Knoxville/Smoky Mountains

Had a fantastic weekend east of Nashville with my wife. Began with Sufjan Stevens at the Bijou and ended with Sunday brunch at one of my favorite spots, The Tomato Head. On Saturday we drove into the mountains to see some friends get married. It was snowing on the way up. (Ceremony was outside. Bride was freezing.) Smokies were beautifully dusted in snow. Mast General Store Post forthcoming.

Heading East

My gal and I are heading east to the Smoky Mountains for the next few days (snow in the forecast.)  Full report due upon our return. Hope you're enjoying Fall wherever you are. Have a great weekend.

Four For Fall

1940 corrected reprint of 1937 edition I picked up at the flea market

Folk Mid Brown Canvas Overcoat from Coggles

Hercules!

Local art.

Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot in Horween Shell Cordovan

I've been considering the 1000 Mile Boot line from Wolverine for a while now (still not sure) and just when I thought they couldn't improve the look I'm hit with this: Leffot in NYC now has this Wolverine 721 LTD model in Horween shell cordovan. Killer. I couldn't drop this kind of dough in good conscience on something that can't be driven, shot, or strummed but I'm sure somebody out there will be able to justify the price. Only 1,000 pairs of these hand-numbered boots are being made so get 'em while you can.

Can't Keep 'em Clean

This Is Fall: Good Things From Across The Pond

 Some of my favorite Fall items happen to be English-made:

A note about the Bosmere wax jacket above: Pictured is my wife's jacket but after seeing her use it for the last few years I've decided to order one for myself. I keep seeing "wax jacket roundups" (most recently over at A Trip Down South) but I have yet to see anyone mention these. Made with gardeners and equestrians in mind these jackets are really inexpensive (you won't believe it), warm, and great-looking. The "poor man's Barbour?" Perhaps, but at the price I just paid it's a no-brainer. If you are interested in these, leave a comment and I'll email you with details.

Refresco

One more reason to frequent Baja Burrito in Nashville: Mexican Coke.