larkinelf

When I open my closet I find one pair of white tennis shoes and scads of brown and black every other kind of footwear. If I was more fashion-forward, there may be more color in my closet. But I’m not and all the black and brown means my shoes “go with everything”. That works for […]

Corvallis had a bit of snow last night, and while it might not mean much to you all in the North, it has slowed down life here. Since we don’t get many days like this, when we do it’s best to stay off the roads and get your snow play in. So that is what […]

Look what the Elves are up too… Adult Boots! All the requests to make sheepskin boots for adults did not fall on deaf ears. The pair pictured here are our very first prototype. We just finished them up two days ago and have been showing them around town. So far most folks seem pretty interested […]

It feels like winter has arrived in Corvallis… it’s gray, chilly, and wet. But don’t try to tell Tivi and Kahlil that! They are still enjoying fall. A couple days ago they put together several pumpkin sticker faces and decorated the door to the Soft Star workshop. So while it may be gloomy and the […]

Our youngest Elf, Langston, just turned six months old and to remember his adorableness, we had photos taken. I couldn’t resist putting him in his super cute and cuddly Woolies. Soft Star didn’t have Woolies when Kahlil was a baby and I’m sorry we didn’t. They have become my favorite baby shoes… they are quick […]

You all have kept the elves pretty busy the last couple months. So to take a little break we headed to the bowling alley for a few games. As you can see the littlest elves enjoyed themselves. And while we usually recommend Soft Star Shoes for young feet… there are exceptions! Soft Star Shoes is […]

Baby Langston and I are back in the shop. We aren’t quite full time yet, but we are here every day. He seems to be taking to the work environment pretty well… especially when he can sleep in the sling while I work! It’s been a couple years since I had an infant at work […]