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The perfect shoe exists. It is sustainable. It is of Scandinavian design. It is an excellent price. It is stylish. It is Woden.

Woden refers to their sneakers as "Scandinavian Simplicity" which resonates with The Maple Press's mission to savor the simple pleasures of life. There is profound pleasure when hard-working feet can enjoy the comfort of a well-made shoe.

With a sustainable approach, Woden aims to reduce, reuse, and recycle as they focus on creating sneakers with a greener footprint (as printed on their packaging). They achieve these goals by using eco-friendly cork insoles in all their shoes (which from a personal review provides comfortable breathability), using carbon-neutral fish leather instead of synthetic materials, and incorporating recycled materials in the outsole and backing.

Woden stands for Works of Denmark, and that Scandinavian design is immediately recognizable in not only how stylish and timeless they look but also how thoughtful the process is in producing these shoes. Woden assures that their footwear is designed to last and crafted to be worn all day.

Until next time,

The Maple Press

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This year, lifestyle and fashion blog Julia Berolzheimer has been a true source of inspiration for wardrobe style. With the colorful palette showcased throughout the blog, particularly the recent Happy Colors For Kids post, some children's clothing brand research was done for items that matched the rainbow of inspiration. The result for this year's chosen Spring / Summer wardrobe for children had to be none other than Hanna Andersson. The vibrant colors, fun patterns, and excellent quality are unbeatable.

Hanna Andersson is a Portland, Oregon-based children's apparel company that was founded in 1983 by Swedish native Gun Denhart. In those thirty-nine years, Hanna Andersson pulled from Scandinavian principles of functional design, sustainable practices, and adventurous childhood. These principles shine through in each item. The dye and prints are made to withstand the wear and wash of little ones. The organic materials used are brought together with fair trade practices, and buttery soft cotton that can last from one child to the next as each item is handed down.

The Hanna Andersson brand beautifully aligns with The Maple Press's mission to savor the simple pleasures of life. The touch, look, and quality of each item is a simple luxury that can only come from the care, thought, and commitment that is put into a brand like Hanna Andersson. [CURRENT SITE PROMOTIONS]

These pieces invoke the nostalgia of childhood in springtime, hunting the backyard for earthworms, picking wildflowers, and finding colorful painted eggs hidden in the bushes. Memories of summertime come back, filled with adventurous summer camps, rope swings, and melting popsicles. It's exciting to wonder what childhood memories will be stored within the fibers of these clothes as they're lived and loved in by each child they're passed down to.