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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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Are You Already Failing Your New Year’s Fitness Resolutions? This New Book Might Save You

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | January 2, 2021

Greetings, my busy-busy professional very likely  millennial friend, can’t fit a minute in edgewise to your busy schedule? When you’re waking up at the crack of dawn, zooming to work, racing back to take care of the kids – all while trying to create time for your significant other – making the decision to start exercising […]

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The Canadian Rockies: Trail Of The Grizzly – Hiking Adventures with Maxwell Alexander

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | January 1, 2021

Over and over the huge grizzly bear stabs her powerful paw into the mountain river, fishing for her breakfast in the chilly, shallow water. A cool, crisp mountain breeze drifts through the valley; moist morning dew blankets the ground. The soothing sound of running water plays continuously as the sun scales the mountain peaks […]

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Welcome 2021 and Amal Ishak - Queen of the Valley - Hudson Valley Fashion Issue

Welcome 2021 and Amal Ishak – Queen of the Valley – Hudson Valley Fashion Issue

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | January 1, 2021

Coming very soon… Winter 2021 Fashion Issue. Exclusive Interview by Miranda Weinberger. Photography by Maxwell Alexander –  Amal Ishak for the Hudson Valley Style Magazine. Styling: Amal Ishak (Cream, Newburgh), Makeup: Miranda Weinberger, Photography: Maxwell L. Alexander

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Happy New Year from Hebe Medical Spa - Photography by Maxwell Alexander, Duncan Avenue Studios

2021 Cover Story Countdown – Happy New Year from the Hebe Med Spa and Hudson Valley Style Magazine

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | December 30, 2020

Happy New Year from the Hebe Med Spa and Hudson Valley Style Magazine Join Us Tonight on Instagram.com/HudsonValleyStyleMag for the New 2021 Cover Story Reveal at Midnight! Plus: Stop by at the Hebe Medical Spa ( 1131 Main St Fishkill, NY 12524 ) to pick up a free copy of the Hudson Valley Style […]

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Start New Year with Fresh Home Decor on a Budget! Home Decorating Guide by Maxwell Alexander

Start New Year with Fresh Home Decor on a Budget! Home Decorating Guide by Maxwell Alexander

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | December 30, 2020

2020 is out and 2021 is in! Who-hoo! It’s time to change everything, including your home decor… But I hear you, pandemic left our home decor budgets dry, so what do you do? Being stuck with last year’s decor and awfully painful memories is not an option! Now You Can Redecorate With Amazing Styles […]

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4 Ways to Instantly Upgrade Your Interiors - Bathroom and Kitchen Design Tips

4 Ways to Instantly Upgrade Your Interiors

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | December 29, 2020

(BPT) – There’s a simple reason for the recent boom in home improvement: Everyone’s spending more time at home. Staying at home more makes it clearer what areas are lacking and reveals opportunities for upgrades. Fortunately, there are many ways to make a huge impact on the appearance of those rooms — instantly. Here […]

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Everyone Can Save on Vital Energy Costs

Everyone Can Save on Vital Energy Costs

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | December 29, 2020

(BPT) – It’s something everyone in the U.S. needs and uses in their everyday lives — energy to keep the lights on, appliances working and homes cool or warm enough to be comfortable. Now that Americans are spending more time at home, energy needs — and costs — for households across the country are […]

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10 Smart Tips for Choosing Art for Your Home

10 Smart Tips for Choosing Art for Your Home

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | December 22, 2020

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 […]

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This New Alexa Feature allows Families to Safely Care for Loved Ones at a Distance

This New Alexa Feature allows Families to Safely Care for Loved Ones at a Distance

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | December 21, 2020

(BPT) – This year, more Americans are providing ongoing caregiving, with many having started their role as caregiver since the COVID-19 outbreak or providing care specifically because of the pandemic. Caregivers are looking to strike that balance between ensuring their elderly friends and family are safe and healthy while letting them maintain their independence. […]

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Wishing You and Your Family a wonderful Holiday Season. With lots of love from the Hebe Medical Spa. Photography by Maxwell Alexander / Duncan Avenue Studios

Happy Holidays Postcard from the Hebe Medical Spa

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | December 21, 2020

Wishing You and Your Family a wonderful Holiday Season. With lots of love from the Hebe Medical Spa. Wishing You and Your Family a wonderful Holiday Season. With lots of love from the Hebe Medical Spa. Photography by Maxwell Alexander / Duncan Avenue Studios

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