Still time to order a Mercer for Christmas...

Along with Mercer's spiffy new site comes a rapid-fire turn around time for shirt orders.  So I double checked with David today, and if you place your order by this Friday, the 13th, and are sure to designate "Christmas," then you will probably be okay!  If not, there is always a Gift Certificate.

Here are some of our favorites.

• Mercer 3MM Nile Blue Bengal Stripe, Button Down Collars <http://www.mercerandsons.com/swatches_and_pricing-stripes.htm>

All khakis from Jack Donnelly: 

• <https://jackdonnelly.com/collections/twill-chino>

• Pink Two-Ply Classic 100% Pima Cotton Oxford <https://mercerandsons.com/collections/oxfords/products/pink-two-ply-100-classic-pima-cotton-oxford>

• Bay Blue Vintage Check Broadcloth <https://mercerandsons.com/collections/tattersalls-small-checks/products/bay-blue-check-broadcloth-835>

• Skye Blue Bold Check <https://mercerandsons.com/collections/larger-checks-plaids/products/skye-blue-bold-check>

A Reader Question: Hopes, wishes, and resolutions for the coming new year?

 A reader (nonpartisan) question:

Dear Muffy,

May I ask the readership a question please.

As we approach 2025, bearing in mind the troubled and frankly frightening times in which we all now live, what are the readers hopes and wishes (and resolutions) for the coming new year.

Personally, on a lighter note, my resolution, having spent several days clearing out my closets and amassing quite a pile to take to the charity (thrift?) store, I'm going to do my best not to immediately fill the space in the New Year sales!

On a more serious note I hope to see an end to innocent civilians (and especially children) being killed, wounded and traumatised in the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine. I hope this isn't too political for this blog, if it is I humbly apologise.

Best wishes

Christmas List: A Few Things for the House

Made in Massachusetts, Photos by Muffy Aldrich

• Lightweight Canvas Storage Cube Set <https://www.steelecanvas.com/products/canvas-storage-cube-set>

Using my own unit of cubic measurement, the largest is a "Six Fair Isle" size.  

Men's Christmas List

All Photos by/of Muffy Aldrich

Bosie/Harley has introduced yet another brilliant collaboration with the premier producer of cashmere yarn, Scotland's Todd & Duncan.   This exquisite Harley of Scotland Men's pullover is made using only the highest grade Scottish spun cashmere.

• Cashmere Cable Sweater - Milk Ecru <https://bosie.co/products/harley-of-scotland-x-todd-and-duncan-pure-cashmere-cable>

See also:

• Harley of Scotland x Todd and Duncan Pure Men's Cashmere Sweater - Ibex / Drab Bronze <https://bosie.co/products/harley-of-scotland-x-todd-and-duncan-pure-mens-cashmere-sweater-ibex-drab-bronze>

• Harley of Scotland x Todd and Duncan Pure Men's Cashmere Sweater - Greens Burn <https://bosie.co/products/harley-of-scotland-x-todd-and-duncan-pure-mens-cashmere-sweater-greens-burn>

• Harley of Scotland x Todd and Duncan Pure Men's Cashmere Sweater - Darkest Teal <https://bosie.co/products/harley-of-scotland-x-todd-and-duncan-pure-mens-cashmere-sweater-darkest-teal>

• Travel Dopp Kitt <https://lotuffleather.com/collections/leather-accessories/products/travel-dopp-kit>

• No. 12 Weekender Bag <https://lotuffleather.com/collections/duffles/products/no-12-leather-weekender-bag>

• The Travel Journal <https://lotuffleather.com/collections/leather-accessories/products/lotuffjournal>

• The Triumph Briefcase <https://lotuffleather.com/collections/briefcases/products/the-triumph-briefcase>

• 3MM Nile Blue Bengal Stripe <https://mercerandsons.com/collections/stripes/products/3mm-nile-blue-bengal-stripe>

• Twill Chino <https://jackdonnelly.com/collections/twill-chino>

• Surcingle Belts <https://www.elizab.com/surcingle-belts.html>

• Guernsey Jumpers (Plain) <https://letricoteur.co/collections/plain-guernsey-jumpers>

• Steele Waxed Canvas Duffle Bag <https://steelecanvasbasketcorp.pxf.io/5g92PD>

Bosie's Glenugie Nep in Raasay Green, Made in Scotland

Photos of/by Muffy Aldrich

These two sweaters combine two of my favorite things from Bosie, the Glenugie Nep yarns and the color, Raasay Green.  For whatever reason, this combination seems terribly Scottish.  I feel like I should be on the lookout for Big Eric.

Supersoft and comfortable, but also durable, the Mens' Blue Mogganer Trawlerman is a thicker 4-ply. 

Shown:

• Islander Yoke Fair Isle Glenugie Nep Women's Sweater - Raasay Green <https://bosie.co/products/islander-yoke-fair-isle-glenugie-nep-womens-sweater-raasay-green>

• Blue Mogganer Trawlerman Chunky Glenugie Nep Sweater - Raasay Green <https://bosie.co/products/blue-mogganer-trawlerman-chunky-glenugie-nep-sweater-raasay-green>

My first one:

• Kintyre Funnel Neck Glenugie Nep Womens Jumper - Raasay Green <https://bosie.co/products/funnel-neck-glenugie-nep-womens-jumper-raasay-green>

 

A Reader Question: Favourite Christmas Carol & Song, and Opinions on Christmas Sweaters?

 A reader question:

Hello Muffy,

May I ask the readership a question or two please. As we aproach December and the Christmas festivities, what are the readers (a) favourite carol and (b) their favourite Christmas song. For me they would be O Holy Night and Elvis singing Blue Christmas. Also may I ask the readers opinions on Christmas sweaters. My wife is a fan but I'm not (I'm too stuffy)., although I will wear a Christmas tie.

Best wishes

Women's Christmas List

• Beige Classic Belted Trench Coat <https://www.cordings.co.uk/beige-classic-belted-trench-coat.html>

• Green Katie and Millie Shirt Made With Tana Lawn <https://www.cordings.co.uk/green-katie-and-millie-shirt-made-with-tana-lawntm.html>

• New Islander Yoke Fair Isle Glenugie Nep Women's Sweater - Jura Navy <https://bosie.co/products/islander-yoke-fair-isle-glenugie-nep-womens-sweater-jura-navy>

• Lotuff Leather Small Tote <https://lotuffleather.com/collections/totes/products/leather-small-tote>

Bosie Delivery from Scotland!! And Their New Website!

Three new beautiful sweaters have arrived from Bosie!  As always, they are made on the Northeast Coast of Scotland, and they never disappoint.  No one does Fair Isles like Bosie/Harley.

• West Coast Yoke Fair Isle Women's Sweater - Winter White <https://bosie.co/products/west-coast-yoke-fair-isle-womens-sweater-winter-white>

• West Coast Yoke Fair Isle Women's Sweater - Nutmeg Brown <https://bosie.co/products/west-coast-yoke-fair-isle-womens-sweater-nutmeg-brown>

• Blue Mogganer Trawlerman Chunky Glenugie Nep Sweater - Raasay Green <https://bosie.co/products/blue-mogganer-trawlerman-chunky-glenugie-nep-sweater-raasay-green>

Links are below, but also, be sure to take a look at her new and very beautiful website, and linger a bit on her homepage video. 

• <https://bosie.co/>

 

Taking Out the Cashmere & Wool Cable Crew and Navy Shetland Gilet for Men from Cordings of Piccadilly

All Photos by/of Muffy Aldrich

Lush is the first word that comes to mind to describe this exceptional Cashmere and Wool Crew from Cordings.  It is thicker than one might expect and the cable proportions are exactly right.  And it is very soft.  Made in Scotland, it also comes in Blue, Chocolate, Loden, and Navy.

• Ecru Cashmere Cable Crew Neck <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/ecru-cashmere-cable-crew-neck.html>

And it, combined with Cordings' new Ebury Shetland Gilet, worked especially well for this bright, but cold day, and handled the brisk wind off the water.  The Gilet, made of 100% wool woven in Lancashire, has a 100% cotton tattersall lining, which happens to be an exact match with one of their tattersall shirts.  It is lightly quilted, so it is a bit warmer, and comes in the Navy shown here, but also in a Green and a Brown.

• Navy Ebury Shetland Gilet <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/navy-ebury-shetland-gilet.html>

While these are garments are made for Men, they also work well as unisex items as they are not overly long.

Mallalieus <https://mallalieus.com/>