This coat bears a striking resemblance to a handmade one that my grandmother recently gifted my daughter. This woman has an eye for classic lines: of clothing, furniture, food, a skill I feel fortunate to have as an influence. I appreciate that she takes the long view, looking for the solid investment that will serve for years to come.
And there are other facets to her story. As a 17 year old high school graduate, she moved from near the Stillaguamish River to Seattle with an express desire to live in the city, to be independent and to work. She chose adventure, from flagship flights to Mexico on Western Airlines, travel to Spain, Iceland, Australia and many times over to Hawaii, no place for a wool coat.
Aspiring to be equal parts solid and fluid, honoring the complexity of this woman who baked bread every week for her family and worked full time.
Thuja window, Port Townsend, 2017