Special stuff on this one ladies and lumbergents! While on our cross country trip this summer we visited Morgan’s Nana’s cabin in the wonderful Fishtail Montana. We made loads of new friends and had awesome adventures. While prowling around on the cabin property I checked out the garage… It was a virtual treasure trove of awesome looking tools. With hungry eyes I snatched em up to immortalize them on the blog. I conferred with Nan and some of these tools belonged to her father, Bopo (dating them back to nearly 1940!). Look at how sturdy all the hatchets are. Check the awesome leafy embellishments on the saws. Behold the magnificent patina nearly 70 years has put on the tools. Get this sucker quick for yer’ desktop. By special request: room for your icons on the right! (You are welcome Mr. Rockwood)

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Here is a little sneak peek at some fresh roasted branding from your very own Lumber-people at hatchet design. Website Launch is happening very soon along with some more collateral coming down the pipe at light speed! Keep your eyes peeled on the horizon for more…

Last week, I had the privilege of creating some signage for the 2010 Fishtail Family Fun Day parade in Fishtail, Montana. The turn around time was pretty ridiculous (created Thursday night, printed Friday morning, picked up by the Unc on his way into town, and paraded around on Saturday!), but it was definitely worth it. Apparently, in part because of my Aunt’s insane marketing skills, the design will be painted all over the town. Whether it is or not doesn’t quite matter to me, I’m just glad I could be part of Fishtail Fun Day from 2,350 miles away. The sign was proudly displayed on the front of the (legally blind) 82 year old Grand Marshall’s four wheeler and carted down Main Street (in the photo above). Classic.

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Head on over and catch up with your favorite neo-folk, bluegrass-soul act at his brand new website! Michael Claytor got his blog did at hatchet and is ready to turn it loose on the world. You can read about his tours, Wednesdays at Flacos in Gainesville, and musical conquests. Comment at me with any site feedback.

For those of you who missed the open house, here is your chance to catch up with our operation over here at Hatchet Design LLC. We had tons of family and friends turn out for the grand unveiling of the office. Sporting our efforts in the areas of paint, decor, furniture, and a totally rad sign for the front wall the office was filled to the brim with well-wishers and revelers celebrating our new endeavor. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us! We loved having you. See plenty more pics after the break and even more on our Facebook page.

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