THE DAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN
Buying or selling a house is no easy feat, and Mahar understands that. Helping clients through one of the most major life transitions is not something that he takes lightly.
CUSTOM WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Main Street Magazine spent several hours with Jane Buck, the voluble English artist of Hudson Valley Letterpress, in her ground floor studio in the heart of Hillsdale, NY.
Matthew Larkin of Black Barn Farms and the Chairman of the Berkshire Botanical Gardens: Historic landscape designer & topiary creator
Christine recently caught up with the multi-talented Matthew Larkin of Richmond, Massachusetts. She learned all about Matthew’s Black Barn Farms, his topiary work, as well as his role as the chairman of the Berkshire Botanical Garden.
Deck the Walls
From time to time, we can all use some inspiration. Sometimes we need to let go and embrace change. One way to do that is by switching up the artwork in our homes. A work of art – whether it’s a photograph or a painting – offers a new perspective and a window into […]
Sharon Pharmacy: It’s a family affair
“This is it!” The car had rolled through the sleepy town of Sharon, CT, in 1960. Just a family on an outing, exploring parts of the state that were remote from their home in Norwich. They were thinking of relocating. There was a house available on Calkinstown Road. There was an open retail space in […]
Finding comfort in family, community, and home-heating: Herrington Fuels Inc. continues a legacy
I recently caught up with Heather Canetto of Herrington Fuels Inc., which is located just south of Hillsdale, NY, by the old Roe Jan School. Talking with Heather I learned not only about the ins and outs of her business but also about the family legacy that she’s continuing in the greater Hillsdale area. […]
Mix Masters: Liz Macaire and Simon Kristoph of Macaire + Kristoph, West Cornwall and Kent, CT
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Liz Macaire and Simon Kristoph to discuss their business, Macaire + Kristoph, based in West Cornwall and Kent, CT.
Could you describe your business?
Liz: Our business is multi-dimensional, and we manage quite a few moving parts: two retail stores, interior design, staging, estate sales, and an art […]
A passion for learning: Emilie Dyson, founder and director of the Reading Barn
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Emilie Dyson to discuss the founding of The Reading Barn and how it continues to make an impact in the lives of so many.
I saw the sign at 3625 Route 82 and all the red barns in front of your house. What is The Reading Barn?
The […]
Field of Stones: Stephen Fitch of Fitch Landscaping in Falls Village, CT
Several years ago, our mason took us to an open field on Dugway Road between Lime Rock and Amesville piled with reclaimed curbs, New York City sidewalks, and cobblestones to pick out a hearth for our fireplace. There was no sign on the property, and since that time I had wondered about this business […]
Grey House Publishing
When you go through the traffic light in Amenia, NY, you may notice a church lacking any religious hint with a very small sign by the entrance that spells out “Grey House Publishing.” This month’s Main Street interview with Leslie Mackenzie, co-founder and owner with her late husband Richard “Dick” Gottlieb, explains what this […]