If you're heading to upstate NY this holiday weekend...
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The Stormville Airport Antique Show & Flea Market is located in the historical and scenic Hudson Valley, on a private airport located halfway between Manhattan and Albany, right off the beautiful Taconic State Parkway.
The Stormville Flea Market started in 1970 with two dozen vendors, and today it is known as one of New England’s largest antique shows and flea markets.
The Stormville Flea Market attracts over 600 vendors from more than eight states. With an extraordinary variety of antiques and collectables, as well as a large selection of new merchandise and arts and crafts, there is sure to be something for everyone.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Filotimo
The latest from one of my favorites, Thanos Petrelis.
I don't speak much Greek, but one really needn't understand the language to feel the passion in Greek music.
I don't speak much Greek, but one really needn't understand the language to feel the passion in Greek music.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
The Tax Man
The Tax Man taketh all year. Then the tax man giveth back some of what is rightfully yours.
Then JB takes that bounty and buys himself some 1st blogaversary gifts.
Then the credit card man causes much pain in about 3 weeks, but we'll deal with that as it comes.
Thank you Dana at J. Crew for searching for these Aldens for me so I didn't have to sweat it out till August!
Then JB takes that bounty and buys himself some 1st blogaversary gifts.
Then the credit card man causes much pain in about 3 weeks, but we'll deal with that as it comes.
Thank you Dana at J. Crew for searching for these Aldens for me so I didn't have to sweat it out till August!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
1st Anniversary
One year ago today I started this blog. (Jeeze, couldn't we think of another word, other than BLOG ? What an ugly word.)
Time sure does fly.
Anyway, it's been fun being able to ramble on here about the elements of life that interest me, and hopefully interest others as well.
I really have no idea how many people take a look at this. I don't have a counter set up. The only way I know if people are reading are the comments to my posts, which really don't happen all that often.
For those people reading, I hope you've enjoyed and found the content useful and meaningful.
Wishing you all the best-
~JB
Time sure does fly.
Anyway, it's been fun being able to ramble on here about the elements of life that interest me, and hopefully interest others as well.
I really have no idea how many people take a look at this. I don't have a counter set up. The only way I know if people are reading are the comments to my posts, which really don't happen all that often.
For those people reading, I hope you've enjoyed and found the content useful and meaningful.
Wishing you all the best-
~JB
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Serious Equipment
Thanks to a great tip from the good folks over at United Style I decided to take a look at some aviators by Randolph Engineering.
I remember hearing about RE in the past, but their name fell off my radar.
I wasn't comfortable with the size of the Ray Ban Aviators (seemed too big on my face) so I was eager to give these a try. While the size fit my face better (a bit smaller) other details of the glasses are what really sold me.
Check it out:
1. Made in the USA
2. 23k gold plated frames.
3. Supplier to the US Military since 1982.
4. Comes packages with "Serious Equipment" Kit that includes spare nose pads, screws, screw driver key chain and cleaning cloth.
5. Solder joints guaranteed FOR LIFE
These are just some of the quality details I found impressive.
When hunting around for these I found them offered by many pilot supply shops. These are not fashion accessories. These are "Serious Equipment", as the company calls them.
If you're in the market for a classic pair of Aviators, I'd highly suggest a look at these. What's best, they cost less than many of the sunglasses you'll find out there.
I remember hearing about RE in the past, but their name fell off my radar.
I wasn't comfortable with the size of the Ray Ban Aviators (seemed too big on my face) so I was eager to give these a try. While the size fit my face better (a bit smaller) other details of the glasses are what really sold me.
Check it out:
1. Made in the USA
2. 23k gold plated frames.
3. Supplier to the US Military since 1982.
4. Comes packages with "Serious Equipment" Kit that includes spare nose pads, screws, screw driver key chain and cleaning cloth.
5. Solder joints guaranteed FOR LIFE
These are just some of the quality details I found impressive.
When hunting around for these I found them offered by many pilot supply shops. These are not fashion accessories. These are "Serious Equipment", as the company calls them.
If you're in the market for a classic pair of Aviators, I'd highly suggest a look at these. What's best, they cost less than many of the sunglasses you'll find out there.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Love Rules
NYC is a complicated town. That's nothing new.
On the way to work this morning, I'm listening to the news. Its abuzz with the arrest of the suspect in the Times Square car bomb plot. There are still many people out there who want nothing more than to cause mayhem and inflict harm on the innocent people of this city. Tragic, and saddening.
On my downtime on the train, I continue reading "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis, which gives a good breakdown of the Subprime Mortgage meltdown. Now this is some crazy shenanigans.
I walk within a block of the NYSE and wonder what kind of world we're living in.
As I'm about to turn the corner, "My Cheri Amour" gets its turn on my MP3 shuffler.
When I turn the corner I see this.
Not the greatest shot, but you get the picture. They must have been in their 70s.
Even in the midst of all this craziness around us, love still rules.
On the way to work this morning, I'm listening to the news. Its abuzz with the arrest of the suspect in the Times Square car bomb plot. There are still many people out there who want nothing more than to cause mayhem and inflict harm on the innocent people of this city. Tragic, and saddening.
On my downtime on the train, I continue reading "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis, which gives a good breakdown of the Subprime Mortgage meltdown. Now this is some crazy shenanigans.
I walk within a block of the NYSE and wonder what kind of world we're living in.
As I'm about to turn the corner, "My Cheri Amour" gets its turn on my MP3 shuffler.
When I turn the corner I see this.
Not the greatest shot, but you get the picture. They must have been in their 70s.
Even in the midst of all this craziness around us, love still rules.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Canvas
I came home friday to my Lands' End Canvas package. I had high hopes based on what I'd seen so far on line.
I ordered a whole bunch of stuff cuz the shipping was on them and I had a 20% off coupon. My order had 3 poplin gingham shirts, in various colors, 3 oxford shirts (one striped, two solids), a pair of aviator shades, and a pair of straight fit khakis.
The gingham shirts didn't strike me much. Fit was good, but the colors were blah. The orange was too bright, the medium blue too vibrant and the navy blue looked like black. All 3 failed.
The oxfords felt nice in the hand at first touch. The solid blue and solid white had the same fit as the poplin, but they didn't do anything to me when I put them on. Kinda blah. The blue and white striped oxford was a hit. Classic look, nice feel, good colors on me. 1 for 3 there. One thing: The collar is a bit too short for my tastes, but I can live with it.
The Aviator shades looked so nice on-line. In person, these made-in-China babies had a cheap feel. Definitely not worth the price, even with 20% off. Pass.
The Khakis were my favorite of the bunch. Fit was TTS. Classic shade of khaki. Rise was a bit lower than I expected, which I liked. Made in Sri Lanka. Same as GAP's khakis. They kinda look the same...maybe same factory?.
I wish I had thrown a pair of jeans in the order just to see how they fit. Maybe I'll score a pair if I have another coupon someday. It's just that "sail stitch" across the back pocket is a big turnoff.
Just today I got a handwritten note from a LEC customer service rep thanking me for my order and telling me how much she liked the Khakis. Kinda ironic, as the khakis ended up being my fave piece as well.
Overall, I'd give the LEC pieces a 6.
5 for styling and quality, and another 1 for good price points.
I ordered a whole bunch of stuff cuz the shipping was on them and I had a 20% off coupon. My order had 3 poplin gingham shirts, in various colors, 3 oxford shirts (one striped, two solids), a pair of aviator shades, and a pair of straight fit khakis.
The gingham shirts didn't strike me much. Fit was good, but the colors were blah. The orange was too bright, the medium blue too vibrant and the navy blue looked like black. All 3 failed.
The oxfords felt nice in the hand at first touch. The solid blue and solid white had the same fit as the poplin, but they didn't do anything to me when I put them on. Kinda blah. The blue and white striped oxford was a hit. Classic look, nice feel, good colors on me. 1 for 3 there. One thing: The collar is a bit too short for my tastes, but I can live with it.
The Aviator shades looked so nice on-line. In person, these made-in-China babies had a cheap feel. Definitely not worth the price, even with 20% off. Pass.
The Khakis were my favorite of the bunch. Fit was TTS. Classic shade of khaki. Rise was a bit lower than I expected, which I liked. Made in Sri Lanka. Same as GAP's khakis. They kinda look the same...maybe same factory?.
I wish I had thrown a pair of jeans in the order just to see how they fit. Maybe I'll score a pair if I have another coupon someday. It's just that "sail stitch" across the back pocket is a big turnoff.
Just today I got a handwritten note from a LEC customer service rep thanking me for my order and telling me how much she liked the Khakis. Kinda ironic, as the khakis ended up being my fave piece as well.
Overall, I'd give the LEC pieces a 6.
5 for styling and quality, and another 1 for good price points.
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