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A Quick Visit to London

October 16, 2011 · 2 comments

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We’re back in New York now, but managed to fit in a short trip to London after our days in Paris.  In London our balance between work and play shifted toward work, but we still found time to have some fun. We stayed at Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair, which is one of the oldest hotels [...]

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Supermarket Flowers, Valentine’s Edition

February 14, 2011 · 6 comments

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When I went to the market today, I thought I’d grab the bull by the horns and try to make a nice Valentine’s Day bouquet out of a dozen red roses.  They’re not the most original gift  (I got a weary look from the clerk when I checked out), and the special Valentine’s arrangements on [...]

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Supermarket Floral Challenge

February 9, 2011 · 10 comments

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Someday I’d love to have a great florist (and we know a brilliant one –Zeze Flowers in New York) deliver fresh flowers to the house every week.  I’d come home on, say, Tuesdays to see what beautiful seasonal creation they’d left on the dining table (and, while I’m fantasizing, in our bedrooms too).  In reality, [...]

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Respicing

February 3, 2011 · 8 comments

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When I picked a jar of smoked paprika out of the spice drawer in our New York apartment and noticed a sticker that read “Best before 2/2007,” I realized I had, as they say, an opportunity for improvement.  Our spice drawer was a messy jumble of mismatched jars and tins, most of which I had [...]

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Style, Luxury and Economy: A Proper Shaving Brush

January 19, 2011 · 8 comments

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We’re on vacation this week in Brasil, and I never appreciate this great piece of gear more than when I’m on the road.  We’ll be away from an internet connection for a couple of days, but when we return to Rio, I’ll update you on some of our experiences in this beautiful country. Originally posted [...]

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