This madras tote bag that Davey’s (based in New York City) sent along has been getting steady use, and the authentic 100% cotton Indian madras they use is particularly good looking. They also sent the cute little Satchel Bag. Easing my way from summer to autumn. Made in India. Madras Patchwork Tote in Watermelon < https://daveysusa.com/products/madras-patchwork-tote-watermelon > Madras Patchwork…
How often should one reproof their Barbour waxed items? The conventional wisdom is every year. Surprisingly, a new Barbour may sometimes need it after just a few months. Many people prefer to send their jackets back to the Barbour repair facility in Milford, New Hampshire where they can get a professional job at a very reasonable price. And others do it themselves, although that precludes the…
Launching my first product - Socratic Cards. Photo by Muffy Aldrich Introducing Socratic Cards. As I say on our site: Socratic Cards are deep, and fun, questions that spark meaningful conversations. For evenings with friends, dorm room late nights, jump-starting meetings, or long sails. Or saving a dinner party. Socratic questions are intellectual superfoods. They build essential leadership and…
A reader question: Is there a recipe book you all would recommend for outdoor entertaining, grilling Nantucket style /Preppy/Yacht Club/Regattas? Several to choose from would be ideal. Please and thank you to all.
A Reader question: Good morning, my memory lane guru and tour guide. One of my favorite posts remains your 2017 introduction to the "Life Cycle of Preppy Companies." ("Many peddle aspirational vulgarity." Brilliant.) I was wondering if you plan a 'ten years on' update - I think it would be well received! All the best from this New Englander in his Mid-Atlantic exile, So, with the goal of filling…
Photo by Muffy Aldrich Nothing is as refreshing as a Mercer refresh. Broadcloth, of course. Mercer 3MM Nile Blue Bengal Stripe < https://mercerandsons.com/collections/stripes/products/3mm-nile-blue-bengal-stripe >