Coast & Cottage
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The World’s Largest Cookbook… and other wonders.
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“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
– Mary Oliver
Riedel Glassware | 1756
The Corkscrew - Its unique shape has made it a natural inspiration for artists, symbolizing creativity and the unpredictable twists of life. In folklore, its spirals are thought to represent the intricate paths of life or serve as a botanical reflection of life's complexities.
"The birthplace of revolution is often a humble tavern where ideas ignite the flames of freedom."
In the serene village of Gränsfors, Sweden, a legacy of craftsmanship has endured for more than a century. Founded in 1902 by Anders Pettersson, Gränsfors Bruk began as a modest forge, yet quickly became known for producing axes that blend function with artistry.
Perched quietly on the windswept northern tip of Nantucket, The Wauwinet is a charming, intimate retreat that marries classic New England coastal elegance with the island’s natural tranquility.
Known around the world as the “Mother Road,” this iconic stretch of pavement stitched together small towns and big dreams, becoming far more than a transportation project. It became a symbol of freedom, resilience, and discovery — a living story told mile by mile.
The Yamatomichi ONE is a framed ultralight backpack designed for serious hikers tackling rugged terrain.
The shoreline is a restless place. Here, waves roll in with a rhythm as old as time, and the kayaker’s craft becomes a bridge between land and sea. Few boats capture that meeting of elements like Tiderace.
In the early 1980s, down in the quiet Delta town of Greenwood, Mississippi, a homebuilder named Fred Carl, Jr. began dreaming of a kitchen unlike any other.
This is no ordinary off-roader. The Atlas is built to tackle extremes, carry serious loads, and get you (or your gear, or your crew) where others merely dream of going.
Weekends on the prairie have a rhythm all their own, slow and unhurried, measured not in appointments but in sunlight and wind. Rising with the horizon, mornings begin with soft gold spilling across tall grasses, a cup of coffee in hand, and the quiet hum of the land stretching awake.
Beneath the creak of an old wharf and the salt-thick fog of a Nantucket dawn, Herman Melville’s words still echo.
His fiction spans over five decades, beginning with The Sporting Club (1969), a caustic debut about two privileged misfits at odds in a Michigan hunting resort.
To understand its legacy is to trace a line through royal commissions, careful craftsmanship, and the pursuit of control in watercolor painting.
The city’s legacy began over a century ago, on February 23, 1914, when the first recorded seaplane flight in the area lifted off from nearby Lake Eustis.
Whether you're heading up a local peak or wandering through forested paths, day hikes provide the perfect balance of adventure and accessibility. With a light pack and a curious spirit, you can cover ground, clear your head, and return home before sunset—refreshed, recharged, and a little more grounded.
Since 1928, the yard in Southwest Harbor, Maine has been shaping more than boats. It has been shaping a way of being on the water—calm, confident, and quietly proud.
Every story worth telling has a spark. For Anna and Damian, it was a Craigslist listing for a 1966 Airstream Overlander named Gilda.
In the spirit of Gilded Age tradition, gentlemen are kindly asked to wear a jacket and tie throughout the week, while ladies are encouraged to don cocktail attire in keeping with the occasion.
In 1873, John Michael Kohler lifted a cast-iron horse trough, coated it in enamel, and presented it as a bathtub.
In 1970, a young Annie walked into the offices of a fledgling magazine called Rolling Stone. She was twenty-one, carrying her portfolio like a secret treasure. Co-founder Jann Wenner hired her on the spot, and within two years, she was the magazine’s chief photographer.
Sourdough is one of the oldest forms of leavened bread, with origins tracing back over 5,000 years to ancient Egypt.
Christofle has survived revolutions, wars, and shifting tastes not by clinging to the past, but by honoring it. Its designs remind us that true luxury isn’t about extravagance; it’s about care, craft, and the simple joy of gathering.
On a crisp New York morning in 1818, in a modest shop at the corner of Cherry and Catherine Streets, a young clothier named Henry Sands Brooks opened the doors to a new idea.
Master engravers often spend weeks transforming polished metal surfaces into intricate works of art. MSRP Starting at: $16,995.
This is the story of Riedel, a family who turned glass into an instrument of taste.
Though each sail is thoroughly cleaned before transformation, it still carries the spirit of its former life. The marks of wind and water give every bag a one-of-a-kind story, making no two exactly alike.
The story begins in 1896, when oil baron and railroad tycoon Henry Flagler extended his Florida East Coast Railway to what was then an unspoiled barrier island.
Not all logs are created equal. Each tree species brings its own personality to the hearth. Knowing their strengths and quirks will change the way you build a fire forever.
In their Effingham mill, craftsmen plane, sand, and oil each board by hand, ensuring a silky finish that deepens with age and use.
Sendra Boots is one of Spain’s most iconic bootmakers, known worldwide for its handcrafted leather boots that blend Western, biker, and traditional Spanish styles.
Log homes offer a unique combination of beauty, strength, and eco-conscious living that sets them apart from conventional construction.