Seattle was frozen for most of Christmas and New Year, which is not the norm. It’s been wet, grey and bitterly cold, and I’ve been wrapping up. I hauled out my super warm navy Canadian puffer from Soia & Kyo, Uniqlo HEATTECH undies, cream Sperry snow boots, an assortment of beanies, and my red gloves and Furla.
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