LEFT – Treated with Mink Oil RIGHT – Untreated
Started to prep my boots up for fall, even though that seems miles away with this heat, because I just got some new mink oil and these needed a treatment bad.
Here is a before profile shot…
…and then after application of mink oil and 1 hour sit.
Love the contrast and deep color that starts to evolve in the leather. Red Wing makes some beautiful boots.
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There’s no better boot for the fall and winter seasons in the Midwest then the classic L.L. Bean boot. They are modestly priced at L.L. Bean, or if you don’t mind a used pair, eBay has a load of them!
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Do you have no idea what to ask for Christmas? Better yet if your like me is everything you want too expensive? Below are gifts that are perfect to add to your Christmas list OR if your not thinking as selfishly as I am they would be great gifts to give to a friend or that special someone.
Commerce with a Conscience put together a Good Giving list of items that are all under $25 that are socially responsible goods as well as just plain cool. Check it out…
LEFT to RIGHT: ICU Sunglasses, Newberry Deer Skin Wool Glove…
Polaroid sent out a teaser ad for a new product that will be announced next year — it appears to be the next generation instant camera.
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It always interests me to see new technology mixed with classic goods. Take for example the Markr Carry Goods’ iPad case. The iPad, being super sleek and modern and the Makr, a classic handmade leather goods company, put together to make for an interesting combination – if I had an iPad… strike that, when I have an iPad be sure to know this would be its home.
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