The Daily Prep: Spring Green and Pink Edition

Photos: Muffy Aldrich

 

The Early Days of Spring, When People Emerge

Photos by Muffy Aldrich

 

Having Shot my Cuffs...

Photo: Muffy Aldrich

Heeding sartorial advice from Paulie Walnuts.

Shown:

• Blue Mogganer Siren Merino Polo Neck Sweater - Lugano Dark Teal <https://bosie.co/products/blue-mogganer-womens-siren-merino-polo-neck-sweater-flannel-grey-copy>

 

The Ultimate Easter Baskets by Mystic Knotwork - Made in New England

Photos by Muffy Aldrich

Why these are the ultimate Easter Baskets:

They are made by hand in Mystic Connecticut, are good looking, have oodles of charm, are nautical and reusable.  And perhaps most importantly, they do not hold a great deal of candy.

But you might want to thrown in a Sailor Bracelet alongside all that candy.  Or two.  Or three.

• Mystic Knotwork Woven Baskets <https://mysticknotwork.com/collections/woven-bowls>

• Mystic Knotwork Sailor Bracelets <https://mysticknotwork.com/products/striped-sailor-bracelet-custom-colors-choose-your-own>

• Mystic Knotwork Original Sailor Bracelets <https://mysticknotwork.com/products/original-sailor-bracelet-18-color-custom-nautical-bracelets>

 

So pleased to be quoted in today's Guardian, on cuffs:

Quoted in The Guardian today!  Guardian, on cuffs:

A Walk through Fenwick

The Fenwick Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995 which included 66 of the cottages and 195 acres. - Photos by Muffy Aldrich

Fenwick is a borough of one of the oldest towns in Connecticut, Old Saybrook.  A summer colony since the late 19th century, it currently consists of 77 houses that sit on 238 acres at the mouth of the Connecticut River. Architecturally, it is known for its Shingle Style cottages.

In the 1980's, when real estate prices began to climb, many families who had inherited houses couldn't afford not to sell, signaling the entry of new families and newer money.  ''Every place changes.  Maybe when new people bought houses they perceived the place fancier than it really is -- like the Hamptons. They want their SubZero kitchens and to jazz it up but that's everywhere.''  -  Charles Brainard

The 9-hole Fenwick Golf Course was first laid out in the 1890's and updated in 1930.

 

The Daily Prep: Rain Beats Snow Edition

Photos: Muffy Aldrich

Rain is better than snow right now for so many reasons.  Number one - the Barbours come out.

• Crofter Yoke Fair Isle Glenugie Nep Women's Sweater - Machair Silver <https://bosie.co/products/crofter-yoke-fair-isle-glenugie-nep-womens-sweater-machair-silver>

• Kildare Ladies Country Boot - Brown <https://us.dubarry.com/products/ladies-country-boot-brown-kildare>

 

A Reader Question: Where would you go in the UK?

 A reader question:

Hi Muffy,

May I ask the readers a question please

If you were offered a free vacation all expenses paid to anywhere in the UK what would your preferred destination be?

Kind regards

A Reader Question: The Breton Red and Nantucket Red Fix

 A reader question:

Muffy,  I also have a question for the community.  I like the color Nantucket/Breton Red.  I assume they are the same thing, but if not I am happy to be corrected.  My own experience with wearing Nantucket Reds involved getting pants that were not comfortable and did not fit well.  Do readers get them tailored, or do they find other sources for Nantucket Reds?  Or does a hat or shirt meet the need without the work?  

Thank you,