Ahhh, a Hudson's Bay blanket. A staple in every ~elite~ Canadian's home. Those stripes. That wool. It's literally #goals for any Canadian to own one.
Not only is it beautiful, it's an integral part of the unofficial Canadian starter pack.
But there's just one little problem.
Like, seriously. No one can afford it.
But there's just something about it – a little je ne sais quoi factor – that makes you crave one.
You see the blanket and immediately dream of posting Instagrams of yourself looking out at a foggy mountain top, or snuggling with a dog in a rustic canoe.
When you see anything that reminds you of it in the wild, your heart starts racing. You get a little thrill.
And when you spot the real deal on TV, you become conflicted. You're both proud to see Canada represented but you also feel like it's taunting you.
You become frustrated at everyone who owns one. Even if they are a cat.
Even this teeny hipster barbie enrages you.
And then there's people like this:
And this:
I guess we will just have to settle for a pair of socks instead.
And pray to find a good deal on Kijiji.
