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You Make the Hudson Valley. Let’s Introduce You to the World.

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | September 26, 2026

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Hudson Valley makers, picture your next brand introduction with a white bathrobe, a cowboy hat, and a drink getting the golden-hour attention it deserves. Around here, dressing for cocktails leaves considerable room for interpretation, and a beautifully made local product can find itself in very good company. Your tea could inspire […]

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The Suburban Cowboy Philosopher: Sunlight, Privacy, Leisure and the Economics of Simply Being Human

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | September 24, 2026

In the $200+ billion vacation-rental market, travelers aren’t just booking a place to sleep—they are buying temporary access to a completely different biological reality. From ancient Russian dachas to modern country retreats, the true luxury of a second home isn’t found in granite countertops or smart TVs; it lies in unmediated daylight, total spatial […]

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Modern Strength: How BAYSYL’s Men’s Collection Fuels a New Era of Natural Masculinity

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | September 24, 2026

Masculinity today looks different—and stronger—than ever. It’s confident without being rigid, powerful without being performative, and above all, it’s a conscious choice—because modern men can freely affirm both masculine and feminine traits as part of their strength. From Gen Z fitness creators and gay men embracing body autonomy to natural bodybuilders redefining what real […]

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Happy Fall, New York: A 2026 Hudson Valley and Catskills Leaf-Peeping Guide

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | September 22, 2026

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – New York’s annual fall pilgrimage begins with an optimistic assessment of how many sweaters a weekend requires. By the time the bags reach the car, someone has proposed an orchard, someone has found a cabin, and the friend who dresses exclusively in black has developed strong feelings about burnt orange. Happy […]

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The Body and The Feast: Culinary Wellness Has Never Looked This Delicious

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | September 21, 2026

Hudson Valley Style Magazine’s The Body & The Feast Culinary Wellness Edition brings Maxwell Alexander’s world of bodybuilding, food, photography, emotional wellness, farm-to-table living, and unapologetic pleasure into one collectible 60-page print edition—copies available from the HVSM Shop. The Body & The Feast: Culinary Wellness Has Never Looked This Delicious – By Hudson Valley […]

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An Epicurean Journey through the Catskill Mountains: Unearthing the Charms of Peekamoose Restaurant and Tap Room in Big Indian, NY

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | September 21, 2026

The Catskill Mountains, with their rugged, untamed beauty, never fail to ignite my wanderlust. As a seasoned travel and lifestyle photographer, the allure of the unknown and the thrill of capturing the raw magic of natural landscapes have taken me to numerous places. This time, I found myself being drawn towards Big Indian’s “forever […]

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Guests Love This Warwick Airbnb Cabin: Discover Their Top Reviews and Why It’s a Must-Visit

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | September 21, 2026

Welcome to a tale of a cabin in Warwick, NY, where rustic meets modern, nestled among whispering trees and the kind of rock formations that make you wonder if you’ve stepped into a fairy tale. This isn’t just any cabin; it’s a slice of Hudson Valley heaven, as featured in magazines and loved by […]

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The Human Side of Hospitality: Overcoming America’s Exploitative Tipping Culture

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | September 19, 2026

What is a smile actually worth? Behind America’s polished luxury hospitality industry lies an uncomfortable economic relic: a tipping culture that forces workers to depend on the subjective approval of strangers just to earn a living wage. In this thought-provoking third installment of Experiential Hospitality 101, Maxwell Alexander dismantles the deep historical roots and […]

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The Best Apple Picking in the Hudson Valley: HVSM Editors’ Fresh 2026 Orchard Roundup

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | September 13, 2026

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Apple season has returned to the Hudson Valley, and with it comes the annual New York ritual of driving into the countryside and becoming surprisingly opinionated about Honeycrisp. By October, perfectly reasonable adults will be debating Macoun versus Empire while carrying twenty pounds of fruit they had originally planned to pick […]

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The Ember & Ivy Cocktail: A Bold Fusion of Elegance, Wellness, and Slow-Living Luxury

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | September 12, 2026

When it comes to creating a drink that’s as visually dramatic as it is nutritionally inspired, I look for ways to marry flavor, artistry, and wellness. Enter The Ember & Ivy, a cocktail that’s both a celebration of slow living and a nod to my commitment as a bodybuilding coach and sports nutritionist to […]

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Review of the most popular Bodybuilding Supplements with Coach Maxwell Alexander, MA, BFA, Certified Elite Fitness Trainer, Certified Bodybuilding Coach, Certified Sports Nutrition Specialist

Review of Bodybuilding Supplements with Coach Maxwell Alexander

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | May 27, 2021

Taking supplements can help hone your body to a new level when you are in the sport of bodybuilding. There are literally hundreds of supplements available on the market. It may be difficult to decide what to do when you have so many choices. If you have a look at a review of a […]

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Body, Mind & Spirit, with Health & Wellness Coach, Michael Murphy – Interview and Photography by Maxwell Alexander, EIC, Hudson Valley Style Magazine

Interview on Body, Mind and Spirit, with Health and Wellness Coach, Michael Murphy

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | May 26, 2021

Michael Murphy, now in his 60s, is a health and fitness coach from Rhinebeck, NY. He is currently teaching a weekend class at the Mirbeau Hotel and Spa in Rhinebeck, where he guides his students in a class with Yoga, breath work, and meditation. In addition, he also has a busy corporate career in […]

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An Overview of Weight Lifting History with Bodybuilding Coach Maxwell Alexander

An Overview of Weight Lifting History with Bodybuilding Coach Maxwell Alexander

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | May 26, 2021

Bodybuilding as a professional sport has its roots in the history of Weight Lifting, so in order to understand the foundation of what eventually branched out as Bodybuilding, we need to look into the correlation that happened in the past. Weight lifting’s history shows it was a major part of the ancient culture of […]

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HARD NEW YORK – Fashion Accessories and Luxury Skincare for Men

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By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | May 25, 2021

Memorial Day Sale! Enjoy 25% off on men’s fashion accessories and luxury skincare + free shipping at HardNewYork.com (Automatic discount added at the checkout. Exp. Jun. 2nd.)

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Bodybuilding National Championships – Bodybuilding 101 with Coach Maxwell Alexander

Bodybuilding National Championships – Bodybuilding 101 with Coach Maxwell Alexander

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | May 25, 2021

When you start competing in bodybuilding contests, you have many, many choices. Mention a national bodybuilding national championship, and the choices are just as diverse. There really is no one national championship for bodybuilding, there are many. But some are considered more important than others and carry more weight. Bodybuilding National Championships – Bodybuilding […]

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By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | May 24, 2021

As everyone is bouncing back to normal, it’s even more thrilling to see examples of amazing creativity and entrepreneurship rising up from ashes of the pandemic. New York City and the State have been hit the hardest and the exhaustion shows on faces of many when they are pulling their masks off. But yeah, […]

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Hair and Nail Vitamins – Beauty Starts Within! – Presented by Hebe Med Spa

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | May 24, 2021

Hair and nails are very good indicators of the general health condition of the body. Any kind of illness or stress is reflected through the skin, hair and fingernails. Hair and nails show symptoms such as brittleness, thinning, breaking, and splitting when neglected or when the body goes through extreme pressure conditions. Even when […]

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Beautiful Country Home for Sale in Beacon, NY – Alexander Maxwell Realty – The Best Real Estate Firm in Hudson Valley, New York

Hudson Valley Home for Sale in Beacon, NY

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | May 23, 2021

Welcome to a beautiful property in the Town of Beacon, NY where you will find designer finishes, vaulted ceilings, and functional updates. The back yard offers incredible landscape opportunities and unique rock features. You can enjoy unforgettable moments on the deck and entertain family and friends in privacy and comfort. The finished lower level […]

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Why 2021 is a Great Year to Start Your Career in Real Estate with Almax Realty by Maxwell Alexander, Co-Founder & CMO, Almax Realty

Start Your Career in Real Estate with the Best Brokerage in Hudson Valley

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | May 22, 2021

The way people buy and sell things has inherently changed in the last decade. Why should real estate be any different? The industry as you know it is lagging dreadfully behind, but Almax Realty is disrupting the system with a bold, new outlook on what is necessary to become a successful real estate agent. […]

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Top 10 Effective Bodybuilding Supplements – Bodybuilding Nutrition with Maxwell Alexander, MA, BFA, Certified Elite Fitness Trainer, Certified Bodybuilding Coach, Certified Sports Nutrition Coach, Fitness and Bodybuilding Photographer

Top 10 Effective Bodybuilding Supplements – Bodybuilding Nutrition with Maxwell Alexander

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | May 20, 2021

Thousands of body building supplements have been introduced and tested. Some are proven to work while some are just waste of precious money. Top 10 Effective Bodybuilding Supplements – Bodybuilding Nutrition with Maxwell Alexander, MA, BFA, Certified Elite Fitness Trainer, Certified Bodybuilding Coach, Certified Sports Nutrition Coach, Fitness and Bodybuilding Photographer Experienced body builders […]

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