Before it get's cold....

September is always a mad dash to get the last of the summer fun in before the weather changes. Governor's Island is cheap ($4 - free on Weekends) on the ferry from Pier 6 in Brooklyn, there are no cars and you can rent bikes for free on Fridays. There's a mini-golf course designed by New York artists and a sculpture garden and there are plenty of quiet picnic spots under big shady trees around the Island. Loved it!

Mountain Man Rendezvous

Just when I thought my quest for the perfect cowhide for my pannier bags was a waste of time I came across this tent at the Mountain Man fest in West Yellowstone and found exactly what I needed. I'm working on the prototypes now and they look good so far. It's also great to know exactly where the hide came from and that Fifo is supporting a small traditional business.

The Janus in Indian fabric for Summer 2010

We loved working with this "Ikat Streak" fabric from India. Two colorways that reverse to show an iridescent solid on the other side.