Carhartt Woodsman

Exciting news on the Carhartt front: New Holland Brewing in Michigan created a beer just for us! It’s crafted from locally grown Cascade hops and barrel aged into an American pale ale, with a hint of malty sweetness and toasted oak. The Carhartt team took a road trip all the way from Dearborn, MI to the Great American Beer Festival in Colorado. The photos above are from their pit stop at Subterranean in Chicago for a night of live music, good beer, and beer art. Let’s all raise a frothy glass to the 125 years that Carhartt has gratefully served the hard working men and women across the US; forged by sweat, grit, and sturdy gear.

what I wore: Carhartt Women’s Belton Shirt & Carhartt Women’s Series 1889 Sim-Fit Double Front Denim Dungaree (tune in for tomorrow’s post to see this outfit in action) 

Jess of The Bumper Jacksons

Meet the Bumper Jacksons. Their trad jazz and pre-war country music paint’s America’s early history. The Bumper Jacksons boldly and elegantly balance paying homage to the traditions while fashioning their own unique, DIY style. This duo is a Carhartt sorta bunch. They even camp out after playing at events and do three week long biking music tours.

Jess constructs all of her own washboards. Each one is a playable instrument and hangable piece of art. She also gives washboard lessons. I got to try my hand at a few tunes, and it was a blast.

Shop Jess’s look here: Force Performance T-Shirt, Straight Fit Slim Jean, & Fargo Jacket

Sarah Thevenot of Stubb’s BBQ

Welcome to hell’s half acre, folks! That’s the affectionate way Stubb referred to what is now the location of Stubb’s BBQ in Austin. It is the place for good BBQ, good beer, and good music. So much history is jam packed into that joint. Stubb, respected war veteran and a real good cook,
opened up his first restaurant in 1968. It was all about that hickory pit and the blues. Legends like Stevie Ray Vaughn, Johnny Cash, Muddy Waters, and Willie Nelson all played there.

Even though Stubb passed a few years back, his spirit lives on in the food and the work ethic that drives the place now. Sarah, pictured above, started off as a bartender at Stubb’s and eventually worked her way up the ladder. She’s now the Special Events and Catering Director. There’s nothing like hard work to get you where you want to go.

shop Sarah’s look: Huron Shirt, Clarkston Cami, Curvy-Fit Tomboy Pant

Carhartt in Portland

I’ve been in Portland the past few days meeting some awesome Carhartt women. What I love most about this beautiful city is that it’s a good mix of metropolitan and nature. It’s easy to be a foodie, a music lover, and an outdoor adventurer. If you’re in the area, check out the Carhartt store. (And grab a rain jacket. You’ll probably need it.)

Jenelle Steele of The Violin Making School of America

The beauty of a handcrafted instrument is undeniable. How often does that slip your mind when listening to a song that captures your heart? We all love music, no matter what genre it may be. Let’s take our involvement a step further to consider all that goes into what we’re hearing.

Jenelle Steele played the cello for 19 years. Her background includes ceramics, metal work, glass mosaics, and furniture refinishing. To mix her admiration for music and her love for physical, artistically minded work, she enrolled in The Violin Making School of America.

Violins are such strikingly beautiful instruments. Before my trip to the school in Salt Lake City, I never thought of how unique each handmade piece is. Jenelle told me that every maker has their own style giving each violin it’s own personality and voice. It was fascinating to see that a craft so focused on quality and precision still highly values the unique qualities of the end product.