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What's New for July '22?

If you're familiar with one of our brick and mortar stores, you know there's a lot to see. So much in fact, that it may be difficult to know exactly what's new. With that in mind, we'd like to call out a few of the new items you'll now find in our stores and online.

FLAX Weddings in new colors

Our initial shipment of the FLAX Weddings Collection focused on three colors: Rose, White and Platinum. Now there are three more colors for mixing and matching: Mediterranean, Chartreuse and Chocolate! One of the most versatile pieces is the FLAX Women's Gauzy Tank. It comes in a variety of colors and can brighten up a pair of white pants or create an eye-catching outfit with vibrant contrasting colors. Have fun with this new "elevated" style from FLAX!

Honest Cotton now in stock

A Texas favorite, Honest Cotton is cool and breezy on hot summer days. The look is loose and the fabric soft. It's made of 100% cotton finished with French seams and machine washable with line drying. Honest Cotton's tops come in a variety of styles and sleeve lengths, perfect for wearing with jeans, shorts, skirts and their own Palazzo Pants. Honest Cotton clothing is now sewn in Thailand and continues to be ethically made.

Sun Hats for kids

Come summer, parents want their kids to be outside and to be protected from the sun as much as possible. A sun hat that a child will wear is a win! Whole Earth has sun hats for kids of all sizes (including babies) and in their preferred styles. The Boonie from Sunday Afternoons has a grown up look and a UPF 50 level of protection. The wide brims help to protect kids' eyes, the breakaway chinstrap keeps it in place, and the hat is reversible for days when your child is feeling colorful or not.

prAna Women's Caslelo Shorts

Looking for a pair of exercise shorts that combine classic styling, comfort, pockets, and is planet friendly? We found them! The prAna Women's Caslelo Shorts.  Made of a polyester elastane blend, they move with you and wick moisture. There are three pockets including a hidden zippered pocket within the left pocket for a key of whatever you want to secure while you're exercising. And the Caslelo shorts are made with bluesign approved materials in Fair Trade certified factories.

SAXX Men's Swim Shorts

For the guys we have a great selection of SAXX Swim Shorts.  There are three styles - the Men's Oh Buoy 2N1 with 5 inch or 7 inch inseams, and the Betawave with a 7 inch inseam. There are solids and an array of wild prints to choose from including lobsters, sharks, tropical plants, bananas and abstract designs. All of the SAXX Swim Shorts come with an integrated Ballpark Pouch for extra comfort and security.

Salomon Men's Outpulse GTX Shoes

The Salomon Men's Outpulse GTX Shoes is a new hiking shoe made for easy paths or mixed trails. It features a Gore-Tex membrane to keep feet dry, a grippy rubber outsole that adds stability on wet, dry, loose, hard and uneven surfaces, and a full rubber toe cap for protection. An energy blade is engineered into the midsole which combines with the soft springy midsole material to deliver a smooth stride. It also uses a traditional lacing system with eyelets.

Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul

Kevin Bludso got his start in barbecue at his grandmother's bootleg stand in Corsicana, Texas. Granny taught him to cook and gave him a work ethic that has served him well. Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul is a testament to the blending of Soul and Tex-Mex cooking. He offers guidance on techniques, rubs, and barbecuing all sorts of meat and fowl as well as grilling for seafood. The Sides are traditional with flair and the desserts scrumptious. There's even a chapter on breakfast. Dive in and enjoy some delicious meals this summer.

Patagonia Refugio Daypacks

Patagonia Refugio Daypacks are back in stock! Is your daypack looking a bit worse for wear? This might be a good time to replace or upgrade it with a Refugio while the selection is good. You'll find them in solids, some with contrasting trim, and a new mottled style Agave Plume Grey. The Refugio is a winner for work, school or the trail. It's a 26L daypack with a removable padded 15 inch laptop sleeve that includes a secure zippered pocket to hold desktop items. The pack is made of 100% recycled polyester with a PFC-free DWR finish. It's also Fair Trade certified.

So these are just a few of the new items in our stores and online. And, if you live near one of our Texas stores, please stop by. There's even more in the stores than we can show online. Hope to see you soon!