The Plan: Fjällräven Crinan Jacket
In search of a parka that suits both the maple bush and ski slope. Fjällräven's Crinan Jacket fits the bill.
I am:
25. Awkward. Aloof.
I live in:
Toronto, ON
I work as a:
Heritage Planner
I adventure with:
Bismarck (Lab/Husky/Trouble)
Good Friends (Oldest, Dearest)
New Friends (Maybe you?)
I read a lot of:
Science Fiction
Travel Adventure
Food Science
Trail Guides
Email:
lauren.r.archer@gmail.com
Twitter:
@laurenarcher
In search of a parka that suits both the maple bush and ski slope. Fjällräven's Crinan Jacket fits the bill.
I've been researching Canadian-made apparel, and stumbled upon this 100% Merino Wool scarf from Red Canoe in the Province of Ontario official tartan.
From the Red Canoe website:
"National Heritage Brands 100% Merino Wool Tartan Scarves are proudly woven and manufactured in Canada. Each province in Canada has its own unique tartan that is a classic statement of our proud heritage.
Ontario
Ontario got its name from the Iroquois word, "Kanadario" meaning, "sparkling water." One sixth of the province is covered by pure, freshwater lakes and rivers – 177 390 km2! This is the most populated province in Canada with over 10 million people. Ontario’s capital Toronto is the largest city in Canada and a major industrial center. The Nation’s Capital Ottawa is also in Ontario. The further North one travels, the cleaner the lakes, more abundant the wildlife and fewer the people. Just watch out for moose on the road!"
Other provinces are available too, I am especially fond of Newfoundland (sans Labrador):
It's a long term goal of mine to casually work ties into my every-day office wear. Skinny ties: I want it to be a smooth but enevitable transition.
Lately I've been thinking the right approach is to start with a bow tie. Why? Because I'm writing my own rules, and because I feel like the monopoly guys have on long ties isn't as applicable to bow ties.
It's an experiement. Bear with.
I think that this reversible bow tie from Pierrepont Hicks is a good start.
"Handcrafted from a wool silk blend, with 100% blue silk twill, this reversible bow tie is self-tying and adjustable in length. 1 3/4" at widest point."
Now, how I'm going to pull it off, that's another question.
100% cotton flannel button up shirt from Bridge & Burn.
I'm having a hard time finding quality flannel shirts for women.
The same style is available in wool...
I spotted a cotton sack of OH CANADA wild rice on the shelf of my local Metro. I was looking for quinoa, so passed it by, but I regret it now.
I've read about wild rice as an imporant First Nations food resource, and about wild rice related artefacts from an archaeological perspective, but never considered tracking the grain down to try!
I will report back.
Grey Women's Mackinaw Wool Vest.
I've been coveting this vest since I discovered Hands on with X - A major source of inspiration!
Frye Erin Oxfords from Lori's (The Soul of Chicago)
Autumn is fast approaching.