Monday, May 30, 2011

Big Apple Bag

Monica and I hit NYC last weekend for the first time in ten years, so I seized the opportunity to make myself a new bag for the trip . . .

Brown oil-tanned cowhide with red veg-tanned kangaroo
accents and pockets.  Horseshoe Brand hardware.  Brands
are authentic and tanned into the leather (not added).



























Braved a cold and rainy Friday afternoon to swing by Leffot in the West Village to check out the finest in men's handmade footwear and accessories.  As luck would have it, they were having a Rider Boot Company trunk show and Ron came in from Richmond, VA to host.  Added another sweet pair of Ron's boots to my collection and loaded up on some of Steven's Horween belts and Abbeyhorn goodies while I was there . . .

Met up with Monica's sister Emily and her husband Michael, who flew in from Toronto to celebrate his 50th birthday.  We actually managed to surprise him by our presence--along with great tickets to Book of Mormon--and celebrated by gorging ourselves silly on fine wine, exquisite dining and "private time" at the hotel (with our respective spouses, I should add).  Quite the weekend . . .