Etiquette | George Washington’s Rules of Civility

I’ve been fortunate to have spent some years living in what is called the “historic triangle” of Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Jamestown, Virginia. The area is so deeply steeped in history that centuries old… Read More

Rooms and Accessories | Colfax and Fowler

No style web site worth its name would attempt to tell you exactly what kind of style you should have for your home.  Style, in any form, is an individual statement. What I’ve… Read More

Wednesday Lens: Men’s Fashion | Michael Bastian

New York born American fashion designer Michael Bastian paid his dues working at prestigious institutions such as Tiffany & Co., Sotheby’s, Ralph Lauren, and Bergdorf Goodman where he was men’s fashion director for… Read More

Tuesday Lens: Rooms & Accessories | The New Chandelier and Pendant Lamp

These aren’t your grandmother’s chandeliers.  You can cultivate elegant overhead lighting atmospheres in your living spaces with varied materials and textures with chandeliers and pendant lamps.  These options from Crate & Barrel can… Read More

Monday Lens: Kitchen & Table

FOR THE TABLE These cereal bowls from Williams Sonoma are an interesting addition to your dining room table.  Of course you can also use them for soups or other meals.  And at $40… Read More

Friday Lens: Cocktails and Cuisine { Tabernacle Crush }

The Tabernacle Crush is a light, refreshing cocktail, perfect for summer nights.  We bet you won’t be able to have just one, but please, as always, drink responsibly. TABERNACLE CRUSH INGREDIENTS 1/2 large… Read More

Thursday Lens: Women’s Fashion { BleuLab }

We’re in love with Carl Jones, creative director and founder of BleuLab.  When we were looking for the best jeans for women (something less Real Housewives and something with a bit of a… Read More

Wednesday Lens: Men’s Fashion and Grooming { Essentials }

A man should have at least one suit in his closet, and preferably three.  But, if you’re going for one, choose either a navy blue suit or a charcoal gray suit.  You’ll never… Read More

Tuesday Lens: Rooms and Accessories | Tantalizing Textiles

We’re just about absolutely in love with the area rug collection by Ben Soleimani exclusively for Restoration Hardware.  In addition to being an acknowledged expert in the luxury rug market, Ben Soleimani (great… Read More

Monday Lens: Parties and Occasions | The Underrated Cheese Course

Think about serving an attractive platter of cheese and fruit as an appetizer course at your party, as the main course with great selections of wine, or as an after-dinner course or dessert… Read More

Occasions: A Modern Wedding Plan

Brook Bryant gives you a two month countdown of what to do and when leading up to your wedding day.  Not to be missed.

Saturday Lens: Luxury List | Real Estate

Oh, you know, typical day looking at options for houses and apartments and stuff.  What’s $90,000,000?  No big deal.  What will $90,000,000 get you?  Well, if you’re in the market and you’re interested… Read More

Friday Lens: Cocktails and Cuisine | Summer Style

This delicious and refreshing Grapefruit and Rosemary Mojito is the perfect way to start the weekend while entertaining friends on the deck or just kicking up your feet waiting for the grill to… Read More

Thursday Lens: Women’s Style | Summer Weekends

We advocate for a clean, fresh, look.  Unfortunately, many clothes for women these days fall along the lines of distressed jeans and skimpy, blousey tops.  Our looks are less Hollywood and “Real Wives”… Read More

Wednesday Lens: Men’s Fashion & Grooming | Skin Care and Shoes

Whatever you do for your face, gentlemen, make sure you have sunblock.  If it’s not already in your skin care products, then get a separate tube of it for every day use when… Read More

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