The Friday Find: Hickoree’s Big Ol’ Winter Sale

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.


Some annual sales or a bit more exciting than others. And this one’s a straight-up edge of your seat, Bruce Willis running bare foot on broken glass, white-knuckle thrill ride. It’s the annual Hickoree’s Big Ol’ Winter Sale. Tons of brands, most of which are exclusive to the shop. Nearly everything’s made in the US or Japan. And the discounts are as high as 50% off. Read More »

The Friday Find: Hickoree’s Outerwear + Unis Winter Sale

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.


You’re getting two for the price of one today, kids. First: 25% off all outerwear at Hickoree’s (plus free next day air on orders over $250). Second: 25% off select pieces at Unis. Hickoree’s sale ends on Christmas, Unis sale will go until the sale items are gone (which shouldn’t take long at all). Read More »

NorthernGRADE: Dehen 1920 Shawl Collar Cardigan

I’m happy to report that this year’s NorthernGRADE was a rousing success. And to keep the magic alive just a little bit longer, I’ve decided to use this week’s blog posts to spotlight some of my favorite products from the event.


Not only is the Shawl Collar Cardigan from veteran Portland, OR knitwear-maker Dehen 1920 beautiful, it’s also one of the heaviest sweaters I’ve ever come across (seriously, the thing weighs multiple pounds). Another nice feature is that it’s almost entirely water repellent, thanks to the natural lanolin coating of the worsted wool used in its construction. Unfortunately, these won’t be available for purchase for another month or so, but, based on the samples they had at the show, I can assure you they’ll be well worth the wait. Read More »