February 2013

Tonic

February 22, 2013

Fever Tree Tonic Water.  Completely transforms the old gin and tonic.  (It’s even good enough to drink without the gin.)  And try using lemon instead of lime. Navy Poplin Ludlow Suit from J.Crew.  Cool and crisp for Spring, and the jacket will look great this summer with a pair of faded Levis. Ittala Lempi Glassware. […]

One of the great consolations of winter –from people who know a lot about winter– is Swiss cheese fondue.  It’s so simple –really just good cheese melted into wine– and yet it’s one of the most outrageously delicious and completely satisfying things I’ve ever eaten. And it’s a festive dish: the fragrance from the communal […]

Julia’s Window Box

February 10, 2013 · 7 comments

It was bound to be a cold, snowy, mostly indoor weekend for our outdoors-loving daughter, and so I thought I would brighten up Julia’s room with an early Valentine’s treat.  On Friday morning before the first flakes flew, I went to New York’s flower district (28th street, mostly between 6th and 7th Avenues) to get […]

Valentine’s Gifts for Guys

February 6, 2013

Coach Alligator Wallet.  The texture and durability of genuine alligator in a color that doesn’t take luxury too seriously. Arne Jacobsen Martini Pitcher.  Designed by the Danish modern master and impeccably manufactured by Stelton, this is a tool he’ll use –and love to use– forever. Junghans Max Bill watch.  A strong but sleekly modern timepiece […]

Hung Up

February 4, 2013 · 2 comments

Sometimes it’s the little things –both that bring great satisfaction, and that drive you crazy. Just inside the door of our New York loft is the entrance to our home office, and it’s there that anything we’re carrying –mail, packages, keys, glasses, phones, and our bags– tends to land.  Mostly, this works as our desks […]