Pendleton’s roots go back to 1863, when founder Thomas Kay, a young English weaver traveled west and set up shop in the brand new state of Oregon. His family eventually moved the business to Pendleton in the northeastern part of the state, opening several mills and developing staples such as … Read more
Fresh on the scene, CADET recently opened its first boutique in Williamsburg, Brooklyn followed by a re-launch of its online store. The shop’s attitude and structured men’s furnishings are inviting, as is the easy going staff eager to help or simply allow patrons to peruse uninterrupted. Begun by partners … Read more
Spotted: Kate Beckinsale toting her cute pooch all over London in an adorable brown carrier with pink trim. I don’t know what’s cuter: the dog or the bag. The carrier is an original deluxe by Sherpa, a pet owner’s must have, especially when it comes to travel. Sherpa is the … Read more
London is a city known for its charm and whimsy. From afternoon tea with scones and clotted cream to a day spent pondering the lives of royals past at the National Portrait Gallery, London keeps in step with the present by preserving traditions yet always moving toward the future. Aside … Read more
Spring has finally sprung in New York … birds chirping, flowers blooming, people smiling, the whole nine yards. I love to travel this time of year and love dressing for it, too – designer shades, a chic (wrinkle free) outfit and a fabulous pair of comfortable shoes. Whether on … Read more
From Funky to Fashionable: Lincoln Road Goes Glam … Again! South Beach’s Lincoln Road Pedestrian Mall used to be a tough sell to visitors. Perfectly reasonable friends would turn petulant, saying things like “How exciting can a road named after a dead president be? We don’t want to go to … Read more
From the pristine marble floors of sumptuous shopping malls to the ad hoc stalls of mile-long souks, retail venues across the globe ultimately provide the same service for all their patrons: shopping. But just where can you find the most fashionable, trendsetting stores? The largest indoor gold souk? The metropolis … Read more
If you’ve ever traveled to Finland more than likely you’ve shopped, seen, or heard of Marimekko. Admired by fashion lovers and interior decorators alike, the company designs and manufactures high-quality clothing, textiles, tableware, and a bunch of cool accessories. Known for its strikingly inventive patterns and clever use of … Read more
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Traveling can be arduous. Flight delays, airplane food, and screaming kids can take their toll on even the most seasoned traveler. On a good day you make your flight with time to spare and realize that you’ve got enough frequent flier miles to upgrade. Typically, I pull all nighters before … Read more
Québec’s Premium Fuel Before Red Bull, there was Caribou. In the 17th century, loggers and colonial French-Canadian woodsmen, or coureur des bois, mixed the blood of the caribou deer with whisky or other alcohol. This mixture warmed them up and provided the necessary energy needed to hunt for the … Read more
Personalized Drinking Glasses at Le Germain Boutique-Hotels Le Germain Boutique-hotels, located in Quebec, Montreal, Toronto and Calgary, are beautiful, refined and quite sexy. The perfect spots for romance when staying in Canada. Also a great place to shop for unusual souvenirs reflective of the hotels high design spirit. Think great … Read more
[wide][/wide] Summertime is my favorite time of year. Give me a beach, some sunscreen and a cooler stocked with frozen margaritas and I’m good! From June to September, I live for that. Whether sunning on Cape Cod or parasailing in Costa Rica, I’ve got a swimsuit for every destination and … Read more
Ville Lahtinen Santatie 2 Welcome to our first installment of one of Travel Squire’s new columns – The Ultimate Takeaway. Each month, we will find the best takeaway from a different destination. Whether it’s a bottle of hot sauce you can only find in Mexico, the perfect vintage purse from … Read more
Strolling in the French Quarter a few months back, I had my eye out for an object that would serve as the ultimate takeaway from a trip to New Orleans. What sort of item would sum up this spirited city? I didn’t have anything specific in mind, but shopping for … Read more