Solid Gold Blogcaps

2010-05-20T17:25:00.000-07:00

Holga part 3

2010-05-18T17:23:00.000-07:00

A Land Before Time

2010-05-18T16:35:00.000-07:00

clipped from my Star Free Press newspaper; November 12,1995

The Mice Who Lived In A Shoe

2010-05-17T21:17:00.000-07:00

Iceland

2010-05-16T15:32:00.000-07:00

Iceland, Eyjafjallajökull - May 1st and 2nd, 2010 from Sean Stiegemeier on Vimeo.

Our Rhythm

2010-05-11T14:25:00.000-07:00

Latest tracks by TakeMyBackpack

Good One

2010-03-10T20:58:00.001-08:00

Don't Mess Up My Drums

2010-02-22T20:04:00.001-08:00

I know I've been just posting videos on here...
but I'll get back to some real posts soon. This
is the story of how the famous rapper Jay-Z came
upon the Hard Knock Life track. I watched and found
it interesting but I really like this King 45
character. Does he not seem like a down to earth
cool fellow?

McDonalds is good for you.

2010-02-11T21:19:00.000-08:00

Please reflect on MJ's ridiculously awesome apparel.

A nice nod to the golden years.

holy guacamole

2010-01-31T20:40:00.000-08:00

This video is amazing. I imagine our world would be a
better place if all music and video were more like this.

Vanishing Point from Bonsajo on Vimeo.

2010-01-24T10:04:00.001-08:00

Rethink Scholarship at Langara 2010 Call for Entries from Rory O'Sullivan on Vimeo.

Please cue the triumphant music

2010-01-13T19:42:00.000-08:00

We are back in business.
Here is the press release:
Supported by a strategic relationship with
Summit Global Group, a longtime Polaroid partner,
and The Impossible Project, the manufacturer of
classic film for Polaroid film cameras, Polaroid
will offer a completely redesigned, modern
version of the Polaroid OneStep camera, the
PIC 1000. The PIC 1000 will be available in a
range of fun colors and use classic Polaroid Color
600 Instant Film to produce the brand’s classic white
border instant pictures. The Polaroid Color 600 Instant
Film will work with both classic and new Polaroid
cameras and will be offered in packs of 10 pictures.
The new classic PIC 1000 camera and instant color
film will be available at national retailers in 2010.

Hooray!!!

Marian McPartland

2010-01-11T13:39:00.000-08:00

Artsy Schmartsy

2010-01-09T22:57:00.000-08:00

"The Blackness"

"Beatrice"

Universally compelling

2010-01-07T20:27:00.000-08:00

"The physician and biologist, Richard Thomas,
said that we should send recordings of Bach out
into the Universe to let other life forms know who
we are. He remarked that "we'd be bragging but we
should send our best."I believe that, had he lived
to hear Sigur Ros, he might have considered their
music as a worthy "B" side."

(written by an unknown Itunes reviewer for the album
"Med sud i eyrum vid spilum endalaust" by Sigur Ros.)

get books

2009-12-23T14:40:00.001-08:00

artist unknown
Pennsylvania, ca.
1935-43
silkscreen on paper

Obtained

2009-12-18T11:20:00.000-08:00

You may or may not remember this post.
A pair of bad bears wouldn't you say?

Christmas Party Pop

2009-12-15T10:42:00.001-08:00

A moral dilemma

2009-12-14T13:27:00.000-08:00

What do you do? I'm cleaning up my house, preparing
for a Christmas party when I flip over the couch and
find this (a widow). Do you kill the widow?
Do you let the widow go outside? I have neighbors who
have small children, what if the widow moves to their
house and a youngling gets bit because of my decision?
The widow wasn't bothering me, in fact, I was watching
Wall-E just last night on my couch and the widow was
probably watching peacefully under the couch. If I
kill the widow it feels so unreasonable but if
I don't who knows what could happen?

Egg Nog

2009-12-13T18:11:00.001-08:00

You wanna know something good? This egg nog.
I was walking around in Henry's and I found this
awesome glass bottle with this awesome cow on it.
I said, "I must have this." Cassie said,"It's too
expensive, we already have egg nog at home." I said,
"I must have this."

It was quite possibly the best decision I have
ever made in a grocery store.

Holga part 2

2009-12-06T20:02:00.001-08:00

Prepare yourself

2009-11-14T17:45:00.000-08:00

I'd like to offer all of my customers a special
opportunity to purchase a Solid Gold t-shirt for
only ten bucks the week of Nov. 29th to Dec. 5th.
Why you ask? The answer to that question is threefold;

1. 'Tis the season to give and be thankful
(Thanksgiving sales are SGHC's specialty)
2. Everybody I know needs a new Solid Gold shirt
3. I have to make room because I'm cooking up some
new designs

Please understand, I'm not a huge fan of sales as a
rule but since my competition (Macy's, Bloomingdales,
Nordstrom and Skymall)is cutting prices for Thanksgiving
weekend I decided I will too.

Check out possible purchases at sghcloth.com

Holga

2009-11-06T15:35:00.000-08:00

Everyone, meet Holga.
Photos by Mr. and Mrs. Lawhead

Knot

2009-11-06T13:59:00.000-08:00

Inspirational design firm. Knot

Where the Wild Things Are

2009-10-27T16:41:00.000-07:00

If you want to know pretty much exactly how I feel about this movie
go here.
They perfectly articulate what I've been feeling and trying
to explain to people who ask me why I loved it.

A Poem Called: Don't Look Now

2009-10-27T16:06:00.000-07:00

I know, I know, you're probably asking yourself how I became such a poetical genius. It's a question I ask myself every single day.

for everything else...there's Mastercard

2009-10-09T19:21:00.000-07:00

I forgot who I was talking to about this commercial but it's quite good.

Adelaide Crapsy

2009-10-07T21:48:00.000-07:00

These be
Three silent things:
The falling snow... the hour
Before the dawn... the mouth of one
Just dead.

Assessment

2009-10-02T15:09:00.001-07:00

Now, which one of you was saying I don't take notes...

count on it

2009-09-30T15:51:00.001-07:00

Polaroid Resurrection

2009-09-28T21:46:00.000-07:00

I went to Urban Outfitters the other day at space 15twenty (sadly, the coolest store I've ever been to) and they had this big exhibit of polaroid film...unopened and ready for purchase. I was shocked. After doing some snooping around and reading all the signs and clips around the exhibit I found this: The Impossible Project. A group of Polaroid lovers who have gone out on a limb and are trying to re-create the film for polaroid cameras. They bought a polaroid factory and they plan to make it happen by 2010. I really hope they do it. It would be beneficial for mankind as a whole to come behind this movement and support them. Long live the Polaroid!

two handed backhand

2009-09-24T14:29:00.000-07:00

found this sweet ad here and thought I should share it. Thats Andre Agassi and his air tech challenge II's. I got a pair that hurt my feet and another pair on ice (That means you wont see me wearing them until my 40th birthday).

Let It Be Real

2009-09-18T11:55:00.000-07:00

New TMB song...we like it, so should you.

Jay Aye Why

2009-09-11T10:38:00.000-07:00

Jay-Z depicts all of his album covers...good look marketing.

Calvin and Evie

2009-09-04T08:12:00.000-07:00

Two peas in a pod wouldn't you say?

Blazer

2009-09-01T09:15:00.001-07:00

If you see someone wearing these shoes and they look like they wear a mens 10.5 or so..quickly sneak up behind them and cudgel them in the head with your wine bottle. Then, when they are unconscious, take the shoes and give them to me.

All that to say...I think these are quite awesome.

Good

2009-08-17T09:38:00.001-07:00

"I like to consider myself to be very very funny, the funny thing is, I dont know what a joke actually is." -Charles Eames

Just For Now

2009-08-13T14:11:00.001-07:00

So sorry for the lack of personal/SGH related posts but as summer has been a bit internetless it's a bit hard. Enough with the excuses enjoy an amazing performance by the incomparable Imogen Heap.

SB

2009-08-04T14:15:00.000-07:00

super fresh.

Picasso

2009-06-29T10:38:00.000-07:00

2 things I learned today

2009-06-25T12:38:00.000-07:00

1. War of 1812, Battle of New Orleans
British Causalties (700 dead, 1400 wounded, 500 captured)
American Casualties (8 dead, 13 wounded)
wow.

2. Shaquille O'neal is 37 years old.
wow.

things I like on the internet (part 4)

2009-06-12T11:41:00.000-07:00

deSilentio Although a fledgling blog I'm excited to see where this one goes. My friend, David is a skilled writer and uses his blog to share his musings about literature,art,music,culture and anything else that may tickle his fancy.

Memorial Day BBQ

2009-06-02T15:34:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the good life.

Hello Ranch

2009-06-02T15:32:00.000-07:00

Goodbye Klump

2009-06-02T15:31:00.001-07:00

WWII

2009-05-20T11:22:00.000-07:00

Since I'm in such a nostalgic mood (moving does that to you). I thought I would share some of my old World War II drawings I made when I was a young lad.

I don't particularly remember being into war and stuff but I guess for the few days I made these drawings I was. I like how I dated them. Age 13 and I was already cranking out wondrous works of art.

Discwasher

2009-05-20T11:10:00.000-07:00

I love this thing. It's for cleaning vinyl records and it's one of my favorite possesions. I got it/stole it/borrowed it from runaround Joe and he says I can keep it as long as I make use of it. It's a real quality kit made out of real wood (no plastic) and it's in great condition. With this kit, you brush your records tenderly and pretend it's 1971.

things I like on the internet (part 3)

2009-05-14T10:45:00.000-07:00

Loser Goes 1st
Scot Nobles is a very talented artist and also happens to be a majorly fresh dude. I like his blog because it's just cool artwork. His technique is fresh and engaging and I really like the his choice of colors and patterns. Check it out and keep your eye on it because he's known to give away free pieces.

Charley Harper

2009-05-13T14:59:00.000-07:00

This weekend I discovered Charley Harper. He is an American artist and he is brilliant. So brilliant in fact I purchased some alphabet flash cards with his work on it to 1. practice my ABC's and 2.become inspired by his amazing illustrations. His work is positively wonderful and I hope you enjoy card A and Z.

things I like on the internet (part 2)

2009-05-11T17:48:00.000-07:00

If you eat meat you should read this blog.

Julia is really really into her meat and she does a top notch job of writing about it too. Right now, for May aka national burger month (bet you didn't know that), she is attempting to make a burger a day to perfect her culinary skills. Her pictures are really tasty and she even inspired me to go to the farmer's market and get meat to make a lamb burger...I cooked it tonite and honestly I kind of wish I would've taken it to her house so she could've cooked it up for me. But still I'll get better the more I read her blog. Yayeah.

Fast Car

2009-05-08T14:40:00.000-07:00

Take My Backpack was in the studio today and did it up proper. This is a song we remade..almost recorded entirely in the bathroom. To see the original click here. Stay tuned for more music...

things I like on the internet

2009-05-07T15:47:00.000-07:00

So the world wide web has a lot of junk on it but I thought I'd share some sites that I find valuable. Fulfilling in some way shape or form...first up:

This blog

Great writing, great stories and a good ole time. Check it out yo.

Don't

2009-05-05T11:37:00.000-07:00

shoot yourself in the foot.

The Death Troll Rises

2009-05-04T18:33:00.000-07:00

The Booth

2009-05-04T12:49:00.001-07:00

The Unique craft show was a grand ole time. We met a bunch of cool people, saw some really cool stuff, oh and sold some t-shirts.

This was our booth before...empty, lonely, ominous.

Then we transformed it into the headquarters of awesomeness. Pretty cool wouldn't ya say?

These illustrations were a doozy to make but were worth the trouble. It's hard to draw characters that are 6.5 feet tall in this life like manner. This one is Egypt. Cassie doesn't like but I think it's so fresh.

One fella stopped by our booth, pointed to this one and said, "this sh#@ is dope!" haha

The coolest girl came by and was so stoked on this one she asked if she could buy it! I said sure and she came by at the end of the show and got it. It made my day!

A vampire who is a fruititarian (and I think ole Cass is picking her nose...good one).

My favorite. Doug and Julia came by and bought this one. Super duper.

The one is called: robot of eminent doom and destruction

I heart blading and an astronaut.

Some fella from Chicago came and bought this one.

SGHCloth. summer 09

2009-04-28T12:50:00.000-07:00

New shirts are in. Check out the summer shirts here
Also, snoop around the rest of the site because I added new art, photos and even a music section. woop woop.

sneak peak

2009-04-24T12:16:00.000-07:00

Ashi Dashi

2009-04-23T08:29:00.000-07:00

I'd like to introduce all 5 of the people who read this blog to a sweet new company I just found out about. Ashi Dashi. They make really sweet socks (like these cigarette socks). I can't wait to get my hands on some...they are rumored to be attending the Unique show. Suhweet

oh my

2009-04-22T13:45:00.000-07:00

it may take a minute to load but check it righhht here. Dude made Wall-E for real.

wowee

2009-04-21T15:59:00.000-07:00

This is how you take it to the limit. Shout out to Michael Scott and David Brent.

Craft Show and SGHC is there

2009-04-13T11:25:00.001-07:00

We're going to be at booth 4008. I'm excited and so are you.
Check it at http://uniquelosangeles.com/

worst chips

2009-04-09T13:11:00.000-07:00

1. Baked chips: Kettle, Lays, Doritos, Sun, I don't care who makes 'em they're all awful.
2. Stale tortilla chips
3. Soggy tortilla chips
4. Banana chips: I'd rather eat a pea.
5. Corn nuts: This is my most hated snack food. If you are eating corn nuts and you see me coming please be courteous and put them away...otherwise I will smell them and I will walk directly over to you and I will kick you in the shins. Look sharp now.

Mikro Man

2009-04-06T14:29:00.000-07:00

We found this in London. Super thin metal that you bend and twist into a helicopter. Super cool and art at its finest. Visit the website below to see the magnitude of Mikro Man
mikro man

laugh now cry later

2009-04-02T17:04:00.000-07:00

Sneak Peak

2009-04-01T18:19:00.000-07:00

For those who don't know...I'm in a band...we're called Take My Backpack...we're awesome...we have a show this Saturday...and this is a song we made called runrunstop. Enjoy.

London 3.0 (the Dilbeck special)

2009-04-01T17:07:00.000-07:00

God the Architect for Joe. Peter Pan statue for Jake. Rough Trade for Amy.

...and some Banksy for the Nancinator

London 2.0 (jumping off and around English things)

2009-03-31T15:19:00.000-07:00

The Show of the Century

2009-03-30T21:43:00.000-07:00

Starring: I Saw Black You Saw Stars (sick), Taradactyls (don't know 'em but sick name), Take My Backpack (aahh yeah, prepare for take off.)

London 1.0

2009-03-30T16:45:00.001-07:00

I don't belong here

2009-03-20T23:44:00.001-07:00

Mos Def

2009-03-18T15:04:00.000-07:00

Mos Def - Words - The Ecstatic - in stores Spring 2009
This is the good future, and I'll say it's not necessarily the forthcoming album as much as it is the unique promotion. A 45 second clip to color outside the lines.

Frank's Camera Shop

2009-03-12T14:06:00.001-07:00

The mind is a crazy puzzle. Last night I awoke in the dead of night with this vision to paint "Frank's Camera Shop". I'm not sure why...I wasn't thinking about camera shops and I don't even know any Franks but all the same it popped in my head. I went back to sleep and then this morning, remembering my vision, I got up and painted Frank and his camera shop. He's a nice lookin' chap.

its the new

2009-03-12T14:01:00.001-07:00

summer shirts are coming shortly...stay tuned.

Chips (potato or tortilla or otherwise)

2009-03-12T13:52:00.001-07:00

I realized yesterday that I really love chips. Here are my top 5 favorites currently:

1. Kettle Chips (salt and vinegar)
2. Trader Joe's Hawaiian style (bar-b-que)
3. Sharky's (tortilla chips)
4. Trader Joe's (salt and pepper)
5. Not sure...I'll get back to this one.

the recession

2009-03-11T14:45:00.000-07:00

The Premier league

2009-03-10T12:42:00.000-07:00

Footballers...On the left, the quiet moody Italian striker and on the right the outgoing Irish defender. What a team.

Shibata Toshio

2009-03-10T12:34:00.001-07:00

Postcards aren't the same as 8 foot prints but here are some photos taken by Shibata Toshio, an artist I saw in Japan. Amazing compositions that aren't done justice by a silly blog post but I'll put them up anyway.

Bob meet Al

2009-03-09T16:25:00.000-07:00

Bob(left): Are you an Aligator?
Al(right): Yes...are you a...bobsledder?
Bob: Yes I am.
Al: Oh.cool.
Bob: hmmm, oh! Why are you wearing tuxedo pants?
Al: I just came from my brother's wedding.
Bob: I see.

The Abe museum

2009-03-09T16:18:00.001-07:00

It's a good lookin bunch.

sick

2009-03-09T16:06:00.000-07:00

This past week I was minding my own business when all of a sudden I got hit with the dreaded double ear infection. It knocked me low that is for sure. Luckily, with a good amount of purple gatorade and some drugs I'm about 86.8% back to normal. This is me last Tuesday night. Owned.

A Song

2009-02-27T17:28:00.000-08:00

Me and my friend Dianna Park started a new band called the lonely ghosts. This is our first club banger. Enjoy.

Vinyl and CD

2009-02-26T09:52:00.001-08:00

This thing can play vinyl like a cd. Very cool and I'm sure very expensive

source:Yanko Design

Transform again

2009-02-25T09:56:00.000-08:00

Transformers 2 trailer featuring Kid Cudi music

Museum Plaza

2009-02-24T12:27:00.000-08:00

have a care to learn more @ archdaily

Spreading Solid Gold

2009-02-17T14:04:00.000-08:00

Kat over at the prestigious t-shirt blog "T-shirts Around The Internet" did a little SGHC write up. check it here.

My lady is fresh

2009-02-11T12:38:00.001-08:00

Funny, I'm writing a blog post about a blog post about SGHCloth. We're featured on the popular tee blog iloveyourtshirt.com
check it out kids.

The 60's

2009-02-10T12:34:00.000-08:00

History is a mysterious beast no? You just don't know how things will look until it's slipping off into the distance. It's like this slow drying concrete that takes two generations to set.
What got me thinking about this is how people love to reference/romanticize the 60's. The 60's were clearly an explosive period and I think we like to talk about it because we can now say, "hooray, it's over, we made it out and we're still somewhat okay!"
The truth is things could have gone horribly wrong in the 60's but for the most part, they didn't and that's why we like to look back and talk about it.
All that to say, I wonder if our current situation is another "60's" where people in 2059 will say, "wow! remember the 00's, yeah, lets make a movie about it!"
Either that or the world won't be around in 2059.

Watch your step

2009-02-10T11:15:00.001-08:00

The artist is Edgar Mueller and if you read french you can learn more about him @ crowded
It took me awhile to realize its a mural and not a giant endless chasm.

K'naan "Dreamer"

2009-02-06T10:10:00.000-08:00

Fella is from Somalia.

David R.

2009-02-02T15:12:00.001-08:00

This is me and Dave ridin' around in a sweet ole goose boat.

Japan 2

2009-02-02T14:51:00.001-08:00

Here are some more photos to share.
Shibuya shopping

Orange and white.
This house could be a Lego set.

This car is called a latte. I wish I had one.
The Audi building on the way to Harajuku

Back from Japan

2009-01-29T12:15:00.000-08:00

So I am back from my week in Japan. It was phenomenal (as expecected). I'm still recuperating but here are a few things that I picked up in Tokyo that I'd like to share. I'll write more later.

A crayon Be@rbrick and this crazy hot sauce that you can put on anything to give it a little fire.

This street vendor makes these swell little cell phone charms. I bought one for a Christmas tree ornament. If you're wondering, his name is Harryjuku.

These are my sweet new slippers by Fabrick. You won't find these at JCPenny darg.

The Inauguration Sale

2009-01-15T16:35:00.000-08:00

So here is the deal...for the 24 hour period of January 20th SGHC is having a sale to celebrate and support our new president Barack Obama and respectfully (keep your shoes on your feet) say goodbye to George W. Bush. 50% off all items on the website. The sale only qualifies for our online store, only qualifies on the 20th AND only qualifies if you enter in the cool code word:obamarama when you are checking out. There will be a special line for coupon codes on the payment page. If there is any confusion, fear not, I will make sure all is rectified in the end. Relax GW! You deserve it!

http://airheadmath.blogspot.com/

2009-01-13T20:57:00.000-08:00

If you want to know about the crazy life of being a public school teacher in Washington D.C. You should check out this blog right here it is hilarious.

Water and color

2009-01-09T17:41:00.001-08:00

I call this one: "I don't think there's zombies...but maybe".

Colin Munroe- Piano Lessons

2009-01-08T12:14:00.000-08:00

from pitchfork

My Cup Of Tea

2009-01-06T09:14:00.000-08:00

The secrets of Chinatown

2009-01-05T14:20:00.000-08:00

This past weekend we went down to Chinatown with our friend Shannon to check out some art exhibits. On the way Cassie found this sweet store called Robocon and picked up this Be@rbrick for me.

Scotty and Barnaby

2009-01-05T14:10:00.000-08:00

Shout out to Holly Joy who got me some Lego's for Christmas! For those of you who don't know...Lego's are the greatest toy/thing in the world. If you can think it, you can make it, word up. I got to work and built two robots.

On the left is Scotty (as in beam me up) and on the right is Barnaby (as in watch the first 30 seconds of Wall-E). In this picture they are chillin' out on a park bench.