Things that interest me like... the design of performance apparel, women rocking snow sports, the craft of soft-goods, & the evolution of textile-related technology. Plus my life in Vancouver.
What have I been up to in the past 6 months...Well, I accomplished one of my long-time life goals. Nick and I moved to Vancouver! We'd promised ourselves we'd start looking for the right opportunity to move approaching the end of 2017 but life has a funny way of happening sometimes. A new ... Read More
I just found this link in my Drafts and it needs to be shared!! This article talks about Burton's process of designing their women's-specific backpacks. What makes a women's pack? - BurtonGirls By keeping an eye on the market and taking notes from Burton’s annual Rider Roundtable, the product ... Read More
Happy New Year!!! We welcomed the new year in a really exciting fashion this time! My cousin had a NYE, black-tie wedding. It was so fun, and the first time in 13 years that all of my 12 cousins (on my mom's side) were able to all be together. I offered to help the bride, my cousin Vicky, with ... Read More
This new collection by Patagonia includes 10 styles that use 100% reused down, wool, and polyester. Even the labels, zippers, and buttons use a high percentage of reclaimed material! It sounds like they explored the idea of using recycled thread but it was, unfortunately, found it to be too ... Read More
Scoliosis is a condition that unfortunately runs in my family. So I appreciate the effort being made to help design devices to not only correct the spine's position, but look great at the same time. 3D-printed back brace offers "fashionable" solution for scoliosis sufferers - Dezeen, by Dan ... Read More
Hi Everyone! My big exciting news for this year - Nick and I got married this summer! For those of you who don't know us very well, we've dated since high school - that's 11-years! I'd like to think that wedding planning was a big part of the reason I haven't been posting as frequently as I ... Read More
Patagonia Sleeping Bag Line: Innovative Hybrid - Gear Junkie We all know one of THE WORST parts of camping is getting out of your warm sleeping bag in the morning and facing the cold air. This could be the solution! (If you never plan on changing your clothes...) Patagonia's hybrid ... Read More