From the Perch

The Week Christmas Stops Texting

Christmas taught us how to live beautifully—then ghosted us. Here’s what to do after the ornaments are packed away.

Why Embroidered Napkins are the Gateway Drug to Civilized Living

What starts as a small gesture — folding embroidered linen for an ordinary meal - becomes a quiet rebellion against the disposable, a reminder that beauty and care belong in daily life.

Plates with a Passport: The Magic of Amalfi Ceramics

There are objects that sit quietly in the home, and then there are those that sing. Hand-painted ceramics from the Amalfi Coast belong to the latter category. They are more than tableware — they ar...

The Secret to an Autumn Table: A Story from Bedford

Last October, the first chill of the season swept through Bedford. The roses on the trellis were giving way to rosehips, and the air had that unmistakable hint of woodsmoke that says autumn has tru...

Recipe: Concord Grape Foccacia

When your focaccia goes grape picking. The dough is simple, but the topping? Concord grapes are unlike regular table grapes, their flavor is bold, musky, and almost perfumed - the taste of childhoo...