WHY Louisville

The WHY Louisville Blog has moved!

2010-08-11T15:21:00.005-04:00

Our blog has a new home at WHYLouisville.com! It's nestled warmly in our shiny new website. Head over to WHYLouisville.com to check it out!

We'll leave the good ol' Blogger blog online for posterity's sake, but be sure to check out WHYLouisville.com for the new product highlights and humorous witticisms you've come to tolerate here on this site.

New Items from Hound Dog Press

2010-08-02T16:14:00.003-04:00

We've got new letterpress postcards and greeting cards thanks to the boys down at Hound Dog Press, your friendly neighborhood letterpress shop located right in downtown Louisville.

Greeting Cards (available exclusively at WHY Louisville!) include:

Postcards include:

Attractions & Oddities

2010-07-20T14:00:00.002-04:00

All of the strange and wonderful things you find at WHY Louisville now have their own home on the Web. Check out our new Attractions & Oddities page to learn more about The Bearwolf, our spinning Wheel of Awesome, the Mysterious Half Door, and other fun WHY Louisville-isms.

You-Doo Dolls

2010-07-02T13:54:00.002-04:00

Got an inkjet printer and an insatiable blood vendetta against someone who's inconveniently filed a restraining order against you?

No? Just us?

Regardless, anyone can enjoy a You-Doo Doll from Noted LLC. It's a whole kit for creating a Voodoo doll of virtually anyone. The kit includes an inkjet iron-on transfer sheet and doll-sized shirt, skirt, and pants.

As you can see, we've taken the liberty of Voodooing Tricia and Jonathan. Go ahead and right-click their picture and "save-as" to magically transfer Tricia and Jonathan into your computer where they'll have to battle a Tron-esque super-villain in order to escape.

Stay Classy, Louisville

2010-07-01T12:32:00.008-04:00

You've come to know and love WHY Louisville as the place to get a ridiculous, or adorable, or ridiculously adorable T-shirt. But sometimes your in-laws come over for dinner. You have to throw that T-shirt in the closet and put on something a little fancier. Something you might even use a clothes hanger for. There's no need to head to the Mall-o-Plex just yet. We've still got you covered.

Fleur-de-Lis Polo Tee
It'll work on the golf course. Or in da club. Or anywhere else you may be apt to wear a polo shirt. Printed on 100% cotton American Apparel brand polo tees.

Fleur-de-Lis Leisure Dress
There's nothing classier than a Louisville lady in a leisure dress. Printed on 100% combed cotton American Apparel brand leisure dresses.

Five Year Anniversary Wrap-up

2010-06-21T15:24:00.008-04:00

We had a blast this past weekend celebrating five years of WHY Louisville-ness. Between the celebrities, the free T-shirts, and the unveiling of our new sidewalk sign, there was hardly enough Saturday to contain all of the fun!

Here's a little taste of what you were missing if you couldn't make it down. Check out even more photos on our Facebook page. A big, big thanks to John Wurth at Hatch Creative for the excellent photography.

Abe and his lady admirers

Our new sidewalk sign, waiting for a face to fill it in.

The Colonel and Bearwolf trade stock tips.

Tricia thinks something's funny. Daniel is skeptical.

An orchestra of creepy cymbol monkeys play their creepy cymbol tunes with joy and jubilation.

It's our birthday!

2010-06-16T12:39:00.003-04:00

Did you know that WHY Louisville is turning five years old? That's, like, ancient in Bearwolf years. We'll be celebrating the occasion on June 19 with some great birthday party treats:

Live Appearances by The Bearwolf, Abraham Lincoln, and Colonel Sanders
A free T-shirt giveaway with purchases over $15
Public unveiling of our new carnival cutout sign (illustrated by Col. JD Wilkes of The Legendary Shack*Shakers)
Fun, games, surprises, What-Have-You!

Celebrations will be going on all day, and live appearances will be from 1:00 to 2:00. Come on down to 1583 Bardstown Road on June 19 to see what all the fuss is about!

Oh, you're an avid Facebook user? Go ahead and RSVP on our Facebook event page!

Hey, Handsome.

2010-06-14T13:36:00.004-04:00

Try as he might, Papa couldn't keep his pipe smoke from spelling out the names of random U.S. cities. "Cleveland, Ohio" it would say. "El Paso, Texas". One time he even got "San Juan, Puerto Rico", even though it's a U.S. protectorate.

But his all-time favorite was "Louisville, Kentucky". He loved the way those dainty little letters dissolved into the night air. "Hey Handsome," they seemed to say. "I like your mustache."

The World Cup on Your Tabletop

2010-06-09T12:24:00.005-04:00

"Just because I'm 45, overweight, asthmatic, and cripplingly nearsighted doesn't mean I'll never play in a FIFA World Cup," you tell yourself.

But it does. It does mean you'll never play in a FIFA World Cup. Not even for a minute. Never in this lifetime. Your cleats will never touch the rye grass of Ellis Park Stadium. We're sorry to be the ones to break it to you.

Once you stop crying, you should come into WHY Louisville for some retail therapy. Clear all those Taco Bueno wrappers off your coffee table and make room for Tabletop Foosball. It's exactly like the World Cup, except the players have been cruelly impaled by a giant steel bar and there aren't any yellow cards to deal with.

They're like iPhone apps, but real.

2010-06-02T11:30:00.008-04:00

Are your kids learning how to read and write? Do they love the great outdoors? Sewing? Binge drinking? Chances are, there's a kit for that.

Dumpling Dynasty presents an assortment of attractively illustrated tin kits complete with all of the essential tools one needs to explore the world of arts and crafts, "adult beverages", and even exploration itself. Available now at WHY Louisville!

Writing Kit Includes

Notebook
Pencils in assorted colors
Chinese writing stencil
Self-inking stamp
Eraser

Happy Hour Kit Includes

Four tin coasters
Asian cocktail guide
Flamingo stirrers
Chinese-style cocktail parasols

Bunny Sewing Kit Includes

Needles and thread
Bunny fabric pattern
Bunny stuffing
"Adventures of My Bunny" notepad and pencil set

Explorer Kit Includes

Vintage-style flashlight
Magnifying glass
Metal compass
String with knot guide
Notebook and pencil

Sewing Kit Includes

Scissors and seam ripper
Pins, needles, and safety pins
Tape measure
Assorted thread reels and buttons
Thimble

MY Ukulele Kit: Some Suggestions

2010-05-26T11:14:00.007-04:00

As we all know, the "My Ukulele" build-it-yourself kit from WHY Louisville is pretty awesome. It's got all the pieces you need to build your very own ukulele with basic hand tools and minimum of woodworking skill. But the best part? It comes unfinished, so you can turn it into a work of art!

Are you having trouble deciding exactly what to do with your blank ukulele canvas? Allow us to give you a few crudely illustrated ideas for inspiration:

A lovely luau scene. Its loveliness will make your audience forget that you really don't know how to play the ukulele.

The Hawaii Governor's Seal. It's great for your ukulele if you happen to be the Hawaiian governor, or are an especially big fan of the Hawaiian gubernatorial process.

That fat guy from Lost. Just because everyone's favorite show is over, doesn't mean we have to see less Hurley. If you think you've got the artistic chops, slap his mug on your ukulele!

I Heart Kentucky Silver Necklace

2010-05-19T11:24:00.003-04:00

Our new I Heart Kentucky silver necklace is an elegant ornament brimming with love for the Bluegrass State. It's also a pretty accurate depiction of what things would look like if a giant heart-shaped meteor were to plow into the Earth, creating a crater filled with love on the outskirts of Frankfort.

The .999 pure silver Kentucky charm is made from PMC (Precious Metal Clay) and hangs from a 16" sterling silver chain. Charm measures 1.5" wide. Each necklace is a unique, handmade piece.

A Twisted Way to Cool Your Drink

2010-05-18T14:41:00.002-04:00

Brain Freeze and Cold Blooded ice cube trays are a (relatively) socially acceptable way to live out your deepest, sickest fantasies of being a vampire and/or mad scientist. As a fringe benefit, they really keep your summertime cool-down drinks ice cold.

9th Annual Lebowski Fest

2010-05-12T16:53:00.005-04:00

The 9th Annual Lebowski Fest is coming up fast, and tickets are on sale now at WHY Louisville. This year's festival will feature music from The Felice Brothers and Thomas A. Minor and the Picket Line, in addition to the normal bowling, costumes, contests, and what-have-you we all know and love. Stop in soon to get the limited Achievers Weekend Pass to experience the whole shebang for a dicounted price. Better hurry, though, 'cause those suckers go fast!

Check out the Lebowski Fest website for, uh, more information, man.

Don't worry, WHY Louisville has a lot of Lebowski-related goods on hand to tide you over until the festival. Check out our selection of Lebowski Fest quote stickers, Lebowski tees, and an awesome limited edition "Nice Marmot" print by Jay Ryan.

High Art

2010-05-10T15:00:00.003-04:00

Works of art don't normally spend their time soaring dozens of feet above our heads, but the creative folks at Noted LLC have found a way to allow--nay, encourage--that sort of behavior. The "High Art" kite series includes the "Little Winged Demon" kite by Jan Kallwejt and the "Sky DuckWorm" kite by Julian Pablo Manzelli. Both kites are now available at WHY Louisville for $11.99. Kites measure 24" wide by 28" long and are made from durable nylon fabric. Easy assembly and flight instructions are included.

2 Carat Mug

2010-05-07T12:38:00.006-04:00

"Aw, honey! What a thoughtful Mother's Day gift! It's... a giant gaudy ring! In an unusually large box. You shouldn't have, dear. You really, really shouldn't have. Thank you...?"

"Shucks, Mom. You're not even gonna open the rest of the curiously large box? More Mother's Day surprises await!"

"There's more? Well, let's see here... Oh, my heavens! It's not a gaudy ring at all, but a beautifully crafted porcelain mug! What a nice surprise! Good thing, too, 'cause that ring is ugly as sin. There's no way I'd be able to show my face at the bridge club wearing something like that. I'll get the coffee brewing this instant!"

Momma's Mug

2010-05-05T11:44:00.004-04:00

Sure, you could go to some other gift store and get a mug that has just one nickname for your mom. But why limit her to a measly "World's #1 Mom"? She's so much more than that. Why not get her a Mother's Day mug that more accurately documents her greatness, like this one from Rock Paper Scissor?

Measures 3" in diameter by 3 3/4" tall. Dishwasher and microwave safe.

Last Minute Steamboat Race Prep

2010-04-28T13:04:00.004-04:00

Quick! There's still time to stop by WHY Louisville and pick up a Steamboat tee for Mom and the kids before The Battle of the Belles! The boat boards at 4:45, though, so you better make like the Belle herself and be quick about it.

What better way to cheer on the home team than with a curiously soft tri-blend American Apparel tee with a bubbly, happy steamboat drifting lazily down the river? And if you happen to miss the race, you can always re-enact it. Just grab a steamboat shirt for you and a friend, head down to Riverfront Park, and start jogging.

Horseshoes from Head to Waist

2010-04-27T13:15:00.004-04:00

It's not a bad idea to wrap yourself in some good luck charms before the big race on Saturday. Sure, the odds on your horse might be 99-1, but imagine the payoff! And those figures don't take into account the fact that you're wearing dozens of lucky horseshoes. You've got about 100 of them on your American Apparel tri-blend Horseshoe V-neck tee, and one beautifully crafted sterling silver horseshoe on your Lucky Horse necklace.

The bookmakers won't know what hit 'em!

Derby City Icons by Bill Green

2010-04-26T15:41:00.003-04:00

Did you know there's a tiny mullet hidden in the Derby City Icons shirt designed by Bill Green? With men's and women's sizes available, you and the misses can don your Icons shirts and go mullet hunting together. How romantic.

Horse #2 Takes the Roses!

2010-04-23T12:53:00.004-04:00

You could cut the tension with a knife! Watch as The Pink One trots her way into the finish line in our new electronic Desktop Derby Game.

One Mint Julep Ladies' Tee

2010-04-21T13:38:00.003-04:00

Not only is it a classic tune made famous by Mr. Raymond Charles, "One Mint Julep" is a great thing to wear on your T-shirt if you're placing your order at the bar and you're pressed for time. Printed on soft 100% cotton American Apparel ladies' tees.

Flasks and Shots Belong Together

2010-04-19T16:27:00.002-04:00

WHY Louisville provides the Fleur-de-Lis and Lincoln shot glasses and Fleur-de-Lis flasks. You'll have to provide your own stuff to put in them. (Luckily we're wedged between two of Bardstown Road's favorite liquor stores.)

Duuurrrrrbbbaaaaaayyyyyyy (bUrp)

2010-04-16T13:54:00.002-04:00

Time to head on down to Thundar! Let's run through the check list and make sure I have everything I need:

Warm cans of Circle K's cheapest beer: check
A cassette single of Sammy Hagar's timeless protest anthem "I Can't Drive 55": check
Economy pack of military grade fog horns: check
Giant horse costume: ...

Oh, crap! I forgot the horse costume! There's no WAY Caufield's is gonna have any left on such short notice. Jeez, I'll look like such a FOOL down there wearing nothing but people clothes. I mean, maybe if I had a T-shirt with a picture of me drinking beer and wearing a giant horse costume while yelling "DDUUURRRBBBAAAYYYY", all my horse costumed buddies would at least be able to appreciate the subtle irony.

Better stop by WHY Louisville--chances are they have a T-shirt like that.

You did it!

2010-04-14T11:29:00.003-04:00

After year upon grueling year of dedication and exhaustive training, you've finally made it! You've laughed in the face of adversity; you've made little work of the obstacles in your path. Your struggle and sacrifice have payed off now that you're standing atop a world class thoroughbred, jockey whip in hand, waiting anxiously for the starting gate to swing wide as the most important minute-and-a-half of your life lay before you...

Oh, you've never been a jockey in the Kentucky Derby? Seriously, why'd you let us go on and on with all that Eye of the Tiger crap? You could have said something. Oh, well. You're still a champion in our eyes. Here's a T-shirt!

Prepare Your Neck for Derby Season

2010-04-12T12:58:00.003-04:00

With Thunder Over Louisville still a few days away, we thought you might want to start gearing up for the Derby with something a little subtle. You wouldn't want to start wearing a full-on jockey uniform before the fireworks have even started, would you? How about wearing a real pretty sterling silver Lucky Horse Necklace instead.

Oh, I see. Not quite whimsical enough for you? Bam! Sterling silver Pegasus Necklace! Dripping with whimsy.

Kathleen Lolley Mechanical Owl T-shirt

2010-04-08T13:26:00.002-04:00

The art of Kathleen Lolley isn't just for oil paintings and CD jackets. It also looks mighty fine on a T-shirt! Especially a soft American Apparel tri-blend V-neck T-shirt like this one. Superfans can even wear the Mechanical Owl V-neck to the opening of Kathleen Lolley's "Owl vs. Crow" solo show tomorrow at WHY Louisville.

Kathleen Lolley Prints

2010-04-07T13:13:00.003-04:00

WHY Louisville is so pumped about "Owl vs. Crow", a solo art exhibit by Louisville's own Kathleen Lolley being hosted right here at 1583 Bardstown Road. The show will run from April 9 to May 9 and we're having an opening reception at 6:00pm on Friday, April 9. You're PERSONALLY invited to swing by the store and check out Kathleen's new, original work.

Not familiar with the work of Kathleen Lolley? Well, we happen to sell a bunch of her prints! Check out how awesome this stuff is:

Left to Right:

Wayfarer, Chloe, and Bridget Sunglasses are back!

2010-04-02T14:05:00.005-04:00

Wearing a pair of Wayfarers is like wearing the entire decade of the 1980s on your face. You instantly become Tom Cruise in Risky Business. You embody Don Henley's "Boys of Summer". Perhaps you'll wear your sunglasses at night. No matter how you choose to live in the past, you'll have a variety of color options in which to do it. And wayfarers with color block lenses are also available; what better way to bring the 1980s to your next bass fishing trip?

If Corey Feldman isn't really your cup of New Coke, we've also got a wide selection of color combinations in Chloe and Bridget style sunglasses to choose from. Heck! Sunglasses are only $12, so why not shade your face in all three styles? It's only gonna get brighter out there, you know.

WHY Louisville (2.0) Turns 1!

2010-04-01T11:32:00.004-04:00

Happy birthday, 1583 Bardstown Road! Though we've been catering to the city's insatiable appetite for Fleur-de-Lis since 2005, WHY Louisville opened the doors to its current location in April 2009. A special thanks to all of our customers for supporting us this past year.

Care to take a stroll down Memory Boulevard? Check out some photo essays on the before, during, and after phases of our little move down the street.

New Prints by Pedale Design

2010-03-24T13:56:00.005-04:00

Kentucky Bourbon

Cardinal

Indiana Sucks

As you may have guessed, Pedale Design is based in Louisville and is probably dang proud of it. Check out our ever-expanding art print selection to pick up these and dozens of other printed works.

(Hoosier friends take note: the opinions of Pedale Design do not necessarily reflect those of WHY Louisville or its staff, especially its staff with family ties to Indiana. Hi Grandma!)

"Baby we were..."

2010-03-12T14:20:00.007-05:00

Thanks to generations of well planned and meticulous animal husbandry, these little guys were literally Born to Run. A whole stable of Kentucky thoroughbreds gallop in unison across your side parts like a team of synchronized swimmers. Printed on a heather grey cotton/polyester/rayon tri-blend V-neck tee and available in unisex sizes XXS through XL.

Where's Kentu... oh, there it is.

2010-03-09T16:03:00.004-05:00

We've got a new shirt that turns you into a walking, talking elementary school geography class. The only lesson this particular class ever teaches is about where Kentucky is on a map of the continental United States. It's an easy A, really.

It's printed on a soft 50/50 cotton polyester American Apparel tee and is available in unisex sizes (XS through 2XL). Get yours in the store -or- shop online!

Hello, Hairy Gary!

2010-03-03T14:16:00.009-05:00

Let's welcome Hairy Gary to the WHY Louisville product catalog. Anyone remember these guys from young times? Behold what can be done to Gary with only minutes of time and a modicum of skill:

(L-R) General Ambrose Burnside, Hairy Gary

(L-R) Yours Truly, Hairy Gary

See what you can do with your own Hairy Gary. They're only $4.99 at WHY Louisville!

Welcome to Ridley's House

2010-02-25T14:07:00.003-05:00

Maybe it's too late to be a pre-pubescent child from the 1950s, but it's never too late to play games like one. Especially when Ridley's House of Novelties keeps churning out so many retro games and toys. WHY Louisville carries a whole line of kitchy novelties from Ridley's:

Box of 5 Classic Jokes (includes joy buzzer, trick gum, whoopee cushion, and more!)

Box of 5 Magic Tricks (includes Secret Taper Cards, Miracle Dice, Multiplying Balls, and more!)

Compendium of Games (dominoes, jacks, pick-up sticks, yo-yo, and marbles)

Flying Aeroplane Kit (rubber-band powered and ready to soar)

Ping Pong Set (everything you need to get a game going: balls, paddles, net, and carrying case)

Whoopee Cushion (self-inflating and particularly juvenile)

Yo-Yo (included instructions teach tricks like the Eiffel Tower and Flying Trapeze)

Coming to a WHY Louisville near you...

2010-02-17T14:49:00.005-05:00

WHY Louisville has always been excited about the artistic endeavors of Kathleen Lolley. In addition to carrying her awesome prints, totes, and T-shirts, we're excited to announce that WHY Louisville will be hosting an exhibition of original artwork by Kathleen beginning April 9, 2010. Here's just a little preview of what she's working on for the show:See you in April, Lolley fans!

Mugs o' Love from Rock Scissor Paper

2010-02-02T16:36:00.005-05:00

Top o' the mornin', Louisville. The folks at Rock Paper Scissor just put some perk in your dreary winter wake-up call thanks to some some love-covered mugs. You wouldn't want a "World's Greatest Golfer" mug to be the vessel for your Valentine's breakfast-in-bed coffee come February 14, would you? Even if she is the world's greatest golfer? Why not give her a proverbial hug-'n'-kiss with the XO Mug? Look at how happy that "O" is! So happy to bring her coffee to her. Equally as happy are the little guys on that Happy Hearts Mug. They never suffer from the Winter Blues. Especially when you fill them with some freshly brewed coffee and pair them with some heart-shaped fried eggs. These mugs are a surefire way to get Valentine's Day started off on the right foot--and we all know that's the only way for Valentine's Day to end on the right foot. Right? Catch our drift?

Other mugs in the new Rock Paper Scissor line include the Bicycle Mug, Owls Mug, and Top Dog Mug. All Rock Scissor Paper mugs are $11.99 and measure 3 3/4" tall by 3" in diameter. Mug comes boxed and is dishwasher and microwave safe. Available now at WHY Louisville and on the WHY Louisville Web Store.

Stitched Heart Ladies' Tee: She's Worth It, More or Less

2010-02-01T13:25:00.003-05:00

For your girlfriend's Valentine this year, you were probably planning on buying a blank T-shirt and painstakingly stitching a handmade Fleur-de-Lis heart patch onto the crest. Boy, you must love her a lot! But the handmade way involves sharp needles and could take several dozen minutes to an hour of your time. Do you really love her that much?

Save yourself the effort and a potential case of tetanus by picking up WHY Louisville's new Fleur-de-Lis Stitched Heart T-shirt. We've taken all that dangerous needle work out of the equation, and it'll only set you back $17.99. The stitched heart design is screen printed by hand on an exceptionally soft cotton ladies' tee. Available in sizes S through XL.

25% Off Hoodies And Jackets

2010-01-29T12:55:00.006-05:00

Not sure if you've checked the forecast lately, but apparently Louisville is due for some snow this weekend. We'd hate to picture you trudging through the slosh, your head held low, cursing the elements under your breath--all because you couldn't afford the appropriate outer layers. That "Someone In Kentucky Loves Me" shirt is nice and all, but it ain't gonna keep Old Man Winter in his rightful place.

Thankfully, WHY Louisville is slashing prices on all outer wear! Zip hoodies, pullovers, and stylish track jackets are now 25% off!

"Which 25%? The sleeves?"

Very funny, Statler and Waldorf. You'll get the entire garment, but it will cost you 25% fewer dollars than it did prior to this sale. See how that works?

Choose among the following warm-and-toasty products:

502 Pullover ~~$29.99~~ Now $22.99

City Seal Pullover ~~$29.99~~ Now $22.99

Fleur-de-Lis Zip Hoodie ~~$34.99~~ Now $25.99

Fleur-de-Lis Track Jacket~~$34.99~~ Now $25.99

Kids' T-Rex Hoodie~~$19.99~~ Now $14.99

Someone In Kentucky Loves ME??

2010-01-28T13:47:00.007-05:00

There's been quite a winter's chill out there lately, which can mean only one thing: love is in the air! February 14 is just around the corner, and things are getting awfully romantic at WHY Louisville. So romantic that we've decided to include millions of additional people in our line of "Someone in ___ Loves Me" tees. WHY Louisville's classic "Someone In Louisville Loves Me" is still available, of course, but now Kentuckians from Florence, Paducah, Monkey's Eyebrow, and all points in between can declare their love on a T-shirt.

The "Someone In Kentucky Loves Me" tee is printed on that super soft American Apparel tri-blend of cotton, polyester, and rayon: the trifecta of comfort. It's available in unisex sizes XS through XXL for only $17.99, in the store and online. (Sorry, "Stripey the Neighborhood Alley Cat" is not included with your purchase.)

Might We Suggest...

2010-01-13T17:26:00.004-05:00

Ever wonder what those beautiful people behind the counter at WHY Louisville would throw in their shopping cart if they were in your shoes? The new "Staff Picks" section of our Web store is a great way to pick their brains for some fan-tastic product suggestions. Our voluminous product catalog can intimidate, we know. Staff Picks is a great place to start your search for the perfect gift. Our particularly picky staff is more than happy to make some friendly suggestions of their favorite WHY Louisville goods.

While you're there, you'll get to know the WHY Louisville staff a little better with some factoids and trivia. Did you know that we have a clerk named Biscuit? That there's an actual, living, breathing dragon who works at WHY Louisville (and happens to be a hell of a screen printer)? Were you aware that our official-unofficial mascot was actually the official-official mascot for an entirely different and much larger corporation in the 1980s? We've stirred your curiosity, no doubt. Head to the Staff Picks page to learn all the details!

Where The WHY Louisville Tee Shirts Are

2009-12-30T15:48:00.002-05:00

There's nothing better than a well lit, well composed photo of Max Records, star of the feature film Where The Wild Things Are, wearing one of WHY Louisville's exclusive Robot Kids' Shirts--especially if that photo is taken by none other than the film's director, Spike Jonze.

Unfortunately, we don't have a photo like that.

What we do have is a blurry, back-lit photo of Max's little brother Sam wearing a Robot Kids' Shirt taken by none other than director Spike Jonze himself. (Don't worry. What Spike lacks in cell phone camera photography skills he more than compensates for in film directing skills.) Getting Spike Jonze's own amateur photo of Max Records' little brother in a WHY Louisville tee is second best. But according to the LEO Weekly Reader's Poll of 2009, so is WHY Louisville! So here's to being a silver medal winner, Sam!

Spike's photo of Sam and Max comes to us thanks to the folks behind We Love You So--a blog highlighting some of the Wild Things encountered by the crew of Where The Wild Things Are during production of the film.

Build Your Lomo Arsenal

2009-12-29T16:39:00.002-05:00

The next time Louisville gets a Big Snow, you know you're gonna want to fill your Facebook page with picture after picture of dreamy winterscapes. You could use the new fancy-pants digital you got from Santa, but why not take some shots with something a little different this Winter? How about a re-issue of a classic film camera from the late 20th century? WHY Louisville has a wide selection of Lomography cameras and film in stock. We've got Red and CMY Holgas, Diana F+s, Diana Minis, and even the Diana F+ Qing Hua. Be the envy of your Facebook news feed the next time Old Man Winter unleashes his worst upon the Derby City.

An Open Letter To Kathleen Lolley

2009-12-09T15:42:00.006-05:00

Oh, nationally renown Louisville-based artist Kathleen Lolley. Is there any holiday you can't conquer with your whimsy? You've already stunned and delighted us with your Lolley Land window display during Halloween. Now you've gone and turned Christmas into a Burton-esque dreamscape of nightmarish wonder.

Just look at what you've wrought upon the holidays this time:

A beautifully hand-crafted, limited edition Strawberry and Bee Christmas Tree Ornament. The anthropomorphic bee creature on the front is obviously up to no good and should be kept far away from innocent people's Christmas presents. On the back side of his strawberry home are a couple of bee minions on their way to do his dirty work. Gosh dang, Kathleen Lolley. The ornaments are adorable, captivating, and irresistible. And since they're only $25, no Christmas tree will be safe from your magic! How DO you do it?

As if the ornaments weren't enough, you had to go and make some amazing holiday cards, too. It's well known that more and more people are befriending and giving holiday gifts to Yetis this year, so obviously you jumped at the chance to make your "Friends With A Yeti" card as widely available as possible. It's as if you knew that I, personally, have an uncle who is a lovable Tree Being, and I'm always looking for the right way to wish him a happy Hanukkah. I really have no choice but to send him your "Owl & Tree Hug" card. And how did you know that my sister constantly has an owl friend perched upon her right shoulder? How can she resist your "Happy Holidays" card that features none other than an owl perched upon a girl's right shoulder? Truly you are a warden of magical beasts.

The most maniacal part of your whole plan is that your ornaments and cards, as well as your T-shirts, pillows, and other accessories, are conveniently available at WHY Louisville. Hell, most of them can even be ordered online. Like the Grinch before you, surely you will not be satisfied until you've either conquered Christmas or the Whos down in Whoville have made your heart grow three sizes.

Stellar Sweets: They'll Do In A Pinch

2009-11-30T14:13:00.007-05:00

"Okay, just one more store and we're done shopping for the day," she said.

"You've been telling me that all weekend! I've been carrying your bags since the crack of dawn on Friday morning, and my legs hurt, and I would kill for something to eat. We better make this stop a quick one."

"I carried your son in my womb for nine months!" she retorted. "The least you can do is carry some Christmas gifts down Bardstown Road for an afternoon!"

She had me there. But man, was I hungry. We walked into WHY Louisville and my spirits drifted even lower. So many things! So many cute things! My wife will spend no less than all afternoon in this store, I thought. I'd give anything for a piece of chocolate right now. I wandered over to the checkout counter in hopes of sending her that "hurry up, woman" signal. My eyes passed over the jewelry case and the curiosities on display behind the counter, but all I could think about was my alarming hunger.

But what luck! There on the counter sat the answer to my prayers. Locally made Fleur-de-Lis chocolates and chocolate owl suckers from Stellar Sweets! Each one was handsomely wrapped, beckoning me. There were dark chocolate, white chocolate, even orange chocolate Fleur-de-Lis! And I could swear the little owl sucker winked at me. I immediately grabbed one of each and thrust them at the clerk. "You've saved my life!" I exclaimed as I handed over my money. Locally made, and only $2.50 and $2 each! They gave me just the energy I needed to survive the rest of the afternoon. And just in the nick of time--my wife had discovered the onesies. There was no way we were getting out of there any time soon.

Chocolates by Stellar Sweets:

Stellar Sweets is Louisville owned and operated and uses high quality, local, and some organic ingredients for all baked goods
Chocolate Fleur-de-Lis come in dark chocolate, white chocolate, and orange chocolate varieties and are individually wrapped for $2.00 apiece
Chocolate Owl Suckers are individually wrapped and are $2.50

Keep Your Friends Close And Your Owls Closer

2009-11-24T16:53:00.006-05:00

These flashy little owl friends flew all the way from exotic climates for the express purpose of getting very, very close to you. The 28" Copper Metal Hinged Owl Pendant Necklace is particularly interested in clinging to your chest and greeting your friends and neighbors with his black bead eyes. His segmented body is 2½ inches of die cast copper and he hangs from a copper metal link chain. He can become your very close personal companion for a mere $22.

And he has friends.

Silver and Gold Metal & Rhinestone Owl Rings flew in from the same latitudes as their necklace buddy and they're equally as excited to begin being your personal fashion trademark. Each inch-wide ring is covered in eye-catching rhinestones. For $15 apiece, you could very well display an entire owl colony from your own two hands.

We've got these owl guys and a lot more new jewelry items down in the storefront. Come feast your eyes upon mustache, deer, and octopus necklaces, just to name a few.

Flasks and Coffee Mugs: Two Peas in a Drunken Pod

2009-11-23T16:05:00.003-05:00

If you've looked at your calendar lately, you may have noticed that Thanksgiving is in three days and the 2009 Holiday Shopping Season is to follow immediately after that. I don't know about you, but I think that sort of combination calls for a little drink. And not the "celebratory Happy Hour cocktail" kind of little drink. I'm talking about the first-thing-in-the-morning, dear-Lord-how-do-I-make-it-to-January kind of drink. But why on Earth would I want to use last year's played out flask-and-mug combination to make my highly coveted Hair Of The Dog Special?

Thank The Maker! Now I can head to WHY Louisville and pick up an all new Fleur-de-Lis Flask and "Coffee Tastes Better In Louisville" mug. The flask is made of high quality stainless steel, the mug is made of environmentally friendly US corn plastic, and they're both under sixteen bucks. That leaves me enough cash to head to Old Town Liquors and pick up some of my favorite "non-dairy creamer."

"Coffee Tastes Better In Louisville" Mug - $12.99

* Jumbo size 16oz mug
* Made from 100% US Corn Plastic
* Microwave safe, hand-wash recommended

Fleur-de-Lis Flask - $15.99

* 6oz stainless steel
* Double wall insulation
* attached screw-on lid

A Stamp Set For The Rest Of Us

2009-11-18T13:52:00.005-05:00

Say, friend. Do you often dream of the glory and adulation so lavishly bestowed upon talented artists? Do you, too, want to feel the tingle of joy when someone says, "Hey, that's a fine looking cityscape you drew, there", or even, "Hey, that's a fine looking Winter wonderland you drew there." Are you afraid you'll never hear those tender words because you lack even the slightest degree of artistic talent?

Well, we can meet you half way.

New at WHY Louisville are these awesome stamp sets from Yellow Owl Workshop. No talent is required to create a beautiful cityscape scene complete with financial sector, city park, and residential neighborhood. Or perhaps you'd like to be known for your lush Wintery landscapes, adorned with Alpine mountains and realistic wildlife. Create your own (quite limited) artistic niche with a little help from the art of block printing.

Each stamp set comes with five stamps made from reclaimed maple and natural rubber
Beautifully packaged in a hand-finished birch box
Winterscape and Cityscape sets are only $29.99!

Like what Yellow Owl has to offer? Be sure to stop in and check out our assortment of Yellow Owl cards and paper goods.

Fleur-de-Lis Necklaces in Assorted Colors (Not Edible)

2009-11-17T14:14:00.007-05:00

We're now serving up a veritable rainbow of Fleur-de-Lis necklaces. These fancy little darlings feature a 2.5 inch epoxy resin Fleur-de-Lis charm attached to a sturdy 30 inch chain. Available in orange, blue, green, yellow, and purple for $12 each.

And don't forget about our line of sterling silver Fleur-de-Lis jewelry. It would be downright foolish if you forgot about our line of sterling silver Fleur-de-Lis jewelry. We've even got some new styles of cuff links, tie clips, brooches, bracelets, and necklaces up for grabs. Does it go without saying that our jewelry would make a great holiday gift?

You from around here?

2009-11-13T11:57:00.004-05:00

We've got a new shirt that will make it perfectly clear where the hell you're from. The WHY Louisville LOCAL tee is printed on a %100 pre-shrunk cotton unisex tee and will only set you back $17.99. Happen to be local to St. Louis, Montreal, or New Orleans? You can go ahead and grab one too. We won't tell your friends where it came from.

Also available in the ol' Web store.

Country Music Fun Time Activity Book

2009-11-12T13:19:00.010-05:00

We just got these little gems in stock yesterday and thought the world should probably know about them. From California-based author and illustrator Aye Jay comes the Country Music Fun Time Activity Book! Country music fans and foes alike will enjoy spending hour upon hour busying themselves by:

Helping Willie evade the taxman!

Giving Lyle his hairdo!

Having a field day with Dolly Parton's full figure!

The Country Music Fun Time Activity Books are only $9.95! We're going to recommend you put on your favorite George Strait record, grab a six shooter of crayons, and go to town circling the seven missing parts of Tim McGraw. Also available online.

President Lincoln's Celebrity Endorsement

2009-11-02T11:49:00.003-05:00

Our nation's sixteenth president, The Great Emancipator himself, made a surprise visit to WHY Louisville on Saturday. Apparently he caught word about our Lincoln Pillow Heads, handmade with love by Big Stone Head, and just had to grab a few for Mary and Willie.

You too can own one of our handsome Lincoln pillows, each with a little secret Lincoln tidbit buried inside. Do your part to preserve the Union of States for a mere $24.

Lincoln is also available online.

Ghost Brigade 2009!

2009-10-26T14:08:00.014-04:00

On the night of October 24, 2009, a dozen brave souls in poorly constructed ghost costumes (and a few of their tiny dogs) took to Bardstown Road, cranked up the radio, and danced. Oh, did they dance. Behold, actual video evidence:

Special thanks to Olivia Fangman for preserving the occasion in pictures. Here are a few snaps of what went down. You can head to our Facebook Fan page for the whole photo album. (And why not become a fan of WHY Louisville while you're at it?)

Just In: Halloween Cards by Kin Ship Press!

2009-10-21T16:10:00.001-04:00

Screenprinted by hand on Kraft cardstock, with matching envelope.

"Mischief" by Skeleton Royal, "Apples" by Hillary Harrison, and "Ghostie" by Biscuit.

Available for $3 at The Kin Ship, WHY Louisville, and online!

Festive!

Cardigans! New in Our Fall Fashion Lineup

2009-10-20T16:37:00.003-04:00

Try as we might, we can't get Fall to stop turning the weather so darn cold. Our plan B is to provide Louisville with more and more outer layers. In addition to our scarves and hoodies, we're now tossing stylish cardigans into the mix. Available with tiny gold owl buddy on navy or tiny black Fleur de Lis on grey (silver, if you will). All of our cardigans are printed in-house on 100% cotton American Apparel brand cardigans. Stop in or order online to claim yours.

WHY Louisville Presents: Ghost Brigade!

2009-10-20T11:20:00.003-04:00

Join WHY Louisville and the Ghost Brigade this Saturday (10/24) in haunting the crap out of Bardstown Road as we celebrate Bardstown Bound Boofest! If you're a member of The Facebooks, head over to our Facebook event page and RSVP now!

Here's the low down:

From your friends behind the Santa Brigade, comes an opportunity for you to take a perfectly good bed sheet, cut holes in it and wander up and down Bardstown Road in a pack of similarly poorly crafted ghost costumes haunting and entertaining the shoppers enjoying Bardstown Bound Boofest.

Sheets will be provided, however, we do encourage you to Bring Your Own Sheet (BYOS).

All ghosts will be given a lovely plastic pumpkin filled with candy to disperse.

Ghosts may also accessorize if they so choose including but not limited to hats, glasses, scarves, bindles, etc.

If you plan to attend the Ghost Brigade this Saturday (10/24), please meet in front of the WHY Louisville store located at 1583 Bardstown Road at 6pm.

If you can't make it at that time, you can surely catch up to us later as we make our way down Bardstown Road. We should be easy to spot.

RSVP so we know how much candy to prepare. Please indicate in the RSVP if you will need a bed sheet.

Tell your friends, the more ghosts the merrier!

Anyone with extra white sheets please bring them along as we may convert ghosts along the way.

Dinosaur Jr. Frontman Reps Louisville On Stage

2009-10-19T16:19:00.007-04:00

Which does Dinosaur Jr. frontman J. Mascis like better: Louisville or Werewolves? The answer may be obvious, but we like to kid ourselves into thinking it's the former. Mascis is pictured here on stage wearing WHY Louisville's exclusive Louisville Wolfman Tee (designed by Adrian Wright). Those among us who were not high school outcasts in the early '90s may not be aware, but Dinosaur Jr. are a legendary indie rock power trio of the '80s and '90s who have recently reunited to record new material and tour. During their stint in Louisville this past Friday, Mr. Mascis paid a nice little visit to the store prior to show time. He left with a brand new Adrian Wright Wolfman and incorporated it into the band's stage show. It's a good endorsement for Louisville, and an even better endorsement for werewolves. Thanks for giving Louisville some props, J!

(And as always, you can order your very own Wright-designed, Mascis-approved Wolfman Tee at our Web store.)

These photos come courtesy of the fine folks at Buzzgrinder.

Scarves! Fresh off the presses!

2009-10-10T09:19:00.008-04:00

When the wind starts to pick up, the rain comes a-tumblin, and dead leaves are pelting you in the face, it's time to wrap yourself up from toe to tooth. A stylish owl, argyle, or fleur de lis scarf is just the article of clothing you need to give autumn the business.

Hand-printed on soft American Apparel 100% cotton scarves. Come and grab yours for $14.99, or head over to our webstore.

We Love Lolley!

2009-10-08T15:56:00.012-04:00

WHY Louisville is proud to present some awesome new wares designed by local artist, Hollywood legend*, and conjurer of mythical beasts, Kathleen Lolley.

Kathleen was raised in both the Derby City and the iron hills of Pittsburg, learned her chops in Los Angeles, and has been rapidly gaining national and international attention for her talent ever since. Her artwork fuses elements of storytelling, mythology, mechanical whimsy, and a liberal dose of creature beasts.

The talented Miss Lolley has been featured in art galleries from sea to shining sea, and WHY Louisville is lucky enough to have her on board as one of our featured product designers. Available at the store and online is a slew of Lolley designed shirts, Giclée prints, cards, and accessories. You might even find an entire nest of owl throw pillows, sewn by Kathleen's own two hands! (Or were they conjured with a spell? We'll never truly know).

On your way into the store, be sure to check out the Lolley Land window display by Breonna Rossi. It's almost like a Kathleen Lolley painting came to life and took up residence at 1583 Bardstown Road!

If you can't make it to the store, head over to our new webstore to get your Lolley goods.

* Lolley's status as a Hollywood Legend depends on who you ask.

Wolfman of Louisville shirt by Adrian Wright!

2009-10-06T15:14:00.002-04:00

You no longer have to wait for the full moon.

The handsome Wolfman of Louisville shirt by Kentucky artist Adrian Wright is yours if you dare.

We ain't skeered.

New Hoodies and Jackets at WHY Louisville!

2009-09-21T13:58:00.006-04:00

Fall is officially here, and WHY Louisville is happy to arm you against its harshest winds and grayest skies. Defy the elements while simultaneously declaring your love for Louisville in our new line of hoodies and jackets.

Pop your collar with confidence, knowing you'll stay both warm and stylish in this navy blue track jacket featuring our classic circled fleur de lis emblem and printed on a 100% combed cotton American Apparel Track Jacket.

You, too, can look as Fall Savy as WHY Louisville's own Hunky Brucester when you stop by and pick up an ash gray Fleur de Lis Zip Hoodie. It features the circled fleur de lis and is printed on a 50/50 American Apparel Zip hoodie (which, like all American Apparel garments, happened to be manufactured in these very United States).

If you're like Ashley here, you want to stay warm, fashionable, AND show a little color while you're at it. Our Fleur de Lis Zip Hoodie is also available in red!

As always, you can pick up your brand new hoodie or jacket from our brick-and-mortar digs (1583 Bardstown Road) or shop online at our Web store.

New Designs by Skeleton Royal

2009-09-14T15:50:00.006-04:00

Louisville's own Skeleton Royal has been hard at work on some new designs, available exclusively at WHY Louisville! Feast your eyes upon these gems, then head over to our new Web store and toss 'em in the cart.

Camp Kentucky -- Where the children learn to properly handle twigs.

Show Your Books Some Love -- Those books need love too, y'all.

Primpin' Ain't Easy (Mens) -- Little known fact: this is what Big Daddy Kane meant to say.

Primpin' Ain't Easy (Ladies) -- Primpin' gets no easier for the ladies.

The Kids Are Alright, alright!

2009-09-08T14:09:00.019-04:00

Congratulations to all of the kids who entered WHY Louisville's first ever Kids Are Alright T-shirt Design Contest. All of their drawings will be on display in the WHY Louisville window for the month of September!

1st Place (tie):

"Tobin Monster" available on tri-blend unisex shirt
by Tobin Kreft

Age 6

"Louisville Weather" available on kids shirt

by Ella Stillwagon
Age 4

2nd Place:

"I am Horse"

by Abe Stoess
Age 10

2nd & 3rd Place Winnders: Luke & Abe Stoess

3rd Place:

"Cardinal"
by Luke Stoess
Age 7

First place designs are now WHY Louisville t-shirts and are available in the store and online. First place also received 5 free shirts, a $50 shopping spree and art supplies. All finalists received art supplies, including The Indie Rock Coloring Book, Ed Emberly's Drawing Book, Food Coloring Book, Facebox Stencil Set, Big Pencils for Little Hands & a wooden folding ruler. All available in the store or at WHYLouisville.com.

A Better Way To Shop: shop.whylouisville.com

2009-09-06T11:52:00.004-04:00

Hey, Dapper Dan! Check out WHY Louisville's all-new and all-improved Web store! Now with even MORE of the delicious gifts, souvenirs, and curiosities you've grown to adore from our brick-and-mortar digs. And please feel free to let us know about your experience with the new store. Like a bouncing new baby, it may have some kinks to be worked out.

Kids Are Alright T-Shirt Design Contest ENDS TODAY!

2009-08-31T13:24:00.002-04:00

Kids Are Alright T-Shirt Design Contest ENDS TODAY at 8pm!

Kids ages 2 to 10 can submit their drawings and one lucky winner will have it made into a t-shirt!

First Place
Winning design printed on t-shirt and featured at WHY Louisville.
5 shirts with winning design for family and friends.
$50 WHY Louisville Shopping Spree
Art Supplies

Second Place
$25 WHY Louisville Shopping Spree
Art Supplies

Third Place
Art Supplies

Details are here:
http://whylouisville.com/kids.asp

SALE!!! Up to 75% off!

2009-08-20T16:04:00.003-04:00

We're busy making room for fall stuff, which means tons of things are on sale!

Books, t-shirts, mugs, aluminum water bottles, kitchen timers, staplers, lamps, toys, lunch boxes, dinner trays, mustache key hooks, whale chalkboards, and other random goodness.

C'mon by before it's gone!

Back To School Window

2009-08-19T13:14:00.004-04:00

We've been nerd-ing it up with our window displays and have some really fun themes for the WHY Louisville window in the coming months.

Here is the "Back to School" window by our own Breonna Rossi.

We hope you like these window displays as much as we do. We'll be posting pics with each one.

Lady of Assemblage and her many aliases

2009-08-18T15:28:00.012-04:00

Louisville's own Lady of Assemblage, aka Natalie Sud, aka Natasha, aka Natashalie, aka The Russian, aka Miss Sud (if you're nasty) now has lots of goodies at the WHY Louisville store.

One-of-a-kind Collages, a super-soft American Apparel track shirt with her design, magnets and postcards.

If you want to know more about this mysterious woman (and we know that you do), have a peek at her artist profile.

You can buy her shirt online here.

Modeling by Hunky Bruce-ster.

Library vs. Libary: The Answering Machine Message

2009-08-17T09:59:00.004-04:00

Every once and a while, someone will call the store phone thinking we are the local news station. Our best theory on this is that "WHY Louisville" is listed next to local news stations like WHAS etc. Typically the callers are elderly and may have trouble reading the small text in the phone book.

Also, the calls can be quite humorous and/or creepy.

Click here to enjoy one of the best so far.

Magzine Madness

2009-08-13T15:00:00.004-04:00

WHY Louisville is now carrying heaps of awesome magazines.

Titles include:

Readymade
Lula
Faesthetic
Under the Radar
Craphound
Aperture
Found
Diner Journal
Bust
Copper Press
Esopus
Corduroy
Plan B
Bejeezus
Oxford American
Hamburger Eyes
Yeti
Stop Smiling
Make
Alarm
Venus
Meatpaper
Print
Skyscraper
Busted
Good
Louisville
Nylon
Nylon For Guys
Worn

Holler at em!

Candy Galore!

2009-08-12T15:32:00.006-04:00

Yes it is true. WHY Louisville now has tons of candies to amuse the senses and rot the teeth.

Such favorites as:

Bologna Bubble Gum
Bubble Gum Cigars
Hot Dog Bubble Gum
Pixy Stix
GIANT Pixy Stix
Fun Dip
PEZ!
Candy Cigarettes
Candy Necklaces
Lemonheads
Mary Janes
Pop Rocks
Chicklets
Sugar Lollies
Ring Pops
Mint Julep Candies
Wax Moustaches
Wax Fangs
Wax Lips

Good times!

Kids Are Alright In-store Drawing Desk

2009-08-07T11:44:00.002-04:00

As part of the Kids Are Alright T-shirt Design Contest, we have setup a drawing desk at the store.

Also note, The Beerwolf is now a teacher.

Strike A Pose

2009-08-06T11:19:00.005-04:00

Photo Shoot Peeps (From Left): Biscuit, Will, Andrew, Ashley, Hillary, Bruce, Dan, Breonna

Last night's photo shoot was a good time. Look for the glamor shots coming soon as part of the new WHY Louisville web store set to launch later this month.

Thanks to Biscuit the photographer and the talented models: A. Urjil and Hunky Bruce-ster.

Kids Are Alright T-shirt Design Contest

2009-08-05T11:50:00.003-04:00

We are excited to announce the "Kids Are Alright" T-shirt Design Contest where kids ages 2 to 10 can submit their drawings and one lucky winner will have it made into a t-shirt! Kids can even make their drawings at WHY Louisville at the Kids Are Alright drawing desk.

Deadline is August 31st. All entries will be on display at WHY Louisville for the month of September.

Details on prizes and how to enter are here!

WHY Louisville Infomercials

2009-08-03T13:42:00.005-04:00

We are well aware that we could never touch the greatness of local commercials such as Wild and Woolly Video and/or Attorney Daryl Isaacs (aka The Kentucky Hammer), but through the miracle of modern technology WHY Louisville has captured two very special 30 second spots.

Well, enjoy.

WHY Louisville Jingle: (Words by J. Wood, Music by A. Iafrate)

Fireside chat with Ashley featuring Sasquatch. Produced by Biz.

Tanks a lot

2009-07-31T14:53:00.003-04:00

If you can forgive the unforgivable pun, WHY Louisville now has American Apparel tri-blend tank tops!

My Old Kentucky Home on grey tri-blend tank and Horseshoes on blue tank.

Just $18.99.

Lucky Duck and Snazzy Snail Desk Caddies

2009-07-30T14:38:00.003-04:00

In your heart, you know you can do better than that dusty coffee mug you stuff all of your desk trinkets in.

Lucky Duck and/or Snazzy Snail are here to save the day.

As if the cuteness wasn't enough, they each come with scissors, ruler, eraser & paper clips.

$13.99

Just in at WHY Louisville.

Old Timey Crankshaft Music Boxes

2009-07-30T11:36:00.003-04:00

Stairway To Heaven

You can buy your stairway to heaven at WHY Louisville with these old timey crankshaft music boxes with hits such as "You Are My Sunshine," "That's What Friends Are For" and "Happy Birthday" to name a few.

You Are My Sunshine

Just $8.99.

Believe it.

Whoa Cuteness!

2009-07-25T11:52:00.005-04:00

We have new cards in stock by Night Owl Paper Goods! Handprinted in Alabama on eco-friendly sustainably-harvested wood. Here's just a lil sample of what we have:

Staff Photos

2009-07-25T11:45:00.001-04:00

Window Shopping

2009-06-25T13:34:00.003-04:00

New additions to the WHY Louisville window shopping experience:

1) Olde Timey vinyl letter sign
2) Andrew's ghost taking your picture

New & Back in Stock

2009-06-23T12:21:00.009-04:00

BACK IN STOCK:

Personal Library Kit
$14.99
Hold your friends accountable.

Steamboat Shirt
Designed by Swirvington
$17.99
Printed on supersoft American Apparel ladies track shirt!

NEW:

Food Face Plate
$9.99
Bring on the mashed-potatoes and peas...the possibilities are endless!

Oh Snap! Cheese Cutter
$17.99
Beechwood cheeseboard & stainless-steel cheese slicer, disguised as a giant mousetrap!

Summer Lincoln

2009-06-22T13:19:00.002-04:00

Summer Lincoln loves to read Bejeezus on his beach vacation. Look for him in his Bejeezus shirt at Myrtle!

40% off Rain Parade Umbrellas!!!

2009-06-10T13:25:00.007-04:00

Let these little umbrella folks shield you from today's rotten weather.

Now $18!!!

New & Back in stock!

2009-06-04T13:12:00.007-04:00

NEW:
Father's Day cards by letterpress lovelies Dutch Door Press:

BACK IN STOCK:
Hot Air Balloon Totes by the amazing Sperber sisters at 31 Corn Lane:

Extra extra! Read all about it, y'all!

2009-06-03T12:02:00.014-04:00

WHY Louisville featured in The Highlander!

Just In...

2009-06-01T12:59:00.004-04:00

Handmade finger puppets by Abbey Christine!
These are so awesome we can barely stand it.

Pee Wee Herman

Willie Nelson

Steve Martin

Steve Zissou

Ira Glass

Harold & Maude

yup yup

2009-05-28T11:48:00.010-04:00

NEW!

Shirts & mugs by Sarah Utter:

BACK IN STOCK:

Kentucky Horse shirt by Lady of Assemblage

My Old Kentucky Home shirt by Skeleton Royal

We Heart Analog

2009-05-27T10:44:00.009-04:00

Cameras & film from Lomography in stock now. Holgas, Dianas, Fisheyes, Pinholes, Action Samplers. Git em!

Holler at The Kin Ship art gallery

2009-05-18T11:53:00.003-04:00

Now Open!
Located inside WHY Louisville.

www.kinshipgallery.com

Hammer Time

2009-05-13T15:18:00.002-04:00

Just added to the WHY Louisville carnival: Strong Man Game from 1977.

Jonathan = King Kong

Poodle tinkle

2009-05-06T15:10:00.001-04:00

Poodle watering can test = pass.

Dubya Dubya Dubya

2009-04-29T15:18:00.002-04:00

Some of our newer shirt designs are now available over at the store's website. The address? Naturally, she is www.whylouisville.com. Stop on by and click your way to owning these gems:

And of course, tiny horse and seal friends. (You know, for kids.)

Nords Picks

2009-04-29T15:00:00.001-04:00

New stuff*!

*Nord not included

Garden & Gun

2009-04-27T11:37:00.003-04:00

WHY Louisville got a shout-out in the latest issue of Garden & Gun magazine.

WHY Louisville
Don’t mistake this tiny store’s name with a Derby City identity crisis (the WHY stands for the catch-all category “What Have You”), because the shelves are stocked with modern, sometimes retro-kitschy, Louisville-proud products. T-shirts from local graphic designers; posters, stickers, and merchandise from the annual Lebowski Fest; constant riffs on the city’s symbol (fleur-de-lis) and its area code (502). 1583 Bardstown Rd.; whylouisville.com

You can read the full article here.

$12 SHADES!

2009-04-24T13:58:00.005-04:00

In a gazillion colors & styles to choose from. All $12!

And they're off!

2009-04-24T12:56:00.000-04:00

The Tumblin Downs is a game from the 1950s that consists of magical beans (aka "horses") of 8 different colors that race to victory on the majestic plastic race track. WHY Louisville was lucky enough to come across a batch of these and they are now on sale for $40 at the store. Each game is complete with 2 sets of horses, wagering board and instructions!

WHY Louisville Loves Shinzi Katoh!

2009-04-21T17:42:00.013-04:00

If you like cute, then housewares & paper goods by Japanese artist Shinzi Katoh are for you!

Here is just a lil taste of some of the Shinzi Katoh items we have in the store:

TEA MUGS!

NOTEBOOKS!

SERVING TRAYS!

TRAVEL BOTTLES!

GLASSWARE!

LUNCH BOXES!

Books Back In Stock!

2009-04-20T13:12:00.014-04:00

Charley Harper's 123s & ABCs are back in stock!

These super cute board books are a collection of West Virginia native, and Cincinnati resident, Charley Harper's illustrations of animals & insects.

And for all you bird lovers out there, we have Charley Harper's Birds & Words, a lovely reissue of the 1974 classic.

Also, back in stock is Gonzo - a collection of hundreds of Hunter S. Thompson's personal photographs--many taken by Thompson himself and never before published.

Come get em before they're gone again!

Just So Everyone Knows

2009-04-18T11:59:00.002-04:00

This guy exists.