And so it begins…
One chapter in my life is coming to a close with a new one right around the corner. I am pleased to announce that as of next month New Leaf will be relocating to a new studio in SF yet again. I am looking forward to building out a space that accommodates my work, but as well as others to inspire more collaborative energy.

Over the years I have created multiple creative environments to work in. Most of them small, some of them big, and all of them memorable. The following is a trip down memory lane of all the studios that led up to the one that will soon be unveiled.

circa 2001 – 2004

“my first studio” — my parents garage
Where it all began. My parents graciously allowed me take up one car area of our 2-car garage to convert into a working space for my creative freedom to run wild. Already mastered at the art of dumpster diving, most of what you see was found except the drafting table and the drum kit (not pictured). It was in this space, that I created some of my first works to ever appear in a gallery.
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Just a reminder that our pillows are still for sale exclusively online. Handmade in San Francisco. Get yours.

We just received our printed 2010 lookbooks filled with only the best of the best designs we are carrying over into the new year. Some older designs have made their way back into the collection with all new color options as well as all new items never seen before. Nothing makes you feel more official than having this guy handy when you are explaining to people what you do.

Stay close to our updates because we are serious when we say there are so many good things in store. We plan to take things to a whole new level for 2010. Happy New Years everyone…cheers!

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After almost a year in the planning and months in the making, our new Online Storefront launches today! Filled with all the great designs you know and love along with some new surprises. This is only the beginning of full site with all the bells and whistles coming in the new year. Enjoy!

To celebrate being broke this Holiday Season, we would like to remind everyone that we are offering 30% off everything in our Online Store. Don’t be the last on this one because we print in such limited quantities, we are selling out of the sizes quick.

New Leaf Collection has partnered up with a soon to be announced friend who creates killer knits. We just received the first batch of scarves and as soon as we finish the photo shoot, they will be available online soon!

Yes , that’s right. It’s time for an upgrade here at New Leaf Collection and now with every purchase of a t-shirt and other smaller items from our Online Store, your order will arrive bundled in a free reusable pouch. The pouches are made from 100% natural cotton with hand screen printed leaves on the front and logo on back. Oh, and for a limited time they don’t cost you a dime! What’s not to love about that?

Tis the season for trunk shows, sample sales, and pop-up shops….all places where you can find the best bargains on product created by local companies. New Leaf Collection will be selling items for dirt cheap at Shop Swap Boogie this Sunday at Poleng Lounge in San Francisco. Stop by to say hi and see what other great deals you can score while listening to groovy beats provided by our friends, Massive Selector. Details below.

SHOP.SWAP.BOOGIE. invites you to
HOLIDAY TRUNK SHOW
@ poleng lounge, 1751 fulton street, sf
12-4pm, FREE

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photo of tshirt underwater

our spread in the nov 09 issue of endorphinum, an active lifestyle mag out of europe. View the ezine.

That was a really fun photoshoot; we’ll have to do it again sometime.

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