Gravel & Gold http://gravelandgold.com Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:10:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 The Normal Huh http://gravelandgold.com/blog/the-normal-huh/ http://gravelandgold.com/blog/the-normal-huh/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:00:54 +0000 Cassie McGettigan http://gravelandgold.com/?p=12311 On craigslist now:

One-Of-A-Kind Amazing Wood & sheepskin. Beautiful redwood burl chair, one solid piece probably around 300 lbs, very rare to find, cheap compared to other burl wood furniture online and CL,

This chair add a touch of natural rustic to your decor, while being environmentally responsible This unique vintage solid wood & sheepskin chair us one museum piece, satin patina that brings out wood grains and natural beauty.

the price is firm : $ 399. only!!!! normal price is $2,500 new

we are moving

Leslie, no offense, I am stoked for your slideshow tonight.

]]> http://gravelandgold.com/blog/the-normal-huh/feed/ 1 Your Friendly Neighborhood Midwife http://gravelandgold.com/blog/your-friendly-neighborhood-midwife/ http://gravelandgold.com/blog/your-friendly-neighborhood-midwife/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:57:36 +0000 Nile Nash http://gravelandgold.com/?p=12227 fundraising campaign to help raise money for my new practice, Mama Lion Midwifery! I'm providing home birth and well woman GYN care to the community of San Francisco. Help me raise money for supplies like a microscope, speculums, and other goodies, rent, and a pro bono home birth for one lucky family.]]> Ladies and Gentlemen of my lovely community,

I, Nile Nash, am one of the three ladies that own this wonderful shop, Gravel & Gold. I am also a certified nurse midwife, a nurse practitioner of women’s health, and a registered nurse. So much of our intention with Gravel & Gold is to create community around our passions. I can’t tell you what a pleasure it is seeing mamas and babies in the shop, or getting to hold wee ones while mama tries on clothes, or recommending any book by Ina May. And Gravel & Gold, both the shop space and you as a community, have always been a support to me on my path of becoming a midwife and starting my own practice.

So, I’d like to share with you that I’ve launched a fundraising campaign to help raise money for my new practice, Mama Lion Midwifery! I’m providing home birth and well woman GYN care to the community of San Francisco. Help me raise money for supplies like a microscope, speculums, and other goodies, rent, and a pro bono home birth for one lucky family. The campaign runs until the spring equinox on March 20th, when the day and night are finally equal and the light continues to grow. Think of all the lovely witchy metaphors that abound when you DONATE to my campaign!

Tell your friends and family: http://www.indiegogo.com/Mama-Lion-Midwifery

ALOHA!
Nile

P.S. Nilie caught all three of these beautiful babies in one week! Hazah!

]]> http://gravelandgold.com/blog/your-friendly-neighborhood-midwife/feed/ 0 Or Current Tenant http://gravelandgold.com/blog/or-current-tenant/ http://gravelandgold.com/blog/or-current-tenant/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:02:58 +0000 Cassie McGettigan http://gravelandgold.com/?p=12201 Seen here, the recent tenant history of our shop space in Comcast service offers received in one day (we do not use their services). Art stuff, then curvy lady stuff, then skinnie-minnie lady stuff, then our stuff has been offered at 3266 21st Street, all by shops with wonderful names, I’m sure. Our neighbors often reminded [...]]]>

Seen here, the recent tenant history of our shop space in Comcast service offers received in one day (we do not use their services). Art stuff, then curvy lady stuff, then skinnie-minnie lady stuff, then our stuff has been offered at 3266 21st Street, all by shops with wonderful names, I’m sure. Our neighbors often reminded us of the fleeting tenancy of this space, and wish us luck. Whatever Comcast is wishing us, they ain’t gonna get.

]]> http://gravelandgold.com/blog/or-current-tenant/feed/ 0 More Quilting Tonight http://gravelandgold.com/blog/more-quilting-tonight/ http://gravelandgold.com/blog/more-quilting-tonight/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:00:36 +0000 Cassie McGettigan http://gravelandgold.com/?p=12152 quilting session at the shop tonight with Rebekah!]]>

Looking forward to another quilting session at the shop tonight with Rebekah!

]]> http://gravelandgold.com/blog/more-quilting-tonight/feed/ 0 Handcrafted Modern Slideshow http://gravelandgold.com/blog/handcrafted-modern-slideshow/ http://gravelandgold.com/blog/handcrafted-modern-slideshow/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:29:56 +0000 Cassie McGettigan http://gravelandgold.com/?p=12165 I’m having an awfully pleasant evening re-raking through the images from Leslie Williamson ‘s magnificent book, Handcrafted Modern . Impossible for me to select a favorite designer or home–through the prize for favorite detail is, tonight, going to Irving Harper’s abstract, seemingly bird-ish green paper sculpture on cylindrical wood base. What a treasure. I’m really looking forward to the [...]]]> I’m having an awfully pleasant evening re-raking through the images from Leslie Williamson‘s magnificent book, Handcrafted Modern. Impossible for me to select a favorite designer or home–through the prize for favorite detail is, tonight, going to Irving Harper’s abstract, seemingly bird-ish green paper sculpture on cylindrical wood base. What a treasure.

I’m really looking forward to the slideshow and story hour Leslie will be giving at the shop next Thursday, February 2nd. Just posted details here. Hope to see you then!

]]> http://gravelandgold.com/blog/handcrafted-modern-slideshow/feed/ 0 Chum Kibbe http://gravelandgold.com/blog/chum-kibbe/ http://gravelandgold.com/blog/chum-kibbe/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:01:14 +0000 Cassie McGettigan http://gravelandgold.com/?p=12137 Insta-got it in the mail responses to a blog post I made five days ago from the talented Miz Kibbe who also rocks a panda tote (master services maybe available). Much to learn! Much to make! Thanks Aimee!]]>

Insta-got it in the mail responses to a blog post I made five days ago from the talented Miz Kibbe who also rocks a panda tote (master services maybe available). Much to learn! Much to make!

Thanks Aimee!

]]> http://gravelandgold.com/blog/chum-kibbe/feed/ 0 Charming Spoils http://gravelandgold.com/blog/charming-spoils/ http://gravelandgold.com/blog/charming-spoils/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:00:03 +0000 Cassie McGettigan http://gravelandgold.com/?p=12116

What we have here are two very excellent necklaces that we’ve put together, featuring beautiful exotic animal bits of questionable origin but unquestionable style.

Right! The first one, a tiger’s claw, I am told, was originally intended for Tom from Joe back in 1887. Tom was all, with this silver capped tiger claw, I thee chum. Because tiger claw pendants were obvi to Victorian gay men what IV ring finger tattoos are to Jay-Z and Beyoncé, that is a symbol of their undying love and cosmic connection, their This Was Meant to Be.

Nile paired this one with a vintage Italian sterling silver chain, and I like just how it is, though it would also be a great start for a multi-charm necklace.

This second one is an appealing modernist collage of ivory and sterling silver. I’m into the proportions of the ivory pieces and their soft, rounded shape within the square format. Nile put this together with an extra-long watch chain that we’ve doubled over. It may be pulled on over the head, and we hope might also inspire a collection of good luck charms to come.

I’ve photographed these guys against one of the napkins that I made during Ashley’s very excellent dye workshop the other night. It is not for sale. The necklaces are for sale. To make one yours, give us a call at the shop, (415) 552-0112.

]]> http://gravelandgold.com/blog/charming-spoils/feed/ 0 SEY YES to 50% Off http://gravelandgold.com/blog/sey-yes-to-50-off/ http://gravelandgold.com/blog/sey-yes-to-50-off/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:11:34 +0000 Cassie McGettigan http://gravelandgold.com/?p=12101 Fjällräven jackets and backpacks H Fredriksson tops and dresses Windwalker boots and slippers Elena Samuelsen tops Janezic jumpsuits SFS dresses]]> Happy 2012 Friends! We are offering 50% off a selection of things in celebration of this grand new year, year to end all years? Please, while you still have the chance, enjoy the heafty discount on:

Fjällräven jackets and backpacks
H Fredriksson tops and dresses
Windwalker boots and slippers
Elena Samuelsen tops
Janezic jumpsuits
SFS dresses

]]> http://gravelandgold.com/blog/sey-yes-to-50-off/feed/ 0 Girls of the National Geographic http://gravelandgold.com/blog/girls-of-the-national-geographic/ http://gravelandgold.com/blog/girls-of-the-national-geographic/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:03:03 +0000 Em Gift http://gravelandgold.com/?p=12084 Orion Shepherd]]> Our buddy Orion Shepherd is a man of many talents. Not only is he, hands down, THE best dancer I have ever had the good graces to see/experience/boogie with, he is a super dialed-in artist.  He recently brought a fresh batch of his newest creation, his 2012 Girls of the National Geographic Pin-up Calendars. When he and I spoke about them he told me the idea first came to him from a discussion he had had over the mis-directed concept of the National Geographic boob.  He is also an avid NG collector. In going through his stuff in preparation for his big move down to Los Angeles, he stumbled upon his stash and BING the idea came back to him. He made this calendar in part to combat the bra-less, droopy, has-breast-fed-the-village-for-the-past-fifteteen-years idea the term “NGB” has created, and in part to utilize the National nostalgia he has collected, oh also in part to make a pin-up calendar too.  He is proud to show all types of boobies in his pin-up!  Orion’s personal fav? Why his birth month of September of course.  Mine is August.  Thank you for giving me something I will remember you by all year Orion, you will be missed

Get em’ in-shop now while you can still enjoy the beauty of Ms. January.

 

]]> http://gravelandgold.com/blog/girls-of-the-national-geographic/feed/ 2 Holiday Hours http://gravelandgold.com/blog/holiday-hours-3/ http://gravelandgold.com/blog/holiday-hours-3/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:17:01 +0000 Cassie McGettigan http://gravelandgold.com/?p=12054 12/24 (Christmas Eve): Open 11 - 4 12/25 - 12/26: Closed 12/27 - 12/29: 12 - 7 12/31 (New Year's Eve): Open 12 - 4 1/1/12: Closed]]>

First and foremost, Solstice Blessings to all. Also, here are our holiday hours:

12/24 (Christmas Eve): Open 11 – 4
12/25 – 12/26: Closed
12/27 – 12/29: 12 – 7
12/31 (New Year’s Eve): Open 12 – 4
1/1/12: Closed

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