Chris Bray(above w/ daughter Matilda), along with brother Kirk, are the good fellows behind Billykirk. (Check out my Field Trip to their Jersey City workshop HERE.) They’ve been banging out heirloom quality goods for over a decade. Here, Chris bangs out his Fall Three.


1)I’m looking forward to taking the family into Northhampton County along the Delaware River Valley in PA in the next couple of weeks. We try and go each Fall and stay for the weekend. Great trails for hiking, historic landmarks, magnificent countryside views, and some of the oldest towns in the region. Check out www.airbnb.com to find house or apt listings for weekend rentals.

2)Mulled wine and my English born wife’s homemade mince pies. Her mince pie recipes are sacred and have been passed down through the years. Nothing beats a warm mince pie with real cream on a cold day. I first tried mulled wine at Leeds Castle in Kent years ago and was hooked. “Mulled” simply means heated and spiced. It’s quite easy to make and I like everything about it - the preparation, the smell, the warmth, the color and using a ladle to serve it. I recommend the site, Hanna’s Garden for mulled wine tips & recipes HERE
*Note: You can simply use a piece of cloth and some twine if you don’t’ have a cheesecloth bag to use for your mulling spices.

3)Wearing our new Billykirk Slouchy Felt Fedora. The floppy vibe of it works well with my day to day wardrobe. I have had this photo of Todd Rudgren for a couple of years and it helped inspire this particular hat from our Fall/Winter collection.