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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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Sell your Luxury Hudson Valley Property with Alexander Maxwell Realty

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | September 12, 2018

[ EXCLUSIVITY ] Your Property is one-of-a-kind and it will join a highly curated club for those who enjoy finer things in life. Ascend above the crowd. [ PRESTIGE ] Style, Design, and Intelligence speak volumes for those who understand. We fly with eagles, so should your Marketing Strategy. [ STRATEGY ] Our Strategic Marketing […]

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Summer 2018 – Hudson Valley Style Magazine – Maxwell Alexander

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | August 20, 2018

Summer 2018 – Hudson Valley Style Magazine – Maxwell Alexander – Ascending above the Valley From the Editors: Every season is beautiful in the Hudson Valley. Summer is a perfect time to build, create and execute visions that were born earlier this year. In this issue, we are ascending above the Valley and introducing […]

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The American Dream sans Green Turf Grass Lawn

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | August 10, 2018

by Maxwell Alexander, CEO & Founder, Landida™ Smart Landscapes A luscious green lawn used to be a source of pride and a symbol of achieving the American Dream, well, at least for Babyboomers. They loved sugary drinks with artificial colors and flavors and dumped millions of tons of pesticides in their front yard to keep the […]

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By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | June 29, 2018

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Selling Real Estate in Style by Dino Alexander

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | June 13, 2018

Selling Real Estate in Style by Dino Alexander Want to sell your home quickly and for top dollar?  Staging with Style can help.  Staging is presenting your home in its best and most appealing light to the majority of home-buyers. In theory, staging isn’t hard or costly, but in reality, many homeowners find it […]

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Hudson Valley Style Magazine Spring 2018 Preview - Duncan Avenue's Villa 9W

Villa 9W and Five Elements of Feng Shui (Continued)

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | June 9, 2018

by Dino Alexander (CEO, Duncan Avenue Group) Building site for Villa 9W was carefully carved into the East side of a hill with glass atrium and direction of the roof almost precisely facing South and the direction of the Hudson River. Looking at Bagua (or Pa Kua) – Feng Shui energy map, we see […]

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Bannerman’s Island and Cornwall Landing by DA SKY – Aerial Photography in Hudson Valley

Hudson Valley Aerial Landscapes by DA SKY

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | May 21, 2018

Hudson Valley Homes and Estates really do have a lot of character, not to mention that the architecture, landscaping and natural setting is truly stunning. With the backdrop of the Hudson Valley, it is a prime location for aerial drone photography. With years of experience, it is safe to say that Duncan Avenue Photography […]

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VVilla 9W - Architectural Marvel and a Modern Luxury Vacation Getaway in the Hudson Valley

Villa 9W and Five Elements of Feng Shui

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | May 19, 2018

Villa 9W and Five Elements of Feng Shui by Dino Alexander, CEO Duncan Avenue Group Principles of Taoism as a religion emerged around the 4th century BC in the work of Chinese philosopher and writer Laozi. Practices and traditions of balancing the natural energy (chi) in the environment are closely linked with concepts of […]

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Hudson Valley Style Magazine Spring 2018 Cover - Dino Alexander - Selling Real Estate in Style

Hudson Valley Style Magazine – Issue No.7 – Dino Alexander – Selling Real Estate in Style

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | May 12, 2018

From the Editors: Spring is finally here! Time to wake up and get it done! We are trying to spend as much time outdoors as possible before the Summer heat waves are here.  Spring in Hudson Valley is magical and it’s a perfect time for the Hudson Valley Style to shine through even brighter! Maxwell Alexander […]

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Hudson Valley Style Magazine Spring 2018 Preview - Duncan Avenue's Villa 9W

Hudson Valley Style Magazine Spring 2018 Preview – Duncan Avenue’s Villa 9W

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | April 3, 2018

Hudson Valley Style Magazine Spring 2018 Preview – Duncan Avenue’s Villa 9W Photo Story by Maxwell Alexander

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