Afternoon Coffee with Jaoben

Pattern Play

Spring is for colour and pattern, and the rules are simple - Patterns complement best when they contrast. So mix up the colours and patterns, and let your Spring wardrobe Sing.

Spring is coming

Dammit. I never get my fill of Winter.

Discourse

For all that is said about the internet and the forums and blogs that abound, it is the discussion that is inspired, and the exchanges of ideas and inspiration that make it of value to me.

Reminds me of two gents I saw at a stand in Pitti a few years back, having a heated conversation over a tie blanket. They were both right in their own minds, I'm sure.

Harbour

Saturday afternoon tipple

A way to get quietly soused on a Saturday afternoon.

2 parts whisky

2 parts Carlson's Ginger Cordial

4 parts San Pellegrino sparkling

Carlson's Handcrafted is an Australian company making a variety of cordials, preserves, marmalades and cakes. Their product is exceptional, as far as I can tell, and the Ginger Cordial is rich and spicy without being metallic in the mouth.

Carlson's work alongside growers and producers such as Colo River Organic Citrus and Champion's Mountain Organic, and the quality of the finished product is testimony to the care put into growing the best fruits.

So to the gent that pulled me aside at their stand in North Sydney Growers Markets this morning - you are right, the Ginger Cordial is just my cup of tea, and with a dram of whisky added, even better.

http://www.carlsons.com.au/

Edward Green for LeatherSoul

The Edward Green Dover, as done by Tom and his team at LeatherSoul.

Made on the 606 last, this blucher is as elegant as a blucher can be. The gently square toe box gives the shoe a masculinity without clumpiness, and the finish of the inverted toe split gains a new dimension as it is polished, and it's character starts to show through. The Double leather soul in natural keeps it utilitarian, whilst the Edwardian Antique colour gives it old world timelessness.

Polished with Saphir Pate De Luxe in Acajou and Neutral.

Look to Mostexerent to see them in action.

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Thanks to Tom at LeatherSoul for the impeccable service and advice. http://www.lsfootwear.com/