A Perfect Fit Wherever Your Day Takes You
Meet Elliott Ives from Kenmark Eyewear. Our newest offer ing is classic, casual and built for everyday comfort. Made for a customer that’s sophisticated but not showy, Elliott Ives frames appeal to mature sensibilities with thoughtful details that suit a laid-back style. They’re the perfect fit for adults looking for affordable, designer-quality frames.
In this collection, we drew inspiration from nature, as seen in each style name. We explored the entire palette of Earth tones and incorporated organic design details to create 30 unique styles for men and women. Each frame is available in two different sizes, and the expansive collection features thin metals, lightweight titanium and form-fitting acetate.
In addition, our AdaptaFit styles feature a memory metal alloy that provides increased flexibility for a better, more comfortable fit. And for larger faces, our AmplFit styles of fer wider fits with extended headspace and flex hinges. Our Titanium models are super lightweight and durable while also creating a hypoallergenic metal option.
INTRODUCING ELLIOTT IVES
‘Yarrow’
‘Calico Hearts’
‘Garrick’
How to Build a Campfire
Mastering a campfire is easier than you might think. With some basic tools and tips, you’ll be well on your way to crafting a cozy fire pit for roasting marshmallows and crackling conversation. Before you begin, it’s important to make sure you’re building your fire in the proper location. Make sure to choose a dry, fireproof surface like brick, concrete, or stone and always keep a large clearing around the area, experts recommend 6 10 feet at least.
The triangular teepee style method is a triedand-true favorite for any skill level.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
* Matches
* Tinder (dry pine nee dles, leaves, or bark)
* Kindling (short twigs or small branches)
* Firewood (small logs)
Pro tip: Aged logs will catch fire faster than newer ones.
Words to Improve Your Campfire Chats
FOOFARAW (noun)
INSTRUCTIONS
* Using 3 4 pieces of kindling, make a cone-shaped structure with the points meeting at the top.
* Place a handful of tinder at the base of the cone-shaped structure.
* Light the tinder from underneath the kindling.
* Allow the fire to build.
* Once you have a healthy flame, add additional kindling around the structure. Wait for each piece to catch fire as you continue adding.
* Once the flame is well-estab lished, you can add your firewood. One piece at a time, add your logs around the perimeter.
* Sit back and enjoy!
A great fuss or disturbance about something very insignificant.
BAILIWICK (noun)
A person’s area of authority, skill, knowledge, or work.
To begin, let your fire burn down to a manage able height and add an elevated grill grate— many come with folding legs which allow you to place the grate directly over top the campfire for an easy cooking solution. Now comes the age old question—what’s for din ner? The options are endless but some of our open flame favorites include foil packet meals, soups or stews, cast-iron skillet meals, and ka bobs just to name a few.
Campfire Cuisine
Now that you’ve got your campfire blazing, it’s time to cook up some campfire chow! Whether you’re camped out in the woods or just picnicking in your backyard, the beauty of a campfire meal is that it doesn’t take a ton of effort to make a simple, delicious meal. (We think the secret ingredients must be the fresh air and good company.)
Because experimenting is half the fun, make your campfire meals memorable and get ev eryone involved. With a short list of ingredi ents and simple, basic tools, it’s a no-brainer to get the children involved, too (with supervi sion, of course). They will love helping out and beam with pride at their campfire creations. Plus, cleanup is a breeze! Time to get outside and get cooking!
Camping Foil Packet Recipes
Easy prep. Easy cleanup. SO delicious. It’s as simple as tossing these pantry staples into your aluminum foil and seasoning to taste! Garnish with your favorite toppings and you’ve got some grub worth sharing around the camp fire. Check out some of our favorite combinations below.
BREAKFAST HASH
* Shredded hash browns
* Egg
* Cooked bacon
* Chopped onion
* Diced peppers
* Shredded cheese
BAKED NACHOS
* Tortilla chips
* Cooked ground beef
* Shredded cheese
* To garnish: tomatoes, sour cream, avocado, jalapeños
GARLIC STEAK & POTATOES
* Top sirloin steak
* Yellow potatoes
* Olive oil
* Minced garlic
* Onion powder
* Dried oregano
* Dried parsley
* Dried thyme
APPLE CRISP
* Apples
* Maple syrup
* Butter
* Brown sugar
* Cinnamon
* Quick oats
* To garnish: ice cream or whipped cream!
Cooking times may vary based on ingredients. Be sure to use a meat thermometer to ensure proper inter nal temperature when applicable.
OUTDOOR LIFE
Large Kindling Firewood
The Extraordinary Adventures of Elliott Ives
As Reimagined from His Found Journals 1928–1936
TALL TALES
Phenology, the Art of Nature as Your Guide
Phenology is a useful tool for gardeners to keep in their back pocket. This practice, used since ancient times, relies on local indicators to in form your gardening journey, such as deter mining when to plant certain crops, or warn ing when certain pests will arrive. It’s the study of the natural world, a careful observation of cyclical/seasonal natural phenomena, the re lationship between visible life stages of plants, animals, insects, and changes in climate.
Some plants (like lilacs, honeysuckle, and maples) are considered indicator plants, as they are frequently used because they grow in so many areas of the US. While phenol ogy adages may sound like folklore, they are actually rooted in people’s real observa tions of nature throughout history, around the world. It’s used across many different fields, such as medicine, farming and biolo gy. Even many birds use phenology, as they must time their nesting so that eggs hatch when insects are present for nestlings to eat.
Your local nursery, garden club, or botanical garden can be a great resource for phenolog ical information. Phenology is highly loca tion-specific, so it’s important to carefully track the experiences in your own garden, to be most beneficial.
COMMON PHENOLOGY ADAGES
Plant corn when the oak leaves are the size of a squirrel’s ear.
When maples are beginning to un furl their leaves, plant perennials.
A dry March and a wet May, fill barns & bays with corn & hay.
Field Notes
FRAME DETAILS
Available in Blue Lagoon, Desert Tortoise & Wisteria Sizes: 52-15-135, 56-15-140
AmplFit
PLANT FACTS
Kiwi or ‘Chinese Gooseberry’ is a woody vine native to Asia. The flowers may be cream or yellow in color and will have a slightly sweet scent to them.
DID YOU KNOW?
Only mature 3-year-old female vines will produce fruit. The best fruit production occurs when the vine is eight years or older, and it can continue to produce for forty years or longer.
FRAME DETAILS
Available in Caramel Crunch, Mint Leaf & Rosewood Tortoise Sizes: 51-16-135, 55-17-140
AmplFit
PLANT FACTS
Crassula ‘Moonglow’ is a suc culent with thick greyish green leaves that stack upright. Its leaves are covered with fine hairs, making this plant velvety to the touch.
DID YOU KNOW?
This hardy succulent makes a great windowsill plant and can grow up to 8” tall. Mid to late summer, it produces a beautiful red flower at its center.
FRAME DETAILS
Available in Black, Navy & Tortoise Sizes: 46-19-140, 52-19-145
AdaptaFit
PLANT FACTS
Hemlock is a tall upright wild flower with white blooms in um brella-shaped clusters with pur ple-specked stems, often found in damp locations.
DID YOU KNOW?
Hemlock is poisonous and can cause muscular paralysis and respiratory failure. Only a tiny amount of Hemlock can prove fa tal to both animals and humans.
FRAME DETAILS
Available in Black, Gold & Gunmetal Sizes: 54-17-138, 60-17-148
AmplFit AdaptaFit
PLANT FACTS
Ren plants are part of the Or chid family, and have stalks of multi-petaled flowers. They are found in Asia and produce bright ly-colored flowers.
DID YOU KNOW?
These plants are popular house plants as they have a frequent blooming period from spring through summer. They do not need a winter dormancy period, growing best in a hanging basket.
HOME & GARDEN
‘Hemlock’ ‘Ren’
‘Kiwi’ ‘Moonglow’
Advice Column
Dear E,
My favorite quilt has become terribly odious as my hus band’s dog insists on laying on it. What can I do?
Mary in Topeka, KS
Dearest Mary in Topeka, Simple: either spray the quilt with cheap vodka, or toss out the husband.
Stay well, E
The Wonders of Elderberry
The father of modern medicine, Hippocrates, referred to the elder tree as his medicine chest. Today, many agree that his wisdom about the humble tree still applies. Its berries and flow ers are packed with health and immunity benefits. Full of antioxidants and vitamins, elderberry has been said to boost your immune system, decrease stress and even reduce inflammation.
Some of its other claims to fame:
* Protects and fights against bacterial & viral infections.
* Helps clear sinus infections.
* Reduces duration and symptoms of the cold or flu.
* Eases allergy symptoms.
Whether it’s a tea, a gummy, a pill, or syrup— you can get elderberry in many forms these days. If you’re looking for a thriftier solution than store-bought remedies, try making your own syrup instead! Use caution as there is a mild toxin in the raw berries, but after about 45 minutes of cooking the toxins that may cause an upset stomach will deactivate and become safe for consumption.
Make Your Own Linden Soap
WHY LINDEN?
The bright, energizing scent with hints of spice and honey.
TIP Store your soap bars unwrapped. Not only will they lend a refreshing scent to your linen closet, they will also harden and therefore last longer.
SAFETY NOTE Sodium hydroxide lye is corrosive. Be sure to wear protective eyewear, rubber or plastic gloves, and long-sleeve shirts and pants for protection. And work only in a well-ventilated room, as the lye mixture produces dangerous fumes
YOU WILL NEED
7.9 oz distilled water
3.4 oz lye (sodium hydroxide)
8 oz coconut oil
8 oz olive oil
8 oz palm oil
Linden blossom essential oil
Soap mold
Hand blender
Mix the distilled water and lye. Because this mixture will generate heat, slowly add the lye into the water, then set aside to cool. In another bowl, melt coconut oil, olive oil and palm oil together to liquid consisten cy. Set aside to cool. Slowly pour lye mixture and oils together to form the “soap batter.” Use a stick blend er to mix the ingredients and avoid introducing air bubbles. Add the linden fragrance oil to your desired scent while the mixture appears the consistency of pudding. Pour the liquid “soap batter” into a mold and let harden for 1 3 days. Turn out mold and cut into bars. Cure them in a cool, dry location for 4 6 weeks before use.
Make Your Own Elderberry Syrup
INGREDIENTS
* 3/4 C dried elderberries
* 3 C water
* 2 cinnamon sticks
INSTRUCTIONS
* 1 tsp dried cloves
* 1 tsp dried ginger
* 1 C raw honey
* In a large pot, bring the elderberries, water, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger to a boil.
* Reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid has reduced by half, about 45 min.
* Allow the liquid to cool, and then strain using a fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth.
* Add the raw honey, mix well.
* Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to two months.
* Take 1 tbsp by mouth daily for preventive care or treatment.^
^ Common dosage is 1 tbsp by mouth daily. Consult your physician before taking elderberry to make cer tain it’s safe for you and your medical needs. This is for informative purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice with a healthcare professional.
The moon may seem like it’s white or gray most of the time, but it actually takes on various shades, depending upon atmo spheric conditions and its position in the sky. In fact, the colors we perceive are just a result of scattered light which can result in a wide spectrum of different colors. Our Elliott Ives collection even derives color palette inspiration from these spectacular lunar observations.
When viewed outside of Earth’s atmosphere, the moon appears brownish-gray, but when viewed within the Earth’s atmosphere it of ten appears red, orange or golden, indicating the moon is near the horizon. A blue moon is more rare and happens when large dust par ticles move within our viewing path. And fi nally, there’s the mysterious purple moon. While there’s photographic evidence of its existence, it is un known what causes the violet hue.
'ELDERBERRY'
Colors of the Moon
