Now for a recommendation from my students: Leatherman multi-tools. They'll work as a third hand in a pinch, pull everything from staples to nails, cut wire and wooden dowels, quickly adjust any of the screws in your life, open a tin can, and (according to legend) cut through a 2x4 in less than 30 seconds...
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Looking for a little wardrobe update or to replace some of your basics? Look no further than Everlane. Since their inception Everlane has been making waves in the clothing industry with their simple, modern, and affordable clothes...
This Summer I took on something we called the Travel Capsule Wardrobe Project - only wearing 15 items for 30 days while we traveled through Italy, Croatia, France, a short stop in Turkey and then back home to the U.S. We thought it worth the time to give a detailed review of a couple of the pieces and we're starting with these...
Meg and I have both been living with a mostly capsule wardrobe (defined here if you are new to the idea) for a couple years now but I wanted to try out a more extreme version during our travels abroad this Summer. Enter the Travel Capsule Project - 30 days of travel in which I'll only be wearing 15 different items (socks not included) while our family moves through Italy, Croatia, France and the U.S...
I've had these, made in Italy, Alico Summit trekking boots for over 10 years. They are on their last legs but I had to post them because they have been so great and they are such a great example of paying more for quality and ethics and being repaid with years and years of service....