Enjoying the Simplest Things

Enjoying the Simplest Things

Posted by: on Apr 16, 2012 | 4 Comments

Maybe it’s both too earnest and too obvious, but enjoy the simplest things. They are truly where the most pleasure comes from. Whether it’s a quiet moment, a comforting meal, or a familiar feature, don’t assume that something has to be grand to offer magnitudes of pleasure beyond what you expect.

The Daily Comforts

The Daily Comforts

Posted by: on Apr 4, 2012 | 5 Comments

A closet full of bespoke suits and hand-made shoes is a wonderful thing. But there are much more basic, much more accessible items that can be just as rewarding. The list could end up enormous, so here are a few examples of things I use nearly every single morning that make all the difference in my day.

It’s Complicated – The Watch, That Is

It’s Complicated – The Watch, That Is

Posted by: on Mar 23, 2012 | One Comment

I’m no expert when it comes to haute horlogerie, and I tend to favor understated watches for myself, but I do appreciate a beautiful, complicated timepiece.  Yes, I said timepiece.  Here are some of the latest videos I’ve been ogling over at Hodinkee, a real authority.

Cold, Wet Winter Grooming

Cold, Wet Winter Grooming

Posted by: on Jan 18, 2012 | 2 Comments

We had a nice run with the Indian Summer, but it’s finally getting really wintery.  And one thing that means is shifting our grooming habits until spring has sprung.  It doesn’t matter how nice your coat is if your skin looks like hell.  So look in your medicine cabinet and adjust.

Gift Guide 2011 – $100 and Up

Gift Guide 2011 – $100 and Up

Posted by: on Dec 9, 2011 | One Comment

Well we made it.  Friday.  Monday I suggestion sub-$50 gifts and Wednesday we kept it under $100.  Today I’ll give you a range of things, from just over $100 to the sort of stuff that’s only for someone really, and I mean really, special.  Happy Holidays.