October Mocs

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I am a self-confessed enthusiast of all the cozy pursuits.

Reading. Old movie watching. Woolgathering.

In the fall, this tendency becomes even more frequent and powerful, influenced by cooling temperatures and autumn leaves and pumpkins in a pile on the front porch. My house sits on the edge of a forest and the view from every window is a blaze of red maple and golden oak. The colour orange becomes a whole mood. All I want to do is practice staying home for the winter with my slippers on and drink from a selection of teas.

And the coziest slippers by far are Laurentian Chief’s fur-trimmed moccasins. They are what I refer to as October mocs, because of their black suede, tan fur cuff, and white beading with orange-gold accents. Fleece-lined and snug, these are slippers to nap in. To craft in. To bake cookies in. To greet trick-or-treaters at the door in, with a glass of wine in one hand and a snack-sized candy bar in the other. Here’s a personal list of autumn pastimes I’m hoping my slippers will assist me in undertaking this fall:

• Re-read Little Women
• Finish knitting my tri-color striped scarf
• Write an October poem
• Watch Practical Magic (again)
• Make (and eat) chocolate chip cookies
• Burn my new Apple Honey Butter scented candle
• Perfect a homemade cup of London Fog with Earl Grey tea and steamed milk
• Sit on the porch with a blanket while sipping the above perfected London Fog
• Nap

It’s an ambitious but satisfying list. Laurentian Chief’s moccasin slippers are the perfect complement to my seasonal sensibilities. The velvety, premium quality black suede is accented with genuine rabbit fur at the ankle, creating a nostalgic vibe of old-timey warmth and ease. The soft sole and plush interior make for gentle footfalls around the house, and the hand-beaded Thunderbird motif adds a special aesthetic. They’re equally as beautiful and cozy with jeans or leggings as with a robe or pyjamas.
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