May The Force Be With You

I have yet to meet a mans man that doesn't have some attachment to Star Wars.  I personally haven't wrapped my head around the mystique it all, except of course Yoda.  Even I love Yoda. His backwards sentences, filled with profound wisdom, make sense of the senseless. 

"Try not. Do or do not, there is no try." 

Oh Yoda, your insight is now available in creative, retro style posters by Pete Ware. 

Everyone loves a villain....

R2D2 & CP3O ..... Companions forever

Pete Wares talents expand well beyond the Star Wars Saga, some of his other works include Goodfellas, Rocky I'VE, Terminator 2 and many more. 

"17th and Oak is the creative work of Pete Ware. A freelance designer specialising in personalised one-of-a-kind prints.

With the world moving into a digital age it's easy to believe that printed material is on its way out. I personally don't believe that and I think that everyone has space in their heart for a nicely designed print. That's where I come in.

If you're stuck for a gift idea, whether it's someones birthday, anniversary or you just want a nice print to hang on your wall, I'm here to create for you a completely personalised print.

My main creative focus is on typographic and illustrative prints. I can create a print personalised completely for you. The print you'll receive will be a one-of-a-kind, 17th and Oak designed print. "

These classic styled posters can dress more than the man cave, many would make great focal points in great rooms, family rooms even bathrooms. 

I leave you with this one of my favorite Yoda quotes.......

"Already know you that which you need." 

Have a great weekend....until next time   

The Ultimate TV

Let's face it, I may be a woman but even I think this is epic!

C SEED TV by Porsche Design Studio

201" LED Screen

Waterproof 

15 integrated speakers including 

Daylight Compatible 

Ground Retractable with underground storage 

Rotatable 270 degrees

Height adjustable to 15'

Fully expanded, unfolded and ready to roar in 25 seconds.

Wowza! 
This can be all yours for a mere ... $700,000*!!

I don't mean to take the wind out of your sails but that is one very pricey television!!

Happy Friday Guys.... Until Next Week 

*Porsche, Smokin' Hot Babe and Cold Champagne not included .......

Keep Back 200 Feet

The last three feet of a 1964 Maxim Pumper has been sitting in my garage for at least 5 years now.  I had it chopped off the back of a truck ready to be scrapped on a cold winter day.  Chuck the welder thought I was out of my mind, until he heard about the 'fire cave' I was going to create for my man! Joe and I planned it out on napkins one night in a restaurant and started collecting pieces for his space.  The back side of this Pumper was to be the entertainment center complete with working lights and a back up alarm.  Well, as we all know life happens.  This amazing design that I expected to be completed by now is still in the infant stages.  It's almost like someone literally told me to 'Keep Back 200 Feet'.

We all have life moments of clarity. This week was one of them for me. 

Wednesday the Wallingford Fire Department laid to rest their brother, 26 year veteran Firefighter/Paramedic Rick Garrison, in an touching, impressive, and tasteful ceremony.  Rick's laugh was infectious, his smile was contagious and his amazing character was something many men strive to be.  His life was the Job, only second to his beautiful wife and family.  Rick knew how to live life to the fullest, always beaming, always caring and always believing the cup is 'half full'.

I can almost feel Ricks strong hand on my shoulder saying,
'Life's short finish that 'fire cave' for Joe, will ya?!'
Then with his soft tender eyes, he'd continue....
'First, I don't know someone more deserving'
and as his eyes grew wide, and a gentle deep laugh grows in his chest, he'd finish with....
'Second? Can you imagine how jealous the guys will be?!'

It's true, life is too short, we lost Rick much too early.  

Joe would love his own room.....so it's time to get started!  

Here's a sneak peak of what one wall in Joe's 'fire cave' will look like ... 

I'm putting it out there I need some serious strong backs to get this monster into the basement! 

Who's ready to help?! 

This weeks 'Friday for the Guys' is dedicated Wallingfords Bravest. 

 Thank you for all you do and Stay Safe out there!

Fit for Paul Bunyan

Flannel Shirts 

Carhart 

A Well Worn pair of Herman Survivors

A Three Day Beard with no Plan to Shave

With the weather being so frightfully cold this week, 

I've been stacking a loading wood into our wood stove at a break neck speed.  

What better way to celebrate our Friday blog, 

but with something cozy and warm, but still masculine. 

Tell me, what's moe manley than a warm rustic cabin in the middle of nowhere? 

Answer? Not much! 

Thomas Mayer Designed by Piet Hein Eek for musician Hans Liberg

Now Paul himself probably wouldn't fit into this handsome escape, although I know a guy or two that would love to have this private little hideaway .....

Cabinspiration

My Prince would think this is just awesome....no it is NOT going to be built in his man cave! 

Although it certainly would be a conversation piece. This indoor outhouse style bath is complete with Saloon Door for a little extra privacy while on the commode!

I'm locking up for the weekend ....... 

heading home to enjoy a quite evening by the wood stove,

just in time I see ..... its starting to snow!

Don't forget to check on on Pinterest 

for more Friday for the Guys 

Forever in Blue Jeans

Money talks

But it don't sing and dance 

And it don't walk 

And long as I can have you here with me 

I'd much rather be 

Forever in Blue Jeans 

Wowza! 

It's Friday already!

It's time to 

shut down, 

hang up the work clothes, 

abandon the emails 

and relax!  

Come on guys! 

How about grabbing a cold one

 and cheering on the Pats in this Sunday, lounging in this baby!

I'll bring my homemade Nacho dip.......

Halo Styles 
“The  401 Collection is our latest addition. It’s a line of furniture and accessories constructed of vintage Levi’s Blue Jeans. The Wing Chair is the most comfortable piece and is  quickly becoming a customer favorite."
~ Kim of Halo Styles

Have a great weekend Guys! ....... GO PATS!