Reuse. Rehabilitate. Restore. Architectural salvage and repurposed pieces for the home.
George Washington Slept Here…Really! Kingston is the perfect place to be if you want a weekend retreat, but don’t necessarily want to be stuck in the woods. It’s about an hour closer than Hudson and housing is significantly less expensive. The Hudson River city is comprised of three districts: Uptown Stockade, Downtown Rondout and Midtown.… Continue reading Weekender: Kingston
The Most Awesomest Teeny Tiny Hamlet! High Falls is small. You need a magnifying glass to find it. But this little town is bursting at the seams with fine foods, arts and history. Some of the best restaurants in the Hudson Valley (according to me and a few of my buddies, like the NY… Continue reading Weekender: High Falls, NY
Beach When it’s so hot outside that the chickens are laying hard boiled eggs, that’s the time I start thinking about fleeing the city. Usually hubby and I head to the Hudson Valley, Berskshires or Catskills as my parents did and my grandparents before them. Mountain house in Austerlitz, NY I’m a mountain person as… Continue reading Beach, Mountains or Lake?
It’s been awhile since we looked into real estate here. That’s simply because the temptation to actually buy is too strong. But since there are no funds anyway, what does it hurt to look, eh? So, you should buy something instead. Deal? The Monticello house above is pretty cute. It sits on 3/4 acre near… Continue reading Upstate Craigs: Under $100k
It’s easy enough to find a vacation rental that accepts dogs. I’ve passed the info along in previous posts. What is not easy to find is a house that allows a neurotic, helicopter dog mom like me to sit back and relax while letting her dogs run wild. It’s always either too close to the… Continue reading Perfect Vacation Rental for Dogs
I drove for countless hours yesterday just to look at three properties. I’d like to share two of them with you because I’m passing on them. The third one is a possibility so that I’m keeping to myself for now. The Staatsburg 1940 cottage (above) is listed at $74,500. It’s well worth it. The listing… Continue reading Dutchess County Under $100k
Here we go again! It’s a vicious cycle for me. City home. Country home. City home. Country home. After losing my shirt on the Beacon home during the market downshift, I vowed never to invest anywhere other than the 5 boroughs again. I also vowed that would be my last renovation. But I am an… Continue reading Buying a Country Home. Or a Commune.
We took our dog friendly vacation in Red Hook, NY this past week. After giving up our upstate home connection last year we reckoned it would be easier to rent a place whenever we felt the need to get out of the city. Dog friendly vacation rentals are plentiful enough. We just have to worry… Continue reading How I Spent My Summer Vacation
The Times has done it again. Declaring the next big thing ten years after the fact. They’ve written yet another article about how the Hudson Valley and certain towns are super hip right now. The new Brooklyn, of course. I feel the need to weigh in on this since I considered and moved to Beacon… Continue reading The Hudson Valley Is Not Brooklyn!
For the first time in over 10 years, I don’t have a country escape from NYC. Now that the weather is showing signs of improvement, it’s all about my summer vacay. I’m assuming it’s wise to book a rental like asap, right? No, I don’t want to go to the same place for the entire… Continue reading NYC Weekend Getaways
Our moving sale was great! Thanks to everyone who showed up and helped us rid ourselves of worldly possessions. Most of the folks I conversed with were curious as to where we were moving. About 90% were surprised when I told them we’re heading back to Brooklyn. I was informed that we’re heading in the… Continue reading Leaving the City. Got What it Takes?
So, I was passing through High Falls yesterday and went into what I thought was The New York Store to buy some bread. The next thing I know, I’m walking out with a creepy baby sculpture. The bad news is: The New York Store is no longer there. I have no idea when it… Continue reading Impulse Buy: A Sculpture
You know, I could write a Friday post to finish up the week, but guess what? I don’t feel like it. That’s right. I’m slacking, baby! Heading up north to Margaretville with the dogs for the weekend. If anyone knows of excellent hikes or swimming holes or restaurants up yonder, please fill us in.… Continue reading 3 Day Weekend. WooHoo!
The word that comes to mind when I look at this house is “Suh-weet”. For the past 7 years, the residence has been inhabited by former Park Slopers turned Kingstonites, Nancy and her family. She has a super cool blog called Oswegatchie about the house, the restoration and the Hudson Valley. Open house this… Continue reading Kingston Blogger Selling Home
Jenny and David are moving back to the city. The couple bought the Kripplebush Bed and Breakfast in Stone Ridge, NY nearly 10 years ago. They restored the home and made it their own. Jenny and David were married there (I was their wedding photographer), held concerts and had a baby. Ideally, they would… Continue reading Rad Ulster County Vacation Rental