Blog Archive
First Friday at xobruno shop: We're excited to showcase sculptural work and wearable objects by Aubrey Hornor. More of her work at www.aubreyhornor.com
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Minimalist Tote and SMALL CROSSBODY bag now available in black at our 811 shop and online (SHOP NOW)
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Starting today through Dec 4th we've joined forces with our sister shops at the 811 Building for a "Better Together" Raffle. Purchase $5 raffle tickets here at the shop to win a gift box filled...
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FREE SHIPPING!Black Friday through Cyber Monday+ 10% of all sales donated to the ACLU We hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving! We are thankful for folks like you who support small businesses li...
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SECOND FRIDAY: STEPHANIE BRACHMANN
We are excited to be featuring new work by Stephanie Brachmann for the month of September.Stephanie is an illustrator, collage artist, performer and sculptor.We will be featuring works on paper and...
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We're taking the day off but we're having Labor Day Sale!Fall is just around the corner... 15% off all ALVAR bagsfor your biking, hiking, shopping, schlepping,and schooling needs. Now until midnight.
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FOOD FRIDAY: HOMEMADE KIMCHI (& BASTARDIZED BIBIMBAP BREAKFAST)
Well, we didn't have a First Friday opening because the shop is closed. (But we're having a Second Friday Opening - see above!) Sara is off desert trippin' and I'm chillin' in the sweet little town...
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We are beyond excited to be featuring work by one of our favorite artists, Pittsburgh, PA-based Alexandra Lakin. I've been loving her work for at least 20 years... 2 of her paintings h...
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We have so many requests in the shop for this classic leather billfold, and it's FINALLY available to purchase online! Made with vegtan leather which will patina beautifully with time and use. BU...
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For the month of July, we are featuring an insightful collection of prints, books and postcards by Chelsea Snow titled "Trust the Fucking Process" with an opening reception on First Friday (7/1...
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IN THE STUDIO: VEGTAN LEATHER - WHY WE LOVE IT
We use vegetable-tanned (vegtan) leather for many of our products for a number of reasons:Mostly because we love the way it darkens and patinas with time and use into a rich golden t...
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We can't wait to hang out with you and our featured artist for the month of June, Jesse Lortz. He'll be showing works on paper and selling these rad t-shirts for First Friday (6/3). We'll ...
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We are always prototyping and working on new designs, not all of which show up on our website. But not to worry! If you are in the Portland area, you can always stop by our shop and check out the...
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We are super excited to feature new work by MOMO MEOW for the month of May. MOMO MEOW is a multi-media artist living in Astoria OR. She is currently collaborating with her partner on ...
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I had the great pleasure of spending some time in the amazing Hammer Museum this week, and left feeling totally inspired. Leap Before You Look: Black Mountain College 1933-1957 is t...
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