hbc ottoman

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if this doesn't scream canadian, what does? for those who don't know what i'm talking about. the classic hudson's bay company's point blanket, a well known canadian symbol, covers an ottoman. perfect for the ski cabin or if you're living abroad and long for some canadiana. upholstered in 100% wool. $695 CDN.

it reminds me of this.

Comments

Susan Schwake said…
i adore this. this ottomon is just so fuzzy and wonderful and unexpected. nice find. no... i don't live in a ski cabin, but i think in the right bedroom it could look fabulous.
4:06 am, December 22, 2006
Anonymous said…
That is almost cool (I grew up thinking the Bay blanket was tacky). Now it's coming back in furniture too. Wierd. This is much better than that chair in your link.
4:16 am, December 22, 2006
Anonymous said…
love this - canadiana is always cool!
a.
8:58 am, December 22, 2006
Jan Halvarson said…
susan, it does look cozy doesn't it?
kim - hmmmm........i think it's not about cool but about canadiana .......and i kind of like that chair i linked to myself. but that's what makes the world interesting, there's something for all of us.
a - in ny? : )
lisa - : )
10:20 pm, December 22, 2006
Anonymous said…
sorry it's just i'm canadian and when i was younger everyone's parents and grandparent's had bay blankets and ponchos and things...and back then as kids we all thought it was cheap and gross. i do like the ottoman tho'. should get it for my mom - she has been working at a Bay store for years, then she'll be reminded of work when she's home...bet she'd LOVE that ;)
3:37 pm, December 23, 2006
Anonymous said…
I love the Hudson Bay blankets. I heard they were pricey, but wow!
8:12 pm, December 25, 2006
Anonymous said…
Jan,
I have one of these blankets tucked away somewhere if you would like it.
R
2:51 pm, December 27, 2006
** Terramia ** said…
Oh Canada... our home and native blanket...
Un symbole de tradition, history, heritage, and distinctiveness. J'adore bien sûr... (:

We wrap ourselves in thee...
9:03 pm, December 27, 2006
brand 'em' said…
Didn't HB sell coats like this as well?

I'm new to your blog, it's kewl.

cheers,
mel.
7:54 pm, January 03, 2007
Jan Halvarson said…
its fun to see this string going - r - yes i'd love that blanket! terramania - : ) and thanks for visiting brand'em'
1:30 am, January 04, 2007
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