Gearing Up for Festival Season
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.
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PLANK Eyewear Wood Sunglasses Blog
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 [email protected] 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. 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.
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. Polarized lenses reduce glare on water, pavement, and other reflective surfaces by filtering light coming from different angles. These special lenses make colors and objects appear clearer, so you can see every detail of the open road, golf course, or mountain trail ahead. But not every pair of sunglasses is polarized! Trying to determine if your shades are polarized? We’ll show you a few quick and easy methods to learn if your sunglasses are polarized. Polarized sunglasses are all the rage these days. And why not? There are many benefits to wearing polarized lenses, such as reducing eyestrain and improving vision by blocking excess glare. Heck, for some people, polarized sunglasses can even help lessen or eliminate headaches. All of which is great if you are planning to buy new sunglasses. But what if you already own a pair and don't know or remember whether they are polarized? Do you have to just buy a new pair? Not necessarily. There are several easy ways to determine whether or not your current sunglasses are already polarized. Check out our guide to determining whether or not your sunglasses are already polarized—these tips might save you more than money—they could also save your eyesight. Read This Article: This is so meta it may just blow your mind, but if you wear your sunglasses while reading this article, you may be able to determine whether they are polarized. That's because most modern computer screens utilize the same glare-reducing technology as polarized lenses. If you tilt your glasses while looking at a computer monitor through polarized glasses, portions of your screen will become blank or go dark. The same is true of LCD display screens such as the ones on a gas pump. Crazy, right? Go Fishing: One of the primary benefits of wearing polarized lenses is cutting down on glare, such as the glare you get off a car windshield. Polarized sunglasses are also great at reducing the glare of the sun reflecting off water. If your sunglasses are polarized, instead of only seeing the surface of a lake or river, you will suddenly be able to see through the glare and into the water below. Catching all those fish down there, on the other hand, is up to you. Phone A Friend: If you know somebody who owns polarized sunglasses, figuring out if your own lenses are polarized is as easy as phoning a friend. All you need is their cooperation - and, of course, their glasses. First, hold up your glasses and theirs simultaneously and look through both pairs at the same time. Then, rotate one pair of sunglasses about 60 degrees. If both pairs of glasses are polarized, the overlapping area will darken as they filter out excess light. If your pair isn't polarized, however, you won't notice any difference. Check The Label: Most new polarized sunglasses come with a sticker on one of the lenses stating that the glasses are polarized. But some companies take things a bit further and actually mark their polarized sunglasses in a more permanent fashion. Some even etch the word "polarized" into the bottom edge of the left lens. As a result, even if you bought your glasses months or years ago, it's possible a quick inspection may turn up clues you never even noticed before. If you determine that your wood sunglasses aren’t polarized, a trip to your eye doctor can solve this problem. Your local eye doctor is able to swap out the lenses in any frames for polarized lenses, typically in a week or less. For those full-time glasses wearers, you can even have your eye doctor add your prescription to your polarized sunglasses.  1) They wore/made the first snow goggles or eye-wear traditionally used by the Inuit people of the Arctic to prevent snow blindness.The wood goggles are traditionally made of a piece of bone, ivory, or wood pierced with slits and look pretty awesome! They could be considered the first polarized style of sunglasses as they were made to cut down the glare of the snow.  2) Sunglasses made from flat panes of smoky quartz, which offered no corrective powers but did protect the eyes from glare were used in China in the 12th century or possibly earlier. Also, Ancient documents describe the use of such crystal sunglasses by judges in ancient Chinese courts to conceal their facial expressions while questioning witnesses. Now you know why professional poker players play with sunglasses!  3) James Ayscough began experimenting with tinted lenses in spectacles in the mid-18th century. These were not "sunglasses" as such; Ayscough believed blue- or green-tinted glass could correct for specific vision impairments. Protection from the sun's rays was not a concern of his.  4) It wasn't until the 20th century that modern-type sunglasses came to be. In 1929, Sam Foster, founder of the Foster Grant company sold the first pair of Foster Grant sunglasses on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, NJ. By 1930, sunglasses were all the rage.  5) With World War II brewing in 1936, Ray Ban designed anti-glare aviator style sunglasses, using polarized lens technology newly created by Edwin H. Land, founder of the Polaroid Corporation. They also designed a slightly drooping frame perimeter to maximally shield an aviator’s eyes, which repeatedly glanced downward toward a plane's instrument panel. Fliers were issued the glasses at no charge, and the public in 1937 was able to purchase the model that banned the sun's rays as Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses.  And that takes us to PLANK Eyewear! Unique and fashionable. Lightweight and comfortable. 
Check out Tyler sporting some PLANK sunglasses on this clip. Watch until the end to see them! Pretty awesome to see someone on tv wearing our brand. Check out more adventures of the Pinwheel and PLANK on the Wicked Tuna.
The last few weeks have been super hot and uncomfortable doing festivals so I took a break. This weekend we will resume festival activities at Great Grapes Food and Wine festival in Leesburg, VA. I love it up in this area of Virginia. Great people, great festivals and great scenery. I always enjoy the drive to this area at least when i get off I95. I will be there with all of my wood framed sunglasses and a few new styles to show off that might hit my product line up soon. Stop by and check us out!  The very next day we will be back in Richmond for the Watermelon Festival! Sunday August 14th in Carytown. You cant miss it! Grab some watermelon and then stop by to see our eco friendly wood sunglasses.  |
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