It’s the little things.
Mercantiles
41.9270º N, 73.9974º W Set in the rolling green mountains of the Hudson Valley, Kingston was New York’s first capital and shines today in a renaissance of food, culture, and design. The Rondout District sits apart from the grandeur of 17th-century courthouses and churches of Kingston’s Uptown, instead deriving from a more nautical history. The main street, Broadway, is a charming and steep incline to an arm of the Hudson River boasting historic shipyards, galleries, and boutiques. I called the street home for one…
Denim in the afternoon.
Goods and Brands, Mercantiles
40.9634º N, 72.1848º W RRL is the vintage inspired, rugged living, yurt sleeping, cowboy brand of the Ralph Lauren empire. It is east coast meets the Rockies. It’s mud. It’s turquoise. It’s denim. And it’s distinguished. The RRL flagship store in East Hampton’s Main Street is nothing short of gorgeous—a masterpiece showroom, both effortless but meticulous. The two-story vine covered cottage set on the East End of Long Island features an eclectic assortment of Native American-made merchandise along with vintage Breitlings and map-covered…
Visit me in Music City.
Mercantiles
36.1627º N, 86.7816º W Nashville’s 12South neighborhood is a green, walkable (and jog-able for the humid-immune natives) haven for young families with a main thoroughfare of boutiques, restaurants, and bars… and amazing peanut butter cookies (visit Sloco). Lively and quaint, this neighborhood is also home to Sevier Park which holds a weekly farmers market to the tunes of a live folk band. It’s the perfect setting for warm and welcoming White’s Mercantile — a general store for the modern-day tastemaker. Expertly curated, they…