Picture+6.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304615493519342434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY9-p7fSHbC05sgCiHX-ibUp0Lc4TyahphBpLieIetvgClwtG4gSEReKLSsJzuVqnDCWl_dZJ5_BSgGBP3CFDYNXwUoakm_LqZ7HtSAIkFAg6N6K7XyhNre7Olluc_2cgnqq76b0HOGokJ/s400/Picture+6.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 519px; height: 368px;" /></a><br /><br />The Justice Bodan Collection was created by Los Angeles-based artist David Grieco. David has been a fine-art sculptor for over 15 years with bronze being his chosen medium. His mastery of the craft guarantees that each design will be artfully unique.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXm3khBlhSIOGlkWVEl5ii935JiYS1suDGUSCFcH6iS-E2GQG8_1Es5PjGCPE8gyDL4GA7nt4gcudHSII8yEzVlMLIn7LAaXy5M6hgBgMZ63eRtr4JvwYlq11vnFENHon8e9-FbSfSJu3t/s1600-h/davidatwork.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303116947030757794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXm3khBlhSIOGlkWVEl5ii935JiYS1suDGUSCFcH6iS-E2GQG8_1Es5PjGCPE8gyDL4GA7nt4gcudHSII8yEzVlMLIn7LAaXy5M6hgBgMZ63eRtr4JvwYlq11vnFENHon8e9-FbSfSJu3t/s400/davidatwork.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 523px; height: 350px;" /></a><br />Above: the sculptor at work<br /><br />The collection initially launched with a line of belts and has recently expanded to include bags, jewelry and gift items.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2TrTkU_XpTPvDEdcFIWFtelGAK8LTz-tlZsSJgovNCx7TrcYIk0yRr4FcGVA66aMPuFh3MfDpr5_ap-h5AZKt3GUmsymuB_xQ1DAoPlha3ZasnO4gM4HBb4NKNBkPqhAra-9C6G44NA-l/s1600-h/Picture+19.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303117426213642146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2TrTkU_XpTPvDEdcFIWFtelGAK8LTz-tlZsSJgovNCx7TrcYIk0yRr4FcGVA66aMPuFh3MfDpr5_ap-h5AZKt3GUmsymuB_xQ1DAoPlha3ZasnO4gM4HBb4NKNBkPqhAra-9C6G44NA-l/s400/Picture+19.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 303px;" /></a><br /><br />Justice Bodan is a fictional character who travels the world, journaling his experiences. He travels from country to country, continent to continent, searching for nothing. He is only seeking to have experiences that will enable him to feel more connected to everyone and everything. Each destination helps him relate a little more closely to himself and to the human experience.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7-AreqSbariJj3aNFAXFtuzkwxSHxw9hlYSxeAEhGdQL2l14GSggD6wcpoHGyfbSmIRwVL5vTWvLAOomPLbOo2feK5WOXYgWc7qlvfwta41_5swF4y7pGo-ZO21UmDfZe_y3pBs8-POJD/s1600-h/pourbronze.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303117012332561954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7-AreqSbariJj3aNFAXFtuzkwxSHxw9hlYSxeAEhGdQL2l14GSggD6wcpoHGyfbSmIRwVL5vTWvLAOomPLbOo2feK5WOXYgWc7qlvfwta41_5swF4y7pGo-ZO21UmDfZe_y3pBs8-POJD/s400/pourbronze.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 520px; height: 390px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzQ7Ef8LYYKq4fyGCBHex-DhJytC-Rbf9vc3oEHyCIz9zOAtLtwpt1riomkk16rrZW6nQyFPtzqIzExOJLXY_kHFQ2fgJ_LlrnWjAXlvwbHarvWVrJRdrM3iHzBvRcvY6pTLh77ENVvQVM/s1600-h/workingbronze.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304614725460301042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzQ7Ef8LYYKq4fyGCBHex-DhJytC-Rbf9vc3oEHyCIz9zOAtLtwpt1riomkk16rrZW6nQyFPtzqIzExOJLXY_kHFQ2fgJ_LlrnWjAXlvwbHarvWVrJRdrM3iHzBvRcvY6pTLh77ENVvQVM/s400/workingbronze.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 526px; height: 349px;" /></a><br />above: david working with molten bronze in his studio<br /><br />Each buckle in the Justice Bodan Collection has a name with a message that correlates to the moment and destination that inspired its creation…allowing each meaningful thought and experience to blossom into a beautiful three-dimensional object. To protect the integrity and authenticity of the collection, David uses the lost-wax process, pulling each piece from a mold and then pouring it into bronze. In addition, each buckle is an original that is numbered and embossed by David personally.<br /><br />All of the leather is imported from a tannery in Italy and is of the highest quality. David individually inspects each hide to insure it compliments the accompanying metal. Every piece of jewelry in the collection is made of sterling silver.<br /><br />Each design in the Justice Bodan Collection is wearable art. Wear them with pride, and live life with love.<br /><br />Shop for the above items <a href="http://www.justicebodan.com/store/">here.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.justicebodan.com/store/">JUSTICE BODAN</a><br />1130 South Flower Street, #401<br />Los Angeles, CA 90015<br /><br />email:<a href="mailto:info@justicebodan.com"> info@justicebodan.com</a><br /><br />For wholesale inquiries:<br />NEXUS Showroom<br />39 West 56th Street Third Floor<br />New York, NY 10019<br />tel. 212.265.0856<br />fax. 212 265 0898<br />email: <a href="mailto:info@nexusshowroom.com">info@nexusshowroom.com</a> <p></p>

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