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Muffy Aldrich's SALT WATER NEW ENGLAND

Monday, March 2, 2026

A Reader Question: "Favourite item of British Clothing"?

 A reader question:

Hi Muffy,

I would like to ask a question if I may.

What are the readers favourite item (or items) of British clothing and why?

Kind regards

Saturday, February 28, 2026

What Preppy Is: His and Her L.L. Bean Boat and Totes

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The Daily Totes for The Daily Preps.

"His" monogram was supposed to be Block.  They gave me Block Stack.  I kept it anyway.

What Preppy Is: Pink Oxfords and Motif Belts

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In the "Preppy Staples" Hall of Fame.
 

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Tea and Biscuit Restock - The No Fuss, No Frills Edition

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Weary from all the storms and the cold, this is not the time for the teapot and strainer kind of restock.  No loose tea here.  More nuts and bolts, think builder's tea.  

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Monday, February 16, 2026

This time of year...

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This time of year is ideal layering weather.  Here, Barbour over Bosie over turtleneck.



Thursday, February 12, 2026

A Reader Question: Where do you store your wellies?

A reader question:

I’ve been a fan and follower since year one!  Thank you for keeping this going for all of these years.  It is a comfort being able to check into the site daily.  It’s my kind of scrolling since I don’t do social media.  I truly love SWNE!

My question is:

Gardening season has started where I live in northeast Florida.  For those of us that live in the South, or our people up North closer to June, where do you store your wellies?  We all know that direct sunlight and heat are the enemy of a good gardening boot.  Where do you keep them if you don’t have a good spot indoors?  Is a mudroom or garage out of direct sunlight with good airflow an acceptable option, in spite of persistent heat/humidity?

Thank you!

A Reader Question: Motif socks - a step too far?

 A reader question:

Hi Muffy,

I would like to ask the readership a question if I may.

My wife bought me some motif socks for Christmas (pheasants, ducks and foxes to match my interests). Being a bit reserved it is not something I would have normally considered wearing, but for obvious reasons I have felt compelled to do so and have come to like them worn with khakis.

Would other male readers wear them, or is it a step too far?

Kind regards

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The Combinatorics of Liberty Shirts + Shetland Sweaters

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The endless, and endlessly fun, permutations of my 100% cotton Liberty shirts and 100% wool Scottish Shetlands.