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UsagiTeam

UsagiTeam handmakes ties, bowties and other accessories for your pets right out of San Francisco.  We're about to have the best dressed puppy on the block.

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Midcentury Modern Finds

After filling their house up with antiques, Carlos and Christine Villalta decided to share the goods!  MidCentury Modern Finds is full of Mid-Century style furniture and accessories that will bring a unique, vintage touch to any room.

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Hamburger Eyes' Year of The Dragon 2012 Calendar

Ray Potes of San Francisco based photo empire, Hamburger Eyes, has put together a calendar of his work for 2012. At $2 each and an edition of 100, be sure to grab one of these before they are all gone! - Jennilee

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Peter Beste x Creature Skateboards

Like another rad nail in the coffin of coolness, Creature Skateboards collaborating with Peter Beste is maybe the most shredding thing ever! X - Jen

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Pladra Flannels

The wildlife inspired details on the inside of these Pladra flannels are enough for us to want to buy them!  Luckily, they come in a bunch of sweet colors and patterns for both men and women, all made right here in the USA.

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Wendy Gold

Wendy Gold makes beautiful Art on Globes using recycled materials.  Each globe is made to order so no two globes are exactly the same.  Out favorite is the "Flutter By" globe, shown above.

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Stamps of Disapproval

The Stamps of Disapproval are what your teachers have been wanting to say to you for all these years, but didn't know how.  Since we're out of school, we're thinking of all the other situations you can use these in.  For advice on how to improve yourself check out these pencil tips.

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Seventeen Evergreen "Polarity Song"

Is it weird that we wouldn't mind getting kidnapped and taken to the crochet world in Seventeen Evergreen's "Polarity Song"? It looks like it would be extremely warm in there.

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Mini Pinata DIY

We love this Mini Piñata DIY tutorial from Oh Happy Day.  They look pretty easy to make and will look super cute at any holiday party.  The only problem will be trying to not eat all the candy.

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Hot Rides MC

They're stylish, they're babes and their bikes are sick. Hot Rides is a sick chick motorcycle club and they've just got their very first feature on The Bold Italic. Couldn't be more stoked on them if I tried! X - Jen

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R.I.P. Steve Jobs

Thanks for everything, Steve. Text of this speech here—it's the kind of thing you should bookmark and read often.

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Levi's Bike Shop Tour: Dominic's Update September 30

After a few days of downtime in LA, the Levi’s Bike Shop Tour was feeling refreshed as we headed up the Gold Coast to San Francisco for a hometown party in Levi's Plaza. Capricia's SoCal nostalgia had been satisfied and Errol and Dustyn's beards had been tuned-up.

Up in the Bay Area, a circus awaited, except it was one filled with fun and sexy people and not clowns. For the hometown celebration, the Levi's extravaganza pulled out all the stops. Many of Levi's own employee commuters got in on the action and the Bike Shop was welcomed by a bunch of new friends with some tricks up their sleeves. 




For starters, the SF Bicycle Coalition greeted anyone who rolled up to the party by bike with free bike valet and a bike wash. Everyone left the party cleaner and shinier. 



Spinning like mad in the center of it all was Cyclecide's "Cycle Powered Rodeo." Stationary bike peddlers made those brave enough fly around in the air and giggle like they were kids again. 



Meanwhile, the wheeled Magic Curry Kart dished out magic Bánh mì sandwiches. 



On the tailoring front, Capricia had the support of some extra nimble fingers, and the trailer was bustling with sew happy madness. 



Errol and Dustyn also worked it hard all day, and were relieved to have some extra mechanics from Pedal Revolution on hand to help tackle the tune-up hungry crowd.

Next to the shop, the Goldsprint races commanded an audience. A series of competing riders faced off on stationary track bikes, and the top 10 times made it to the finals for a showdown, with a $500 cash prize on the line for the fastest legs in the Bay. The DJ laid down a fresh soundtrack for each race and kept the party rolling. 



Dustyn challenged Errol to a race. 



The ground rules were simple. No weapons. Our mechanics set their hex wrenches down and prepared for battle. 



MC extraordinaire Billy "Souphorse" Sinkford also competed, and pedaled hard to several victories. 



But this guy scorched everyone else. $500 well deserved. His legs were whipping so fast I thought he was going to break the bicycle.

No bikes were broken and no one threw up at this Goldsprint. Rejoice! 



At the end of the day, it was time to pack up, with one last flag to plant in Portland for the Oregon Manifest. We were in for quite a ride up there, as the Shop set sail for its tour finale.



Follow us on Twitter for the rest of the tour @GetInTheSaddle—Dominic

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Wooden Shjips "Lazy Bones"

First you heard Wooden Shjips's "Lazy Bones" on our LSTN #15 and now you can watch the video too.

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Chill Pill Soap

Oh you had better believe I want these giant chill pill soaps for my bathroom. Who wouldn't, right? They even smell like blueberry. What more could you ask for? X - Jen

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Get Your Bike On with Mike Giant

As part of the Bicycle Film Festival, Mike Giant is hosting a bike ride this Saturday!  It will leave at 3PM from The Victoria Theater (2961 16th St.) and returns back around 5PM for the start of the BFF.  For more info, click here.

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Gather Pink Sapphire Earrings

I don't own many earrings because the few I have I tend to wear all the time but I think these dazzling pink sapphire earrings from my most adored jewelry label Gather might just take over my earlobes. X - Jen

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(Photos via Rony's Photobooth)

Levi's Bike Shop Tour: September 20-24

All good things must come to an end, but that doesn't mean that we won't be going out strong!  The final four stops on the Levi's Bike Shop Tour are this week and it's your last chance to experience all the tour has to offer.  San Francisco and Portland, it's your turn to Get in the Saddle.


San Francisco: RSVP Here
Tuesday, 9/20
Levi's Plaza (1155 Battery Street) 
4-7pm

Portland: RSVP Here
Thursday, 9/22 
Lizard Lounge (1323 Northwest Irving Street) 
4-7pm 

Friday, 9/23 
Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) 
(1241 Northwest Johnson Street) 
4-8pm 

Saturday, 9/24 
Chris King Factory (2801 Northwest Nela Street) 
2-6pm

Check back for more photos and stories from the road, and follow the crew @GetInTheSaddle.

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Cat vs Human

Yasmine loves cats—a lot.  Maybe even more than us.  If you love them too, then you will definitely appreciate Cat vs Human, a comic based on Yasmine's life as a pet owner.

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Desktop Jellyfish Tank

Have you ever wished for your own pet jellyfish?  Neither have we, but after seeing plans for the Desktop Jellyfish Tank we're starting think it would be a great idea.

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Wooden Camera iPhone Case

Photojojo's Wooden Camera iPhone Case was made to look like your favorite old camera.  It's perfect for those of us who started leaving our real cameras at home so we can use Instagram instead.