September 20, 2023
Itty Bitty Tags, with Itty Bitty GPS Sensors Inside
That’s what she invented. They go onto saplings to tell the people planting trees that they’re in a good spot!
Rather than planting hectares and hectares and HECTARES of the same trees, planters can now mix saplings up, based on how well the area they are in suits a particular species…
cashmere beanie – Alex Mill; leaf earrings – Set & Stones; cardigan – Alex Mill; scarf – Ayslee; flannel shirt – BP.; ivory tee – Lands’ End; bracelets – Fierce Lynx Designs; jeans – L.L.Bean; tote bag – Alex Mill; shoes – Allbirds
The wee tag will glow green when the tree is near the best altitude, exposure, slope, and all sorts of things for that particular species…
vest – L.L.Bean; ivory waffle top – Lands’ End; robin earrings – Fable England; denim shirt – L.L.Bean; ivory turtleneck – Lands’ End; scarf – Fable England; blue jeans – L.L.Bean; green loafers – Eastland 1955 Edition; alabaster cords – Lands’ End; print top – Lucky Brand; crossbody bag – Mali + Lili; olive cardigan – Rails; denim jacket – J.Crew; hiking boots – Merrell
So if the conservation staff stumbles upon a glen or hollow that would be suited for a cluster of white birch, the trees will tell them!
Plant the trees, pop off the reusable tags, and move on…
She travels to conservation areas around the world, to explain how the tags work, and to “tag along” with a planting crew to make sure that things are working properly…
Gathering information about which trees thrive in which environments helps her refine the “messages” from each tree…
love,
Janice
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Those ivory cords are so, so nice! There is a space in my wardrobe that is yearning for them.
Exactly! There’s something about ivory cords that goes a long way into a variety of looks.
Cool idea. About the tags. Sometimes the most interesting things I read here are not about clothes.
Great capsule, still.
I so agree. I come for the clothes/outfits/ideas but also learn about art/places to visit/smart women.
This is just my most favorite of favorites! It just thrilled me! In fact, yesterday I wore that green in Carhardt jeans, a J Crew striped green and cream long sleeved tee, green Keds boots, and a cream Chico’s sweater with a blue belt and earrings. Of course, I want every piece!
Nice shades of these lovely colors, especially the three denim blues. Am very glad denim is a constant, no matter what other colors come and go.
Just lovely. KK your outfit sounds very cozy. We are finally seeing come cooler weather here which will allow me to wear my beloved sweaters and cords…
Love the story about the tags! The clothes are great too.
You’ve been reading the science journals! The design of that vest is just gorgeous. I hope LLBEAN stocks them in other colors as the ones they offer would be closet orphans for me. Puffy vests are a wardrobe staple in my city as we are likely to need one for a hike in the foothills, a round of golf or a long walk next to the river followed by coffee downtown, My son wears one to work in San Francisco where sporty casual is the norm for the tech set.
Yes I went to the LLBean site and I too am hoping for other colors. It is a very cool design and to my eye takes the puffer vest up a notch in style. I wear one many days in the cooler temps as it’s really all I usually need. May get the black as it is “fancier” than the one I have. Could move the old one to the lake house. Hmmm something to think about.
This capsule really speaks to me. I love the colors, textures, fabrics & styles. I also love plants! Those tags are a neat idea!
You found some gorgeous green garments. Sub the ivory for the browns and rusts found in the fable scarf and I could happily get dressed all fall and into winter.
From the bracelets, I was expecting an olive, beige, and black color palette, but I am never going to argue with the inclusion of blue denim! This heroine is braver than I (or better at removing stains) to wear ivory pants into the field, but the variation in style and color/value from the other pants does add a lot to the capsule. The olive floral blouse is so pretty – I like how it adds a feminine element to the capsule while being an easy-to-wear, non-fussy piece, which feels right for the work she’s doing.
These aren’t exactly my colors, but I love the casual vibe of the wardrobe and the inclusion of denim!! I also love seeing the plaid shirt and I can’t tell but the flowy shirt looks like it has a pattern or texture to it. I think that variety in clothes (for me) is really important, whether it is pattern, texture or color. Although, the other day I wore a plum pair of corduroy pants and a plum linen/wool slubby tee that kind of had a white striation to it (not sure how to describe it) and really liked it. So maybe colors can be similar if the texture is different. Something to think about.
I love the softness of this. I can’t wear that shade of green without looking like I have liver disease but if I subbed those pieces out for navy or pink or gray I’d really be in business! What a wonderful post.
The vest, blue jean jacket and scarf are my favorite! Thanks of posting this.
The styles are not me, but I really find myself drawn to the colours. Funny thing…I ordered a pair of ivory flare cords, an ivory turtleneck and an ivory vest for fall and winter just last week! My old cords and turtleneck are a bit too tight and shabby. The vest is an experiment thanks to Janice and the many TVF readers. I have a real fondness for a head to toe white or ivory outfit and only have to worry about stains on rare days. My thanks to Janice for this colour combo.