Outtakes, CYR Photographic

Lucky us, Cyr handed over a few unedited outtakes from our photoshoot with Euijin Gray and The Source. These were all unpublished and never before seen outside of our group email, except the top shot which was the feature image for The Source article.

Here’s a link to our Source Cover blog in August about this photo shoot, the Q&A article, and the photos merged with art from Katie Daisy and Shelia Dunn (also pictured).

Models include: @katiedaisy_artist, @sheiladunnart and @hidealchemy alongside myself, @jacqsmith y @foundnaturalgoods.

POP-UP at 3rd Annual INTO the WOODS 2018 Holiday Market

It’s that time, and we are psyched!

Our Found Natural Goods (Found) table at this years INTO the WOODS Holiday Market (INTO) is inspired by a “hunter-gatherer” approach to sourcing and “grab-and-go” for holiday shopping ease and wrapping strategy–– it’ll be bundles of natural materials mostly hand-gathered, and ready to grab.

We will be alongside 30+ other local artisans, makers, movers, shakers, formulators, artists, bakers, entrepreneurs, and mixologists under a giant, heated, twinkle-lit tent in front of The Commons downtown Bend, Oregon. Be ready to meet the town and see lots of familiar faces ––and–– be ready to shop local for all your loved ones this Black Friday and Shop Small Saturday.

Earlier this year, we received some press about the roots of the INTO event, co-produced with Wallis Levin of Loloma Lodge and The Wilds. It was so affirming —by the response we received from this Bend Bulletin article on pop-ups in central oregon— that local artists do truly benefit from this event (Found being a primary example of growth via pop-ups), and the customers truly look forward to it each year. Win-win, my friends.

The INTO the WOODS 2018 Details

• 3rd Annual Holiday Market

• Black Friday & Shop Small Saturday (11/23-11/24)

• hosted by The Commons, 875 NW Brooks Street

• 10am - 6pm

• 30+ makers

• Credit cards, cash, venmo accepted

• The first 50 people receive free Shop Small canvas tote bags!

Marité Acosta Ceramics at Found Natural Goods

First Friday November has come and gone. And, it was a fabulous, energetic crowd braving the dark and chilly nights.

We didn’t serve complimentary 100% agave tequila margaritas— as we’re quickly becoming known for— because this month Oregon Spirit Distillers kindly hosted a Absinthe and Hot Toddy bar to our delight, alongside local ceramic artist, Marité Acosta.

Marité is a chef, food stylist, and potter from New York City and now we're all so lucky to say living in Bend, Oregon. November 2nd was her formal artist reception at Found—she’ll be showing with us through the winter and hopefully beyond.

Her pottery has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, and other international magazines. Food styling clients include Food Network, Cooking Channel, Galbani Cheese, Colavita, Perugina.

Read more about Marité here: http://www.mariteacosta.com/about/

View her portfolio here: http://www.mariteacosta.com/

Or, visit Found to see and touch her masterpieces in person. We are so lucky to have her work in our town, and beyond thrilled that she’s showing with us at Found.

Cheers everyone!

Analogue Tintypes Portraiture Pop-Up at Found

"Analogue Tintype" is a new photo player in Bend and this talented duo is bringing back a photo process from the mid-1800's –– to share with us all in custom individual portraits. 

October 27-28th
- $40 per portrait on 4x5 sheets of tin 
- Come to Found from 4-8pm either Friday or Saturday evening for your session. Use clothes and props from the shop as you please. 

Follow @analogue_tintypes on Instagram to see their work to date. 

A Tintype is by definition: a photograph made by creating a direct positive on a thin sheet of metal coated with a dark lacquer or enamel and used as the support for the photographic emulsion. The color blue is not recognized in this process, so tattoos and blue eyes go white and make for a rad shot.

Here are a few of the rad tintypes taken at Found, you may recognize some of these BA players.

Self-Care Sunday at Found with Amulette Studios

One lucky thing about living in Central Oregon is all the talented women you become surrounded by, especially in the maker community here at Found. It’s our delight to have featured the magic of Tanya aka Amulette Studios on a Sunday in September, as she hosted a custom, single-note everything spray bar.

Self-Care Sunday with Amulette Studios at Found

Join local Alchemist & Plant Lover, Tanya Hughes from Amulette Studios as she hosts the shop on Sunday, September 23rd (while we practice our own self-care!).

She will be blending up 2 oz custom, single-note everything sprays on the spot for purchase and brewing up some complimentary aromatic beverages and nourishing herbal teas from local herbalist, Rushing River Botanicals. 

"Single-note everything blends" denotes a one-scent of your choice spray that you can use on anything and everything. 

Tanya will be here Sunday, 9/23 from 11am to 3pm. Please drop in and receive your own custom spray. Use on yourself, your home, sheets, towels, in your car, or in your bag for those moments that need a little extra self-care.

We Got the Cover with These Creatives

This morning I’m a combination nervous and giddy to say, “We got the cover!!” of @sourceweekly and in such creative, beautiful, talented company!!

Read the full Q&A here or view the rad photo collaboration/mashup here by this thoughtfully planned and executed Fall piece of word- and image-smithery.

Then, come shop all our Fall second-life® clothing, accessories, objects, and handmade jewelry (included in the featured images) in person at Found by @dutchbow, @sheshappydesign, @bryarwolf, @emilygibbonsjewelry and @notionsoflovely.

High fives to the woman-powered dream team @euijingray, @cyrphotographic, @katiedaisy_artist, @sheiladunnart and @hidealchemy!

Q4. What have you noticed as current in ‘art' and ‘style,’ local vs. beyond?

Katie I’ve noticed that lately people are into a minimal look with muted colors and natural textures. While I can appreciate the simplicity and clean lines, I don’t think I will ever venture into that realm. I’ve always been majorly inspired by the loud colors and boundary-pushing patterns of maximalist designers such as Gucci & Versace. In my art, fashion and home decor, I’m always trying to balance the chaos of using all the colors and patterns. It’s like exploring a wonderland with multitudes of gardens and secret places. 

Sheila In Central Oregon I’ve noticed a combination of function with fashion (you know, it’s hard to ride a bike in heels). And locally, there seems to be a continued movement of supporting makers and creatives. I have felt tremendously supported by the community here as an artist. And it seems like this trend is happening beyond the Northwest as well which is awesome. 

Alicia The trend I’ve been noticing is a movement towards having less; and gal rammit (god dammit) does it feel good! Owning a few really nice things instead of a pile of cheap stuff limits the amount of stuff you need to worry about. I’ve always loved the idea of a wardrobe of interchangeable pieces that all have the same resulting “look,” so you don’t have to think about getting dressed, you can just put on whatever, and it all works together. I’ve also noticed a consciousness for the length of time quality takes to create. It may take longer from the time of ordering to receiving your handmade garment, but you can rest assured knowing that you’ve just supported an individual, and they’ve put real intention and love into your piece. Just as much as you, they want it to last you for many years, too. 

Jacq The story. Customers and clients are more and more curious about who made it, why, and when—the source behind the idea, the fabric, the jewelry. Because it matters and spreads passion!

A Grand Opening for Found Natural Goods' Brick-and-Mortar

Won't you join us?

Check out the pre-discussion and teasers that are leading up to A Grand Opening for Found on the Facebook event page. We are pleased to say we're offering the following goodies throughout the evening: 

1. The Water Kiefer People cocktails and mocktails

2. Random gifts with purchases (outlined in recycled cards)

3. Free Lip Balms, also randomly given away

4. Live music!

5. Fresh art from local artists

6. Organic snacks––healthy options, of course

In addition, and maybe more importantly, the following artists will be here to talk about their talents:

1. Jacob Joseph Norris

2. Joshua Langlais

3. Morgan Miller

4. Tanya from Amulette Studios

5. Emily Gibbons (Jewelry)

6. Marie from Notions of Lovely

7. Paige from JPAIGE&CO

8. Wallis Levin

9. Stephanie with She's Happy Design

10. Larry Smith (he made the cool plywood display boxes that are up for sale)

11. Billy Turner, Style Icon

12. Molly Carroll, local author

13. and me, Jacqueline Smith, the curator of them all!

We're tired from all this hard work, but smiling big since it's a dreamy new daily reality. 

Cheers y'all, 

Jacq  

The Lady on Our Wall

Since opening our first Found Natural Goods' brick-and-mortar shop downtown Bend, Oregon, we've had the chance to fill it up with beautiful works of art including this ladies of the night portrait by Morgan Miller.  

Curious? Watch this. 

Watch the Found online store beef up with more beautiful, organic, handmade, loved objects. And, until then––plan to come to A Grand Opening for Found Natural Goods on August 3, 2018 from 4-8 pm. 

Shop this lady, now. 

Planning grand things - and an accompanying soundtrack

I wanted to share this playlist––there's much more than some vintage Talking Heads on here, press play––it connects a lot of Found dots for me. Enjoy!

Welcoming Poppy & Someday to our organic lineup

by Found Curator and Founder, Jacqueline Smith

A quality I absolutely adore about my brother is his ability to always be up for a change. He seeks constantly. It's something I've had to learn from him over the years. It's because of him that I'm not just hanging out with Mittens in the backyard sun. Because of him I keep searching, researching, traveling, sampling, and testing months at a time to find some of the best-made goodness out there. In this case, body care. 

Whilst roaming San Francisco neighborhoods with my bro, this beautiful line was found––thoughtful branding, mindful packaging, organic ingredients.

I'm so pleased to be welcoming to Found Natural Goods, Poppy & Someday. A product line you’ll fall in love with at first use. Handmade in Laurel Canyon, California, these gals know what they're doing and it's reflected in these two products below. A lovely compliment to Urb Apothecary here at Found. 

Organic Hemp Anti-Inflammatory Emerald Salve

This Emerald Salve is an amazing product for reducing pain and inflammation. This salve is restorative and healing to your nervous system. Emerald Salve is the most popularly chosen for localized pain relief, muscle soreness, tension, and inflammation, but evidence is beginning to show a widening spectrum of potential benefits, from psoriasis, dermatitis, and cramping. The beautiful emerald green glass jar is just the beginning of how special this salve is.

Ingredients: Olive Oil, Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Coconut Oil, Hemp Oil, and Lavender Oil.

Comes in a 2 oz. Emerald Glass Jar.

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Organic Cypress Daily Deodorant

Cypress Deodorant is an all natural, handmade, organic deodorant. Baking soda neutralizes the bacteria that causes odor and organic arrowroot powder helps you to feel dry while allowing you to still sweat and release toxins. These powders are mixed in a base of moisture rich and anti-microbial organic coconut oil and organic shea butter to soothe skin. With essential oils of Cypress, Copal and Lavender that cleanse and keep your armpits smelling fresh. This combination, texture, smell and effectiveness isn't something DIY deodorants can come close to. And we do hope you're either using this Cypress Deodorant or making your own. 

Ingredients: Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Beeswax, Arrowroot, Baking Soda, and Essential Oil of Copal, Cypress, and Lavender.

Comes in a 2 oz. Amber Glass Jar.

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We've Sharpened Our Product Photography - Gallivan Creative - Bend, Oregon Photo Studio

Thanks to the talented duo over at Gallivan Creative –– a Bend, Oregon based photo, and brand studio –– we've sharpened up our product photography status on both our online store here and our Etsy shop.

Spoiler: we have a second, and third photo shoot to complete with Gallivan. This first one was focused on establishing a consistent style, strategy, and photographing all the handmade and found goods that round-out the Found Natural Goods' Etsy shop. With the first photo shoot behind us, we have all the smaller, handmade items photographed –– sage smudge sticks, organic beeswax, handmade candles in crocks, solid brass tags with custom hand stamped messages –– the larger products and lifestyle shots still lingering. 

Preparing with Gallivan was a fun and organic process given both of our wheelhouses and personalities (not all photographers are as open and flexible as Caitlin, and not all founders have been art directors ––  talk about a killer combination of talent in that studio!). Showing inspiration via Pinterest and tossing out ideas for what Found could be in a word, then building on that one word with a visual example to elevate it. We built off each other to determine a game plan and come day-of the shoot, we had a great volley of ideas and products at their studio.  

Our intent was to bring a level of luxury with a twist of surrealism which we accomplished with the shadow warp and clever styling thanks to a string of fishing line. Which in our minds, elevates our the simplicity of our products into something that's anything but pedestrian –– an elegant presentation of something we love and value, and to others may appear as just sage, just pine sticks, just beeswax, et cetera. Gallivan categorized our result as "bright and clean brands" and we'll take that description any day.

'Twas a pleasure, Gallivan. Until next time!  

"Eco-Home Goods" Means Organic, Whole Foods Too

When I was first launching Found Natural Goods, I was in the midst of taking on the candida diet weeks before modeling for a big client with my modeling agency, Sports Lifestyle Unlimited. In buying basketfuls of organic produce, it was apparent that there was a common thread in the [Found Natural Goods online] store, the products I was creating, and what my other career of sports modeling would need in order to thrive. I saw that common thread as a healthy home, a highly considered diet, conscious consumption in things and food –– an eco home through-and-through. 

There are a handful of go-to recipes I make on a weekly basis that are mostly variations of tacos, salads, bowls, and veggies stuffed with other veggies. This is a simplistic way of describing it all, but, it's also quite accurate. 

Last week, I discovered Love & Lemons. A website packed full of delicious veggie recipes. If you're more of a freestyler in the kitchen like myself, I highly recommend merging this recipe's veg bowl concept with this recipe's broth and mushrooms. 

There's a meditative way that you can shop for all the veggies slowly and mindfully in the store, come home, soak 'em in an organic citrus wash, chop carefully with your favorite knife on a beautiful cutting board, and then play with all the ingredients that has become a favorite pastime of mine. Cooking in general is. But, when you take the time to taste what you're making, play with textures, not rush through the process and then enjoy a meal with a loved one, two, or three –– that's when I feel like I've succeeded. 

Thank you Love & Lemons for sharing your talents. Check them out! 

Found en México

by Found Natural Goods Founder and Curator, Jacqueline Smith

On the plane ride home from this most recent trip south to México, it occurred to me that this was my 11th time in the country. Which kind of shocked me. Granted, it's over the course of 31 years––my first trip being at 8 years old. Most of my trips have been centered around seeing and being with my family, and when I was much younger. But, as an adult, I've kept coming back. Every trip totally different in intent, destination, duration––but all so familiar.  

This last trip was about one-on-one time with my guy, a break from the to-do list, some reprieve, and lots of good food and lots and lots of warm sun. We were successful in choosing no Christmas gifts for each other this year––but an experience, together!   

All are handmade by Méxican artisans of all mediums, selected by hand one-by-one for their combined beauty, function, and originality.

While on the beach, or eating, or walking, or running, or just heading off for drinks and dinner––I'm confronted with the arts everywhere I look. Arts not meaning fine art, or expensive, or even intentional. The resourcefulness, the hard-working, the handmade, the hands-on, and many, many textiles and colors of the country are undeniable. Visually, it's always so pleasing––which is hard to type out because the poverty is also so undeniable too. 

Suffice to say, touching everything the always kind Méxican vendors put in front of me and dipping into every store was calling my name, quite loudly! I became awash by the idea that I could support these makers while finding beautiful, original works of functional art, and bring them home to share. Ones guided by FOUND NATUAL GOODS' way -- "beautiful goods found in nature: eco home goods, handmade jewelry, and organic beauty products."

And so, I did! Look what I've found! All one-of-a-kind things I'd keep myself if I wasn't a minimalist at heart. They are here to be shared with you all. I hope you find them as unique and special as I do. All are handmade by Méxican artisans of all mediums, selected by hand one-by-one for their beauty, function, and originality.     

HAND STAMPED SOLID BRASS KEY TAGS

by Found Natural Goods Founder and Curator, Jacqueline Smith

I drug this once heavily water-drenched piece of wood from Wallowa Lake a couple years back, before Found began.  

Today it's collecting all of my mantra medallion slip-ups I've made over the years, in a fish-like scale pattern––making the wood appear as a golden mermaid tail. It's actually really lovely to have around. 

Recently, it was brought to my attention by the lovely Julia of Feather Divine, at a Bazaar this past summer, that they're not "slip-ups" but really great, beautiful, meaningful brass key tags full of character. Put them out and into the world, woman! 

Against my type-a grain, I'm following suit and loving it! By the minimalist-at-heart-self loves that I'll have fewer things around my studio, and the medallions are going to people who respond to them! Win-win. 

Note: the coins that are priced at $18 are the slip-ups amongst other mantras I've hammered at my own accord. Or, make a custom commission when adding The Law of Attraction in Brass to your cart. Enjoy! 

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INTO the WOODS, Holiday Market 2017

by Found Natural Goods Founder and Curator, Jacqueline Smith

Typically, I'll blog before an event I'm attending as a maker, or especially, as a Producer. Not weeks after. But, this year, it was a bit nutty leading up to our outdoor event, INTO the WOODS Holiday Market! Logistics were abundant and it absolutely paid off––as it was so damn successful––for everyone involved. 

It was a lot of fun, and pretty magical––not a word I use very often––under the twinkle lights in our heated wedding tent, hot bourbon apple cider cocktails in-hand, endless hugs and friendly faces coming down to support both days, Christmas shopping wrapped and done, and new makers matched for Found Natural Goods (new objects launching soon!).

At this market, I took a unique approach and brought new inventory into my booth space––offering more than what's online: organic beauty products, handmade jewelry, and beeswax candles (which sold before I could get them to the event––to a woman who came over to buy a rug on craigslist none-the-less). I also brought down new scrap metal succulent sculptures made in collaboration with papa Larry, eco-home goods, and the newest category; one-of-a-kind gems. This category is where I feel like I can play a bit more, and bring found objects I adore, to you. 

Thank you to everyone for being so positive, helpful, interested, and supportive of local makers and artists. Until next year! xo

Oh yes, and––due to the high foot traffic––we made the news!

The Poetry of Material Things

This reel is badass. 

Found Fruit

My harvest month pastime: gathering fruit in my yard. #love

Photo Series: From Above

by Found Natural Goods Founder and Curator, Jacqueline Smith

Years ago, when I first moved to Minneapolis, MN for the hell of it––a job in Wisconsin didn't pan out and I wanted to get to a metro quickly. Turns out, I'm a PNW country girl. Not, a mid-western country girl. There is a difference and I felt so out of water in the football, cheese, flat, lake-effect negative degree cold winter of 2010. Also known as Snowmageddon. Yep. I can do snow, but when I'm able to play in it! 

So, I escaped! I went to Puerto Vallarta, México for a couple of months, left my car at some random girls apartment off Craigslist––she kindly said she'd start it every week or so––and sought after family time with my grandparents, surf, bronzed skin, tacos, tequila, and daily beach runs. 

This was my view, photo above, from the plane ride down. I melted when I saw the coastline of México––desolate, bare, dry, so colorful against the Pacific. The clouds' shadows reminded me of a surrealist painting and I've even attempted to paint this scene myself a couple of times. It hangs in my office today. 

Other Photo Series

• Looking Up MPLS
• Non-Graffiti Graffiti
• Natural Gradients
• Horizon Lines

Several more "From Above" images below:

Emily Gibbons Jewelry, Oregon Badlands Photoshoot

by Found Natural Goods Founder and Curator, Jacqueline Smith

Last weekend, I was fortunate enough to be asked to model for a talented jewelry maker here in Bend; Emily Gibbons Jewelry. After the first photo, the photographer Toni asked me what I was thinking about. I told her I was trying to remember that I'm home in the Badlands. I think what I meant was, I felt a little out of place in my shiny boots, makeup, and white silky dress. Growing up in the desert, I was a tomboy covered in moon dust inside my juniper tree forts. 

Even so, I still felt beautiful and fortunate. But a little silly. I embraced it and loved every moment. This photo encapsulates the feeling I had in that moment––a little high maintenance but fabulous in a gorgeous setting. 

Stay tuned for photos! 

barefootblissyoga.com

emilygibbonsjewelry.com

Chef's Table Inspiration vs. Search Engine Optimization

by Found Natural Goods Founder and Curator, Jacqueline Smith

Last year, the first episode of Chef's Table blew me away––like most. As someone who LOVES food but doesn't watch TV doesn't own a TV and has a hard time conversating on pop culture, music, actors names, or the latest app, snapchat, etc.–– to my surprise, I'm sold. After episode one, I even made a Facebook post on the series and set to watch the rest in an immediate fashion. Totally out of character for me. 

So, I'm really fucking inspired by this show, and at the same time, I'm launching Found Natural Goods online. It's my project, not client work, risky as ever, total time sucker, all about things that I love in life, things that make my days a little bit more lovely, and I actually want to do it. But, my way. 

In that fashion, alongside my defiant personality, I launch Found Natural Goods with a home page named "preface" and a blog titled "pastime." I'm stoked. But friends immediately say, "Hey, you know maybe you should do it like everyone else so people know how to use your site. It's kind of confusing." I ignored them.

I'm watching Massimo Bottura name his dishes like I'm naming my products! There's an avant-garde approach I'm taking and I'm hoping it translates and customers can feel the difference of shopping on my site versus a commercial one. Instead of "Stamped Round Brass Tag" I'm beside myself in pure joy entitling my hand-stamp round brass tags as "The Law of Attraction in Brass." It's The Five Ages of Parmigiano Reggiano! I'm working on my own project and having fun. In my mind, I have arrived.

A year later, today, I'm not killing it like I'd envisioned, wanted, hoped to. I've been totally absorbed by client work, my many, many, outdoor hobbies, dating, family, my sports modeling career, traveling whenever possible, and maintaining that balance I've blogged about before. I'm still excited by Found Natural Goods and it has become sustainable already. But now instead of being pumped to do things differently, I'm now pumped to track all this recent backend work I've been doing –– what I should have done from the start. I'm now adhering to the book. I'm doing what I tell clients to do in the first meeting.

I'm on the computer a lot more these days; entering metadata, naming products with accordance to their keywords and winning word combinations, and creating business profiles on sites that apparently matter. But, it's worth it. I believe in Found Natural Goods. This is my take two. It's a much smarter approach to running an online store. I want Found Natural Goods to reach a greater community than I could ever imagine, and I think this is how I'm going to achieve it.

But come round three, I'm going back to the product names that make me smile inside even with their shit SEO rankings. Until then, I am keeping The Law of Attraction in Brass as is. She's still live. 

Cheers to trying, trying again, again, and yet again!