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From Puglia with Love

From Puglia with Love

Follow me to Puglia on my hunt for ceramics and traditional craft in the heel of Italy's boot

Keith’s Guide to the South of France

Keith’s Guide to the South of France

What follows in this guide is a set of recommendations for travelers to the Luberon in the heart of Provence. I’m no expert on the place, though I’ve returned to it over many summers, and I hope my personal musings are helpful for those who are planning a first visit.

A Travel Guide to Normandy

A Travel Guide to Normandy

Visit Normandy with my family and me as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and experience the heartbreak and heritage of this beautiful region of France

A Weekend in the Big Easy

A Weekend in the Big Easy

“America has only three cities,” Tennessee Williams was rumored to have declared in the midst of writing A Streetcar Named Desire. “New York, San Francisco and New Orleans. Everywhere else is Cleveland.” The fact that this sentiment was also attributed to Mark Twain doesn’t make it any less true. New Orleans holds its own —even as it stands apart — as one of the great American cities.
Keith's Paris City Guide: Day 3

Keith's Paris City Guide: Day 3

A Day on the Right Bank. Head for the Palais Royal for shopping and if you’re really in the mood for an iconic meal, reserve lunch at Le Grand Vefour, Paris’ oldest restaurant which boasts 2 Michelin Stars.
Keith's Paris City Guide: Day 2

Keith's Paris City Guide: Day 2

 

Sunday shopping in the Marais is the BEST because most of the boutiques in Paris are closed on Sunday, and the vibe in the Marais is so festive on Sunday. It’s a great young quarter of the City with fantastic walkability.

Keith's Paris City Guide: Day 1

Keith's Paris City Guide: Day 1

I’ve shared this itinerary over the years with friends and family traveling to Paris, and I’ve revised it at least twice recently, tailoring it to the tastes of my two grown children.

Keith's Nashville City Guide

Keith's Nashville City Guide

I hope you’ll enjoy a few of my favorite recommendations for visitors to Nashville, and some of my favorite pieces from our catalogue by inspired by the south.

Julia's Cocktail Concoctions

Julia's Cocktail Concoctions

During these past several weeks, we've had Zoom cocktails, solo cocktails, socially distant cocktails. Below, Julia has concocted some of her favorites -- for now and later -- in our handsome Reed Smythe & Company glasses.

Julia Reed's New Orleans

Julia Reed's New Orleans

I’m glad I did—the months I spent on the campaign trail made me realize I never wanted to leave my adopted city. The temporary apartment I took that year was the first in a long string of New Orleans abodes.
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