What being an open book has brought me
This year, I’ve been reflecting on community—the lack thereof in most of our lives—and the benefits of feeling like you belong.
TSHU Stories
I did this last week and I’m not ashamed
When I first started trying to live a more eco-friendly life a few years ago, I put an immense pressure on myself to do better. Truth be told, I’m somewhat of an “all or nothing” person so sometimes I go a little bit overboard and it’s like—soon is just not fast enough. So I end …
A Guilt-Free Journey
If you’ve landed on this page, it’s probably because you’re interested in an eco-friendly lifestyle. Maybe you’re thinking of changing some of your habits… Maybe you’re considering going “zero waste.” Maybe you’ve been on a journey for a while now, and you’re now considering trading in your paper tissues for super cute handkerchiefs. Whatever your …
Back to Basics
Beginning Backward When we first had the idea of creating TSHU, Thomas and I had “other lives”, professionally speaking. We knew nothing about design, fashion, sowing & everything between. Thankfully, we were (and are) resourceful, and we quickly found talent to help us build our dream. The Talent Team At the time, our team included …
TSHU Story #5: Rosalie
The Queen of Hearts …has a name. Rosalie. Born in Mirabel, more specifically in the small town of Saint-Benoît just North of Montreal, our bubbly protagonist knows her handkerchiefs. Indeed, hankies were introduced to her later than sooner by her French mother-in-law. Who says French mother-in-law also says infinite supply of cotton handkerchiefs! Lucky Rosalie. …
TSHU Story #4: Charles
Someone true – Someone TSHU Charles is a builder and bar owner – a tall, strong, and charmingly whimsical fellow. Dressed in a hoodie and khakis, the strapping man is a sight to behold. But Charles is a gentle giant, you can see the kindness in his eyes. This dichotomy extends to his TSHU Leonard, …
TSHU Story #3: Ysabelle
Ysa chooses TSHU. And racing. Because Ysabelle’s a marathon runner: sporty, playful and proud. Handkerchief by her side, she’s ready for the run, keeping the pace under the sun. Ysabelle hails from Saint-Antoine-Abbé, near the New York border, or as she would put it, “Near Huntingdon. You know, Mayor Gendron?” She has since moved toward the …
TSHU Story #2: Raphael
Loneliness has become a thing of the past …since Raphael adopted Gilbert. His men’s handkerchief has been such a great source of inspiration that it no longer ever leaves his side. TSHU may not be a social or religious movement (yet), but the little hanky is making believers out of more and more people. Ever …
TSHU Story #1: Dan & Pascale
SOLO OR DUO? The eternal question: the freedom of solo or the passion of duo? Daniel and Pascale are a duo; partners in crime so to speak. The more I talked to them, the more I realized they are one. And yet, they’re still individuals, each with their respective passions and desires — each with …