Saturday March 18th turned out to be a perfect day for a festival. Mid 60s light wind and plenty of people checking out our wares. I think it may have even reached into the low 70s for a second or two. It was a family affair as I brought wife and daughter along to help or shop im not sure what they did most. It was nice to have some company as I normally do these smaller events by myself.

The stage was nearby so we were able to watch the bands and see everyone get their head shaved for a great cause. I did not partake in the shaving of my head. I think my wife was glad i didn't.  

There was a small petting zoo and I couldn't leave without a selfie with the animals. I got a few with these beautiful llamas. There was a goat that was very friendly and enjoyed a good scratch around the ears. 

Next week April 1st we will be in Chesterfield for the Spring Brew Thing at Chesterfield Town Center. 12-6. Sample from Virginia craft breweries, partake from some of your favorite Richmond area food trucks, enjoy an afternoon of great music and of course stop by our tent and check out some new wooden sunglass styles we just got in. We are sure you will enjoy them. 

We just finished our first festival of the season at Shamrock the Block in Scotts Addition Richmond Va. It was CCCCCCOOOOOLLLLLLDDDDD. Like 44 degrees cold in the sun. Well the sun disappeared from our side of the street around 2pm and it really got cold. Not ideal sunglasses weather but it was sunny so I was able to talk to and even sell some PLANK wood sunglasses to some great customers who braved the icy wind and walk down to our tent.  Our next festival is coming up this Saturday in Innsbrook- St Paddys Day Palooza on the 18th. I am hoping for warmer weather for sure! Stop by and check out our new wood bow ties and lapel pins. 

PLANK has a new sweepstakes set up for you to win a pair of our popular Boulevard sunglasses. Just head up to the tab up top and select sweepstakes and enter to win. Or head over to our Facebook page and enter there as well. Tell your friends for extra entry's!  

March 11th is the first festival of the year for us. Shamrock the Block down in Scotts Addition Richmond Virginia will be a BIG first festival. Last year over 40,000 people came thru to listen to some great music, drink some beer, eat some food and of course to buy some of our wooden sunglasses. This year we have added our wood bow ties and wood lapel pins. We are stoked this year to have also our photo booth set up for all of our festivals for our customers (or anyone else) that wants to take a picture with. 

March is booked already and we will start booking into April and May soon. 
March 18th we will be at St Paddys Palooza in Innsbrook. 
March 25th we will be at Corks and Cuisine in Lynchbrook.
March 31 April 1st we will be up in Maryland for the Beer and Bourbon and BBQ fest. 

1. They are very cool and unique.
When couples are thinking of different ways to stand out from other wedddings they look for unique and spectacular ways to wow their guests. Our wood sunglasses, bow ties and lapel pins are just that, WOW factor 10. From the color of wood to the unique grain of each item your guests will be envious of your decision to go with wood accessories for your cool and unique wedding.

2. They make great gifts for the wedding party. Groomsmen or bridesmaids. 
What a great keepsake for anyone in the wedding party. You can mix and match colors, woods and accessories to make the perfect gift for anyone. They get to stand out in the wedding and get to take home an awesome gift that can be used everyday. 

3.  Quality and great price.
PLANK uses quality woods and craftsmenship in all of our products. We keep our prices low enough that they wont dent your wedding budget. We offer 20% off the entire order when  you order more than 5 items from our store. Email us at info@plankeyewear.com for details and help with putting together something for your wedding. 

Black Friday Traditions
Black Friday is the busiest retail shopping day of the year. Why black? It refers to retailers being well into the positive “black”, opposed to the negative “red” due to their high volume of transactions and sales. When and where the term and tradition originated is a bit up to debate, but most believe the tradition of beginning your Christmas or Hanukah shopping the day after Thanksgiving began in the 1930s Philadelphia. It wasn’t until the 1960s they day was giving an official name.
What To Expect When Shopping On Black Friday

If you have never experienced the crowds of the day after shopping, then you must prepare yourself. Many stores open at the crack of dawn, or before. Some even open on Thanksgiving evening, or at midnight. Stores that offer rock bottom prices, often have shoppers standing in long lines, or camping out the night before opening. Why? To access the limited quantity of rock bottom electronics, clothing, toys, and more!
Black Friday Evolves

With the growing popularity of online shopping, Cyber Monday was born in 2005—which is the busiest online sales shopping day of the year. Since the day after and Cyber Monday sales are geared toward major brands, Small Business Saturday is the day after Black Friday—in which shoppers are encouraged to visit their small local retailers.
As the popularity of these 3 shopping days continues to evolve, many stores start many of their sales early. This allows shoppers who aren’t a fan of the crowds the ability to benefit from the sales. However, there will always be special same-day sales.

Fall is in full swing, meaning you are sure to be out enjoying your favorite fall activities. From hiking through your favorite trail to enjoy the beauty of the changing leaves, to hunting, fishing, cycling, and more—you must not forget to protect your eyes.
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Why Choose Bamboo Sunglasses? 
As you can see, PLANK eyewear is designed to be a stylish alternative to standard plastic frames—but our wood frames are also durable enough to keep up with your active lifestyle. Choose from bamboo, walnut, pear, or zebra wood.

It Might Be Chilly But Your Eyes Still Require Protection 
Many cold weather climates enjoy crystal clear skies, and bright sunny days. Although the sun feels good, it can create a glare that makes it difficult to see the trail or path ahead. Increase visibility, and protect your eyes with our stylish UVA/UVB sunglasses.

Dress Up Your Casual Attire 
While the bulk of your fall outdoor attire is more function than fashion, you can personalize your outfit with sunglasses, footwear, hats, gloves, and scarves.
Our goal is to provide you with stylish and functional year-round wood sunglasses. Keep a pair in your car just in case, and mix and match your favorite frames to complement your signature style. 

With regards to trends in shades or sunglasses, one of the most admired trends are wooden frame sunglasses. If you were not aware of this fashion, then its time know why you must consider this and what makes then a good option to buy.

1. Environmental Impact

Now, more than ever, a lot of people are concerned with the effect things have on our environment. One of the best things about the use of wood sunglasses is the effect which they have, or rather don’t have on the effect of the environment. Not like their counterparts, metal and plastic frames, wood does not hurt our environment. During the process of manufacturing plastic and metal frames there can be damage done to the environment. What is more, in the events your metal or plastic frames are broken and aren’t repairable, they end up in landfills where they do not decompose. Wood sunglasses on the contrary will decompose, making them eco-friendly.​Uniqueness Each pair of sunglasses with wood frames is diverse from the next as of the exclusivity of each piece of wood which is utilized. Buying wooden frame sunglasses means you have a one of kind sunglasses. Each pair has a different grain combination making it exclusive and unique.

1. Durability

Wooden sunglasses are very durable and could survive a fall, drop as well as a slide across the dash of your car. Wood sunglasses are treated in order to keep the timber tough, long lasting as well as secured from drying out which in turn keeps them durable.

1. Stand Out and Lightweight

Your sunglasses must represent your personality, and make sure also that your sunglasses are not boring. Wooden frame sunglasses stand out from the rest, and there are reviews online that show how happy and excited customers are when using this kind of sunglasses. Apart from being unique, it is also very lightweight; however, it can all depend on the thickness of wood which is utilized.

1. Countless Options Accessible

As trend in styles of frame changes, so do the style designers making utilizing wood materials in their sunglasses frames. Wood frames not just follow trends; they are an unbelievable trend in and of themselves. People looking for new sunglasses could find many designs available in the eco-friendly materials. Wood and bamboo sunglasses are available in various colors, styles as well as kind of wood utilized. Some are available in walnut, oak, mahogany and bamboo, which is the most popular one.
If you want to stand out from the rest, choose a pair of eco-friendly and stylish wood framed sunglasses which show off your personal style. 

I am from Minnesota originally and I am a huge Viking fan. Through good times and bad times, I have always supported the team and followed them enthusiastically.  Recently I have been adding more Viking gear to my collection when I noticed sunglasses were missing. Lo and behold I own a sunglasses business. Duh. I got a pair of my Forest Hill curved bamboo sunglasses made with the Purple and Gold color scheme of the Mn Vikings. They couldn'thave turned out any better. I did forget to put purple mirror lenses but this is just my first prototype. I will be adding this and a few other NFL team colors to my sunglasses shortly. If you want me to put one for your team let me know in the comments below. 

I have the VCU and Tech color schemes currently on the Church Hill styles that I sell at festivals. I will be adding them to the website store very shortly. I really like the two tone look on our shades along with the wood grains that come through.