Stylist, Mrs. Lilien looking fantastic in a red Launderette Shuffleboard.

We met Mrs. Lilien serving up her signature Lemonades at a summer social last year. Delightful as her site would lead you to believe, she’s now on Facebook, so you should check her out there too.

Thanks for making us look good Lil’!
*thx for the heads up tiffjord

It’s quite an attractive place. Take a peak at her work & blog in the link above, and you’ll start wanting to remodel your whole trip.

A jacket is like a man’s purse. You can take it off and on easily and it will hold everything you need to without filling your pant pockets. Now that winter’s in full swing, a good coat is indispensable. Finding one that doesn’t seem like it should be summiting peaks however; is another task all together.

We thought we’d round up some cold weather winners to help you frame the tie around your neck.

Apolis waxed cotton, (detachable) lined – USMC Jacket

Owner/Operator  Clean, classic nylon waterproof shell – 111b Parka

J.Crew  Durable, with rear-loading “game pockets” – Trapper Jacket

Compiled with love and festive cheer, this gets harder every year:

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(2010 Christmas Mix)

(2009 Christmas Mix)

There’s a lot to be learned from this one. First and foremost, your pants are probably too long. You need to find opportunities to sing with your friends. Maybe this is the season you wear an ascot.

This songs always been so good, we thought you should see the video directed by Martin Baker. Steal some backwards dance moves. Two-tone rudies, lift ya feet!

Keith, of the Launderette design team is featured in the January 2012 issue of Free & Easy magazine!
We couldn’t be more proud to be a part of a magazine we’ve admired for so long.
Brush up on your Kanji and read Keith’s profile & ramblings on favorite footwear.

(Look real close, and you may get a peak at the next Launderette tie.)

We are thankful for all your support this year – Your good taste, your purchases, and readership.
Our sincere gratitude from all (3) of us here at Launderette,  Happy Thanksgiving!

Best Thanksgiving movies is a tough category. Garfield had a halfway decent special (spoiler: lasagna), but actual movies… Here are our favorites.

Fantastic Mr. Fox – This is autumnal perfection. The whole film is like a brisk early-evening sunset with colored leaves underfoot and good jokes. Highlight: Willem Dafoe playing a sinister Westside Story rat.

The New World – English ships arrive in Jamestown, native tribes investigate, transcontinental romance blossoms. It doesn’t get more Thanksgiving than this. Highlight: Incredibly beautiful “Injun” dresses.

Dad Movies – In asking a friend about this, he mentioned he and his dad always watched The Great Escape on Thanksgiving. This is perfect. Any movie that gets your dad pumped. Highlight: All the spice drops you can handle.

Tough luck at the Halloween Superstore? We’re not surprised. Try these do-it-yourself costumes for your kids and your munchkin will be the hit of the parade.

Beehive

You’d be Lion if you don’t think this is adorable.

Maiden Voyage

Coos and Hoots

Gnomes, they’d look cute in your garden

Pretty, pretty peacock

Give this kid some spinach, pureed

Audrey Horne

J. Crew sweater in heather saddle; Land’s End pleated skirt

Donna Hayward

Ralph Lauren hunting shirt; Urban Outfitters mens vest

Annie Blackburn

Oscar de la Renta vintage shirt; Madewell silk skirt

Log Lady

Polo vintage red horn rim glasses; Lands End collared cardigan