Full disclosure: I don’t bake. I made a cake once. Once. It had a slope vaguely reminiscent of Bob Hope’s profile. I had to buy little plastic trees and skiers to make it look intentional. Most of the time, I buy dessert — what the English call “pudding.” Which brings up the subject of this [...]
Things nautical are perennially stylish. Or at least they are never really fashionable, and so, don’t go out of fashion. One of the best pieces of kit out there is the fisherman’s sweater, either an Irish Aran Sweater, or a Norwegian number like that worn by Hem, in the photo above. Ruggedly handsome, they are [...]
Forgive the title of this post, but spring fever has given way to the real thing… spring, that is, and I’m feeling alternately sappy and full of beans.
Yes, spring has officially sprung here in Central Virginia and our two weeks of perfect weather is about to come upon us. No humidity, pleasant temperatures, fresh(er) produce… [...]
