hbc ottoman


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.

Jan Halvarson

11 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.

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.

Anonymous said...

love this - canadiana is always cool!
a.

lisa solomon said...

that is beautiful!

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 - : )

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 ;)

Anonymous said...

I love the Hudson Bay blankets. I heard they were pricey, but wow!

Anonymous said...

Jan,
I have one of these blankets tucked away somewhere if you would like it.
R

** 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...

brand 'em' said...

Didn't HB sell coats like this as well?

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

cheers,
mel.

Jan Halvarson said...

its fun to see this string going - r - yes i'd love that blanket! terramania - : ) and thanks for visiting brand'em'