My grandparents’ home bar, off their living room.  (Entrance in the hallway. No doorknob – pull the painting) Midland, Texas
I can’t honestly say that my grandparents’ home bar inspired my mixology habit from the time I was a child (most of the time its crystal-lined shelves were simply a liability as we ran around the [...]

 
Yesterday’s New York Times included this article referencing the movement of men’s fashion – with some shout-outs to interior design – towards 19th-century inspiration.  I love the article.  And I don’t. 
Honestly, I think I like the article mainly for vain reasons.  This year’s trends validate some of the more distinctive choices I’ve made in terms [...]

Check out EE’s vacuum review on Apartment Therapy’s Re-Nest!
Yes, this is shameless self-promotion, but it is a good review.  If a justification is necessary, then consider it a backgrounder on the Tessin Rinpoche milieu.

Welcome to to Tessin Rinpoche.  TR is an online saloon, sort of a projection of how I would view my living room if it were a shabby and spectacular drinking club.
So, you’ll find a lot of focus on cocktails.  This is because I really like mixing cocktails and playing with flavors.  It sounds weird to [...]