New York did not disappoint. A full recap of the weekend's adventures will come, but I could not wait to share our favorite night at my favorite spot in the city: Freemans. Rustic, chic, dark, cozy and intimate, Freemans serves the most amazing cocktails alongside perfectly portioned, mostly-American comfort food. Let's start with the drinks … Continue reading Freemans Love
Month: January 2012
New York State of Mind
As the sun rises over Chicago, I will be off to New York with a great friend for the weekend. I've packed. Repacked. Edited the repack (what is it about New York that turns me into a complete style schizophrenic?). The plan is to soak up as much art as possible - we met as … Continue reading New York State of Mind
Vintage Victory
Last weekend in an unassuming corner of Jacksonville, Florida, true sartorial serendipity occurred. While exploring a tucked away neighborhood, my sister Julia (who had recently been transferred to this sprawling city) and I wandered into a clothing consignment shop. Most of what we saw was unremarkable, but one glass case held the Holy Grail of … Continue reading Vintage Victory
the aesthete and the dilettante 