August 11, 2026August 11, 2026By Hudson Valley Style Magazine

The Forest Has Been Waiting for You: A Hudson Valley Nature Photo Story About Mindfulness, Wildflowers and the Pleasure of Paying Attention

A mindful hike through the Hudson Valley begins with one wonderfully simple proposition: pay attention. Let the trail decide what deserves your gaze. Let sunlight interrupt the mental chatter. Let scent become memory. Let a mushroom become interesting enough to earn five whole minutes of your life. Research around forest bathing continues to connect […]

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026By Hudson Valley Style Magazine

Wall Art That Works: Maxwell Alexander’s Fine Art Photography for Boutique Hotels, Wellness Spaces, and Private Collections

Art doesn’t decorate a room. It sets the room’s nervous system. Across boutique hotels, medical spas, wellness clinics, and private collections throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond, a single body of fine art photography is quietly redefining what hospitality wall art can do. The work of Maxwell Alexander — photographer, publisher, and Editor-in-Chief of […]

August 30, 2023August 30, 2023By Hudson Valley Style Magazine

Elevating Your Space: How to Turn Your Hudson Valley or Catskills Airbnb into a Five-Star Hospitality Experience

Amidst the rolling landscapes of Hudson Valley and the tranquil trails of the Catskills, your Airbnb plays a vital role in enriching our local community. It’s about more than just hosting travelers; it’s about supporting the local economy, local small farms, small businesses, and restaurants, contributing to property tax revenue, and fostering community development. […]

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022By Hudson Valley Style Magazine

Mortgage Broker Lisa Ferrara Shares Spring Home Decorating Tips for an Authentic Hudson Valley Style Home

When it comes to creating a home decor style, it can be easy to get caught up in what other people say you should do or think of as the right way to go about it. But at the end of the day, your home should reflect who you are and how you want […]

April 24, 2022November 16, 2023By Hudson Valley Style Magazine

The Magic of Spring – Photographer Maxwell Alexander Shares a Photo Story from Hudson Valley’s Bowdoin Park

What does spring look like in the Hudson Valley? Photographer Maxwell Alexander shares with us his vivid photography of one day in Bowdoin Park, one of his favorite places in the Hudson Valley. We see a glimpse of the real beauty and wonder that surrounds us this time of year, and how it’s best […]

Turn Your Living into a Relaxation Oasis with These Simple Home Decor Tips - Presented by Simplida Fine Art – World's Finest Wall Art

March 20, 2022April 2, 2022By Hudson Valley Style Magazine

How to Create a Relaxing Oasis in Your Home with These Simple Home Decor Tips

How do you relax after a long day? Relax a bit at home. However, what if the ambiance or vibe of your home isn’t as inviting as it should be? Sleeping in your bedroom or cooking in the kitchen are two common choices. How do you unwind and relax? Where is your favorite spot? […]

March 11, 2022April 2, 2022By Hudson Valley Style Magazine

Do You Have Too Much Stuff? A Checklist for Your New Minimalist Lifestyle

Having too much stuff might sound like an oxymoron to some people but the reality is that too much of anything can be a bad thing. In fact, this is pretty much the central maxim of minimalism! What you learn as a minimalist, is that the more you cut back on unnecessary ‘stuff’ and […]

March 5, 2022November 12, 2023By Hudson Valley Style Magazine

How to Incorporate Therapeutic Artwork Into Your Home Décor

When you think about decorating your home, you probably picture colorful throw pillows, an array of rugs, and perhaps a bed cover or two. All those elements play a huge role in home décor, but there is another element that is just as important. How to Incorporate Therapeutic Artwork Into Your Home Décor by […]

Practical Tips for Choosing Artwork for Your Hudson Valley Office by Designer Maxwell Alexander

February 25, 2022March 5, 2022By Hudson Valley Style Magazine

Practical Tips for Choosing Artwork for Your Office by Designer Maxwell Alexander

Whether your business is a medical office, an engineering firm, or a high-tech organization, the right artwork can make the space look great. But great art does far more than just perk up your walls and cover up the empty space. Art has the power to motivate, to enlighten, and to transport – that […]

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March 21, 2021March 24, 2021By Hudson Valley Style Magazine

Helpful Home Decorating Tips for Your New York City Apartment

When making plans for a home decorating project, it is important to sit down and write down your ideas and goals. Without a plan the experience may become confusing and frustrating. There are many details to work out when planning to decorate your home such as theme, materials and intentions for the space being […]

February 21, 2021April 4, 2024By Hudson Valley Style Magazine

Professional Bodybuilding Photography by Maxwell Alexander

If you are serious about bodybuilding, you will want to have photos that document your progress down the road towards having a beautifully sculpted body. When you are able to have a progression of photography that will show your bodybuilding journey, you could possibly motivate others to go down the same path you have […]

5 Essential Steps to Choosing Wall Art – with Designer Maxwell L. Alexander

January 12, 2021January 9, 2022By Hudson Valley Style Magazine

5 Essential Steps to Choosing Wall Art – Interior Design Tips

A blank wall can be dead space, especially if you’re not going for a minimalist style. You might want your home to look homey and vibrant, and you might have already decided that the blank wall needs to be filled with some kind of art. But how do you choose the piece? Here are […]

5 Elements of Interior Design – Wall Art Ideas

January 7, 2021March 9, 2021By Hudson Valley Style Magazine

Five Elements of Interior Design

Whether you are working with existing furnishings and fabrics or “starting from scratch” with an empty room, you should always use the elements and principles of design as a guide in choosing everything. The elements are your tools or raw materials, much like paints are the basics to a painter. The elements of design […]

December 22, 2020March 9, 2021By Hudson Valley Style Magazine

10 Smart Tips for Choosing Art for Your Home

If you love shopping at the local art gallery and wandering the rooms of your favorite museum, you probably wish there was a way to bring those artworks home. But what do you do if you are not a multimillionaire with money to burn? How can you realize your dreams of a home art […]

The Valley of Gold - Explore New Wall Art Collection by Photographer Maxwell L. Alexander

December 18, 2020November 6, 2021By Hudson Valley Style Magazine

The Valley of Gold – Explore New Wall Art Collection by Maxwell L. Alexander

Winter Holidays is the most Magical Season of the Year. In The Valley of Gold Holiday Fine Art Canvas Prints Collection, Photographer Maxwell Alexander catches the beauty of holiday lights reflecting in vibrant holiday decor around the Hudson Valley. Whether it’s ornamented on the Christmas Tree or sparkling bokeh lights on the golden jewelry […]