On our house-hunting journey to Seattle, we couldn’t skip the chance to dive into the local thrift shop scene, particularly in the vibrant neighborhoods of Capitol Hill and Fremont. My partner has a knack for scouring thrift store T-shirt aisles for unique finds. Our exploration took us to a Capitol Hill Goodwill, where we snagged … Read more
If you’ve mastered the basics of wine and food pairings, take the next step and match the wine to the right serving glass. This sage advice will keep your name in good standing with the book-club grapevine, too. So you know enough about wine to avoid a hick move like pairing chardonnay with a standing … Read more
Hey there cocktail enthusiasts and history buffs! Buckle up, because we’re about to embark on a delightful journey through the world of Pimm’s Cup – a drink that’s as mysterious as it is refreshing. Picture this: a sunny afternoon, a glass filled with a tantalizing concoction of gin-based liqueur, fruits, and mint, with a backstory … Read more
Letters. Remember those? No, not emails. Not texts. Letters. Written by hand. On paper. Mailed via snail mail. With a stamp. They’ve gone the way of print-edition newspapers and flip phones. We’re sending 4.3 billion fewer letters and cards than we did in 2001, reports the U.S. Postal Service, a 61-percent drop from the days when … Read more
Have you ever received an invitation with the phrase “cocktail attire” and felt uncertain about what to wear? You’re not alone. Understanding cocktail attire for men can be a bit of a puzzle, especially in a world where dress codes are constantly evolving. Today, we’ll break down the key components of this dress code, and … Read more
When you think of Kentucky bourbon, you might think of folks wearing seersucker blazers sipping the spirit on the rocks, and less about how the drink is actually made. But those green, rolling hills and little country creeks and streams have a lot to do with that bottle of booze on your bar cart. The … Read more