How many times have you walked into a restaurant, have just sat down, absorbing the ambience of the room, engrossed in small talk with your dinnermates, when the waiter breaks the pleasant atmosphere … [Read more...]
The Importance of Maintaining a Home Library in the Digital Age
By Bill Primavera In an age when the wealth of human knowledge and culture can be accessed through a tile-sized tablet, many people would assume that we no longer have any need for a library in the … [Read more...]
What Has Happened to the Public’s Interest in Antiques?
By Bill Primavera A half-century ago, when I was furnishing my first apartment in New York City, it was in an old apartment house and I considered it appropriate to seek out the wares of antiques … [Read more...]
Fortified Wine: It’s Time it Receives the Recognition it Warrants
The notion of naturally produced wines has gained significant support and popularity in the United States. Left behind have been naturally produced wines that are fortified. These wines have been … [Read more...]
Fall Chores in the Garden Can Be the Most Gratifying
By Bill Primavera As a realtor, I show homes that have various types of yards and gardens. Especially when a client is from the city, I am always sure to point out the care and maintenance that is … [Read more...]
A Challenge: Grapes You May Not Have Experienced Before
Throughout the winemaking world many indigenous grapes have been marketed and consumed strictly in-country and have only recently reached our shores. Let’s go exploring. First, the backdrop. There … [Read more...]
Fixtures: Getting Weird About What Stays and What Goes
By Bill Primavera As a realtor, I find that some home sales can be particularly interesting, as much for the small details as well as the big issues. A case in point is the subject of fixtures in a … [Read more...]
It’s Time to Experiment With Those Other Wines
Are you stuck in a wine rut? Still drinking your go-to wine from last year? Or worse, from the last decade? In today’s pressurized work and social environment, thinking outside the box may not seem … [Read more...]
A Bit of Nostalgia: When Homes Came in a Big Box From Sears
By Bill Primavera Recently I read a reference to a “Sears home” and was reminded of my experience with this bit of nostalgia in the American home sketchbook. As a realtor who works very much in … [Read more...]
Suggestions for Those Contemplating Pairing Wine With Sushi
The ever-growing popularity of sushi can be a challenge for wine lovers. Each sushi offering has its own unique characteristics, which pairs differently with alcoholic beverages. Matching wine with … [Read more...]
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