The Journal
Notes from Eyes On Wall.
April 25, 2026
3 min read
A Curated Eyewear Boutique Comes to Bend
A note from the new owner of Eyes On Wall — what we're doing, why we're doing it in Bend, and what to expect when we open.
April 18, 2026
3 min read
An Appointment, Not a Transaction
A note on how we sell eyewear at Eyes On Wall — slowly, by appointment when possible, and with no goal beyond finding the right frame for the right person.
April 11, 2026
3 min read
Where to Buy LINDBERG Glasses in Oregon
A short answer for anyone in Oregon looking for an authorized LINDBERG dealer — and a longer note on why the dealer network is small on purpose.
April 4, 2026
3 min read
Akoni: Italian Titanium, Quietly Made
A note on Akoni — the Italian eyewear house that makes titanium frames the way the best Italian craft has always been made: slowly.
March 28, 2026
3 min read
Anne et Valentin: French Eyewear With a Sense of Humor
A note on Anne et Valentin — the Toulouse studio that's been making eyewear with personality for nearly fifty years.
March 21, 2026
3 min read
Entourage of 7: A Designer's Note on the Brand I Made
A note on Entourage of 7 — the brand I founded in Venice Beach in 2007 — from the designer who's been making it ever since.
March 14, 2026
2 min read
Independent Eyewear: Why Curation Beats the Logo Race
What 'independent eyewear brands' actually means in 2026 — why curation beats logos, and why a smaller wall says more than a bigger one.
March 7, 2026
5 min read
Titanium, Acetate, Buffalo Horn: Materials That Make Eyewear Last
A short field guide to the three materials we trust most — what they do, what they don't, and how to tell the difference.
February 28, 2026
4 min read
Choosing Frames That Actually Fit: A Less Rigid Guide
How to choose eyeglass frames that actually fit — beyond the face-shape chart. A less rigid guide from an independent eyewear designer in Bend.
February 21, 2026
2 min read
What Makes a Frame Worth Wearing
A short note on what makes a frame worth wearing — materials, craft, and the test of disappearing on a face. From a designer with seventeen years of holding frames.