It's been a long time since my last post, but we've been really busy over here at Shak-Shuka headquarters! Busy preparing for a wonderful (albeit short!) vacation, busy on vacation, then busy back to reality after the vacation! We were fortunate enough to spend some time in Hamburg, Germany and Copenhagen, Denmark - both wonderful, family-friendly cities that we'll discuss in a later post.
First I have to share with you my latest obsession! One thing that I noticed in Denmark is that people are VERY serious about their rain gear. Even though it rains here in the Netherlands, I have never seen people be more prepared than carrying around an umbrella, or for long treks on the bike - maybe rainproof pants. The Danes seem to have it all covered (quite literally) from waterproof jumpsuits for the kids, heavy-duty rain jackets, and footwear that made me cringe with envy. Luckily the footwear department I had done my research on, and Ilse Jacobsen is the woman that I would turn to to keep my footers dry during the 9+ months of rain we have here. Jacobsen handmakes (ok, probably not her, she's the designer, but you get where I'm going here) all of her rainboots, and I have to say they are THE most comfortable boots I've ever worn. They have a fleecy interior so even when you're wearing socks/tights/the works, you still feel their fuzzy softness. There are quite a few styles to choose from (ranging from low ankle-style to high knee boots) and a million and one colors. I'm not as adventurous and I went with the ankle-height dark brown model, which I absolutely love. Handmade, local, and made from 100% natural rubber, there is very little not to love about these boots.....except maybe the rain that you need them for!
Rain is also fun, why wear gray or black when the day is gray or black. Live in colors!!!!
Posted by: pa[u] | August 16, 2011 at 08:52 AM