New Year’s Eve is one of my favorite celebrations.  It’s just another night, but the ‘turning the clock’ plays well with my psyche in that it’s a night of optimism for what’s to come.  For many years I spent NYE at the Fox Theater with Widespread Panic.  Then it was…

There are heirloom pieces.  There’s something about items that are passed down that hold special significance.  Whether it’s the how or the why of the piece, there are stories attached that deepen the meaning. At a recent visit to London Trading Company, I had a great conversation with owner Ramona…

I’m a big fan of heirloom pieces.  When I started bird hunting, I quickly realized it’s an uphill battle to accumulate all the gear needed for a hunt.  Obviously, there are plenty of ways to do it on the cheap, and for certain aspects, I have zero issues with low-cost…

Got someone that’s hard to buy for?  A business colleague who you need to impress?  A White Elephant exchange?  Finding those gifts that are under $100 can be a challenge.  However, the price tag doesn’t necessarily impact the sentiment.  Here are a few options on the lower end of the…