handmadehands- I Did Nothing

Thought I'd post this too so you can enjoy seeing a man use a plastic chair as a drum. Plus it mentions tectonic plates which gives it a bit of a sciency flava for all you science lovers out there....what am I even talking about. Just watch

handmadehands - sunshine video

Our friends handmadhands from sunny Leeds have released their debut album this week. It's a fine blend of folk, strings, beards, loops and other such niceness. We're big fans and we say that as fans of music not just as people who happen to know some guys who play in a band. We probably wouldn't post this if we didn't deem this worthy of your ears. Anyway have a listen, albums available from all good online retailers. You don't need us to name them...

Hot Drink Mugs

We've all gone a bit Ronseal with this. And I don't mean perma-tanned. Oh no, it's a mug that does exactly what it says on the tin.. I mean ceramic, er mug. It's got hot drink in it innit. By the way ours is a tea, white with one sugar if you're putting the kettle on.
WARNING: Contains Hot Liquids.

Available in the shop www.origin68.com

Here's some interesting tea facts for you too Uk Tea Council website

Digital Arts Spotlight

This is pretty old news now but it should be on here. Our Si Scott Dove tshirt was featured in the October issue. Man that's old. Anyway, it was there, there's some pictures to prove it and everything.

Dove by Si Scott

This shirt needs no introduction...Ohh, go on then.

This design is by the now legendary Si Scott and displays a dove, the symbol of peace, in his indomitable highly detailed illustrative hand drawn style. If you haven't come accross Si's work over the last few years you must have been living under a rock, he's pretty much become the grand master of intricate swirly designs. We're really proud to bring you this one!

After gaining a degree in graphic design at Buckinghamshire University College, Si Scott used his skills to develop a characteristic style which combines hand-inked and penned artwork with modern typography.That style has won him a prestigious and ever-expanding client list, including Vogue, Nike, Polydor, Guinness, MTV, Absolut, Tiffany and Co, Miller and American Express.

New Stockist - Dais Boutique, Huddersfield

We have another brand new stockist. In fact we've had a few more of late, we'll do them one at a time though to keep things simple... This time it's in Huddersfield and goes by the name of Dais Boutique. We met Dais at last February's Margin tradeshow down in London. Alan who runs Dais boutique found us worthy of a spot in his brand new venture. The store aims to appeal chiefly to young males and females with “classic, contemporary, innovative and unconventional” fashions providing an alternative to the high street chain stores.

We're pleased to be selected as one of the brands to grace the rails of Dais boutique and we wish Alan all the best with the new store. If your in or around Huddersfield then pop along and see it for yourselves.

Shopping Bags

As you may know...or not know, the week currently flying by is Earth week. We've decided to save you on a plastic bag or two by bringing you another slice of organic heaven. It's the good old fashioned tote bag, perfect for carrying those veggies home from the greengrocer's. Here's a few pics of it sat on my sofa. We were gonna bring you another shirt but it's been delayed until next week, it can be like some kind of post Earth Week type thing.

Find it here: http://www.origin68.com/shoppingbag