In the rarefied air of high-end auctions, the elite come together – in person or electronically – to bid against one another for sought-after rare collectibles. It is the thrill of one-upmanship that … [Read more...]
Revisiting the Raised Ranch: Love it, Leave it or Change it
By Bill Primavera - Some years ago, I wrote about the demise in interest of the raised ranch, which held sway from the early 1960s to the 1980s as a ubiquitous house design that spread like wildfire … [Read more...]
A Look Into the Mannerisms and Inclinations of Today’s Wine Consumers
Snob: “One who has an offensive air of superiority in matters of knowledge or taste.” Modest: “Humble, unassuming, unpretentious.” These terms have been applied to the wine world for many centuries, … [Read more...]
The Garage Remains an Important Feature of a House
By Bill Primavera Now that I live in a large condo building that affords only one garage space, which my wife enjoys, my car is out of luck for shelter. For many years, I pulled in and out of my … [Read more...]
The 2017 Harvest: A Follow-up to Mother Nature’s Spring Wrath
The cycle of winemaking is as much in the hands of Mother Nature as in those of winegrowers. The timing of the harvesting of grapes ultimately can make the difference between a spectacular, unique … [Read more...]
Fall Chores in the Garden, Yawning, Ready for Sleep
By Bill Primavera - Autumn in the garden and yard can be the most gratifying time of year as deciduous trees and perennials start to yawn, preparing for a long winter’s sleep. They can be accompanied … [Read more...]
My Go-to Wine to Pair With A Wide Range of Dishes
My wife and I enjoy many cuisines. And of course, we enjoy pairing our favorite foods with complementary wines. Regardless of the venue, we invariably dedicate a fair amount of time to selecting … [Read more...]
The Rise and Fall of Antiques Collecting
By Bill Primavera “Sorry, but nobody’s interested in antiques anymore,” the antiques dealer told me as he declined my request to buy back some of the many items I had purchased from him over a … [Read more...]
Back to Bedmaking to Organize Your Life
By Bill Primavera There is currently a bestseller on the market called “Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World.” I am reminded that I wrote a piece some time … [Read more...]
From a Serendipitous Beginning, What a Fine Wine Journey It’s Been
In the summer of 2007, much was right with the world. The stock market was riding high and home values continued their seemingly endless rise. A few months later, bam! The world as we knew it began … [Read more...]
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