Showing posts with label Holiday 2010. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holiday 2010. Show all posts
OOPS! WE FORGOT TO TELL YOU THAT PRIA SCARVES ARRIVED LAST MONTH
LANIFICIO ALFREDO PRIA SCARVES
Since 1824 Pria has been making fabrics and, in handling their materials, those hundreds of years of study shows. The original factory was built at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, reaching across the Cervo River in order to use the water flow for power purposes. Over the years the factory was expanded to both sides of the bank as well as additional floors added, all in the sake of producing their lovely fabrics. By World War II they were employing more than 1,000 workers and as they gained popularity, produced fabrics for brands such as Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior.
As the 1990s came to a close and fabrics made in China became more and more prevalent, the original factory unfortunately closed to production. Guido Azario, owner and relative to the founder, continues to live in the factory and dedicates an area to historical books full of patterns and specialized knowledge on making fabrics.
While the original factory is no longer producing fabrics, Pria continues to create out of a younger, although already well established, factory; Ma.Al.Bi (Manifatture Alto Biellese). These scarves show nearly 200 years of consideration and knowledge.
Virgin Wool
Silk
or
Cashmere
$55 - $300
Shop our entire selection of Pria scarves here.
THE FIELD HOUSE IS ALL PRETTIED UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS
NOTE: You might be able to see in the windows that we are selling traditional Swedish stellen straw ornaments ranging from $1.25 to $9.00. Also, we have our traditional Juleneck wheat hanging on cedar garland. The birds eat the grain all day. Very charming.
BLACKEST OF FRIDAYS
Nov. 26th
Mention Black Friday to receive 20% off Blackbird,
The Field House and Blackbird Apothecary purchases*
Mention Black Friday to receive 20% off Blackbird,
The Field House and Blackbird Apothecary purchases*
Coupon Code for Online Purchases: BLKFRIDAY
*discount only applies to full price items, purchased on this date.
Sale does not extend to Alden or Filson.
Sale does not extend to Alden or Filson.
CHRISTMAS TREES ARE ALMOST HERE!
With a little luck and a lot of open road ways, our Christmas trees will arrive at The Field house on Wednesday and will be on sale for $8 per foot! We're expecting mostly smaller, apartment-friendly trees six-feet and under. Stay tuned for more updates on the magic of winter!
To pre-order your tree email ben@blackbirdballard.com.
To pre-order your tree email ben@blackbirdballard.com.
BOOK SIGNING: UNITED STATES OF AMERICANA by KURT B. REIGHLEY - TOMORROW at THE FIELD HOUSE
As part of our Second Annual Blackbird Friends & Family Holiday Shopping Night tomorrow, we are so lucky to have author Kurt B. Reighley (a.k.a. DJ El Toro from KEXP) signing copies of his book United States of Americana at The Field House from 4pm to 8pm.
Come one! Come all! Shake hands with Kurt and check out the Clothing chapter of his book where he mentions The Field House and its inspiration Grandma Mable, plus so much more about hand made goods and an the olde-time American ways.
The Field House
Sunday, November 21st
4pm - 8pm
Press Release:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICANA
Backyard Chickens, Burlesque Beauties, and Handmade Bitters:
A Field Guide to the New American Roots Movement
By Kurt B. Reighley
Whether they are brewing their own beer, knitting their own clothes, or raising chickens in their yards, droves of young Americans are turning away from the stress and accelerated pace of the modern world and moving towards the simpler and more fulfilling culture of a new American Roots Movement.
But what does returning to our American heritage entail? Where do we even start? In UNITED STATES OF AMERICANA: Backyard Chickens, Burlesque Beauties, and Handmade Bitters: A Field Guide to the New American Roots Movement (Harper Paperbacks; Trade Paperback Original; On-sale: September 2010; $14.99), Kurt B. Reighley gives us the first comprehensive guide to the music, food, cocktails, grooming, fashion, and crafts that populate this new old-fashioned world.
Featuring barbers who instruct men to try their (shaky) hand at shaving with a straight razor; high-end leather goods manufacturers that outsource to the Amish rather than India; DJs who rely on wax cylinders instead of iTunes; restaurants with wild boar on the menu and on the walls; and durable clothes worn by 1900s Alaskan miners being reinterpreted for the runways of Paris and Milan—UNITED STATES OF AMERICANA is a seamless blend of contemporary culture, historical background, how-to spirit, and illustrations that demonstrates the vibrancy and vitality of this new American Roots Movement.
About the Author: Kurt B. Reighley is a Seattle-based writer, DJ, and entertainer. He was a contributing editor to No Depression, and his work currently appears on MSN.com. He has also written for Rolling Stone, Details, The Stranger, and The Advocate, and is the author of Marilyn Manson and Looking for the Perfect Beat: The Art & Culture of the DJ. He can be heard weekly on KEXP 90.3 FM Seattle and www.kexp.org.
THE FIELD HOUSE FAMOUS HOT BUTTERED RUM
This year not only will The Field House be serving its famous Hot Buttered Rum but we will also be selling the mix. Yummers! See you all tomorrow between 4pm and 8pm.
REMINDER TO RSVP to TOMORROW'S BLACKBIRD HOLIDAY PARTY
Our little elves have been decorating all of the stores this week in preperation for our Friends & Family Holiday Party this Sunday. Don't forget to R.S.V.P. - rsvp@blackbirdballard.com.
Save 20% off at all stores!
Order your Xmas tree!
Eat yummy holiday foods!
Drink champagne, hot buttered rum and more! (21 and older)
Hang out with Leo, Umi, Nico, Tyler, Tyler, Ben, Jack, Andrew and Aaron + the whole Blackbird office team!
Wear a sweater!
Be surprised!
MACHINE WASHABLE VIRGIN WOOL ROBES by PENDLETON
Pendelton - Shawl Collar Wool Robes
in gray, black tartan or Beach Boys blue
DETAILS: These robes were crafted of 100% pure virgin wool woven in Pendleton's own Northwest mills. They have a shawl collar, three patch pockets, turn-back cuffs and a generous 72" self-belt and are machine washable on gentle.
$198
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