First of all, what is Sciatica? According to wikipedia; Sciatica is a medical condition of pain going down the leg from the lower back. Its pretty intense, and if you've every had this condition, you know if really NO JOKE. Its basically, extremely bad back pain. For me it all began with my huge ass wallet! I was carrying around so much junk in it; old credit card receipts, plastic gift cards to places I was never going to visit, etc. Shortly after a few chiropractor visits I ditched the old brick shaped leather wallet and made myself a prototype wallet, small, minimal and could fit in my front pocket. So, no more sitting on my wallet. No removed all the clutter, migrated over to this new new clean, thing and minimal wallet, and all my back problems began to shape up. It took at least three months of stretching and rehabilitation, but I was able to cure my Sciatica. The Credit Card Sleeve is now our best selling wallet. 

 The added benefit? I stopped loosing my wallet because I didn't have to take it out of my back pocket every time I had to sit down, get in the car, etc. So I stopped leaving it around in really odd places. It now sits safely in my front pocket. 

We accepted a really awesome design contract with Marge Cafarelli, Managing Partner with Urban Developments and the leading force behind Alma del Pueblo. The plan was to open a beer garden (name respectfully "The Garden") that would showcase some of the best craft beers made in the central coast with a focus on Santa Barbara County makers of all sort of beers from Lagers to sours beers. There will be 41 tapped cages available for tasting at any given time. So this is where we came in. We designed the tap handles from vegetable tanned leather, embossed their logo and sewed them up. We used both natural finished and hand-dyed. In a few words, we were very please at the results. 

Last night was the opening and it was a huge success! People enjoyed hanging out in the space which was co-designed by The Brothers of Industry and Marge Caferelli, herself. 

Here's our list of last minute gifts ideas for dad...

Don't worry we are here for you on Saturday, but Sunday we will be closed to hang with Dad! If you need to stop by we've got a few cool gift ideas.

1. Bill Fold Wallet - This rad handmade wallet comes in tan, brown, black, ox-blood or cognac, hold up to 14 cards and has some room for cash. See more...

2. The Craftsmen Apron - Whether dad is a professional wood worker or just a backyard weekend BBQ'er he'll appreciate how well made this denim aprons were build. See more...

3. Leather Knife Roll - Sure, dad has lots of knives, but where does he keep them? He'll love this carry case to help keep all his expensive knives in one place. See more...

4. Key Chain - Help keep dad organize and looking classy. Our key chains with clip are a really great small gift. Don't forget to ask to have it embossed with his initials!!! See more...