Posted in Audibles on Dec 15th, 2009
Yuletide cheer for ya’ ear:
1) Merry Christmas From Mr. T – Mr. T
2) Purple Snowflakes – Marvin Gaye
3) Winter Weather – Squirrel Nut Zippers
4) The Christmas Song – The Raveonettes
5) All I Want For Christmas (is my two front teeth) – Nat King Cole & His Trio
6) Carol Of The Bells – The Bird And [...]
Posted in Sights on Dec 14th, 2009
An unexpected smell can trigger our strongest memories of a time and place. A waft that unlocks a complete experience.
Perfume can be distracting, often overbearing, and only useful as a reminder of the person who once wore it. The girl wearing Curve in geology class, my brother in his Drakkar Noir period. But what if [...]
Posted in Footage on Dec 10th, 2009
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A winter classic.
Artist Ferris Plock gives us yet another reason not to motorize polar wildlife. Keep an eye out for bow ties.
See more adventures by Ferris and his wife Kelly Tunstall in their online serial, (whisper it) “The Seafarers.”
Posted in Paper on Dec 9th, 2009
Launderette loves a good Paper.
Nothing like a ready, mobile notepad for jotting down naval coordinates and barometer readings. Bocce ball scores, continental breakfast schedules, cumulus observations… whatever your notion or reminder, being prepared to record it is paramount.
Field Notes makes a sharp little memo for just such a requirement. Debonair in its standard khaki, [...]
Posted in Featured on Dec 9th, 2009
Fashion Noted
Note to Fashion Noted:
We love your blog. We love your unique and concise format. We love the familiarity of your conversations with the fashion failing and fabulous. Our only request is please post more. We want it all – more often.
Note to Reader:
Fashion Noted is stylist Lisa Hong, doling out advice and admiration where’ere [...]
Posted in Sights on Dec 8th, 2009
This time of year chocolate gets hotter; it finds itself in socks; it occasionally barks. Perhaps you take your sugar gummy, or prefer your confections in cookie form. Regardless, we’re about to show you something you may very well regret knowing about. You may feel yourself compelled to order a five pound bag of Swedish [...]
Posted in News on Dec 7th, 2009
After months of effort and anticipation, Launderette is happy to announce the addition of our first Bow Tie to the Launderette line. The Monte Carlo is a sleek green and navy number, sure to impress at any midnight mass or holiday mixer. Never lean your neck tie into the candles or egg nog again. Try [...]
To properly christen a ship, one needs to first invite all that are important to the boat. Next, one must give a speech. Something like this:
“For thousands of years, we have gone to sea. We have crafted vessels to carry us and we have called them by name. These ships will nurture and care for us [...]
