Happy December! The holidays are right around the corner, and like many others, we have also been busy gift shopping for all of our loved ones. We've done research on some of the best affordable, local gifts, reached out to local business to share their recommendations, and even included some of our favorites, too! Happy shopping + happy holidays!
Just in time for the holiday season, new independent imprint Galpón Press has published a new deluxe edition of The Woodcutter’s Christmas, by Brad Kessler and Dona Ann McAdams. Set between the serene beauty of winter in Vermont and the streets of Manhattan’s Lower East Side, The Woodcutter’s Christmas explores the contrast between the slow rhythm of nature and the high-energy culture of society.
“Our human desire for connection and collaboration through food is stronger than ever,” shares Kevin Kelly, founder and CEO of Berkshire-based culinary business After Hours GB. “With this in mind, we’re excited to take After Hours to the world, creating experiences that honor local food systems, foster human connection, and put collaboration at the heart of every event.”
In the spirit of the upcoming holiday season, I always like to think about the ways that I can give back to my community. During the holidays when spending is already tight, it can be especially hard to come up with additional funds to donate to worthy causes, but I think it would behoove us all to remember that we don’t always have to hand over money in order to make a difference. I’ve rounded up some local organizations where you can donate your money, time, or other goods in order to make a difference in your community.
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With the holidays rapidly approaching, there are so many parades, markets, and other events coming up across the region. Though this is not a comprehensive guide, I’ve rounded up as many parades, markets, light shows, and other holiday events happening in the surrounding areas.
Basilica Farm & Flea Holiday Market
Friday, November 28, […]
I will admit that I have very recently become a bit obsessed with my daily step count. Although I consider myself a very active person (I exercise five times a week on average), a few months ago I realized that due to working a desk job, my daily step count was alarmingly low.
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Warren Street’s beloved design shop, FINCH, has officially ushered in a new chapter with the launch of its first signature products.
The Hudson mainstay was opened in 2013 by Andrew Arrick and Michael Hofemann. After leaving fashion and finance careers behind in New York City, Andrew and Michael ventured upstate and landed […]
Verse Work / Shop in Red Hook, NY, will be presenting Daryl K: I Am My Muse, the first exhibition dedicated to Daryl Kerrigan, the founder and principal designer of the iconic Daryl K fashion brand.
Daryl Kerrigan, photographed by Inez and […]