In past columns, I’ve written about the overwhelming conclusions of multiple studies on the health benefits of a moderate consumption of wine. Two glasses a day for men and one a day for women … [Read more...]
When Two Combine Their Tastes in One Household
By Bill Primavera Sometimes when two people decide to get married or live together, the going can be tough in combining tastes for furnishing and decoration, especially among those who have lived … [Read more...]
Pondering the Essence of Life – and Your Glass of Wine
I frequently ponder, and then expound upon in this column, the wonders of winemaking. Elemental, and always vitally essential, to the success of winemakers worldwide is the essence of the power and … [Read more...]
Household Scents – Good and Bad – From Hmmm to Pee-Yew!
By Bill Primavera When it comes time to sell a house, there are many issues to be addressed to make it attractive to prospective buyers, from curb appeal to functionality of all systems. Realtors … [Read more...]
The Virtual Tour of Northern California Continues With Old World Focus
Last week, we continued our virtual tour to another small winery in California. I left you with the allure of Unti Winery and Vineyard, a family-owned and operated winery in the Dry Creek Valley … [Read more...]
Your Home Colors Depend on Whether You’re Moving or Staying
By Bill Primavera For many years, I lived in a large, 14-room colonial that presented many opportunities in selecting paint colors. Now that I live in a gorgeous condo but with a quarter of the … [Read more...]
The Continuing Pursuit of Artisanal Wines in Northern California
Over the course of the past few weeks, I’ve engaged you on exploratory trips to California wine country that my wife and I have enjoyed. The genesis of these trips over the past year was our desire to … [Read more...]
We Save and Save More Stuff But Where Does it Go?
By Bill Primavera Our homes are where we eat, sleep, play, sometimes work and store things we’ve finished using but somehow can’t bear to throw away. There are many reasons we may want to hold … [Read more...]
Living the Dream in the Wilds of California Wine Country
“The daily fog floated imperceptibly through the individual grapevines, seemingly caressing the grapes with delicate moisture. The Pacific Ocean, less than a mile away, acted as a backdrop to the fog … [Read more...]
The History of Chairs and How to Sit in Them
By Bill Primavera One of my first apartments was in a four-story walk-up in Brooklyn Heights owned by a cranky landlady named Diana who owned an antiques shop on the first floor. In her heyday, … [Read more...]
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