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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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Hudson Valley Style Magazine: 5 Top Trends for Your Kitchen in 2018

Hudson Valley Style Magazine: 5 Top Trends for Your Kitchen in 2018

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | February 12, 2018

(BPT) – It’s your home’s focal point. The site of some of your best moments and the base of operations for entertaining — it’s your kitchen, and no room in your home is more valuable. A magnificent kitchen defines a home, and bringing your kitchen to this level means capitalizing on today’s top trends. […]

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Power to You and Your Creativity: Create Your Own Essential Oil Blend with DA Aromatherapy Collection

Power to You and Your Creativity: Create Your Own Essential Oil Blend with DA Aromatherapy Collection

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | February 10, 2018

Create Your Own Natural Fragrance / Aromatherapy Mist with Organic Essential Oils! DA Aromatherapy Collection gives you the power to be your own natural fragrance & aromatherapy designer at your fingertips. Select Your Top Notes These are the first and most noticeable notes when you first smell the fragrance and include fresh, clean and sparkling citrus and herbaceous, […]

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Hudson Valley Style Magazine Trend Projection: Escape with 2018's Top Trending Color.

Hudson Valley Style Magazine Trend Projection: Escape with 2018’s Top Trending Color.

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | February 3, 2018

Escape with 2018’s most in-demand color (BPT) – Whether you’ve been a loyalist to the same shade of green for the last decade or if you’re an evolving follower of trends whose color choices have shifted over the years, the trending color of 2018 is sure to surprise and intrigue you. Indeed, black is […]

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Hudson Valley Style Magazine: Cut expenses without cutting corners on your bathroom remodel.

Hudson Valley Style Magazine: Cut expenses without cutting corners on your bathroom remodel.

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | February 3, 2018

(BPT) – When homeowners get the urge to remodel and renovate their homes, two rooms immediately top the list: the kitchen and the bathroom. In the last decade, we’ve seen something of a renaissance in home bathroom design. From an innovative use of materials to radically reimagined bathtubs and toilets, today’s bathrooms offer a […]

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Hudson Valley Style Magazine: 5 DIY projects that will reinvent your bathroom in a weekend.

Hudson Valley Style Magazine: 5 DIY projects that will reinvent your bathroom in a weekend.

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | February 2, 2018

(BPT) – Ready to tackle your next home remodeling project and showcase your Do-It-Yourself (DIY) skills? Or maybe you’re an aspiring DIYer, hoping to channel your creative spirit and try your hand at the next home improvement project? Now is the time to get started. According to experts from the National Association of Home […]

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Hudson Valley Style Magazine: The beauty of barn doors.

Hudson Valley Style Magazine: The beauty of barn doors.

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | February 2, 2018

(BPT) – Barn doors moved out of the farmyard and into the house a long time ago. Recently, however, they have become an even more popular and useful feature in residential design. It’s not hard to see why. “Many homeowners hear the term ‘barn door’ and think of reclaimed, rustic wood, which may not […]

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Back to Nature: Creating a Dream Home with Cypress

Back to Nature: Creating a Dream Home with Cypress

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | February 2, 2018

(BPT) – Transforming the unremarkable into the extraordinary need not be an impossible task. More and more homeowners are finding that lavish looks are both attainable and affordable. Their imaginative design professionals are making it happen, using cypress to create their clients’ dream homes. “Wood is a classic and timeless building material,” says Stephen […]

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Fall Color Harmonies from the October Issue of the Hudson Valley Style Magazine

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | February 1, 2018

Fall Color Harmonies by Maxwell Alexander Design from the Fall Issue of the Hudson Valley Style Magazine

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Hudson Valley Style Magazine - Travel Tips

Do vacations cause you stress? Try these tips

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | December 20, 2017

(BPT) – Vacation is supposed to be fun and relaxing, but more than half of Americans say vacations cause them stress, and 46 percent say stress interferes with their enjoyment of traveling, according to a survey by HomeAway. Vacation stress comes from crowded airports, making transportation arrangements, booking lodging and more. However, staying organized […]

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Known for their versatility, barn doors have been popping up in homes across the country - in contemporary and rustic designs. Read on to discover why adding a barn door is an ideal winter home-improvement project.

Barn doors go indoors: An ideal winter project

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | December 17, 2017

(BPT) – Known for their versatility, barn doors have been popping up in homes across the country – in contemporary and rustic designs. Read on to discover why adding a barn door is an ideal winter home-improvement project. Transitions in open floor plans As homeowners seek more open floor plans, interior doors are evolving. […]

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