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Team have done it again! Shane, Karen and I went to southern Mexico and Guatemala in July, in search of new artisans and stylistic inspiration to create something new. We’ve been wanting to expand our textile possibilities for some time now. We are thrilled to show you what we came up with! Rugged Guatemalan leather combined with a hand-woven cotton textile. Strikingly vibrant, built to last, functionally versatile: a new take on our popular Bravo Clásico tool holder for the Vanagon Westfalia, and the Seat Poncho for (almost) any vehicle. We are starting a first production run of these and are taking pre-orders at www.venturelibre.com &

We (. and I) took many of these! 😂📸

Another neato vehicle portrait done! This one is of ‘s LR3. She wanted a Back to the Future flavor, which was fine by me, as it is one one my favorite movies! 🚙🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Looking back at February, it felt like Summer that weekend!

40 years ago today I met Jim Irwin, the eighth man to step foot on the Moon. It was a fantastic thing for me as an avid ‘space-kid’. My mum was very supportive of my enthusiasm and was integral to this event, all those years ago, being such a great memory. has just posted a blog about it. It details the evening’s events, as well as my impressions, and also Jim Irwin’s religious awakening while on the Moon. I’d love for you all to read it. A link is in my bio and here: https://bradfordcathedral.blog/2022/05/16/american-astronaut/

I know parking in Seattle is hard to find sometimes, but this is taking it a bit far, don’t you think ?

Nothing says PNW more than a cold rainy day in May, when it was a hot sunny one the day before! Nevertheless, my spirit is kept warm by the good company of and and . Shane and I are visiting the PV crew to talk shop. The bonus is that there is a Cinco de Mayo shindig happening this evening, too! Margaritas, tacos, Vanagons and friends -sounds like a great time! If you’re in Seattle come say hi.

It’s been a busy start to the year! I’m launching a new footwear brand with my co-founders Tim Bartels and Brad Bischel called Velous , the most comfortable sandals you will find. They are recovery sandals, the optimal footwear to help your feet recover from the wear and tear of sports and demanding activities. Featuring incredibly soft foam, cradled on a stable sole; breathable uppers for moisture wicking amazingness.
•If you’re an athlete and need something to wear to and from whatever you do, these are perfect!
•If you’re a hiker and want something comfortable to wear on the way home, these are perfect!
•If you’re camping and walking around, these are perfect!
•If your job has you on your feet all day, these are perfect!
Basically if you are active in any way, you are using your feet and putting a lot more strain on them than you realize. Wearing these shoes, with all the technical things we’ve packed into them, will help your feet RECOVER!

We are making available a 20% off code to friends and family. The code is FF20 and is valid until Feb 15. Check out and treat your feet!

You all know me as a van owner, off-roader and whatnot. A designer of t-shirts, decals and gear. But I’m also a footwear designer and drawer of many things. I decided to begin a new IG account, to cater purely to all aspects of what I draw and design. Both serious and spontaneous. From million pair selling shoes, to doodles for my son, to entrepreneurial things like a greetings card collection. Things from the past and things from the present. I’d be honored if you followed along with me.

taking some killer shots a couple of weekends ago! 💪

climbing the mountains of Sheridan…