Journal

Notes on what we buy, and why.

1 Aug 2026

Five shoes that survive wedding season

Four hours standing, a marble floor and a car park at the far end. Height is not the variable that matters.

25 Jul 2026

Summer here is hard on leather in a way European care advice does not cover. What actually works.

14 Jul 2026

Between a car park in 45°C and an office at 19°C, a work bag has a harder job here than almost anywhere.