Let us be clear one one particular item. Friends, it is still summer in the northern hemisphere. Across the land, it feels like someone threw a switch, made the evenings colder, and the daily highs a little lower, but it is not yet Autumn. Enjoy these near perfect days as long as you may.
With luck, we've got a good 5-6 weeks before daytime sweaters. Until then celebrate Indian Summer.
A while back I received an email from ADG. He escaped Washington DC's sweltering summer and decided couple of days shopping in Boston was in order. He rambled about what a great time he was having at Bobby's, J. Press and The Andover Shop, included a few snaps too.
I've never been to Boston, but do have a bonus daughter there, and if I could get away, The Andover Shop is where I'd head first. ADG's text & photos from Andover.
"Spent a couple of hours at the Andover Shop today. Trad
Mecca...haunted by Miles Davis, Merkin and George Frazier."
It was mid summer, my brain on hiatus, but something about that tweed struck a nerve. I'd seen it before. Something about this
tweed gets the juices flowing.
Before long it hit me. I may not get out much, but I do have a tweed jacket that would do the Andover Shop proud, hanging in my closet.
Now I know where to get the fabric to have the pants, vest,and plus 4's made.
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The Southern Style issue
The Garden and Gun Southern Style issue (August-September 2010) missed a biggie. While on the road I like to visit genuine old line men's haberdasheries. Places that know their clients and come with a point of view. One of the best is in Bristol, Tennessee.
Wm King Clothiers caters to men and women with taste and style. I've only shopped there once, and picked up a really great bow tie, the one with their signature icon, The Man. I wear it a lot, although in Mayberry no one knows what it's supposed to represent.
After an extensive remodel a second location in Johnson City, Tenn opens this week. Stop in and say hello, tell Mr. King I sent ya. Just might get you a drink.
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If you have seen the news this week, perhaps you have heard of the horrific fires in and around Boulder, Colorado. My buddy, Denise, of
Eat Play Love has reported on it extensively.
I just received word that #2 son's fire team has been dispatched and is on his way. Pray for rain.
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