Half Hitch Goods {Rolling Shoppe}

{1. MCMC Dude #1} {2. Ceramic "Perfect" Tumbler} {3. Stratta Cuff Bracelet}
{4. Leather Handle Cutting Board} {5. Mast Brothers Chocolate} {6. Jess Brown Rag Doll}

Since moving into my Hayes Valley office space a few months ago, I have made a habit of escaping to Patricia’s Green and Proxy SF for some fresh air. For those not familiar with San Francisco, the Proxy SF is a two-block space for rotating happenings, food, art, and retail located in Hayes Valley.  If you haven’t experienced it yet, you must visit the Proxy when Carrie Caillouette and her unique rolling shoppe, Half Hitch Goods, are parked there.

Half Hitch Goods, is a rolling boutique that is presented out of the back of a vintage VW Vanagon Doka. Half Hitch carries an assortment of gift items and promotes thoughtful gift giving with a commitment to impeccable style, timelessness, quality craftsmanship, and beauty. Carrie believes the secret to gift giving is finding personal items that have meaningful product stories; whether it be that they are intricately made by hand, made of recycled materials, or perhaps that they are made by a local vendor.  Carrie and her husband visit the studios of the artisan's featured to learn about their creative and production process. They document their visits through their online Journal.

Although Carrie only purchased her shoppe-on-wheels a year and a half ago, they have been through a lot together. Carries first inspiration and sourcing road trip in the truck left her stranded in a state park due to engine failure.  Carrie has since replaced the engine and worked with a local metal vendor to creatively outfit the back of the truck with appropriate storage and display ability for her shoppe. Carrie is slowly gaining trust in the truck’s abilities and has a few road trips with the shoppe on the calendar. You can catch Half Hitch at the Los Angeles Parachute Market on March 22^nd and 23^rd and at Proxy SF on April 6^th. Check out her other upcoming locations HERE.

Photos by Britton Caillouette. 

{PUBLIC Bikes} Closeout Sale.

{PUBLIC Bikes on SALE}

Looking for a new ride? 

San Francisco's PUBLIC Bikes is having their summer closeout sale until Monday, Aug. 26th!! I just love their bike baskets and other accessories. These are definitely some of the most stylish two wheels in town. Use promo code CLOSEOUT for additonal $50 off their August special prices. 
-b.

{Dominican Republic} Packing for a long overdue getaway.

{Inslee Haynes Fashion Illustrations}

I am off to an island getaway with two of my favorite blondies from high school. Looking forward to loosing track of the days and hours, catching up in the sand, snorkeling, and dancing the night away! Check out some of the travel must-haves packed in my suitcase and on my wishlist for furture beach vacations...

{Banago Milaya Tote via BoGood}

{Work Hard Play Hard Clutch via Rebecca Mincoff}

{Leather Luggage Tags via Owen & Fred}

{Middlesex by Jeffery Eugenides}

{White Romper via SABO Skirt}

{Gillian Julium Slate Bracelet via Briana Rene}

{Tortoise Classics Sunglasses via. BeGood}

Pop in tomorrow to catch a glimps of this weeks home office Room Anatomy feature for Sacamento Street! 

-b.

{Hudson Grace} A House. A Home.

"We believe that in simplicity there is longevity" 

-Monelle Totah & Gary McNatton, Hudson Grace owners

Featured in Elle Decor, Traditional Home, SF Cronicle, Lonny Magazine, C Magazine, O Magazine, and SF Luxe all within the past few months, I feel like I keep seeing Hudson Grace popping up everywhere! This home-wares retail space opened shop around Halloween of 2012 in San Francisco's Presidio Heights neighborhood. It is a MUST GO especially if you are in search of the perfect white dinnerware, entertaining and serving pieces, classic flatware, linen napkins in an array of bold colors, accent pillows, or European found objects. The store has a large dining table 100% covered in the latest and greatest inspirational design books, which could keep my busy and occupied for hours! 

-b.

Just Breath.

{Sigh} This was one of those "So much to do - so little time" types of weeks... and now it is already FRIDAY! I am so excited to be working with Catherine Kwong on the design and project management of the Living Room at the upcoming San Francisco Designer Showcase in May!! The design concept for the room has really started to come to life this week. I am looking forward to carrying the momentum into next week while Catherine is traveling to source furniture. In the meantime, I will be here in SF getting the ball rolling with painters, contractors, and other vendors as we start to excute ideas!

< moto of the week >

{Turquoise Vintage Style Print via Etsy}

< most listened to tunes of the week >

{Ellie Goulding - "Your Song"} {One Republic - "Feel Again"} {Awolnation - "Guilty Filthy Soul"}

< newest wish list item of the week > Leather Pants. 

{Images sourced via Pinterest}

< inspiration of the week > NWBLK.

{NWBLK} {Mission Dispatch}

On the hunt for new emerging artists, The New Black (NWBLK) is a recently opened contemporary fine arts gallery in San Francisco.  The gallery opened in mid-September and I hope to make my first visit this weekend! The gallery features functional fine art pieces - everything from hand crafted authentic furniture, audio speakers created by a father and son team, and a bicycle. If you are able to stop by during your lunch hour be sure to go next door to, The Mission Dispatch, a rotating roster of San Francisco food trucks put on by the NWBLK LLC company. Follow NWBLK and Mission Dispatch on twitter @TheNewBlackSF and @MissionDispatch!

Fingers crossed that this sunshine keeps up all weekend! Enjoy your weekend everyone...

-b.

I want to wear.

{Flirty Chartreuse Gown}

{Emma Stone Premier Dress}

{Striped Runway Gown}

-b.

Simplicity.

A simple men's watch {via Uniform Wares}.

A simple merino wool scarf {via Everlane}.

A simple woman's leather tote {via Notes On Design}.

A simple chambray shirt {via Emerson Fry}.

-b.