ELLEN’S PICKS –October/November 2018 and somewhat beyond All addresses are in Hudson unless otherwise indicated. Tuesdays Helsinki Open Mic – A chance to try out new material on the big Helsinki stage – Held on Tuesday nights and hosted by Cameron Melville and Ryder Cooley – Information at 518-828-4800 or helsinkihudson.com –…
Mairead & Seth Travins Flowerkraut 722 Warren Street Instagram @flowerkraut Facebook @flowerkrauthudson Twitter @flowerkrautny What do you do, and how did you get to where you are now? Flowerkraut is a non-traditional, full service florist specializing in seasonal, locally grown flowers and whimsical, wildflower-inspired designs….
Giovanni di Mola grew up in Astoria, Queens.
Looking for something fun to do for an hour or more in Hudson while simultaneously learning about the city’s rich history? Then download and enjoy one or more of five Hudson Walking Tours on your smartphone! The app itself and all five tours are free,…
The inaugural Design Hudson over Memorial Day weekend surpassed all expectations. Over 450 people attended the opening night party at the Bronson House and over 600 participated in the Saturday and Sunday designer home tours. We’ve received overwhelmingly positive feedback from the public and the…
Sara Berks MINNA 421 Warren Street What do you do, and how did you get to where you are now? I am a textile designer working with artisans in Central and South America to produce our line of ethically made home textiles. I started MINNA…
Christine Boeke Westcott House B&B 24 N. 5th Street What do you do, and how did you get to where you are now? I run a small bed and breakfast in the heart of Hudson. I opened four years ago, which has little to do…
Can one big heart do it all? In the stunning countryside just 6 minutes outside of Hudson, a world of kindness awaits in the form of Tomorrow Tomorrow Animal Rescue. Michael Bucci is a handsome 70-year-old with an air of calm wisdom. He oversees more…
In 2010 I was walking with a friend through the wonderful old city cemetery in Hudson, NY, and happened to come across the family plot of the great Hudson River school artist Sanford Robinson Gifford (1823-1880.) The site had been neglected for over a century;…
Just as soon as the last zucchini was picked from the garden, it seems all of the leaves fell, everything turned a crispy muted orange and I was pulling the turkey out of the oven (thanks Dog Wood Farm!). And with that we assume the…
Carolyn Mix + Darcy Doniger 2 NOTE 255 Warren Street What do you do, and how did you get to where you are now? We create botanical fragrances and natural, plant-based formulations for face, body, bath and home. We established our brand in Portland Maine…
Poem by Branda C. Maholtz– Along with the house, we bought a small yard and a single sugar maple tree, the largest on the block. The tree continues to grow, not its width and height, but in significance— it leans towards us; we reach toward…
Peter Jung Peter Jung Fine Art 620 Warren Street What do you do, and how did you get to where you are now? I had previously traded in violins and other stringed musical instruments, but a visit to the National Gallery in Washington, DC was…
Paul de Marchin de Marchin 620 Warren Street @demarchin.demrachin (facebook) @demarchin_clothing (instagram) What do you do, and how did you get to where you are now? I own a men and women’s clothing boutique in Hudson. I grew up in Belgium helping my parents with…
Winter is sort of coming, I guess, and so are all the autumnal perks of upstate: apple cider donuts, fall foliage, ghost pumpkins and a few extra lbs. It’s only natural to consume all the pies, casseroles, biscuits and hams if nothing more than for…
Whether it’s the purple hues of the Catskill Mountains under a grand sunset, or an architectural detail that grabbed your attention while walking the streets of Hudson — here’s our go-to list of picturesque places where you can shoot a selfie to rock your Instagram…
Christopher Draghi and Robert Dobay source adage fragrances 314 Warren Street @sourceadage (instagram, facebook, twitter) What do you do, and how did you get to where you are now? We are branding designers who started our own fragrance company to create something we weren’t finding…
I love Hudson for its truly unique combination of urban grit and upstate chill. I love a place where no one seems to have a job but where everyone is busy answering a calling. The creative energies infusing Hudson provide an electric current one can…
End-of-summer Saturdays mean mowing what’s left of the lawn, catching up on unread articles of the week, and strapping on the ankle weights to hoof Ro Jan Park with my dog, Violet. They are also the days I splurge on a refreshing, nutrient-rich beverage at…
In 2011, I moved north to be with my now-husband, after 21 years in Atlanta. I’m a city person, so trading The Big Peach for The Big Apple was no problem. “But just to be clear,” I told him, “it’s lovely that you also have…
