w&p gift guide #3:

  

the epicurean
inspired by tomorrow's holiday and the 20lb. bird we're about to destroy...

1. himalayan salt slab . 2. wood chips for smoking . 3. stovetop espresso maker . 4. the kinfolk table cookbook . 5. recipe tin . 6. denim apron . 7. handmade copper funnel . 8. booze-barrel-aged syrups and vinegars

w&p gift guide #2:

  

the traveler

1. herschel duffle . 2. his shades . 3. her shades . 4. travel america calendar . 5. wooden earbuds . 6. ny times 36 hours .  7. leather luggage tag . 8. chloe bobby clutch . 9. aesop travel kit 

the stockings are hung, the eggnog is drunk...

or is it us? time to buy gifts.

  

up first: the outdoorsman

1. backpackers' cologne . 2. paint by numbers phone case . 3. waltham wrist compass, circa WWII . 4. laguiole knife & corkscrew . 5. stanley flask . 6. bean boots . 7. owl

and a little something to listen to while you're shopping: what will happen to santa claus . the giving tree band

to raise your spirits...

master of malt's boozy advent calendars:

a month of whiskey

 or if gin's more your speed

wes anderson + prada

a short something for addicts of wes anderson's colorful imagery and dry humor:

castello cavalcanti

hiking breakneck ridge in the hudson highlands

heading out early saturday morning for a little fresh air and an escape from the city.

the langham hotel . hong kong

during my recent work trip, i had the pleasure of spending a night at the exquisite langham hotel in hong kong. i found this 5 star abode to be absolutely breathtaking - dramatic, yes - but i really appreciated the attention and pride that was evident in every detail. old world charm, luxurious accomodations, and a sophisticated palette of crisp black, cream, and pink. i'm a bit smitten.