The Big Announcement – HODINKEE
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The Big Announcement – HODINKEE

Well, here is the big announcement: I have signed on as associate editor at HODINKEE. Click through to read more about HODINKEE’s relaunch, what you can expect to see from me over there, and what the future looks like for Simply Refined.

A Different Gin

A Different Gin

Posted by: on May 16, 2011 | No Comments

This time of year usually finds me putting down the whisky and brandy in favor of lighter spirits and cocktails.  But, with our unseasonably cool temperatures I’ve been forced to find something new.

Boating Loafers?

Boating Loafers?

Posted by: on May 13, 2011 | No Comments

On a college campus the boat shoe is ubiquitous, and something more likely to get one invited to a frat party than a yacht club.  So there goes that idea.  Instead I’ve adopted the above pair of moccasins that have more of a Sperry meets Tods vibe.

Toasting Myself

Toasting Myself

Posted by: on May 11, 2011 | 3 Comments

No, I’m not double-fisting my whisky tonight.  I’m quintuple-fisting.  As of Monday evening I am officially finished with my undergraduate education and will be graduating next week.  So, I decided to treat myself to a little Tuesday night whisky tasting.  You’ll be able to read all about it soon on Gentleman’s Gazette, so keep your eyes peeled.

Mother’s Day Inspiration

Mother’s Day Inspiration

Posted by: on May 9, 2011 | No Comments

Sadly I wasn’t able to spend Mother’s Day with my own fantastic mother this year, but I did get to spend it with my girlfriend and her wonderful mother.  After an early breakfast, we tried to beat the heat to the Missouri Botanical Gardens.  Despite your probable skepticism due to their being in Missouri, trust me they’re some of the best gardens in the country. 

Unseasonal Neckwear

Unseasonal Neckwear

Posted by: on May 6, 2011 | No Comments

The weather has been madness this year.  Utter madness.  It was 80 in November, and now we’re getting temperatures in the 50s during May.  Today I wasn’t complaining though as it gave me as good a reason as any to tie on my newest acquisition.